Ready to get writing? Here are 5 perfectly haunting places for you next story to take place in.  1. Stonehenge  No one knows how those huge rocks got on top of a huge hill, back when there were no cranes or other heavy machinery. Does this get you inspired? Try writing from the perspective of a detective, a ghost who haunts the tourists who visit Stonehenge, or a girl who falls in a secret portal between stones.  2. The Pyramids  There are new tunnels under the pyramids that are still getting discovered. And there are also tombs filled with treasure to give your story some oomph.  3. The Bermuda Triangle Boats and humans go missing in the Bermuda Triangle. Maybe someone in your story will figure out why, where, and how.  4. Tower of London  Where many people were beheaded. Do their ghosts still live there? (Not really, don’t worry. But in your story anything’s possible!) 5. Easter Island What do those heads mean? Where are their bodies?  Hop...

 Watch out for these in your favorite movies! You’ll want to rewatch them all now!  1. White Christmas  Watch that dance scene between Vera Ellen and Danny Kaye carefully. Do you see Vera trip over his leg slightly at the end?  2. Braveheart  During a fight scene, a modern white car is seen behind the charging warriors. 3. North by Northwest   In Mt. Rushmore Cafeteria, someone covers their ears a minute before any threat, like he had had to endure many takes of loud noises and knew precisely when it would be coming.  4. The Shining  You know the maze? Well, it magically appears later in the movie, because at the beginning you see a shot taken from the air and there’s no maze in sight  5. Harry Potter  “You have your mother’s eyes”  Not exactly. Harry’s eyes are blue, and Lily’s are brown (at least in the movie’s casting)  Did you notice any of these? Tell me below! 

Below is a list of popular opinions or beliefs that are actually old wives tales. You’ll probably surprised by the things you’ve been doing for years without realizing they’re fake!    1. Wait an hour after eating to swim  This is actually false!  2. Eating carrots improves your eyesight  Carrots are some of my favorite vegetables, and I still have to wear glasses 😂 3. Cracking knuckles causes arthritis  Not really, But it sure is annoying! 4. Peeing on a jelly fish sting helps No! Please don’t try this at home!  5. Bulls hate the color red  Nope! They run at a matador because some stranger is waving a flag in your face. Wouldn’t you be annoyed too?  6. The Five Second Rule  This is false also. Pls do not eat off the floor unless you’re a dog  7. Humans only use 10 percent of their brain power False! Though possibly true if you believed this myth lol  8. Food with mayonnaise spoils faster Not true either! You know what is true...

 The best kind of disease.  I know how it feels to be different. I’ve always seen the world in a different way, and I realized that was because I have a creative mind. I notice the little things. Do you feel the same way too?  1. Questions  Are you constantly asking questions to know more about the world?  2. Passionate  Do you love what you do? Do you craft to the best of your ability? Or are you too weighed down with the cares of the world?  3. Emotional  Your strong emotions are a sure sign of your creative mind.  4. Reading  If you love reading, being transported to another world, and living vicariously through the characters, you have a creative mind.  5. Noticing  Do you notice when people are sad? Do you notice the little things?  Tell me in the comments if you have a creative mind! And no matter what, you ARE creative. Don’t ever stop believing that. 

Do you need inspiration? A quiet place to read a new book or work on a mixed media art journal? Read this post to find out about the great places you can go to feel inspired, and how to get the most out of your time.  1. Coffee Shops Coffee shops are great for journaling, sketching, reading, and writing. Order an inspirational beverage, people watch, and jot down funny bits of conversation you hear.  2. Library  Whether you want to read, sketch, or simply feel inspired, libraries are the place for you! Pick up a book at random and page through it, letting the stories fill you up.  3. Church  I find churches very inspirational. The sense of community, the music, the praise. It is just beautiful. If you don’t have access to a church, consider going through some hymnals, and reading your Bible, and praying.  4. Park  I love nature. Try sitting on a bench, watching the people, hearing the birds, and smelling the sweet aroma of trees and flowers. Especially...

