Journal With Me: Our San Antonio Trip

Hey! Today I’ve got a fun, simple journal with me video for you!  Keep reading for the simple supply list and the video tutorial.  The video is embedded below, but if that’s not working click here to watch.   This is how I add ephemera and quotes from our travels into my journal.  I love to collect tickets and brochures […]

What I read in July 2023

Each month I share short and sweet book reviews of the books I’ve read. You can follow me on Goodreads for more real-time updates. Click on the images or the titles below to see each book on Amazon. Purchasing through my affiliate links give me a small commission at no cost to you (thank you for supporting A Lively Hope!) […]

Watercolor Fun for Beginners : Gradients

This summer I am sharing THIRTY videos all about learning how to use watercolor. Subscribe on YouTube here. They are perfect for all ages, and make a great family activity or something to keep kids busy for a few minutes so you can think your own uninterrupted thoughts for a bit 🙂 Find the whole series here. Today’s video is […]

Watercolor Fun for Beginners Series

Get ready to have so much fun creating with watercolor this summer! I will be sharing three videos a week for TEN weeks this summer! Subscribe on YouTube here. This page contains the master list of all the videos for the whole series. Click on the image below to go to the individual video page for each project. Each of […]

Watercolor Fun for Beginners : Magic Circles

This summer I am sharing THIRTY videos all about learning how to use watercolor. Subscribe on YouTube here. They are perfect for all ages, and make a great family activity or something to keep kids busy for a few minutes so you can think your own uninterrupted thoughts for a bit 🙂 Find the whole series here. Next up: Magic […]

How to finish a Cross-Stitched Bookmark

How to finish a cross stitched bookmark I enjoyed creating this Bookish Bookmark pattern (and the full kit is available here). There’s nothing better than stitching away while listening to an audiobook, if you ask me! There are a million ways to finish cross stitch bookmarks, but this is my favorite! It’s quick and easy and allows you to play […]

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