Pull up a chair and gather around the craft table friends. I have been scrapbooking for many years, but Murphy's Law served up something new yesterday and I've just got to tell you about it. I'm dishing on stenciled backgrounds, untabbed dies, and new Better Press plates too.

With Close To My Heart closing, it's time to make some changes. What can you expect as we move on to bigger and better things? How about more inspiration, wider styles of products, product reviews and tips galore!

Over the years I have shared bits and pieces about my best friend. With our shared love of scrapbooking we've told many stories in our albums. If you don't have a layout telling the story of how you met your bestie, I want to encourage you to create one together! This episode shares the story of how I met Lindsey, the little sister of my heart. This is a practice run for another of my Toastmaster adventures.

Have you ever wished you could create a pop of color on dark paper? Fuse the best of a paint pen with a traditional Sharpie marker and you can! I tested a set of 12 Sharpie Creative Markers and I'm here to share my results with you.

Spring has me ramping up my energy and making big plans! Join me as I create my monthly Big Three. These adventures light me up and I love to create scrapbook pages showcasing all of the fun. Grab your planner and let's chat!

My Sweet Petunia, makers of the MISTI stamping platform, have released a new product called the Precision Glue Press. Today, I'm giving my honest review of the product after using it for the past three weeks.

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Let's make the most of all things Spring! We're talking garden flags, hot cross buns, and Peeps scented candles. Plus, more on my crafty confession...I am addicted to rabbit stamps and crafting up a storm with the CTMH Honey Bunny collection.

In this episode I'm sharing ten things that are the bright spots in my days from bunny pattern papers to contemporary romance novels.