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One of the things I love most about mixed media and faith art journaling is that you don’t really need special supplies to get started. I think a lot of people assume you have to run to the craft store and buy all the “right” tools before you can make anything beautiful, but honestly, some…
Some of my favorite journal pages have started with nothing more than color. No theme, no plan, no big idea. Just a color that caught my eye. Sometimes it was an image in a magazine. Sometimes it came from a piece of packaging. Sometimes it was simply a color I kept reaching for over and…
The start of a new year always makes me a little reflective. Not in a dramatic “new me” way, but in a quiet, honest one. I’ve been thinking about my evenings. About how easy it is for them to disappear into a screen. About how often the end of the day becomes recovery mode instead…
This month in The Creative Faith Club we are starting our Faith in The Margins Sessions and looking at different aspects of margin—small spaces physically, mentally, of time and resources. This topic has made me think of all the little things I’ve had to implement to help myself become more of an actual creative and…
Let’s be honest—making time for creativity isn’t always easy. We want to paint, journal, collage, or write—but life gets loud, schedules fill up, and next thing you know, your art supplies are collecting dust. But here’s the truth: your creativity isn’t optional. It’s part of how you were made. And making space for it isn’t…
Gesso 101: What It Is and Why Your Journal Pages or Mixed Media Art Might Just Love It Let’s talk gesso—that mysterious little bottle that lives on the art supply shelf, looking all official and important. If you’ve heard the word floating around in mixed media groups or craft videos and thought, “What in the…
I curated a list of 200 mixed media journaling art vocabulary words and definitions for beginners. If you want to dive into the world of mixed media or junk journal creation, but don’t know where to start or what some things even mean then this list is the perfect resource for you! Starting a new…
Does your house need an update you don’t even realize you need? I bet it does! Update your interior doors for a massive impact on your home’s style and feel. I’ll show you so fabulous interior door makeover ideas and what I did to update mine ! I want to thank Ageless Iron for working…
It’s beginning to look a lot like spring and summer, which means more outdoor time! I was in desperate need of a wooden patio furniture makeover and luckily this update is affordable and easy to do in a day. I’d like to thank Rust-Oleum for sponsoring this makeover! I have a short attention span for…
I’m gonna show you how to make your DIY laser engraved Stanley cup – and I’m gonna tell you how to center your engraving on a Stanley or Yeti! Ever since I got my xTool M1 Laser Engraving Machine, I’ve been obsessed with engraving all the things, especially tumblers! If you look around online, a…
If you’ve ever strolled through the dollar store, you’ve probably seen those random wooden shapes they offer for every season and holiday. The perfect blank canvases for your imagination to run wild and decor dreams to come to life! And while that is true and good, it can also give you good ole analysis paralysis-…
I’m a dollar store fan for LIFE- and it’s not because I walk in and fall in love with everything they have. BUT, it is because they have some great base pieces for even better prices, and I can fix them up and make them my own. It’s budget-friendly AND easy to transform dollar store…
I learned the best way to clean your flat top stove – by trial and error! And lots of it! But this quick and easy stove top cleaning trick is tried and true in my house and I thought someone out there could use the tip! No matter what stove you have, you can probably…
You guys! I saw this precious Halloween table runner on one of my favorite home decor sites, but the price tag was not my favorite! I decided to dupe it for next to nothing and I’m gonna walk you through how I did it so you can too! This scary squad halloween table runner is…
I’ve always enjoyed getting “unique” souvenirs when I travel. Sometimes it’s vintage decor I come across (if I’m lucky) but oftentimes it was these pressed pennies. The machines are usually easy to find and I think it’s such a fun little way to remember good times with your people (not to mention one of the…