Back again! Kate is back, tell a friend! I know it’s been a hot minute since I last posted. My personal life has become exponentially more busy since I bought a house, and I apologize for not making blogging a priority. Life is still pretty hectic at the moment, but I’m going to make it… Continue reading Guess Who’s Back?
I’ve been spending more and more time lately watching people craft on Twitch.tv in their creative section. One streamer I watch just about every day she streams does a lot of perler bead stuff. And she makes it look so easy, I decided I wanted to try my hand at some perler bead stuff! I… Continue reading Perler Magnets
The closing date to my (and my fiancé’s) first house is fast approaching, so of course I’m already thinking about decorating. Our new house has a unique entry way – it’s got a front door, then a short hallway, then another front door. I had this idea for decorating a while ago, but didn’t really… Continue reading Mini Canvas Décor
This project comes from something I pinned a long, long time ago when I still had my first blog and decided to do “Pinterest Projects.” Color Block Candles, originally posted way back in 2013, is still a fantastic craft to do today. Let’s start with the supplies. You’ll need microwavable soy wax, crayons, clear glass… Continue reading Crayon Candles
Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly! For several years now, I’ve made it a point to make some kind of sweet treat to share with those I care about. I’ve done this independent of whether or not I had a significant other to celebrate with. And this year is no different, even if I am… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark
Today’s post is the first of its kind here on While The Cat Naps – a crafting failure. I can be a bit of a perfectionist in certain aspects of my life, and I’m trying to embrace the whole “mistakes as lessons learned” thing more, so instead of scrambling to find or make something pretty… Continue reading Snow Globe
I tried this recipe out on my unsuspecting brother-in-law and cleverly disguised it as a Christmas gift. He’s not dead, so I must have made the fudge correctly. I had never made fudge before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I found it originally on Pinterest, which lead me to… Continue reading Cookies & Cream Fudge
