Over the years my craft closets slowly grew! Shelves filled up, drawers multiplied, and before I knew it I had a room full of supplies. While it looked impressive, it also made creating feel more complicated than it should be. Recently life shifted and my space became much smaller. At first I thought I wasn't able to craft without all the things. But what I discovered along the way was something unexpected — simplifying my supplies actually made creating more enjoyable agai

A couple of years ago, I made a big decision. I convinced myself that if I fully retired from my online paper crafting business — closed the classroom, stepped away from Stampin’ Up!, sold and donated every last stamp and ink pad — that I’d finally feel settled. I wasn’t unhappy. I just wasn’t quite me . Turns out, it wasn’t the business I needed to let go of. It was the pressure. What I’ve missed isn’t rankings or awards.I’ve missed creating. I’ve missed chatting while I st

I feel a little foolish but we are allowed to change our minds, right? and I just want to share my thoughts with all of you as I know you feel this way too sometimes. Several years ago I was in the middle of needing to make some big life changes, but I didn't really see what those were at the time. My husband and I were getting older and starting to freak out that we were missing something. I knew I wasn't happy but had no idea what it was. (no I wasn't unhappy with him ev

Mort and I are resting my ankle for a bit. Yes it is getting better and I went half of the day without my boot! In case you missed my graceful-ness, I was walking downstairs and thought I was at the bottom BUT there was one more step! Not broken, badly sprained :( so I am moving a bit slower for a few more weeks) Anyway, what I wanted to chat with you about today was my new "tiny" house living and how Stampin' Up! is going to be possible ... and exciting. The last time I w