Meet Your Host

Laura Burton

Laura is the creator of Mom Envy and the host of Christmas in July Craft Party. She is passionate about helping busy moms create magical holiday memories without the last-minute stress.

Through creative DIY projects, printables, holiday planning resources, and family traditions, Laura loves making Christmas feel more joyful and less overwhelming. She believes a little preparation goes a long way toward creating a season filled with meaningful moments.

When she’s not dreaming up Christmas ideas, you’ll find her spending time with her husband and two boys in Maryland.

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Adeline Ma

Create Vintage Style Holiday Gifts with Specialty Washi Tapes & Washi Tape Decoupage

Adeline Ma is the founder and owner of SF Washi – Serenity Fair Washi Tapes, which specializes producing vintage-style and nature-inspired washi tapes, PET tapes, playing cards, and other journal supplies.

Our best sellers are our wider and laser cut washi tapes, which are used not only in scrapbooks and journals but also for crafts, decoupage, and decorating.

Amanda DiNovo

DIY Christmas Mirror with Etching Cream: Decor + Gift Idea!

Amanda is a crafter and business owner who teaches women how to make cute things for their home on a budget. She does this through her VIP crafting subscription group as well as her napkin subscription. She hopes to inspire women of all ages and skill levels in their Pursuit of Craftyness!

Amy Williams

5 Neighbor Gifts You Can Make in Under 5 Minutes

Amy is a busy working mom of two teenage daughters and the voice behind The Savvy Sparrow – a lifestyle blog for moms who want to stress less and “nest better.” Married to her high school sweetheart Neal, she’s built a go-to resource for practical home management tips, holiday ideas, and free printables, with a community of over 85,000 subscribers who count on her for real-life solutions that actually work.

Amy’s superpower is making “put-together” feel totally doable – whether that’s a color-coded cleaning schedule, a last-minute teacher gift dressed up with a printable tag, or a bill payment tracker. Her warm, funny, and refreshingly relatable style has made The Savvy Sparrow a trusted corner of the internet for moms who love a good shortcut without sacrificing the cute factor.

Andrea K Miller

Personalized Christmas Gift Tags

Hi, I’m Andrea Kay! After spending years in the classroom, I traded my lesson plans for weeding tools and never looked back. With over two decades of crafting experience, I now teach others how to master their Cricut full-time. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to perfect your skills, my goal is to make Cricut fun, approachable and completely stress-free. When I’m not teaching in person Cricut crafting, I am creating YouTube videos that focus on breaking down complex techniques into bite-sized, Beginner-friendly steps so every student can craft with confidence.

Ashley Berger

Holistic Hosting: Dinner Parties that Change the World Start with Y-O-U

Born and raised in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina, Ashley believes that dinner parties can change the world. As the founder and creative force behind Sweetpea Lifestyle, she’s spent over 17 years cultivating a community around the art of gathering — proving that connection doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

Through her website and social media, Ashley shares simple recipes, effortless entertaining ideas, and thoughtful ways to bring people together. Her signature message — that hospitality is hope in action — has resonated with thousands who crave deeper connection in an often disconnected world.

Ashley’s TEDxAsheville talk, “Dinner Parties Can Change the World,” invites audiences to see the dinner table as more than just a place to eat. It’s a place to heal, to listen, to belong — and to start small revolutions of kindness, one meal at a time.

Brenda

Stress-Free Christmas Tags

I’m Brenda, a licensed Silhouette instructor with over five years of experience helping crafters around the world build their machine confidence. While I love working with all kinds of materials, my creative heart will always gravitate toward paper projects. My goal is simple: stripping away the tech frustration so you can get straight to the joy of creating. I can’t wait to help you get ahead of the holiday rush this year!

Brittany Wise

How to Plan Christmas Without Losing the Magic

Brittany Wise is the founder of Our Home Made Easy and a firm believer that Christmas should feel joyful, not overwhelming.

With a background in industrial engineering and process improvement, Brittany has a knack for creating simple systems that help families stay organized and enjoy the holiday season with less stress. From gift lists and meal planning to holiday timelines and family traditions, she loves helping women spend less time managing Christmas and more time making memories.

