If you've been following my work for a while, you might have noticed that I haven't made many new products since, eh...2016 or so. About that time I moved to NYC, started an awesome job, got engaged, and got married. And needless to say, my little business took a back seat to life. And that's okay! it was a wonderful time, and honestly I don't have any regret about re-prioritizing things, and still don't. My family comes first and I get to express my creativity in many new ways that I love. (Also, thank you for sticking with me through all that!)

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A couple years ago I made a rosary holder as a gift for my mom. And she’s been asking for another to give to her friend for a while now. So, I’m finally getting around to it, and thought I’d share the process with you!

Let’s get to it. Here’s how I made them!

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A few months ago at a women’s group, the subject of charism was brought up. I’d heard the term before, but only in the context of religious orders—priests and nuns. I had never thought about what it might mean to discern my own personal charism. A charism is a spiritual gift—a special ability or empowerment—given to every Christian by the Holy Spirit to enable us to be a powerful channel of God’s love and redeeming presence in the World (CCC, 2003). There are all sorts of charisms. Everything from administration to leadership to healing. The list is long!

We can use three signs to identify what ours might be.

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It’s a week into the new year (and new decade!), and I’m easing my way back into work and gearing up for another year of transition. I made a goal to be more intentional about my business and art this year, and that means some exciting changes.

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