Reader Questions

Q:  Where do you live?

A:  I live in Orlando, Florida with my handy hubby and our daughters Juniper & Pepper. Check out My “About” Page to learn more than you ever wanted to know about me!

Q:  How do I purchase your book?

A:  Click HERE to learn all about my book, Thinking Outside the Gift Box: 75 Simple & Meaningful Gift Ideas to Spark Your Creativity.

The book is available to purchase in eBook and paperback formats, and all packages come with printable digital downloads so you can dive into your gift-creating right away.

Q:  How do I join The Thinking Closet email list?

A:  Click HERE to join The Thinking Closet email list to receive monthly encouragement in your inbox and nab a free download of my ever-popular 12 Months of Pre-Planned Dates Mini-Book Gift!

Q:  Annie Sloan ®Chalk Paint heeeeeeeelp!

A:  Wondering about how to achieve a modern, smooth finish with ®Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan? THIS post should answer your questions! It also happens to be my most popular blost post of all time.

Wondering how to achieve a vintage, distressed finish with ®Chalk Paint? THIS post should answer your questions.

And be sure to use the “command-F” function to search for keywords in the comments section. A whole bevy of unanswered questions have been tackled there!

Lastly, I highly recommend exploring the helpful resources over at The Purple Painted Lady for a true expert in all things Annie Sloan. Or contacting a local stockist near you. You’ve got this!

Q:  I’d love to get started with Bible Journaling. Where do I start?

A:  I’m so happy to hear that! I created The Ultimate Journaling Bible Resource Page for Beginners to help you fight any fear that is holding you back from diving into God’s Word with this creative form of art and worship. Check it out HERE.

Q:  Can I join your Silhouette Challenge Facebook Group?

A:  Our group is no longer active and therefore, our admins are no longer accepting new members (to everything a season, right?). But there are a ton of other great Facebook groups out there if you’re looking for support.

And if you’re looking for inspiration, tutorials, or free cut files, I have collected them all in my Ultimate Silhouette Resource Page for Beginners, which you can find HERE.

Q:  I’m trying to decide between purchasing a *Silhouette Cameo and the new Cricut Explore.  Which should I buy?

A:  I am truly head-over-heels for my Silhouette Cameo, which has been my crafting tool since Christmas 2012.  It has been a game-changer for me in terms of creating personalized, professional-quality gifts (you can view all of my creations HERE), and I could truly sing its praises ’till the cows come home.  In fairness, I haven’t been able to try out a Cricut for myself, so I highly recommend you Google around to check out blog posts comparing the two machines before making your final decision. Best of luck with your craft-cutting endeavors!

Q:  Can I pay you to create one of your Silhouette projects for me since I don’t own a machine?

A:  Unfortunately, at this time, I just don’t have the time to create items for sale. I’m so sorry! Please feel free to see if one of your friends with a digital craft-cutter would create it for you using one of my free cut files or take the plunge and join in on the creative fun!

Q:  I can’t seem to open or print your free cut file!  What am I doing wrong?

A:  Most of my free cut files are .studio files, which can only be opened in the free software, Silhouette Studio.  However, you can convert a cut file into a pdf on your own by downloading Silhouette Studio and printing as a pdf. Here’s a tutorial to walk you through the steps.

And here’s a link to my resource page with access to free printables that come in PDF form!

Business Questions

Q:  Can I feature your project on my website or blog?

A:  I would be honored for a feature! However, please limit the feature to 1-2 photos, do not crop out a watermark, and please provide a link back to the original post and ascribe proper credit. I would also appreciate a comment letting me know. Under no circumstances, should the text of this blog or multiple photos be copied and re-posted elsewhere unless you have permission from me to do so. Thanks!

Q:  Can I write a guest post for your blog or can you add my link to one of your posts?

A:  The experience of my readers is my top priority; therefore, I am not currently accepting unsolicited guest posts or paid links.

Q:  I think my brand or business would be a good fit for Lauren and/or The Thinking Closet community.  How can we partner?

A:  Here are a few of the many ways I partner with brands and businesses I love:

  • sponsored posts
  • giveaways
  • social media promotions
  • brand ambassadorships
  • workshops and speaking engagements

Please note that I have a limited number of slots for sponsored content and all sponsored posts or product reviews are labeled as such in accordance with FTC guidelines.

Contact me via email for my media kit, policies, and rates: lauren {at} thinkingcloset {dot} com

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