C'mon Get Crafty

08/29/2026

IN HONOR OF TIM AND DOLLY...

Every week, I send a "Friday Freebies" newsletter with a short anecdote/story/creative tidbit, plus dozens of free and limited time resources for my crafty moms and creative biz besties. Today, I'm sharing this week's story with YOU, plus a throwback to my DIY Musicals Coasters craft, featuring those iconic red lips...

"I was probably around thirteen when my mom and I went to the local video store (my town was too small for a Blockbuster), perusing the shelves for a movie to rent.

I had no idea why she got so excited when she spotted a black box with nothing but a pair of blood-red lips parted over sparkling white teeth on the cover. Since neither of us were big fans of scary movies, I was baffled (and admittedly disappointed as hell) when she insisted that we rent this movie that she “hadn't seen in almost 20 years”.

What on earth was The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

When we got home, I was captivated by the red tape inside the VHS cassette first. Shortly after the tape slid into the VCR - with my mom giggling about how she might be a “bad mom” for this - I became captivated by the film itself.

Like so many before me, I had just fallen in in-fat-u…
..ation.

With Tim Curry.

(Before anyone goes clutching Frank-n-furter's pearls, remember I am a first-born daughter to a single mom, so I was already 13 going on 30. No trauma.)

In truth, I already knew Tim Curry - I just didn't know it. Legend, Fern Gully, even IT - now THAT was trauma at an even younger age - were already part of my film catalog. Rocky was just a whole new ball game.

I don't recall how old I was when I saw Best Little Wh******se in Texas, or if I saw that before 9 to 5, or Steel Magnolias…. but I know I was young when I was first dazzled by Dolly.

I could go on for hours about how amazing that woman was, and how many words of wisdom she dropped over the years, punctuated by her infectious giggle and spoken from her pure heart.

We lost both legends this week.

Thankfully, both of these amazing artists had lived a long life when they passed, though that's little comfort to those of us left without their inimitable brilliance gracing our lives through song and screen.

Here's to Tim and to Dolly, two perfect reminders to stay sweet, sparkly, and strange. 🩷🫦"

Link in comments.

08/27/2026

Love this crafty tribute from Ralph Tyndall Designs to the queen. 🩷

08/25/2026

Sincerely mourning the loss of the legend that is Dolly Parton. 💔

08/12/2026

My friend Kim at Made in a Day has some great ideas for your kiddo this school year!
My jr high schooler already told me he doesn't care for the menu offerings, so going to find some options in here to prepare this year!

Packing a lunch for your child can be a simple process, but coming up with ideas for what to put in their lunch box can be really hard. Try these creative school lunch ideas that your kids will love. Link below.

08/10/2026

New on the blog!

https://cmongetcrafty.com/how-to-bedazzle-kids-cowboy-boots-with-rhinestones/

08/01/2026

📣 FREE PRINTABLE!!

Great for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students
Perfect for first day of school photos and memory books

Make the first day of school even more memorable with this free Back to School Coloring Printable. This fun My First Day worksheet gives kids a creative way to document important details about the new school year while enjoying a relaxing coloring activity.

Children can fill in their school name, teacher, grade, age, favorite things, best friend, how they're getting to school, and what they want to be when they grow up. There's also space to add a first day photo, making it a keepsake families will treasure for years.

Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool families, this printable is an easy first-day activity that encourages creativity and helps capture special back-to-school memories.

🆓Free instant download when you sign up for my email list!

Simply download, print, and let kids color and personalize their own first day of school keepsake.

👉🏻 https://link.cmongetcrafty.com/widget/form/dQaBQ9sCfg6vsHHJQrpK

07/31/2026

If you’ve ever looked at a gorgeous handmade card and thought, “Absolutely not. I could never make that,” my friend Brandi Mahon would like a word.

Because according to Brandi, yes, you absolutely can.

You just need the right starting point, preferably one that does not involve buying half the craft store before you even know what you’re doing.

That’s exactly why she created Card Maker Success Camp: Beginner Edition.

It’s a 4-day online camp starting August 17, and for just $15, you’ll learn:

✅ What supplies you actually need, without panic-buying everything with a cute label
✅ Basic techniques that make your cards look instantly more polished
✅ Simple design principles so your cards feel intentional, not “I blacked out near the cardstock”
✅ How to create your very first card, one you’ll actually be proud to send

And it’s just 30 minutes a day, which is very friendly for those of us who are already operating somewhere between “creative genius” and “where did I put my coffee?”

Replays are available too, so you do not have to rearrange your entire life to join.

If you’ve been curious about card making but have no idea where to start, this is such a good, low-pressure way to try it.

Grab your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/mr4ax5ex

07/21/2026

If you're looking for something a little different to try this week, my friends at HobbyScool are kicking off their Creative Tech Summer Retreat today!

It's a free, 3-day virtual event with hands-on workshops covering Cricut, Procreate, Canva, and AI tools — totally beginner-friendly, and each day's sessions are free for 24 hours. It's the kind of thing that makes learning a new tool feel way less intimidating.

If you've been curious about any of those tools, it's worth grabbing a spot.

👉 Register free with my affiliate link here: https://cmongetcrafty--hobbyscool.thrivecart.com/2026-creative-tech-summer-retreat-2/

07/08/2026

Every single year, I tell myself:

"THIS is the year I'm going to be ahead for Christmas."

Then somehow it's December 17th and I'm panic-ordering stocking stuffers, trying to remember where I hid the wrapping paper, and wondering why I continue to do this to myself.

Anybody else? 😅

So this year...I'm trying something radical.

Planning in July.

(I know. I know. It feels weird. Stay with me.)

I joined an incredible Christmas in July Bundle because I'd much rather spend a little time now than spend December in full holiday survival mode.

Inside are 65+ FREE resources including:
🎄 Holiday printables
🎄 Christmas games & activities
🎄 Clipart
🎄 Planners
🎄 Creative business resources
🎄 And a whole lot more.

I also contributed something I'm ridiculously excited about:

🕵️ Operation: Save Christmas

It's a Christmas spy-themed escape room for teens and adults that comes with full PLR rights if you're a digital creator.

And if you grab the VIP Pass, you'll also get my Mrs. Claus's Christmas Care Toolkit, because we all know who is really making things happen at Christmas!

The bundle is only available through July 12th, so if Future You enjoys having one less thing to worry about in December...

🎁 Grab the free bundle here:
https://tinyurl.com/4b4m7z4w

Who's with me? Are you Team "Christmas in July"...or Team "I'll think about it after Halloween?" 😂

07/04/2026

A celebration of America, a country stiched together from perseverance, courage, and a neverending quest to be better than we were before. Our potential is limitless. Here’s to the next 250 years, a renewal of the promise for liberty and justice for all.