When she’s not creating practical planning tools and family-friendly solutions, Brittany is navigating real life right alongside her readers. Her goal is simple: help women simplify the holiday season so they can focus on what matters most.

Camila Rojas

Christmas Wooden Book Stack

I’m Cami, a DIY and Craft lifestyle blogger and a passionate Graphic & Web designer. This blog is my happy place where I share my love for all things handmade and homemade while creating a cozy and happy home. Love all types of crafts, especially the easy ones. Grab a cup of coffee (or glass of wine) and let’s craft!

Claire Shaffer

Once Upon a Christmas in July: Featuring the Polar Express

I’m Claire, a midwest mom of two boys and the face behind the brand Childhood Magic. My blog and channels are all about creating memories for kiddos their moms, educators and caretakers. My goal is to create and share things in an obtainable way so you can craft and even potentially finish a cup of coffee. Maybe.

Corinne Schmitt

Your Family’s Christmas Headquarters: Build a Planning Binder You’ll Use Forever

Corinne Schmitt is the founder of Wondermom Wannabe®, a family lifestyle brand she’s run for more than 13 years. Her whole focus is helping busy moms manage home and family life like a CEO so they spend less time managing the chaos and more time actually enjoying it. Everything she creates comes back to one thing: practical tools that work in real life. A mom of five, Corinne knows there’s no ONE right way to do any of it.

Denay Malone

A Simple System for Stress-Free Holiday Gifting

Denay Malone is a content creator, DIY enthusiast, and holiday-loving creative based in coastal South Carolina. She specializes in creative gift ideas, party favors, entertaining inspiration, and simple DIY projects that help make celebrations feel special without requiring a huge budget or professional crafting skills.

A wife and mom of three, Denay combines practical solutions with creative details to inspire others to celebrate the people they love. Through her online platforms, she shares holiday inspiration, gift ideas, and creative ways to make everyday moments more memorable.

Erin Reed

Mass Production Handmade Christmas Cards Made Easy

Erin Reed brings a fun, romantic, and sometimes funky feel to her projects of all kinds, from papercrafts, sublimation, kids crafts, mixed media, art journals, Cricut crafts, and so much more! Catch her over on her YouTube channel, Erin Reed Makes, crafty adventures, card swaps, art reviews, crafty storytelling, The Maker’s Retreat, and tons of fun!!

Jen Goode

Paper & Twine: Crafting Elegant 3D Ornaments

Jen Goode is an illustrator, project designer, and Doodler in Charge at JGoode Designs. Over 20 years ago, this Colorado girl turned her love for all things creative into a career, creating 100s of products and partnering with a variety of brands, including over a decade as a licensed artist with Cricut. Jen shares tips, tutorials, printables, and SVG files at 100Directions.com, where she helps crafters find their happy creating.

Jeremy Rice with House by JSD Designs

Three Stems Between You and a Gorgeous Tree, And WITH Your Kid’s Years Old Macaroni Ornaments!

For twenty years I have been one of the guys behind the curtain of Christmas. Product design with big companies around the world, chasing the trends and the styles everybody would be craving in their homes long before they knew it, and designing showrooms at the market centers where store owners walk through to find out what the holidays are going to look like. Country Living has run our work. We have worked with Better Homes and Gardens, and plenty of others along the way.

So though we have never met, there is a real chance we are already connected. That shop you love downtown, the one you walk into every November and think “how do they always make it look like that”? Somebody walked its owner through a showroom and sent her home with a lot of inspiration and photos! Chances are we’ve had a hand in a few of those.

But that is not where our heart is. Our heart is with a woman standing in her own living room on a Tuesday in December, looking at a tree covered in her kids’ ornaments, wondering where to even start, wishing it felt as magical to her as it does to them. THAT is the whole point. It is why we built HouseFloral.com, and it is why I am here.

