Creative Lifestyle

My Top 10 Arts and Crafts Supplies from Amazon
They may not be my favorite, but the following 10 arts and craft supplies that I order from Amazon are a staple in my craft room. I usually order everything on this list once a year directly from Amazon. You may not need these 10 supplies as often as I do because arts...

How to Pack For a Day of Crafting
Learn how to pack a craft bag for a crop like a pro! Knowing what to bring and how much will allow you to create freely and not get weighed down with to much stuff. A list is included along with lots of pictures and samples

Meet Jess!
Hello friends! I am back today with another creative! I am so happy to introduce you to Jess. I meet her a few years back and was drawn to her kindness and creative spirit. She introduced me to Simon Hurley and we were on The Hedgehog Hollow Design Team together for...

Create a Card with Two Easy Techniques
Be inspired by two crafters and their unique technique to create an easy card.

How to Transfer an Image Using Sublimation
Create a matching bandanna for you and your pet using sublimation to transfer an image.
How to Use Distress Ink to Create Beautiful Blends Every Time
Distress Ink has been on the market for years, but a lot of crafters still get baffled by them. Sometimes you get a beautiful blended background and other times you end up with what looks like mud. There are a few simple easy to remember "rules" when using distress...

My Little Girl Is Not So Little Anymore…
It seems like just yesterday that I was bringing my daughter home from the hospital when she was less than 36 hours old. Now, she is a senior and off to college next year to pursue a degree in criminology. I created this layouts with Clique Kits in honor of the...

Craft Interview With Rachel Winn
I am very excited to interview Rachel Winn about her craft! Rachel is with Kindred stamps and creates amazing paper crafting projects. I first learned of her at Creativation 2018. 1) Tell us about yourself! Let’s start with your name (or...

Building a Scene From A Stencil
I have not always been a fan of the stencil. In fact, when I first saw them over two decades ago I did not like them. I only thought that they were used to trace with our throw paint on. When I did both they ended up looking horrible. It has only been in the last two...

Birthday Cards with Simon Hurley
Simon Hurley came out with a great stamp set, background stamp and stencil perfect for Birthdays and sweet treats with Ranger. What I appreciate about his sets is they can be mixed and matched for endless options. Background Stamp as Focal This entire card was make...