Pop-Up Shop treasures
The Craftcation Pop-Up Shop is a glory unto itself. As a newbie, it was overwhelming in the best way. Like an entire craft fair condensed into a lovingly curated and […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Benny snuggles in the hammock
Today’s #OneGoodThing is another much-needed day of rest and recovery filled with healing snuggles from Benny! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! […]
What feels doable
My body enforced rest today. This is my face on a flare day when everything hurts and I can barely move. My suitcases are still in the trunk. All I […]
A beautiful drive home
After an inspiring, creative, exhausting week at my first Craftcation Business & Makers Conference, Benny and I made the long drive home from Ventura. The views on the drive were […]
Burning wood and friends old and new
Craftcation ended today, but not before I got to participate in a final crafting workshop. I created this gorgeous wood-burned art as a reminder to Create Joy! After a week […]
A packed day of crafting
The penultimate day of Craftcation was jam-packed with crafts. I made two small concrete vessels, a carved stamp of myself, and a shibori indigo-dyed shirt and scarf. A true highlight […]
Sticker and caftan making
On this third day of Craftcation, I made a custom sticker that looks like a disco ball and most of a caftan. Hopefully, I can finish the caftan tomorrow. Today […]
Hammering stacking rings and more
My second day of Craftcation started with a wonderful, informative panel called “From Blank Page to Published Author.” The authors spoke about their various avenues to publishing and shared advice. […]
Let the crafting begin!
Today’s #OneGoodThing is the start of Craftcation! The highlight of today was learning screenprinting and making new crafting friends! Many thanks to my housesitting/plantsitting friend. What was your #OneGoodThing today? […]
Poolside relaxation
After a long drive, Benny and I arrived at the hotel for Craftcation. Before the conference starts tomorrow, my childhood bestie Laurel visited! We had a lovely catch-up on life […]
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