Today I’m sharing a very real, very behind-the-scenes episode of Rescued & Upcycled — the story of reclaiming my creative space. After years of collecting thrifted treasures for future projects, my garage became so full I couldn’t even see the floor.

During my 12 Days of WhatNot, I pulled out 100 items a day and sold over 600 pieces… yet the garage was still overflowing. That’s when I realized this journey wasn’t just about decluttering — it was about rediscovering my creativity.

In this episode, I’m talking about:
✨ How clutter was crowding out my inspiration
✨ The forgotten treasures that re-inspired new projects
✨ Why I’m letting go of pieces even when they could sell for more
✨ The start of my new weekly WhatNot Wednesdays (101 items every week!)
✨ And what it means to reclaim your space — physically and creatively

If your creative space feels overwhelming or heavy, this episode will speak right to you. Sometimes the most creative thing we can do is make room for what’s next.

Keep rescuing, keep creating, and keep reimagining.
See you in the next episode. 💛

Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well.  I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, give you advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business.  I'll be uploading a new podcast every Thursday so don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on your bell notifications, so you don't miss out on an episode!   I hope you've enjoyed Episode 68 of my podcast and see you next week! 

I’m giving YOU more ways to experience the magic of the Makers Box—and I’m launching a brand-new creative community too!

Makers Creative Community, where you’ll find:
• Monthly DIY challenges
• Live styling sessions
• Quarterly Zoom projects
• Early access...VIP perks & behind-the-scenes peeks
• A space to connect, create, and grow with fellow makers

You’ll now have three new ways to join in:
• Makers Box: Paper Lovers – for those who adore vintage-inspired decoupage & rice papers
• Makers Box: Paint Lovers – for the DIYers who live for curated paint collections
• Makers Box: Digital Press – for printable lovers who want instant access to my exclusive designs

And for those who want the FULL creative experience—the original Makers Box still delivers it all:
• 2 Exclusive Roycycled decoupage papers
• 2 Exclusive The Painted Photographer rice papers
• 2 DIY Paints
• 2 Fusion Mineral Paints
• 1 Sweet Pickins Milk Paint
• 1 specialty decoupage napkin
• 5 Exclusive printable digital downloads
All curated and coordinated with love.

No matter how you craft, there’s a perfect place