 1. 51 percent of workers in the US suffer from depression, which may explain why so many people are workaholics.  2. Crafting reduces stress, and gives you a better sense of accomplishment  3. Crafting is a way to fulfill the emotional needs workers encounter. The need for control, the need for creating something and feeling proud of your work.  4. Crafting busies your hand, and takes up space in your mind.  5. When your mind is too empty (and free of creativity) you have more space to worry.  6. Crafting can make beautiful things to give to your friends and family, providing a stronger emotional relationship between relatives.  7. Art is forever. Work comes and goes.  8. Studies show that people with a good work life balance experience greater happiness.  9. Crafting is easily accessible to all people.  10. Crafting helps. It really does. So take a break from whatever task you’re doing and go make some art! 

 Pets do lots of weird things. Especially my dog.  (Example: this is a photo of my dog drinking a “bark-arita” [just water, never give your dog alcohol] in her human chair)  1. She makes a better door than a window  Every time we’re watching TV, she stands on the back of the couch, blocking the screen, until my dad moves her.  2. Picky eater  She’ll only eat her food if we use a special brand. We also have to switch up her kibble every once in a while, cause she gets bored. Even then we still have to add water, meal mixers, and some treats.  3. Treat leaver Once we lifted up our couch cushions. There were like 10 milk bones in the cracks. She never eats her treats unless they are very tiny, and she leaves the residue everywhere!  4. Lazy butt  I think of dogs as energetic. Well, not my dog. She spends all day on her little pillow snoozing away. 5. 15 min  Every day, at five o’clock on the dot, my dog runs around super crazily for just fi...

 My dad is NEVER surprised, so I got inspired to come up with fun ways to surprise people who aren’t easily surprised. These are super sweet too, so they are fine for kids and people who hate surprises. Great for birthdays, harmless April Fools, and other such occasions.  1. Balloon door  When they are sleeping, tape a bunch of multi-colored streamers over their door. Make sure to just tape it on the wall, not on the door. Pop a bunch of balloons through the holes in the streamers, not securing them tightly. When they open the door, a cascade of balloons will fall out on them!  2. Underwear swap Switch all the family member’s underwear. Switch a father’s underwear with a baby’s diaper etc.  3. Rubber ducks  Buy a BIG pack of rubber ducks. Fill the kitchen drawers, cabinets, closets, everywhere! with rubber ducks.  4. Breakfast in bed  Plan a special meal for a beloved family member and serve it to them for no reason. They’ll be so happy, and so su...

 This is a post I hope you enjoy - it contains all of MY answers to those blog quizzes I made for you.    This is also a great opportunity to check and see if you missed any of these!  1. Which Craft Tool are You? A quiz  I am Glitter! “I enjoy adding sparkle to people’s lives. . .”  2. I can guess what’s your favorite color with this quiz Blue! Correct.  3. Which Christmas Tradition do you Hate quiz?  I don’t hate any of them, really, but I got C. I enjoy baking with my family but cookies aren’t really my thing.  4. I can guess what your favorite animal is with this quiz! I got all Bs - cute cuddly animals like dogs!  5. Which Christmas Character are You?  I got a mix of a productive elf and a cold soul of a snowman. Harumph.  6. Which book will speak to you?  I got the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe  7. What’s your mental age?  Twenty years old!  8. Would you survive Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries?...

 Here are some life hacks you should actually use. 1. I actually customize my suitcase so it doesn’t get lost in baggage claim because I can’t recognize it.  2. I actually take a picture of my parking space (so I don’t forget where I parked)  3. I actually keep a card with my phone number and address in my wallet  4. I actually use these packing cubes when I’m going on a trip to save time and space!  5. I actually make my own soap to know that it’s pure and natural 6. I actually try to squint my eyes when taking a pic so that my smile looks nicer 7. I actually hang up all of my clothes so they don’t wrinkle  8. I actually soften butter in five minutes by filling a glass with hot water, emptying it, putting the stick of butter inside, and flipping it upside down 9. I actually put money in a hidden backpack under my jacket when traveling to prevent pickpocketing 10. I actually keep a pen on every surface in my room, so that I can jot something down anywhere 1...

