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Craftin Ass Blk Grl - A Journey


💖 The Unspoken Power of Our Hands: How Making Becomes Self-Definition
Yo, check the mic, one two. 📣 When you finally finish that quilt, that dress you tailored, or that painting you’ve been zoning in on, what did you really whip up? Just another finished project? Nah, fam. You birthed a moment of radical self-possession. That’s the real. See, for us—Black women—making stuff isn't just some cute hobby you pick up on the weekend. It’s legacy. It's a necessary act of taking back what’s ours. It's a quiet, deep-seated resistance against a world th
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Nov 21, 20254 min read


We live baby!!!
I did it! We live baby! The shop has officially moved from the Etsy Platform to my site. A few of my favorite products are ready for purchasing. Ill be adding through the week. As well as a gallery page. I do alot of custom requests! Reach out if you have a project in mind. We can chat! Remember sis, seasonal depression is real. Open the blinds early. Drink your water. Watch your favorite movies. Burn your favorite scents. Take care of you! I'm beyond grateful for the support
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Nov 18, 20251 min read


Kindness is Free
Tuesdays are by far the longest day of the week for us. Sometimes an early morning, night activities, after school activities, team meeting day, and whatever else. Basically our day is accounted for up until Wednesday after school and work. Went to dance after I got off to be there when Ana switches classes. We chat between classes while she changes shoes. Today was different. We chatted, she ran to hip hop and put her tumbling shoes in her bag. The mom next to me, goes "wow
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Nov 11, 20251 min read


It's Time: November 1st is the NEW Christmas Decor Day (Plus, a Sneak Peek at Our Custom Canvas Sacks!)
🎁 It’s Official! The Nov. 1st Declaration: Let the Holiday Sparkle Begin! 🎄 Hey Crafty Queens and Kings! Can you feel it? That crisp air, the sudden urge to sip cocoa, and a whole lot of holiday magic starting to bubble up! If you’re anything like me, October 31st isn't just Halloween—it's the night before Christmas decorating! For years, the debate has raged: When is it too early to put up your Christmas decorations? Forget the gatekeepers, sis. Today, November 1st, is my
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Nov 1, 20253 min read


I'm happy you're here 💛
Happy Saturday! Life has been lifeing! This past week has been a interesting. Mental health is real. Its been alot of up and down ls for me this week. Crying for no reason. Feeling absolutely overwhelmed. Maybe its the winter blues creepin up. Im blessed to have a employer who provides great insurance and mental health benefits. Needless to say, I havent worked on much. A few drafts of car decal orders. And a skull keychain 💀 . We did get out after work for a few. Kids got
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Oct 25, 20251 min read


Double Digits +DIY Mom
Happy Sunday! Today my girl turned TEN. Such a milestone to hit. My babygirl. With being such a DIY human, I may have went a lil overboard. Like, Im pretty sure she was thinkin you doing too much. She's much more of let's do the bare minimum. And I'mmore, let's CELEBRATE!!! Lets start with her handmade birthday card. I got to pull out my glitter cardstock for this one ✨️ I picked the most beautiful sloth for my sloth loving girl. Added an overlay, duplicated, flipped and wel
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Oct 19, 20252 min read


One Time for the Birthday Girl!!
Happy Friday Eve!!! The launch of journey has been nothing less than AMAZING!! Thank you all so much! I've got a lot of great things coming but for now, I want to focus on my babygirl. This was my baby that I had zero plans for, the one that I had no clue was growing until 5 months, lol. But she is my baby baby. She's turning TEN, yall - TEN!!! I'll be aiming for a new style of keychain with mixed materials ( chipboard and faux leather). A keychain for each of the girls. Of c
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Oct 16, 20251 min read


Beginning of a Dream
Hey! It's your new favorite Craftin Ass Blk Grl - Brea! I'd like to start by thanking you all for joining and supporting me on this journey. I love DIY and more so crafting in general. I have found a love for creating products that make you smile, laugh, and sometimes cry. I lost myself in being a moment, wife and employee for so long. I have found a part of me I missed, a part I forgot existed. If sharing inspires even one person to find that thing that makes them, them aga
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Oct 14, 20251 min read
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