Because you should be spending December with your family, not your to-do list. And that’s why we want to share our tricks we’ve learned over the years! We want you to stop hearing “that’s cute” and hear instead “wait, did you hire someone?” Knowing you’ve did it yourself, and still got to spend time with your family.

Jess Lombardi

What to Wear for Christmas Family Photos (Without the Stress)

Jess started her photography company for the love of photography, taking photographs, editing and connecting with people and creating memories for all different types of families. Kids are naturally drawn to her, whether it be her short stature or goofy attitude it made her focus most of her career as a family photographer while still being able to dedicate her time to branding and commercial photography as well! She just loves creating for people, and making friends along the way!

Laura Silva

How to Make a Beaded Wreath Ornament

Laura Silva is the creator and founder of Laura’s Crafty Life, a lifestyle and DIY website dedicated to helping readers craft a creative and well-lived life. Through simple craft projects, free printables, organizing solutions, themed party ideas, and seasonal inspiration, she encourages others to add creativity and joy to their everyday lives.

Lianne

Creative Christmas Candy Gift Ideas

Hello friends, I’m Lianne! I love to share easy, budget friendly crafts and home decor on my YouTube channel. I keep it real, fun and simple in hopes of giving ideas and inspiration no matter how creative you are.

Lyuda Rogers

Two Easy Holiday Hosting Ideas: Appetizer and Drink

Hi, I’m Lyuda Rogers, the recipe developer and home cook behind Grace-Filled Kitchen — a food blog dedicated to simple, balanced, and family-friendly recipes made for busy families.

As a busy mom of two, I know firsthand that getting dinner on the table can feel overwhelming. Between work, school schedules, and everyday life, cooking often becomes just another task on the to-do list. That’s why I created Grace-Filled Kitchen — to help you make quick homemade meals without sacrificing flavor.

I grew up in a small town in Ukraine, where homemade meals were simply a way of life. My mom cooked everything from scratch — hearty soups, comforting dinners, and baked goods that filled our home with warmth. Those early memories in the kitchen shaped how I cook today: simple ingredients, made with care, and shared around the table.

Melissa Riley

Christmas in July: Build your Cricut Christmas Card Stash

Melissa is a DIY creator, educator, and entrepreneur who loves helping others turn creative ideas into beautiful, meaningful projects. Through easy-to-follow tutorials and practical tips, she inspires crafters of all skill levels to build confidence and create with purpose.

Specializing in Cricut projects, personalized gifts, holiday décor, and more, Melissa believes handmade creations bring people together. She enjoys sharing creative techniques and inspiration that help others craft with confidence for family, friends, or their own businesses.

Nathalie Brown

5 Elf Arrival Ideas to Welcome Your Elf Back

Nathalie Brown is the founder of Press Print Party!, where she helps busy moms create memorable celebrations with printables, party ideas, recipes, and holiday traditions. A graphic designer by trade and lifelong DIY enthusiast, she loves finding simple ways to create big smiles without adding stress. When she’s not designing printables, you’ll find her planning the next holiday, testing party ideas, or coming up with new ways to make Christmas extra special.

Nora G.

How to add warmth & light to the holidays with light-up marquee letters plus more Christmas DIY ideas

Nora G. is a deeply creative soul with a love for beauty, meaningful spaces, and the kind of everyday transformation that reminds us elegance does not have to come at a high cost. She believes creativity is one of life’s greatest gifts, bringing warmth, identity, and intention into the spaces we live in.

Through Nora G’s Nook, she shares DIY home décor, budget-friendly crafts, elegant Dollar Tree transformations, interior styling inspiration, home organization, and thoughtful decorating ideas designed to help others create beauty in a way that feels authentic and attainable. Her style leans toward warmth, elegance, and elevated simplicity, proving that creativity can bridge the gap between budget and beauty.

An award-recognized event designer and founder of Nora G’s Decor and Events, Nora believes a home should be an extension of who you are. Her hope is to inspire others to create spaces that comfort, reflect, and tell their story, because your space doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to feel like you.

