I have a confession.
I love craft supplies.
Not just crafting. Craft supplies.
There’s something magical about walking into a craft store and seeing all the possibilities. The pretty paper, the stickers, the paint, the tools I absolutely NEED for a project I haven’t even thought of yet.
And then I bring everything home.
And sometimes… it sits there.
Because apparently buying craft supplies and actually using craft supplies are two completely different hobbies.
Who knew?!
Somewhere between being a mom, running Work of Heart, going to school, and trying to keep up with the everyday chaos of life, I had an idea.
What if I made a book for people like me?
People who love being creative but sometimes need a little inspiration to actually DO something with all those supplies.
And that’s how I Bought the Craft Supplies, Now What? came to life!
Wait… I Actually Wrote a Book?!
I’m still getting used to saying that.
I’ve always loved making things. But creating an actual book? Something that people could hold in their hands, flip through, and enjoy?
That felt different.
There were ideas, decisions, changes, and plenty of moments when I wondered what on earth I was doing.
But I kept going.
And eventually, something that started as an idea became a real, published book.
MY book.
That still feels a little surreal.
A Little Creativity, a Little Chaos
This book is for the people with overflowing craft drawers, half-finished projects, and a Pinterest board full of things they’re definitely going to make someday.
It’s about having fun with creativity instead of feeling like everything has to turn out perfectly.
Because sometimes the hardest part of crafting isn’t making something.
It’s figuring out where to start.
The Part That Makes Me Smile
One of my favorite moments since publishing was having family over and watching everyone flip through my book.
They were excited for me.
And for a moment, I got to see this little project through their eyes.
I felt proud.
Not because everything was perfect or because I suddenly had everything figured out.
But because I had an idea, worked on it, and actually finished it.
And as a mom with a million things going on, that feels pretty amazing.
So… What’s Next?
More creativity, probably more craft supplies, and definitely more chaos.
I have a feeling this won’t be my last creative adventure.
And if you happen to have a closet full of supplies waiting for their moment to shine, just know you’re in good company.
Happy crafting!
Stef
Work of Heart
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