We can’t avoid it anymore, it’s time to talk about the c-word. With only one month left to get gifts made, and cards sent, we multi-passionate crafters have to get into gear! I’m using my bujo to keep me on track of course. Without it […]

It must be the improving weather (although quite frankly it is not as nice as I would like it to be!), but it’s getting all kinds of creative in the OCB studio this month. It also helps that I have two weeks vacation! Here’s what’s […]

It’s March, the weather is improving, I have daffodils on my desk, and I am getting into a good groove with my arts and crafts projects. My word for 2018 is make, and I’m doing my best to make that a reality. This month I […]

Since completing my 5 Days to Get Clear and Get Crafting class along with an enthusiastic bunch of crafters, I have been on a bit of a roll with getting projects done, or set up for the future. My main way of keeping track is my […]

I totally missed Clear off Your Desk Day this year because I was sick with the flu. And since being better, I hit the ground running with work, and home and everything else I have going on, so stuff has just been piling up around […]

Oh how I love doing creative challenges! They help to keep me more consistent with my daily creativity. And they also help to keep me connected with the online creative community, since it’s so easy now to interact with other like minded souls. Last year […]

I’ve spoken about my love for the Creativebug website in various posts before, but today I really want to pull it all together and do a major ode to the site. I discovered Creativebug two years ago when Lisa Congdon (an artist I adore), posted […]

So far I’ve shared some of my favourite DIY gifts for men, and kids, today here are 8 fantastic ideas for the ladies. There’s something for every kind of crafter: crochet, knitting, sewing and other general crafts.   Toddler Art Bowl   What mother wouldn’t […]

I can’t leave the little ones out of my gift ideas! I love making handmade gifts for both Kieran and other children. In fact I think I’ve developed a reputation as “that mum” who gives the handmade gifts. So I need to make sure I […]

Hello creative lady! Today I want to take you on a tour of my Mindful Christmas Planner. For the last few years I have been making sure to really plan out our Holiday festivities, and instead of just wishing for things to happen, I have […]