 Movies drive me crazy sometimes, and below here’s why:  Life: Someone knocks on door and is a UPS delivery person.  Movies: Someone knocks on door and murders you.  Life: Constantly going to the bathroom.  Movies: Never mentions going to the bathroom, unless to get murdered.  Life: Sounds in basement = mouse  Movie: Sounds in basement = serial killer  Life: Man mansplains and woman leaves him  Movie: Man mansplains and the woman falls in love with him  Life: People want to murder someone but it’s against the law  Movie: All’s fair in love and movies  Life: Wake up with old mascara, bed hair, and drool mouth  Movie: Wake up a super model  Life: Woman gives man silent treatment  Movie: the man is actually dead, and can only be seen by a little boy  Life: Go on cruise, and have fun Movie: Go on boat and get eaten by a shark in four different movies  Life: Go to public school  Movie: Go to awesome wiz...

 This is a little conversation I imagined in my mind between me and this famous, yet controversial crafter. Not all information is guaranteed to be accurate, and I wish the dear Martha S. no offense.  M: Hello, thanks for having me!  CCC: Sure thing, Martha! Please, make yourself comfortable.  Martha: ok, I heard that you have some questions for me.  CCC: Yes. Here’s question number 1. How old ARE you?  Martha: Wow, knife to the gut. You’re just like my old prison mate, One Legged Billy. Do I really have to answer that question?  CCC: Yes, this is an interview for my blog. I already told my grandma about it.  Martha (sighs): Fine. I turn 20 on August Third.  CCC: Really, Martha?  Martha: Of course! You think I’m a liar?  CCC: I mean. . .  Martha: FINE! I’m turning eighty.  CCC: That makes sense.  Martha: What are you implying?  CCC: Umm, I said that your age makes sense because you are so wise.  Martha: Than...

 This is a super fun post that I enjoyed making - hope you like it too!❤️  1 bent index card nope, make that 2  1 homemade goat bookmark  1 textbook 1 note in my handwriting that I can’t read  1 random piece of yellowed parchment  1 goat (an eraser, not a live one sadly)  1 crumpled bit of origami  Another textbook (boring! Where’s all the craft stuff?)  1 broken necklace (sorry mom!)  1 book (only one? Yes, I’m surprised as well!)  1 white ball that came from who knows where  1 origami crane  1 used tissue  1 pen that doesn’t work  1 gray ball that came from who knows where  1 broken necklace (sorry again mom!)  1 broken bracelet (sensing a theme here)  The End! 

 Have a sweet tooth but want to stay healthy? This recipe is perfect for you! I use whole wheat flour, cage free organic eggs, and all natural maple syrup instead of sugar.  So tasty, and so HEALTHY! 😋😋😋😋😋 These are my dad’s favorites. 1. Preheat oven to 325 F.  2. Mix 3/4 cup of melted butter, 1 cage free organic egg, and 2-4 tablespoons of all natural maple syrup.  3. Add 1 and 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, a pinch of nutmeg, a pinch of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.  4. Add 1 cup of butterscotch chips.  5. Scoop the dough into little balls on a greased baking tray.  It makes about 16 large cookies. Serving size: One cookie. (Recommended serving size. No judgement.)  6. Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes. Let them cool. Tada! 

 Thanks Mom!  Why do ducks wear underwear? To cover their butt-quacks!  (My apologies everyone. It’s my mother’s fault.) 

