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How Fixing Mistakes Has Improved My Artwork
In the past I’ve held back in my artwork over a concern for perfection. But what life and motherhood have taught me is that perfection in...

Amanda Hermans
May 14, 20222 min read


My New Super-Tool!
In the past I’ve created a few typography maps to put together a collection of all 50 states and major cities to offer in my etsy shop....

Amanda Hermans
Jan 29, 20222 min read


Happy New Year!
I love the start of a fresh new year! A new calendar without any obligations charted, chores listed or projects planned. A chance to...

Amanda Hermans
Jan 1, 20223 min read


Create a Festive Calligraphy Christmas Envelope with this FREE Template
A couple of weeks ago I shared a calligraphy card design especially for Christmas. If you missed it and want to check it out, you can...

Amanda Hermans
Dec 18, 20212 min read


DIY Gift Bow Tutorial and Template
Today, I’m featuring another helpful tutorial to add fun to Christmas gift giving. It’s also pretty thrifty. I’m all about saving a few...

Amanda Hermans
Dec 11, 20212 min read


Fabulous Family Tree: The Perfect Gift
All of my posts this month have been inspired by a desire to extend gratitude to those who are most precious in our life. This week is no...

Amanda Hermans
Nov 27, 20212 min read


Surprising Tip to Make Your Holidays Less Stressful
A few years back I did something radical. In an effort to make the holiday season less stressful, I opted out of mailing Christmas cards....

Amanda Hermans
Nov 6, 20212 min read


More Halloween Decorating Ideas and a FREE Printable Bundle
I thought my kids would have outgrown dressing up for Halloween by now, but they haven’t. They still love wonder and make-believe. I want...

Amanda Hermans
Oct 23, 20212 min read


Special Memories Timeline Tutorial (for our anniversary!)
This week my husband and I celebrated our 15 year wedding anniversary! It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years already. In honor of this...

Amanda Hermans
Oct 2, 20213 min read


365 Days of Minimalism & FREE Printables!
A couple of years ago I decided to take on a decluttering challenge. Before I explain all of the aspects of the challenge I need to share...

Amanda Hermans
Jul 1, 20215 min read


My NEW New Year's Day, plus FREE Printable Bookmark & Tracker!
I love New Year’s Day and the feeling of a fresh start. In fact, I love the first day of a new month and even Monday mornings, the fresh...

Amanda Hermans
Jun 10, 20213 min read


Simple Mother's Day Card Tutorial & FREE Template!
This weekend is Mother’s Day and if you’re looking for a lovely card to make, I’ve got you covered. With this special day arriving each...

Amanda Hermans
May 6, 20213 min read


5 Strategies to Break Through Excuses – #2 Too Busy
This is a follow up post to Top 5 Excuses that Keep Me from My Artwork. If you want to read it first, check it out here. When I was a...

Amanda Hermans
Mar 18, 20215 min read
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