Hello, lovelies! I hope everyone’s summer has been excellent! Between a beach trip, going to the lake, a couple day trips, and then Florida, I have stayed really busy in the best of ways. Now that I am going to be home for the rest of the summer, though, it’s time to get creating! ThisRead more
Hello, lovelies! In my childhood, 4th of July was the holiday I kind of brushed aside. As an adult, though, 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays (right under Christmas and Halloween). It’s a time to celebrate our country, and it also happens to come with yummy food and fireworks with friends. MyRead more
Hello, lovelies! I’m currently writing this blog post in a cottage at Gulf Shores. Inspired by the two entire days it took me to pack for this trip, I thought I would share what I have found to be travel necessities when you are a crocheter. 1. Your Project When I travel, I always bringRead more
Hello, lovelies! I just wanted to draw some attention to my new logo! Although you can hardly tell just by looking, designing is one of my favorite parts of blogging. I could tweak designs on my website for days. When it comes to photography…not so much. Branding and photography is one part of blogging thatRead more
Hello, lovelies. School is out for the summer! With summer vacation just beginning, I am finally getting to share more about what I’ve been into and making lately. One of my new hobbies, obvious by the title of this post, is quilting. Back in February, some friends from work and I got together to learnRead more
Hello, lovelies! With spring in Kentucky, there comes spring cleaning as well. If you know me, I’m not too enthused about that. Seriously, I have procrastinated tidying up my house for so long…especially my craft room! A part of putting off the dreaded task, has been making a tool to help me clean. Cotton dishclothsRead more
Hello, lovelies! Last week, on Elise Gets Crafty, Elise and guest Allie Lehman talked about The 100 Day Project. Unbeknownst to me before that episode, The 100 Day Project is a challenge for artists all over the world to share their projects, artwork, or niche for 100 days online. Blessed & a Mess is aRead more
Hello, lovelies! Winter made one last stop (maybe) in Kentucky. It was perfect timing, since I just finished another project! Although this is an old pattern of mine, this winter I have been making some different versions. Possibly I’m partial to this the Ravenclaw scarf, since I, myself, am a proud Ravenclaw! I made theRead more
Hello, lovelies! A part of my blog’s goals for 2018, is to become more active on social media, as well as post more of my creative adventures. So far, I have really been utilizing Instagram for upcoming patterns and behind the scenes pictures of what my chaotic, creative life looks like. Here is aRead more
Hello, lovelies! It’s no secret that I love my Silhouette Cameo. I practically use it on the daily to make decals, decorate accessories, and make T-shirts. Today I’m talking about one feature I don’t take advantage of enough: print and cut! I have a confession: in the world of crafting, I love stickers! Then again,Read more