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Announcing Exciting Changes! Creative Cottage Designs

I will probably sound like I am rambling, so if you can stick with me that would be great! I have been writing this blog post in my head for…

I am Home from CTMH Convention! (in more ways than one)

Now that I am back from convention everyone is asking me how was it? Ummmmm…do you have all day? Probably not, so I will try to make a short recap. I will…

Every Photo Tells a Story

When the girls were almost 2 and 6 yrs my friend, Nichole invited us to her church for a $10 photo session. It was so fun and cute as they got dressed up vintage…

Autism Fundraiser Was a Success!

Thank you so much to everyone who made our Fundraiser Crop a success. Kathy Kohl of KK Photography helped us keep the memories with this awesome video Autism Fundraiser .…

10 Scrapbook Layouts Done in a Day!

I know it’s hard to believe right?  Well, that’s what Studio J Boot Camp will do to ya!  We had a blast!  We all were instructed on making the same…

Scrapbook Layout Construction

Live Today Scrapboook Layout

It is so fun to explore new paper packs. That is why I love our Workshops on the Go.  I am always forced out of my comfort zone.  I have…

February in Review

So, it has been crazy around here and if a picture speaks a thousand words then let’s go! We spent Valentine’s weekend at an Army NG function. It was really…

Christmas Recap and Happy New Year!

The last 2 weeks have been filled with family traditions and celebrations.  The Schraeder tree was adorned with new ornaments from St. Nick when he visited on Dec. 6th. I…

Christmas gift bag from a lunch bag

Santa’s Workshop a Success After a LONG Week

This was a perfect end to an awful week. I don’t usually say anything is awful, but when you wake up on Monday to find your eye glasses in 2…

Taking a Breather…We Started Intensive In-Home Therapy!!

I have about 2 minutes to take a breath here so I can write. We started in home intensive therapy with Sofie this month. Now I know why they call…

 

Announcing the First New Class of 2024

At this workshop you will create a set of 6 vintage cocktail coasters and decorate the coordinating nesting box. We will use chalk pastes and screen print stencils to get that hand drawn look. From there you will learn a watercoloring technique using chalk paste as well. You will love creating on our Couture Boutique surfaces as they are very user friendly. Happy accidents can easily be wiped away and you can start anew!

Guests will have multiple images to choose from to make a set that is perfect for you!