Learn how to conquer your fear and make that project NOW! Do you fear a craft fail? Or worry that your project will not turn out “good enough?” Or want so badly for your next project to be perfect that it’s never finished (or in some cases, never even started)? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us…
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How to Make that Project … Even When It Scares You
Crafting a Personal Style: My Vintage-Style Dresses, Aprons, Shoes, and Hats
Curious about my vintage style of dress? Read on to learn where to get vintage-inspired clothing easily and affordably! I regularly get questions about my colorful clothing, accessories, and style of dress. I appreciate all the kind comments and compliments, and I know many of you are interested in learning how you can purchase or…
Planning the Ultimate Craft Room
Thinking of creating or upgrading a craft room? Watch my progress and see my ultimate craft room plans for inspiration! It’s no secret I love to craft. A few years ago I updated my basement and turned it into a sewing studio, complete with huge tables for pattern cutting, a custom-designed fabric storage system, and…
An Authentically Crafty Life: Answers to Your Questions
“Ask me anything,” I said. That could be a dangerous statement, but I meant it when I said it! Last week I emailed my lovely readers and asked them a big question: “If you could ask me anything, what would it be?” And you all responded with many wonderful questions. I received questions about general crafting and making…
JenuineMom Becomes Jennifer Maker — A #Jenuine Post
I am having SUCH a blast with this blog lately! I started this blog almost three years ago in 2014. I intended for it to be a “mom blog,” which to me meant a place to simply share personal things that went beyond a Facebook post. I posted sporadically, writing less about being a mom and…
Looking Ahead to a Better Year: A #Jenuine Post
Would you like 2017 to be a better year? Me too! Today is the last day of 2016, I’m going to indulge in a post that’s not a DIY craft or project, but rather about me and this blog. One of my rare #Jenuine posts. So come along, if you dare… My Year of Challenges 2016 was NOT my…
How to Print and Cut Round Stickers on the Cricut
Download the sticker file (Design #4) at https://jennifermaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/megan-stickers.png Go to Design Space at https://design.cricut.com Click New Project Click the Upload button Browse, find, and upload the sticker file On the next screen, under “Select Image Type,” choose Simple then click Continue. On the next screen, just click Continue. On the next screen, keep it selected…
Doing the Thing I Think I Cannot: A brief update on me
I want to update my friends on me and my life. It’s long overdue. My life is amazing. I have been gifted with a wonderfully bright, creative, and loving child who fills my days with joy, noise, questions, inventions, and wonder. She’s truly a treasure and I am so thankful to have her. She brightens…