A lot of times, I can’t even believe I made these things… I get so in the zone when I craft, I don’t know how I get from point A to point B, but I do!
A story about my never-ending obsessions and four friends with M-names who helped me fall in love with embroidery along the way. Chapter 1: The idea In August of 2019, I had been living in London for two months and thankfully had the support of my new friend Kalyn, which thanks to her Facebook group …
I'm serious. I'm done with seating charts forevermore! Now that we got that warm welcome out of the way, let me explain - I haven't crafted - truly crafted - in months. What I mean by that is, I haven't made something that someone is paying for and carries a big sense of responsibility for …
Hello friends! If you follow my crafty twitter handle @WCBCraftStudio, you know that last Tuesday I lived my best digital life during the premiere episode of NBC's new hit show Making It, live-tweeting and commenting on the most memorable moments. From Amy and Nick's pun-offs, the projects, the creativity, and the whole feel-good vibe of …
Continue reading #MakingIt Week 1 Fast Starter & Master Crafter Challenges – WCB Style
As you may remember from this post in the beginning of the year, I have the opportunity to be the Hannah Montana of Corporate America and crafting, because I work on corporate matters during the day, and I get to bring in my crafting life to corporate at night. My old SAP colleagues love to …
Continue reading A Corporate Meeting With a Taste of The World Cup
Ok, don't get too excited because I only have two makeovers ready for publishing, but I guess it's a good contrast to my usual lengthy posts. With the move and fixer upper moments behind us, it's time to improve the things that we're actually keeping for our new apartment! Bookshelf Makeover: I bought this shelf …
And we'll never be royalllllllllllllllllllllls, it don't run in our blood... but we sure can pretend for a day! My friends and I decided to be royally extra this past weekend, and have a watch party for the Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness, Prince Harry and his new bride Ms. Meghan Markle aka Her …
Guys, can you believe it?! Just over a year ago, I began this series of posts following the journey of my best friend's road to the altar, from the proposal & the surprises I gathered for her, the engagement party & proMOHsal, saying yes to the dress, the bridal shower, the stamp serendipity, the bachelorette, …
Continue reading #MyBestFriendsWedding Final Chapter – The BIG Day!
One of the responsibilities of a Maid of Honor is to collect the ribbons and bows from the gifts the bride receives on her bridal shower, and use them to make a fake bouquet (or bowquet as I like to call it) for the day of the rehearsal, so the bride has something as a …
Continue reading #MyBestFriendsWedding Chapter 8 – Rehearsal Dinner Bowquet
Bridal Shower? Check! Bachelorette Party? CHECK! And I simply can't believe it. I'm sitting here typing this up, freshly off the plane and starting a firm bronchitis treatment because of course I can't plan a trip of this magnitude without some serious consequences, but I digress... It already happened. So let's get to talking! Since …
Continue reading #MyBestFriendsWedding Chapter 7 Part 1 – Bachelorette, WCB Style!
I'm not usually in favor of hand-making gifts for my friends - there's nothing wrong with it but I just feel like the types of items my friends like are not usually things I can make myself - but I broke my rule for this one, and it actually wasn't by choice. My good friend …
Work-Craft Balance 