Hi Everyone!

 Happy New Year!

Can you believe that it is already 2026?  I can't, but I'm ready for it.  Last year was quite challenging and I am so hoping that 2026 brings a better time for my family, my work and just life in general.

I have been neglectful of my blog...and I am sorry.  I know that a lot of you follow me on YouTube and Instagram, even on Pinterest...but I know some do rely on the blog as well.  

My goals (I refuse to say resolutions, HAHA) for myself include a lot of things, but one of them is to revamp and upgrade this blog.  I want it to be amazing for you all, and a place you can come for lots of information and fun crafty things.  So, that being said, I will endeavor to redo my blog, update it and keep it current.  Please wish me luck with this!

I have a couple of videos out so far in January.  Please come and check them out.

First up, I have been a part of Country Craft Creations New Year's Eve Crop event.  This is so much fun and it is FREE!  Click on the video and see the Groovy layout that I created for this retro themed crop.  In the video's description you will find links to all of the free tutorials that the designers did.  I loved it so much and had a blast ringing in the new year with the retro designs and paper selections.

Next, I did the #paperstashsmash video, recapping December, sharing my plans for January, and also sharing news and updates the 2026 #paperstashsmash!  I love being a part of this group.  The creators are amazing and the ideas are endless!  In this video's description I have links to all of the creators channels, and also have links for our playlists (2025 and 2026) so you won't miss a thing.

Finally, today I posted this new version of my Book of Boxes series I have been doing with Dollar Tree Jewelry Gift Boxes.  They are fun to work with and you can make so many different gift boxes with them.  I have four versions in this series, and the information and links are in the video's description,  

Thank you so much for hanging in with me and supporting my creative effort!  

You are all amazing and I couldn't do it without you!