Crafting joy in the middle of motherhood

Becoming the mom and maker I’m meant to be

My 2026 Crafting Intentions

One of my friends is taking on a temperature blanket this year, and watching her commit to something so thoughtful and long-term really got my wheels turning. It made me pause and ask myself a simple question: what do I actually want to spend my creative time making this year?…

November 27, 2025

Gratitude in a Full Sink

As a mom, holidays are always a little bittersweet. There’s so much magic wrapped into them, but also so much work. Today, here in America,…
November 20, 2025

Double Chocolate Cookies & Little Hands in the Kitchen

Lately I’ve been on a baking kick, and yesterday my daughter and I made the best double chocolate chip cookies. I found the recipe on…
November 18, 2025

Back to Work… With a Tiny New Co-Worker

Today was my first day back to work after maternity leave, and honestly? I was so nervous. It’s wild how you can be a fully…
November 17, 2025

Welcome to My Craft-Covered, Kid-Powered Corner of the Internet

If you’ve stumbled onto this corner of the internet, hi! I’m Michelle — software engineer by day, exhausted mom by always, and crafter by night.…