Book Review: Around The USA In 50 Craft Projects

It's been a very very long time since I reviewed a book, too long I decided! When I found out one of my favorite craft sites, Cut Out + Keep was publishing a book I knew I needed it. Luckily, I've worked with them a few times in the past and that helped me snag an early copy to review for you guys.

Read my thoughts about the book, plus get a little teaser from the publishers below!

Pokemon Art Academy: Game Review

So many firsts already this year and we're only in the first month! This is my first video game review on the blog, but I've reviewed books...well one book, but more are on the way! I promise! Anyway, unless you're new here you know I love Pokemon! it as a series/conglomeration is probably at my top slot in the best video game list that I mention in this post. Therefore it's fitting that the first game I discuss is from the Pokemon family (plus it's artsy...its like both sides of my personality combined in a game)

I reluctantly asked for this game for my birthday for two reasons. 1. The Sapphire and Ruby remakes were coming out less than a week after my birthday, that was tempting...But 2. I was skeptical if this would even be a fun game. I've always done my best to resist the siren call of  "art games" because in my mind I've always relegated drawing/painting to a different sort of entertainment than video games and didn't think that the two should be mixed.

July Whimseybox Review: Losing My Marbles

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This box was sent late due to Whimseybox switching over to a new HQ so that's why this review is so late in the month.

Also I've got another friend enjoying the whimsey with me this month! But you'll get to meet her and check out what we did below.

Cwafty Reviews: Building A Framework E-Book

Hello everyone! Today I'm writing about a book I recently read that was basically a treasure trove of blogging knowledge gems, Building a Framework: Everything I Learned My First Year Blogging By Abby Lawson.  If you are a blogger looking to add some new strategies to your playbook, or just a person who has aspirations of being a blogger, you really should check this book out.

And yes, as of right now this book is only available as an eBook, but there's plenty of ways to read it even if you don't have an eReader like me. There's a kindle app available for most phones, tablets, and computers, you can read it as a PDF on your computer, you could have it printed and bound at an office supply store, there are many ways you can absorb all of this useful information!

*Closed* June Whimseybox Review: All that Glitters...+ Box Giveaway!!!

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To be honest I cancelled my subscription to Whimseybox early in June. I didn't do it because I wanted to, but when the start of my new job got delayed by two weeks that immediately made me nervous about money, so I had to sacrifice my box. Through some fluke on their end though (maybe they just love me!) I still received a box for this month. No complaints here!

On the other hand, my roomie Vickie forgot to cancel her subscription (she only wanted to try it out) and so once more two boxes showed up to my house! Since Vickie didn't want hers that means I have an extra box, so this month one of you lucky readers can win your very own!

May Whimseybox Review: May Flowers

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Hello everyone! I am happy to be sharing another review of Whimseybox with you today! This month not just one, but two Whimseyboxes arrived at my mail box. One for me and one for my room mate! We we're so excited.

Whimseybox Review: Learn Calligraphy + Printable Quote + A $5 coupon

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This box was a little late due to some clerical errors made because I went from being just a customer to a blogger associated with Whimseybox, but I finally got it! They have great customer service though so it was no problem!

Before we even get started, let me tell you guys Whimseybox gets a 10/10 for this box with me! Definitely one of their best boxes ever I would say! Find out about whats inside the April 2014 Whimseybox below!

March Whimsey: Now Lemon Scented! + A $5 Coupon

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I know, I know, its a Tuesday, there is supposed to be a tutorial today, but I got happy mail and I just had to share it with you guys asap! (Just like last time!)

Today I'm going to share last month's Whimseybox with you!

Cwafty Reviews: A Little Whimsey for Me + A Coupon For You

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Today was supposed to be a tutorial day but my Whimseybox arrived! Well technically it arrived yesterday literally a minute before I had to walk out the door to work. I went my whole shift feeling this anxious, excited energy and I could not wait any longer! Now the unboxing.

Also, all of the opinons here are my own and I was not compensated in any way for this review.You guys get a small perk though! If you follow the link below you get $5 off your first box.

Cwafty Reviews: It's a Weird day

First of all, in my update yesterday I mentioned my rearranging of my office and thought I would show it off! I love reorganizing/rearranging things. Feels fresh.

The kitties were excited to re-explore my office.

So I'm trying something new today here on the blog. A book review!