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Oh my goodness, I am so excited about this ultimate gift guide for crafters and creatives! This gift guide is FILLED to the brim with…
One of my favorite places to frequent at a book store is the crafting/art section. I’m sure you guessed that, right? I love pulling out…
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Many years ago I drew a “Whenever You Need a Smile” postcard for a friend to give her some happy things to think about if…
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If you’ve stumbled upon this article, I’d venture to guess that, like many of us creative types, you struggle with your inner critic. I received…
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I think the phrase, “Consume Less, Create More” is going to be my new motto. I would like to make it into a t-shirt, write…
I’ve been receiving emails from readers lately that have struck up a little something in me that I need to share with you. Namely, how…
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Welcome to the ninth week of my Summer Crafting series. Every Friday until next week, I’ll be sharing easy crafts you can make over the…
Creative overload. It’s a real thing, folks. I’m not sure if you can be diagnosed by a medical doctor if you’re suffering from it, but…
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The topic of retreats has been on my mind a lot this year. I integrated them back into my life after a too-long hiatus and…
When I was in elementary school, I had a teacher who wrote writing prompts on the blackboard (dating myself here) for us to use in…
Are you making these mistakes creatives make without even knowing it? Whether you’re just starting out on your creative path or work full-time in a…
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If you’re a regular reader of Little Girl Designs, you know I love to sketch. That being said, I know I have a lot to…
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This is part two in our series about being brave as an artist. For part one, click here. Curiosity. When I think about the word,…
Learn how to build your own creative courage today. It really does matter! Bravery. Courage. Strength. These words don’t exactly bring up visions of artists…
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This is the second in a series of posts about using what you have. If you’d like to read the first post on why you…
Ah, Teacher Appreciation Day. I grew up in a family of teachers so I had a front row seat in seeing what parents actually made…
Before we get started, let me say that I love a good craft store. As a creative person, there is nothing quite like walking up…
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I was sketching in my sketchbook one afternoon and this thought came to me: “A maker makes, even when no one sees.” I thought about…
One of the things I love to do the most is pull out my sketchbook and doodle and draw. I don’t worry (too much) about…
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I’m so excited to share with you that my post on How to Make Bunting Gift Wrap is being featured on The Crafty Blog Stalker…