“What I most love about scrapbooking…is that every time I fill a page with photographs, quotes, and mementos, I am collecting proof of a good life.”
— Amy Tangerine, Craft a Life You Love
Dreambox Deal!
One of the ways I hope to connect with all of you more in the new year is by sharing even more behind the scenes of what happens in the studio. While projects are fun to see when finished, I think there's something pretty cool about seeing the process unfold…
The Fruits of Our Labor
Let’s take time to enjoy and savor the fruits of our labor. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 💓 What’s one thing you’ll be doing?…
3 Tips for Memory Keeping Like a Pro
After a long (much needed) vacation, I’ve finally begun to upload videos to YouTube again and this first one is a Plan with Me update. The planner I work on is a part of my collaboration with The Happy Planner for their Be Happy Box. My intention was to share how I caught up on the blank spaces in my planner while we were out of town for 3 weeks….
Sweet Summer Ice Cream Party
I’m sweet on you! Cheesy jokes aside, there was plenty of sweetness to go around at our Happy Sundae party, where ice cream and bright sunshine set the scene for the perfect summer fun. What better way to celebrate the season than with an ice cream bar featuring Tillamook’s fantastic classic flavors?!…
Family Fun and Go Wild Vegas 2019
The past few months have been packed with all kinds of incredible adventures and since I’ve started focusing on the word “savor”, I’ve been intentional about my work and family time fusing in the best ways. I wanted to share some highlights from my time in Vegas last month. It was a trip full of firsts. It was my first time at the Go Wild conference, my first time at the Grand Canyon and my first time riding in a helicopter. All in all, it was an incredible time. I wanted to share three highlights from the trip…
5 Tips for Giving Your Backyard the Perfect Summer Makeover
Chances are, you need more sunshine in your life. I know I do! The possibilities for getting in that Vitamin D are endless (just don’t forget to lather on the sunscreen). But before you start checking flights to the nearest tropical destination, pause and look no further than your own porch or backyard…
4 Highlights from Pop Up Disney!
We all know Disney is a magical place. Dreams come true. Animals can talk and wonder is around every corner. And of course, who could forget the mouse who started it all? That’s why it was so exciting to have the magic come a little closer to us. Recently, Jack and I got to preview Pop-Up Disney!…
Dreambox Walkthrough + $1500 Giveaway Announcement
As many of you know, the Dream Box from The Original Scrapbox has totally transformed the studio and the way I organize my supplies. It’s truly changed my life, and I don’t mean that lightly. Believe it or not, I didn’t buy any additional supplies or items for the DreamBox, I already had everything that you see scattered throughout the studio…
Flower Crown Fun with Carly Cylinder
What better way to celebrate my favorite season than with a beautiful flower crown craft? I invited Carly Cylinder, author of Flower Chef, into the studio as our guide to modern flower decorating and crafty floral projects…
Planning Your Tomorrow
This post is sponsored advertising content by State Farm®. Keep thinking about your dreams. Picture them! Draw them out! Whatever works best for you to keep an image in your mind and hold onto that dream. Often, my dreams for the future are based on fun memories from my past…
Happy Holladays to All
The holladays are here! It’s our last full week in the studio and we’re working away on some super cool projects. Even Buster wants in on the fun…
Holiday Happiness
The great thing about happiness is that, unlike holiday lattes and music, it is acceptable and available year round. There’s no “season” for happiness except the moment you’re living in right now. There’s also no expiration date on it, either…
Art Opening: Jack's 5th Birthday Party!
Jack’s 5th birthday bash was a total hit! I was so excited to celebrate the occasion in style and was thrilled to collaborate with so many amazing people and companies to make the big day come together. About a month before Jack’s birthday (it really snuck up on us!) we decided on a theme since Jack is really into art…
On the Road Again – Our Family RV Trip
It’s not like the wanderlust bug bit me or anything… okay so maybe it did. Recently, we had the opportunity to go on a little family RV trip up the California coast…
We Love KidBox!
Getting boxes in the mail can make every day feel more like a holiday! It’s so exciting to unwrap the packaging and see what new, exciting thing is waiting for you, especially when you can color all over the box after you open it…
3 Tips for a Tidy, Happy Home
Whether you're meticulously neat or carefree and messy, the time always comes to tidy up! So, I'm sharing a list of three ways to keep your home just a little bit cleaner…
Great Wolf Lodge + Crafting with Kids
I was recently given the opportunity to pack up the family & spend some time at Great Wolf Lodge. It was our first trip there (and to any indoor waterpark), and wow, what an experience! Even from the very start of our stay, I was tremendously impressed…