As you know, I have a great little Etsy store where I peddle my handmade cash envelopes for your cash budgeting system.  I create custom labels for my customers, and it is really fun to see all of the different budgeting categories people use.  It is VERY common for a customer to purchase a set of envelopes and then wonder what they should have for their categories. Well, now, that’s an interesting blog topic, isn’t it?
Cash budgeting is catching on all over the country, but it can sometimes be uncomfortable …

My Friday Five (read all the way to the bottom to see a Family Room update!):
1 – My husband’s high school class held their 20 year reunion on Friday (bowling) and Saturday (BBQ).  We had SUCH a good time!  Although we did go to the 10 year reunion, there were many people there whom I hadn’t met, yet.  Here’s the thing, though:  I get SUPER shy/nervous in situations like that.  I get all sick to my stomach. I’m actually quite the introvert, but I force myself to be social.  It’s …

Back when I first started creating cutting files to go along with my papercraft template sets, I realized that I would need to offer a free template so that my potential customers could test out their digital die cutting machine to make sure my cut files would work for them.  I had been playing with creating my own paper flowers for a while, so I decided to make it easier on myself by putting together a set of cutting files that could be opened all at once and cut all …

I hate to brag, but MY kids don’t start school until September!  That means we get one more month of fun, family time.  This is good, since summer has come really late to Oregon this year.  It’s sunny right now.  It was cloudy yesterday.  It was cold last week.  Definitely not summer weather!
However, even though I am relishing this time at home with my kids, I know that very soon we will be in the throws of back-to-school preparation.  That’s why I am SO glad to have my gift for …

I am often asked which papercraft template is my most popular template I have ever created.  Without a doubt, it is my Cupcake Shaped Box.  I first released it as part of a fundraiser in May 2009, and I gave it away to all registered participants.  After that, I released it for sale in my store at The Digichick and it started selling like hotcakes!  I have had many requests to convert it to cutting files for digital die cut machines.
I’m happy to announce that NOT ONLY have I converted …

I admit that I am completely in love with Pinterest.  I could go on and on explaining what Pinterest is, but it’s been done.  Instead, let me sum up: It is like a giant online cork board that you can pin great articles, cool pictures and fabulous ideas to without having to tear a page out of a magazine.  When you see something that you like online, you “Pin it” to your Pinterest Style Board so you can come back to it again or share it with a friend.  So …

I am very excited to begin reading through the Bible in 90 Days again starting on July 11th with the ladies over at Mom’s Toolbox! If you are interested in joining us, please pop over to Mom’s Toolbox to sign up so you can be placed in a mentor group.
As the excitement builds and new readers commit to take on the challenge, several B90 graduates will be posting tips and answering questions on the Mom’s Toolbox blog in an effort to encourage and inspire you to join in!
First, go read …

Hello everyone! Welcome to another new release brag post!!
Obviously, I am all kinds of excited to share my new template with you – The Gathered Box Template Set and Cutting Files.
For my little sample, I used some papers from the new digital kit by Mari Koegelenberg called Thrifty Finds, which coordinates with her gorgeous new Grab Bag.  By the way, it’s Grab Bag time at The Digichick!!  A great opportunity to stock up on a lot of different digital products at hot prices and to discover new-to-you designers!!  AND, don’t …