Greetings, dear readers! I’m thrilled to dive into sharing a whole new category of D.I.Y. never before explored here at The Thinking Closet: nail art! Specifically, I have a gel manicure hack for extending the life of your gel manicure. Ready for your mind to be blown? I’m too rough on my nails for a…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiCilTzhXrA If Michael Scott can declare bankruptcy, then I can declare that The Thinking Closet readers are the best readers in blogland. And yes, I mean you! Let me take a moment to share just a few of the reasons why: Time is precious, and the fact that so many of you who aren’t even…
For those of you who may have missed my guest post over at Dream a Little Bigger last month, here it is in full…plus a new photo addition of my “Teenage Mutant Ninja Polka Dots.” Intrigued? I hope so! About Ruth This purse holds great significance for me because it originally belonged to a beloved…
Happy Monday, everyone. So, for fun, I thought I’d review some of the crafting trends that I’ve tried my hand at: Chalkboard – check! Mason Jars – check! Gold Accents – check! Burlap – check! Maps – check! Subway Art – che–wait a minute. {Gasp!} We haven’t tried subway art yet. What are we waiting for? Apparently, “we” were waiting…
Spring is a season for new life…and it seems like so many of my friends are having babies! So, after having way too much fun with my rhinestone onesies, I thought I’d try my hand at some heat-transfer vinyl onesies. Here are the three designs I came up with: All three designs happen to be…
Thank you for your interest in sponsorship! The Thinking Closet was established on September 6th, 2012 as a space designated for all things creative. I write on variety of topics from crafty creations to furniture upcycling to my latest Silhouette projects to blogging tips. My aim is for my readers to walk away from The…
Since sharing my January Silhouette Challenge project, exciting things have been happening behind the scenes. I created a Facebook group for Silhouette users looking to collaborate and encourage one another, and our group has grown to over 20 women in a matter of a few weeks. I’m excited to have more comrades tackling new projects with our…
Here’s my first completed project in my new series, The Silhouette Challenge: a thank you card a la William Shakespeare. What I love about the shape of this stationery is that it’s designed to fit easily into a legal-sized envelope, which is unexpected for a thank you card. It also suits people like me who…
Video & photo tutorial for how to set up a Holiday Treats Station on your porch with snacks & drinks for your neighborhood delivery drivers & U.S.P.S. workers. A simple way to make someone’s day & show gratitude to our essential workers this Christmas season! Delivery Drivers Holiday Treats Station Presenting…our 2020 Delivery Drivers Treats…
Every summer for the past five years, Mark and I have journeyed to HoneyRock Camp in northern Wisconsin for a week in the woods. Mark attended that camp as a college student, and then worked as a counselor there over a decade ago. Now, we return so that he can serve as camp doctor, stitching up wounds…
And now, the grand finale post to my Baby Shower Bonanza series is here at long last! It would have arrived a month ago, but when our Juniper-girl made an early appearance, I had to hit the pause button on my blog projects. However, this post will have been worth the wait! Trust me. Flashing Back to This…
On June 20th, 2015, my sister Lisbeth married the love of her life, Ransom, and it was one of the most joy-filled weddings I’ve ever witnessed. I had the honor of being the matron of honor, or chief of bridesmaids as I dubbed myself. (Because I wasn’t digging the correlation between “matron” and “matronly.”) And…
Happy weekend, friends. And better yet, happy summer! You know what that means… school’s out… …the grills are heating up… …and in between those thrilling summer thunderstorms… …the beach is calling your name! Well, when the seasons change, I like to do a little event here at The Thinking Closet called The Reader Showcase. What’s it…
Here’s a new first: This past Tuesday, Mark and I planned a date to discuss decor. Yes, you read that correctly: my dear hubby and I dedicated an entire hour to assessing each furniture item and accent piece in our living room and kitchen area, asking ourselves, “Should it stay or should it go?” And yes,…
They say it takes 90 days to form a new habit. Well, I’m proud to say that as of this May, Mark and I reached 90 days of using our new Cash Budget Envelope System. And we are still goin’ strong, people! Now, paying for our unfixed expenses with cash instead of plastic hasn’t been easy breezy. We’ve…
There’s an artistic movement sweeping the margins of Bibles everywhere. And I’m joining in. Honesty Moment Now, before we go any further, I wanted to acknowledge that some of you may find the Bible offensive. Or maybe you have an aversion to it for whatever reason. Or maybe you want to get into reading it, but it’s…
Okay, this post is totally impromptu (literally, just decided this afternoon to write it), but I’ve got a burst of energy thanks to my signature Starbucks drink and a fresh new haircut, so I’m riding this wave of spontaneous inspiration! Let’s Talk Instagram I’ve always enjoyed Instagram. But the past month that enjoyment has transformed into a slight…
The engagement. I had an inkling of an idea that it might happen this Christmas. And on that inkling, I fired up *the ‘ole Silhouette machine and set to work to make some Bride & Groom gear for my lil’ sis and her beau. My inspiration? Baseball t-shirts. Because that’s the thing about marriage. Together,…