Ny Dorr

Christmas Farm Truck Gift Card Holder

Hey Crafty Friends! My name is Ny and I’m the creative designer at www.allthingswerecreated.com. I’m a wife and mom to two high-energy kiddos who keep life interesting with their ideas, comments, laugher and even sibling squabbles. I got into crafting once my first born could hold a crayon and got my first Cricut machine a few years later. I was thrilled to finally vinyl and paper craft all the things. Now I enjoy designing, crafting and sharing easy DIY files to the crafting community.

Pat Servin

How to Make a Christmas Gift Card Holder with Your Cricut Machine

Pat Servin is the blogger behind picaprintables.com where she offers printables to make everyday life easier while also inspiring creativity. She also shares craft tutorials to help people explore and express their creative side.

Rachel Daly

3 Christmas Crafts, 3 Different Ways! | Cricut, Cardmaking & Laser DIYs

Rachel Daly is the creator behind Daly Creations, where she shares creative and approachable crafting tutorials designed to inspire makers of all skill levels. Known for her passion for paper crafting, cardmaking, Cricut projects, and laser crafting, Rachel enjoys finding innovative ways to combine traditional crafting techniques with modern technology.

Through her YouTube channel and social media platforms, Rachel teaches beginner-friendly tips, creative hacks, and project ideas that help crafters get more from their supplies while building confidence in their creative journey. Her goal is to make crafting fun, accessible, and inspiring for everyone.

When she’s not creating, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new crafting tools, techniques, and trends.

Sarah Edwards

Christmas in July Without the Crash: How to Plan Your Holidays When Your Brain Doesn’t Like Big Things AND The Holiday Revenue Window: How Makers and Creators Can Actually Make Money This Fall Without Burning Out Before December

Sarah Edwards is a dynamic, neurodivergent creative business coach who transformed her struggles with OCD, anxiety, and chronic health issues into a powerful framework for creative success. As an accomplished art director who’s built a 6-figure career and 5-figures of passive income streams, Sarah specializes in helping artists and creatives build sustainable businesses that work WITH their limitations, not against them.

She’s even had her products featured 3 times on ABC’s Good Morning America as well as MSN and NBC. Through her signature programs, she’s taught over 8,000 creatives worldwide. With her unique blend of business strategy, mental health advocacy, and authentic enthusiasm, Sarah is revolutionizing how creatives approach business, life and creativity.

Sarah from Labcraft Studio

How to Print and Cut Christmas Fabric Projects Using xTool M2 Laser

Hi, I’m Sarah; a maker and YouTuber focused on crafting experiments. My videos feature engaging content on DIY projects, maker experiments, occasional weird fiction, and arts and crafts designed to spark your creativity and curiosity. I showcase the creative potential of CO2 lasers, cutters, sublimation printing, and 3-D printing with an FDM-style printer and delve into the science behind my projects.

Whether you’re a maker, a science enthusiast, an artist, or someone who loves a good story, join me on my quest to push the boundaries of creativity and knowledge and make something truly unique.

Stefanie Skrzypek

6-Ingredient or Less Recipes Perfect for the Holiday Season!

Hi, I’m Stef, the creator behind Stef’s Eats and Sweets! With years of experience in the restaurant industry and growing up in a large family where my parents always had a meal on the table for us, I’ve developed a passion for creating simple, delicious recipes that anyone can make. Whether it’s an easy weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing dessert, or a recipe for the smoker or griddle, my goal is to take the stress out of cooking and help you get flavorful meals on the table with confidence.

Stephanie Paxman

Polymer Clay Holly Earrings

Stephanie lives in Washington state and has been creating online since 2011, but has been crafty since childhood! Her hobbies are a revolving door of Cricut crafts, resin, lasers, clay, needlcrafts, and more. She recently started working as a paraeducator, but the crafts of course continue!

Susan Santoro

Christmas Storage Done Right

Susan is a professional organizer at Organized 31, parent educator and mother of 3. She believes life is better enjoyed when organized. As a veteran and spouse of a 30-year active-duty member she’s moved into and organized 25 homes in 12 states and 3 foreign countries. Susan helps people make the space and time for what’s most important to them using simple, budget-friendly ideas.