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Easy Popsicle Cards
Summer is my favorite season, and I’m quick to point out that it lasts until September 21. So there’s still plenty of time to send summery greeting cards! This design for a popsicle card is quick, easy, and so cheerful.
I love thinking up new ways to be creative in spite of my health issues and fatigue. Cards are a great craft project that doesn’t use too much energy.
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How to Benefit from Organizing When You Have No Energy
Sometimes I just want to go on an organizing or cleaning spree. I’m one of those people who gets an inordinate amount of satisfaction from tidying things up and putting things in order. I love the feeling of looking around and seeing everything tucked away where it belongs—it’s like a puzzle piece clicking into place. An organized space helps me to feel accomplished, refreshed, and peaceful. When I need to de-stress, organizing is actually very relaxing.
I would very much love to benefit from organizing, but my energy level simply says “no.” My chronic health conditions mean I burn out super easily—something as mundane as taking a shower or sitting at my computer for 20 minutes can make me feel as if I ran a marathon.
I was super bummed to think I’ve lost a major way to de-stress that I depended on. Now more than ever, I could use some tried and true ways to decompress!
So instead of throwing out organizing, I’m rethinking it. How can I still benefit from tidying even though my energy is nonexistent? I’ve thought of some ideas to share with you.
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Why I’m Making Christmas Cards in January
Since Christmas, I’ve still been in a Christmasy mood. Which has been nice because it has made the season feel like it’s lasted a little longer. I was very unwell Christmas day, so this has helped. I still felt like making Christmas things, and I’ve actually had a little bit of energy this month to do so.
It has also helped that my parents got us a Sizzix embossing/die cutting machine for Christmas, which has been so fun to play with. Plus, it’s made card making very easy. (And watching tutorials on YouTube for using fun card cutouts while I’m crashed in a recliner has been inspiring. It’s nice to feel like I’m learning something and getting creatively inspired, vs. just being stuck recuperating.)
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Reversible Wood Block Craft
I love creating wood block decorations, both for my own décor, and as gifts for friends. They’re super easy to make, and they can be customized to fit anyone’s style and color scheme. I made these wood blocks for a friend, using a Christmas-theme on one side, and an everyday theme on the other. I’ll walk you through the steps here.
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How To DIY Painted Jars & A Helpful Decorating Tip
I’m going to share how to make these painted mason jars, why I think it’s important to decorate (even just a little!) for each season, and a design tip that has changed the way I decorate and made me much happier. I think you’ll find that applying it in your decorating will help you be happier too!
First, let’s get painting!
I love painted mason jars and painted glass because they’re so easy and versatile. You can use whatever colors you like best, and it’s a pretty inexpensive way to change up your decorations. They make great gifts too!