 We all know the Mona Lisa, one of THE MOST FAMOUS paintings in the world. But did you know that a few years ago, another Da Vinci painting was discovered? Read this post to find out more!   A while back, another Da Vinci painting was found. Yet the painting was so worn and faded no one could tell if it was Da Vinci work after all.  They handed the painting over to a famous art restorer, who worked away carefully trying to find out if this painting was done by the famous artist himself.  She worked on it for a very long time.  The painting was of Jesus Christ. When the restorer got to the lips, she suddenly knew it must be a Da Vinci.  In the famous Mona Lisa painting, the woman’s smile has been an object of fascination among art historians and fans everywhere. Such a secret, concealing smile.  Well, the art restorer working on the painting of Christ found that His smile mirrored that of the Mona Lisa’s. Some are skeptical. Others believe. The pai...

 I love getting to know myself better, so here are a few crafty questions to ask yourself! Let these inspire you, to feel more confident in who you are!  1. Have you ever had a very strong opinion about something? Is there a possibility you’re wrong? 2. If your life was a book, what would be the title? 3. If you were a special kind of hot glue gun, what would your warning label be? (Mine is: Caution! Will not function without goats on premises!)  4. What mistake do you keep making in your art? How can you overcome it?  5. If you had to talk to a room of people for an hour with no preparation, what would you say?  6. What question are you too afraid to ask?  7. If each day was a week long, what would you do with all that extra time?  8. How did you get into art in the first place? Can you remember?  9. What piece of advice has changed your life the most?  10. If you said no to everything in your life, where would you be a year from now?  ...

 Sorry I haven’t been writing much lately. Don’t worry, I’m back! You can expect a DOWNPOUR of fresh ideas over the next few weeks! The Cool Christian Crafter is back, and better than ever! My little sabbatical has improved my creative mind, and I am so excited to share my new ideas with you! Let’s get crafting! 

 And happy birthday to my great grandpa, who is now 91 years old!  Have a great day everybody, I love you so much! 

Simply write down which of these you have crafted with, and I’ll give you a crafting status!  .  Washi Tape .  Fabric Glue  . Hot glue  . Googly eyes  . Sequins . Poster board . India ink  . Oil pastels . Gouache  . Shibori  Enjoy the awesome fonts below  If you have used:  Ø - ł of these materials, you a newbie. You are just starting to enter the world of crafts.  2 - 4 of these, you are a dabbler. You have crafted for a while, but not enough to realize your full potential in the art world. Keep working and experimenting.  5-7 of these, you are an intermediate art person. You don’t use a lot of materials that exceed the boundaries of the norm, so keep crafting!  8-9 of these, you are a pro! You love art!  10- of these, you are THE MASTER CAFTER! 

 This is a fun exercise for my brain. It also cuts me to the core! Because I want you to imagine what five books you’d take if your house was burning down and you were forced to leave. It is interesting to think about, and if you love books as much as me, it probably makes you want to cry! But don’t worry, this is only hypothetical and your precious books are safe and unharmed. Just imagine.  1. The Bible  I mean, I’d really have to take it. It is such an important part of our religion, which is why it is number one on this list!  2. Three Sisters My grandfather lives in a nursing home because of his mental health issues. But he specifically asked my mom to get me a book that he remembered and thought I would love. Isn’t that amazing? He picked out this beautifully written play for me, and even wrote a special note in it. He hardly ever writes because his illness makes it hard, but he still wrote “I love you” inside this book. Doesn’t that make you want to cry? ...

 I love crafting my own flowers, and these worked really well! You can fill a bowl with them, tape them to the walls, and more!  1. Cut a circle out of poster board, or other thick paper.  2. Fold the circle in half both ways.  3. Use scissors to cut snips on the ends of the creases.  4. Cut further, going all the way down the crease.  5. Warm up your hot glue gun!  6. Place a dot of hot glue on one of your cut creases, wrapping the paper around to the other crease.  7. Repeat step 6 on all of the creases. Now you have a flower shaped bowl! 8. Hot glue tissue paper inside the bowl to complete your flower. 

