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wedding tips & ideas: 5 tips for planning (and executing) a DIY wedding!

So you’re crafty and engaged- congratulations! Not long ago, I was in your shoes and wow, what an emotional rollercoaster the experience was. I wro...

show preview: Art Star Craft Bazaar Holiday 2018

On November 17th & 18th, I’ll be participating in my first ever Art Star Craft Bazaar: Holiday edition! The rad ladies behind the popular shop ...

show preview: Craftopia 2018

Holy cow, how is it already November?! That means holiday show season is HERE for exit343design! I’ll be hitting the road a couple of times this se...

show preview: Doylestown Arts Festival 2018

In just a few short weeks, I'll be a first time exhibitor at the 27th annual Doylestown Arts Festival! I'm very excited to bring exit343design to a...

custom wedding paper: Sharon & Jon say "i do" and "cheers" with their craft-beer-centric wedding

Hops and kisses: such a cute and clever wedding theme, courtesy of Sharon and Jon! I met this couple at Lovesick, the bi-annual wedding expo that ...

custom wedding invitation: Andrew & Brianne's stargazing invitation suite

Can I just tell you how excited I am to finally get to share this suite with the world?! During the fall of last year, I met Andrew and Brianne whi...

show preview: Art Star Craft Bazaar 2017

After a couple-of-years hiatus, I'm excited to be returning to the legendary Art Star Craft Bazaar this Mother's Day weekend! Held at Penn's Landin...

snail mail love: Easter card round-up

Sharing the snail mail love- here's a round-up of some of my favorite cards for Easter! From left to right, top to bottom: Wild Ink Press, The Soc...

songs for the studio: thirty-something playlist

Today is the ten-year anniversary of my 21st birthday. It means I'm officially "in" my thirties. I believe Chelsea Handler is accurately conveying ...

7 truths about being a #bosslady

1. Be prepared to say farewell "free" time . . . 2.  . . . and say hello to becoming a multi-tasking champion! 3. Oh, did I mention how many hats...

the best craft breweries in suburban Philadelphia

Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs are home to what feels like a bajillion breweries. Not that I'm complaining- it's awesome to have access ...

CRAFT SHOW TIPS: How to recover from a bad show.

  You may have seen my post back in November about taking the plunge to be my own boss lady. It’s been quite a ride so far, with many ups (crushin...