Welcome to the April wrap up.  I'm currently planning my scrapbook layouts and many of my favorite photos came from the Big Three events we talked about at the beginning of the month.  There was so much good stuff going on in April!  To much of a good thing left me with a large number of competing priorities, a messy house, and an urge to plan for more balance next month.

My 35th high school reunion is this coming weekend.  As someone who is painfully introverted, social skills are something I work on.  I decided to try the ice breaker "what's keeping you busy these days?"  I'm also sharing how my Cloudy Stencil solved a case of crafter's block.

The looming dread of tax day, a decision with unintended consquences, a frustrating project that fails to satisfy...so many circumstances can lead us to the place of nagging ick.  If you find yourself ruminating and you need to let something go, it can be helpful to have a resource in your art journal or smash book.  Today, I'm sharing the toolkit I use to change my attitude and make an energetic U turn.

It's time for my favorite part of planning, the monthly Big Three!  I've found that the three things I do to replenish my spirit often lead to my favorite photos and layouts.  This month several good things came in triplicate.  Listen in to find out more, plus vote for my next read.

Confession time.  I have an incredible collection of bunny stamps.  I put rabbits on garden themed projects, Spring, Easter, and even baby themed projects.  I love bunnies.  How did I come to be obsessed with rabbits?  Get ready because in this episode, I am sharing my famous bunny story.

Let's be honest; not every card comes out as planned.  I don't love all of my creations.  Lots of them delight me but some are just ok.  What do you do when a card project just isn't coming together?  What can you do when a card just feels meh?  I'm sharing my ideas and one important thing to remember in this episode.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Last week I made a really cute card featuring shamrocks and a die cut sentiment.   I challenged myself to find multiple uses for me die, which creates the word Lucky.  I came up with quotes, phrases, and even a song to fill me scrapbook pages.  I've even got ideas for a series of cards with the sentiment Lucky to have a friend like you.

Let's explore a new way to capture what we love about Spring.  This episode, inspired by Gretchen Rubin's Life In Five Senses, explores how we can document our memories and experiences with a focus on what we can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.

Are you ready to plan your month and the experiences that will energize you?  It's time for our monthly Big Three!  Join me and create the memorable experiences that will likely become the subject of your favorite scrapbook layouts.  Stick around until the end to hear my ideas for an Oscar/Best Picture themed layout.

March Mystery Madness is back!  Book people, the recommendations in this episode include:

• Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander
• A Curious Beginning ( A Veronica Speedwell Mystery)
• Louisiana Longshot
• Jane Eyre (read along with The Read Well Podcast Book Club)
• Wide Sargasso Sea
• The Secret History of Jane Eyre

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Moving out of my craft studio has me feeling overwhelmed and uninspired.  In today's episode, I am seeking tips for creating a new craft space, dreaming big, and getting down to the details of what I want.  As I sort through my supplies, I've decided to let go of a number of Close To My Heart stamps sets.  Many are new, some gently used, and a few having matching dies.  Some coordinate with Cricut cardtridges as well.  These will be offered in mystery boxes with 10 stamp sets valued at $175 or more for $30 plus shipping.  Get on my email list to learn more.  Click the Sign Up button our Facebook page today!