You’re welcome. And, I apologize.  1. Hot dog!  Apparently, some people are going around trying to secretly hide hot dogs on people WITHOUT THEM NOTICING! Imagine finding a raw tube of animal in your pocket!  Well, now you won’t leave the house for a decade, and I don’t blame you.  2. A joke  Why do ducks wear underpants?  To cover their butt quacks. (Apologize parents. This post is rated PG.)  3. Periods  The little period above a j or i is called a tittle.  4. Bubblegum  Mc Donald’s invented a bubblegum flavored broccoli.  5. # # real name is an octothorp.  6. Cave dwellers  Cretinous troglodyte means stupid cave dwellers. How’s that for an insult?  7. Summer days The Eiffel Tower grows six inches every summer.  8.  Dentistry  A dentist invented cotton candy.  9. Bodily noises  Sloths can’t fart (once again, my apologies parents)  10. English words It would take you three hours to say t...

 These are my top ten favorite blog posts I did. Hope you like this post! If you haven’t seen these yet, pls check them out. I think you will LOVE them (she said very modestly).  1. 10 photos that will make any animal lover laugh out loud!  2. My VERY messy craft studio and my attempts to clean it.  3. How to make healthy veggie cheese bread. (I absolutely LOVE spinach!)  4. Would you survive in Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries? A quiz  5. Weird but cute dog breeds you have to Google immediately!  6. Funny book quotes to spice up a conversation!  7. How weird are you? The inaccurate test.  8. We are what we dream 9. My special soap collection and soap making tips 10. Crafting: My year in review 

 Need some jewelry to brighten your fingers? With this easy to follow guide, you’ll have beautifully adorned fingers in no time!  You’ll need: 1 cheap, plastic beaded necklace  Hot glue gun  Hot melt glue gun sticks 1 plastic star, gem, or other decoration Scissors  Cut a small portion of your beaded necklace off. Measure it against the width of your finger, and then double the amount.  Hot glue the ends together, to make the base of your ring.  Hot glue your charm on top!  BONUS FEATURE: Hot glue hacks Refrigerate your hot glue melt sticks to reduce those pesky glue gun hairs!  Use a sewing needle to unclog your glue gun (make sure the glue gun is unplugged!)  To successfully attach something with hot glue, hold the charm down gently with one finger, while another finger keeps the base attached.  I like it when the hot glue is warm but not too warm, at more of a slime consistency than a liquid. It makes things less painful overall,...

 I made this for my dog’s birthday! First, take one large cardboard box. Open up the bottom and cut off the flap. Flip it upside down so that the bottom is closed and the top is open.  Cut a door in the front.  Hot glue fabric all around the box, and over the top. I find this makes the castle cozier.  Hot glue some gold lining around the inside of the door.  Fill the castle with blankets and cozy pillows.  Decorate the inside of the castle however you wish.  Hot glue a pouch to the front. Write treats on it. Fill the box with treats for your puppy.  Paint your box however you wish.  Have a great crafty day! Love you all! 

Choose between these answers to find out your slightly unusual emotion!  1. How do you play games?  A. People tell me I’m too grumpy but they don’t know nothing  B. I don’t play many games C. I’m competitive but remind people that we’re just supposed to have fun  D. I like weird games and find fun ways to cheat  2. Your dog likes your brother better. You:  A. Call my dog a traitor  B. I just don’t really care?  C. I joke about it but don’t really care D. I’m sad but win my dog back with treats and affection and strategic battle plans  3. How do you feel about work?  A. I’m bored. It’s a perfectly fine job but I’m still bored.  B. I don’t have any job.  C. I have the job of supporting people and I love it.  D. I’m a kid!  4. How do you feel about house chores?  A. I supervise the chores. B. I mainly focus on doing my own laundry and keeping my room clean.  C. I do all the chores. D. Usually people have to rem...

