Selecting the right blogging platform for your creative blog is no easy task! Because there’s a lot of variables to consider! I’ve been blogging at HowJoyful since 2010 and even though all of these years of blogging do not make me an expert by any means, there are things that I know now, that I …
Make a super cute typographic DIY name sign with this tutorial, super simple and made from cardboard, so you don’t have to mess with wood and a scroll saw to make a cute oversize name sign. I’ve had numerous emails and comments asking to show how I made the name sign for the nursery. So …
With the holidays approaching faster than we are all ready for, I figured it would be the best time to make a gift guide compilation of not just some of my absolute favorite products, but also the ones I know most creatives would LOVE to receive as presents for this upcoming holiday season! I categorized …
Finding good and free SVG files is a hard task, but don’t worry I got you covered! I have this super cute and FREE SVG + DXF file that says “So thankful and so blessed” for your Thanksgiving decoration! Download a free SVG file to create something beautiful to celebrate Thanksgiving! To get you in …
Today I am finally sharing the second and final part of my home studio tour. I already shared what my office space looked like in 2013, and how it looks like now in 2020, so now is the turn of the sewing-room / craft-space or my girl dungeon-like my husband calls it-. This is also …
I know what you are thinking! When was she pregnant again? Baby #3 was exactly a day short of a year different from #2, so this past year was just about a blur! This whole having a newborn while super sick & pregnant AND chasing a 3-year-old while trying to run a business was a …
Creating crafts with fall sayings & fall quotes as the weather starts to change is one of my favorite things to do, and if you are like me, you might be looking for some fall sayings inspiration, so I am here to share lots with you! In this post, I am going to share all …
We are so excited to share the first pictures of our new baby boy, Collin. =] He is 3 weeks old now, so we are still adjusting to the constant sleep deprivation, hehe. We are absolutely over the moon in love with him, and Conner has been the most wonderful big brother, so gentle and …
I’ve been having way too much fun experimenting with my new cutting machine, making all kinds of paper flowers. So today I am going to share the pattern files and the instructions on how to make one of my favorite ones, a poppy flower =] I actually made this one in red, orange, and white, …
In this tutorial, I will share how to make a snowflake infinity scarf, a perfect easy-and-fast holiday gift. Make it in any color or pattern shapes and have a super cute last-minute gift, or just for fun to add to your wardrobe this fall. I already had the white knit fabric so I picked a …
I know it took me a while to have the time to post about Conner’s birthday party (it was actually last month) but better late than never!! I had so much fun planning his party, especially since I haven’t planned a party at our wedding! The inspiration for the party started with Conner’s invitations from …
I am not going to lie, ever since I was in college I dreamed about having a car with an awesome logo all over, like a big-in-your-face decal. And of course not any logo, the logo of the business I was going to build. The first car I had in the USA was a Jeep …
I’ve been promising a studio tour for a long time now. So I cleaned up a little bit and decided to share my “happy place” with all of you now before I call it “done” because if I keep waiting, I am never going to do it. This tour is from 2013, if you would …
Learn how to make a waterproof baby changing mat that you can roll and toss in your diaper bag with this step by step tutorial. Right before baby Peanut was born, I made a few projects with the help of my Mom, it was so much fun to sew with her, especially when we’re working …
Check this list of the most beautiful personalized gifts for creatives from Minted. Independent artists create all products! So, of course, I truly like them and wanted to share some of my favorites with you! Personalized Pouch Sets I am so in love with the sets of pouches, not only the prints are super …
I’ve been wanting to play with paint and frog tape for so long, so I figured that the perfect place to test what I could do with this mix is our hallway. Today I show you how I painted straight and organic lines using this little green-magical tape. If you follow me on Instagram, you …
I’ve been wanting a chalkboard door in my sewing room since I first started thinking about what I was going to do, so when I was contacted by Lullaby paints to see if I was interested in a review* of their chalkboard paint a few weeks ago, it seemed like it was meant to be …
I’ve been working on organizing my shipping station for a while now, so I figured it’s time to share some of the progress! The first project I did was the frame to organize orders, washi tape, bakers twine, and other goodies. Ken helped me by making a custom table for me to organize my paper, …