“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
Breathe. Believe. Release. Receive.
Keeping this in mind as I continue to learn the lesson that life doesn't always work out the way we envision. Usually, if we're willing to let go of our need for control, we eventually find our flow…
Trying Tombows
Safe to say I have a new marker obsession! I need a lot of practice with these Tombows, but trying them out has been really fun. This is from a manifesto I originally wrote out in 2014 and is one of the first #ATmotivationalmonday posts…
Motivational Monday
Shared this process on my Instagram story - how do you all feel about that and is there something you'd like to see from me there?…
Sharing Everything I Know About Brush Lettering!
You all have been asking me for a long time to create an online workshop and I've finally done it! Well, it's been nearly a year in the making, and I am so excited to finally introduce - A Modern Take on Brush Lettering. It was highly requested since I've taught it in numerous places throughout California, Florida and Hawaii. Since I can't travel everywhere to teach it in person, we thought this would be the next best thing…
Do More of the Good Stuff Basically
JC stopped by a local paper store that is closing (but hopefully opening in a new location) and picked up the book, Do More of What Makes You Feel Alive…
New Video and Save the Date!
Finished up a video that I wasn't sure I was going to upload with the entire introduction, but I felt the need to just express how important I think it is to stay positive during tough times. I appreciate so much the sense of community that comes with crafting and creativity…
New Los Angeles + Summer Stamps!
These were so fun to work on in the studio! And admittedly, we have gone a bit flamingo crazy. If you have the set from Whim So Doodle and you get both of these…
Just Do Your Best
New video is up on my YouTube channel - and there's a fun little announcement too since you all have been asking about a brush lettering online workshop!…
Happy Memorial Day!
I'm using this watercolor set from Michaels and a waterbrush that I love by Tim Holtz/Ranger. If you have a favorite quote – silly, snarky or simple in its’ wisdom, please share in the comments!…
Sometimes…
As much as I love traveling, there is nothing quite like being home. Jack got sick on the vacation portion of our Florida trip (argh!) but seems to be close to being 100% a week later…
My Favorite Watercolors
If you've been following this blog, my Instagram or YouTube channel, then you'll know how much I love this watercolor set by Artist's Loft…
You Are Unstoppable
Found this quote on Pinterest and it was just too good to not script out. After some googling, I discovered it was by Beau Taplin. I found myself lost in reading more of his work,…
energy + focus
Back in the studio after being away for quite some time. As much as I enjoy traveling and being on the road, there's nothing quite like coming home…
Proceed as if Success is Inevitable
This is the third video in my Brush Script series on YouTube. For the most part, I am using the same supplies on a weekly basis…
Happy Spring!
It's the official start of my favorite season! I am a big fan of the weather and longer days and general happy feeling that seems to fill the air this time of year…
Experiencing more Positive Emotions Everyday
After listening to this Lively Show podcast with Brooke Castillo, I just had to script this quote. There were so many nuggets of wisdom in there that I really hope to adapt in my mindset…