• How to Make a Detective Themed Display Board—Upcycle a frame or bulletin board into a display inspired by suspect boards in murder mysteries. A fun craft idea for fans of Sherlock, Agatha Christie, and Nancy Drew. | cassiecreley.com
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    How to Make a Detective Themed Display Board

    I have a friend who loves mysteries, especially Nancy Drew, and I wanted to make her a detective themed display board for her collection of pins and buttons.

    Today’s project is a variation on a ribbon board or memo board—you’ve probably seen pictures of them with the ribbons neatly crisscrossed. I have one above my desk and use it to display cards, photos, and other ephemera. This is a great way to upcycle an unused frame or plain bulletin board.

  • Create a Card Making Kit—Here are tips for making a fun present for a crafty friend. Ideas for card bases, die cuts, embellishments and other decorative elements to put together a thoughtful kit. | cassiecreley.com
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    Gift Idea: Create a Card Making Kit

    A card making kit is a fun gift idea that lets the recipient get creative! One of my friends recently got into making her own cards, so I wanted to send her some fun paper and decorations that she can use to easily craft her own cards.

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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.

  • Ups And Downs: Summer, Chronic Illness, and a New Normal: July Linkup—Here’s what is helping me adjust to the new normal, plus an update on how I’m while dealing with health flare ups and making time for creativity. This month’s themes: Bothering, Demanding, Telecommunicating, Tolerating, and Nourishing
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    Ups And Downs: Summer, Chronic Illness, and a New Normal

    Hello friends, I’m so excited to be able to join A Chronic Voice’s link up this month. Summer is finally here, but unfortunately, that doesn’t mean a vacation from chronic illness. So I’m going to share what I’ve found helpful and how I’m coping with the new normal.

    This link up is a way for chronic illness bloggers to connect by writing posts based on the same prompts. I found it so helpful last month to use the prompts as a jumping off point to not only write a blog post, but also to do some journaling for myself to process everything going on in the world and my own life.

    This month, I’m using the prompts to share a little bit about what I’ve been up to lately creatively, what I’ve been struggling with healthwise, and how I’m continuing to adjust to the new normal.

    The prompts for this month are Bothering, Demanding, Telecommunicating, Tolerating, and Nourishing.

  • Why I’m Making Christmas Cards in January – Thoughts on enjoying crafting with chronic illness | cassiecreley.com
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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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    Romantic Congratulations Cards

    Since I just had one friend get married and a cousin get engaged, I thought I’d share the congratulations cards I made for them. I hope these ideas inspire you and help you celebrate milestones with those you love!