 Shibori is a Japanese way of tie dying fabric. For your fabric, don’t choose anything too soft. I used some sturdy canvas for this, and the results were beautiful!  Fold the fabric into a square. Grab some rubber bands and secure the folded fabric in place.  Place the folded fabric in a large bucket you don’t mind getting dirty. Fill the bucket with slightly warmed water. Pour about 5 tablespoons of indigo shibori dye into the bucket.  Make sure you’re wearing rubber latex gloves 🧤 when you work to protect your hands.  Swirl the fabric around in the blue water.  Drain the bucket.  Let your tablecloth dry in the bucket.  When the tablecloth is COMPLETELY dry, take off the rubber bands and unfold your fabric. Isn’t it beautiful?  Have a lovely day! God loves you and so do I! 

 Ever wonder what musical is perfect for you? Take the quiz to find out!  1. What type of music speaks to your soul?         A. Fun, pop music  B. Bold rock C. Opera or dramatic  D. Heartfelt  E. Inspiring  2. Favorite color?  A.  pink  B. Yellow/Black C. Blue/Purple D. Red E. Green 3. What most relates to you?  A. Strong feminist instincts B. Fighting through mistakes  C. Mother daughter relationships D. Struggling in your workplace E. Finding myself 4. What is your BFF like?  A. Fun, funny, supportive B. I have a group of small friends, some would die for me but others would stab me in the back C. I have no BFF. I wish I did though.  D. I have a bunch of friends. We’re all similar in many ways, but each have a unique personality  E. We go through rough patches sometimes 5. Favorite non-musical movie?  A. Little women  B. A war movie of some sort (which I know nothing about, hence the va...

 Everybody wish a happy birthday to my beloved dog! She’s turning four! Love you all! 

 Who says science can’t be crafty? This experiment is super cool, and fun, and I think it will amaze you.  Today we’ll be making a sort of hourglass, but instead of measuring minutes and seconds it will measure the fossils of the earth.  Here are your ingredients:  1/2 cup Sand 1 cup Plaster of Paris 1/2 cup pebbles  3 colors of Tempra Paint Powder  Small Packet Beads of Choice  1 Water Bottle, Empty  Scissors  Varying Amounts of Water  Three Bowls 1 Spoon  In a bowl, mix the sand and half the amount of plaster of Paris.  In a separate bowl mix the pebbles and the remainder of the plaster of Paris.  Divide the sand mixture equally in the three bowls. Add one color of Tempra Paint Powder per each bowl.  Divide your beads into three types, either by color or by shape.  Put one type of beads per each bowl of sand mixture.  Cut the top off of your empty water bottle.  Pour one color of sand and beads in the...

 Here is the first class in my dress making series! The kind of dress we will be making is a simple sleeveless a - line made from black fabric.  First, you’ll need to know your way around a sewing machine.  The instructions might be different based on your machine. Refer to your manual.  Once your machine is threaded,  make sure the end of your thread is at least three inches long, or else it will get unthreaded while sewing.  Look at the sewing machine under your sewing needle. See the lines with the measurements? When you’re sewing, make sure your fabric is lined up with the 5/8 line, for super straight seams! When sewing, make sure your garment is inside out. When you’re finished sewing, flip the garment back and the seams will be invisible.  First, practice sewing to feel confident. Grab a piece of scrap paper.  Here’s what to do.  Line up your fabric against the 5/8 line beneath your pressure foot. Make sure the machine is plugged in, an...

 Hi guys! Today I’m introducing a special new class, a series of 6 new posts that will teach you how to make your very first dress!  It may seem complicated, but I promise this class will have you sewing a dress in no time!  Your materials are also simple.  1. Thick black fabric. 2. A sewing machine, set up with white thread.  3. Pins.  4. Parchment paper (for homemade patterns).  5. Scissors. 6. Gold or lace trim. 7. Hand sewing needle threaded with white thread.  8. A mannequin or someone willing to act as your model.  9. Fabric markers. (They come off when you wash the fabric.) 10. This blog!  Now, gather your materials and read ahead to see the titles of the following dress making classes.  1. Sewing machine basics  2. Pattern making  3. Cutting the fabric  4. Sewing the top  5. Sewing the bottom  6. Sewing your dress together  Pls stay tuned for the next post: sewing machine basics, where you’ll le...