Here are five ways to prep for your taxes, especially if you are self-employed like me. Last year forced all of us to pivot, evolve, whatever you want to call it, and it’s reflected in our finances. Now it’s time to finally close out 2020 via our taxes! I already
Have you ever wanted to know how to make a resin picture frame? Yes, that has been a burning question in my life, LOL! And I finally worked through it and had a super cute result! Upstart Epoxy sent me a sample of their epoxy to try out and I
Here are my 5 tips for using TikTok for personal and career life. First though, I NEVER thought I’d say “I’m hooked on TikTok” – but OMG. I AM HOOKED ON TIKTOK. I had heard about it a couple years back when a friend even suggested I use it to
I have some great news! Okay, you know how I’m always showing my ceramics and even my new bisque product line? The manufacturer I work with has launched a way for people far and wide to find a local paint-your-own-pottery studio in their area that carries my bisque! The site
In the mood for spring DIYs? I got your. covered! This time of year it’s natural to want to look ahead to the upcoming thaw of spring. Change up your accessories to welcome spring long before flowers bloom! Below are a few DIYs to help make it feel like spring has
Here are some fun and easy wedding DIYs to make! Weddings are probably the most expensive party that you will ever throw. In fact, the average budget for a ceremony and reception totals $28,385 — enough for the downpayment on a small house in many areas. I if you’re trying to
These plaster wrap hearts are one of my all-time favorite DIYs! They come together like magic and make such a beautiful statement. And there are so many creative possibilities to try out with the materials. Here is my video tutorial of the plaster wrap hearts So what the heck is
“Wait, I gotta put on my eyebrows!” She’d plop down on a chair… or on the floor… or on a table, whip open her giant purse, a compact mirror, and the almighty liner pencil. Within minutes she achieved brows on fleek status. This was common for my friend, Monique. Always
For the love of Mesa – you gotta check this out! VisitMesa invited me to explore the city for a day while a camera crew followed me around on my adventure. And what an adventure it was! I’ve lived in Phoenix my whole life and while my
Ideas for DIY face and hair masks you can make at home, it’s easier than you think, and you may even have the supplies already!
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Patrick is performing out of town tonight and at first, I had an entire to-do list planned for the night. But then…I just didn’t feel
I recently joined a group of bloggers to tour Walt Disney’s office in Burbank (the ORIGINAL office!) and all I could think about was the
The best motivation for a craft room tour? After you’ve just cleaned it because of an upcoming television segment! Oh, you know it. When I
Here is my method for making two dozen earrings from a sheet of watercolor paper! It’s a great process if you need promo items or don’t
This lino cutting + block printing tutorial is perfect for beginners. I shared this craft a few years back ago (here), but pulled out
It is really hard to see from the picture, but this box has different “layers” from a postcard (gotta love SHAG!). to make it, you
For the second year, I worked with Mass Mutual and actor Hill Harper on the #FutureSmart campaign. How does this have to do with living
This week’s Crafty Chica’s Tips for Creativepreneurs podcast is packed with brilliant vision board tips for the new year. My friend, Alexa from Swell Design
Vickie Howell from The Knit Show shares her tips for running a successful Kickstarter campaigner! She shares what worked for her in order to bring
This is where I bombard you with all the crazy stuff going on. Emotions are high, so I waited a while to put this post together. First off – the only way I know how to decompress is to make stuff. That’s why that picture is up there, I made
In case your nana or another family member or friend needs an emergency shoe paint job! My nana is 92, and I recently took her to a funeral (one of her favorite cousins passed away). Nana had a pair of silver shoes that she considered to be the comfiest ever.
People think I’m confident and happy 24/7. I’m here to tell you that my red lipstick is the key to my mojo. It’s my security blanket, right along with blouses that cover my hips and big earrings. It’s silly, don’t you think? I mean, lipstick is just a waxy cosmetic.
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