“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
Believe It
I am brave, fearless, bold & strong. Sometimes it's good to remind ourselves of this fact…
Perfectly Imperfect Quote
Recently commissioned by someone making a scrapbook for their boyfriend. This quote has been getting a lot of love on Instagram…
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…
Motivational Monday
Whatever your "this" is, you can handle it. Make stuff and make stuff happen. Go and kick some serious butt today…
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…
Motivational Monday | Work In Progress
I strive to be a better version of myself. Some days it's easier than others, but I'm a work in progress. Trying to grow and evolve and be the best version of myself…
Love more and…
Perhaps you remember the "love more" version I posted on Instagram and blog? Well it turns out it also caught the eye of Julian Lennon and he posted it on his Facebook page! How neat! I also took a video of…
More love and…
I'm using this watercolor set from Michaels and a waterbrush that I love by Tim Holtz/Ranger. If you have a favorite quote, please share it in the comments!…
Motivational Monday + a video blog
These Motivational Monday quotes have really been helping me and I hope they continue to inspire you…
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…
Do What You Love
This is something I truly believe. "By doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the hearts of others." Saw it on Pinterest and had to give it a colorful twist…
Share Handmade Kindness Challenge
Absolutely love this new movement and challenge that Jennifer McGuire is putting out for the month of November. Watch her video, and then you can also watch mine. Hope you're inspired to take on the challenge as well!…
Train Layout + Free Printable
Jack is obsessed with trains. Our friends kids' know how much Jack loves trains and thought it would be fun for all of us to go to Travel Town before they had to go back to school…
Photo Organization + free printable
I love printed photos. In fact, whenever one of my favorite online places runs a special promotion - especially free prints, I cave and place an order. During Jack's first year, I must have taken over 10,000 photos…
Donut Worry, Be Happy
Even though I come off as easy going and relaxed, there are actually many things I worry about…
Meet Me in the Sunshine - Free Printable!
Been enjoying the extra sunshine that spring brings for the past couple days. With the added bonus sunlight in the late afternoon,…