Crafted by Grace

Thanks for stopping by!  I'm Rebecca, a life-long creator,  and my hope is to  CREATE  beauty, to INSPIRE you,  and  to help CONNECT you  to others in supportive community.   Looking for help with Motherhood or Ministry Mentoring?  >> More Info here! >> Scroll Down 👇🏼 to Explore my Creative Communities & Connections: Stampin' Up Demonstrator SHOP WITH ME   UPCOMING EVENTS:  *NEXT RETREATS*  October 22-25, 2026 Sub up here:  Quick & Easy Registration Link March 11-14, 2027 Pricing Details TBA We'd love for you to join us ! Each spring (mid-March) and fall (end of October), you have the opportunity to come away to beautiful Asbury Camp & Retreat Center in Perry, NY , with the best, kindest, most welcoming & creative ladies you could ever find.  2026 Pricing Choices: Connect with Me on these platforms: YouTube : s...

We have a winner!!   Monday was a VERY snowy, cold President's Day. In our Simplyscraphappy Community , I hosted a little " Monday Funday " photo posting thread, and I think it lived up to it's name.  It's always fun to learn more about each other, and connect across the miles with our fellow crafters.  The group is primarily for those who attend my local events, in Western New York, but we do have some who travel or are friends of mine from other places! We had participants from WNY, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts yesterday!  We also have Michigan, Ohio and Florida members in our group. So fun. We had about a dozen girls join in the photo posting fun, snapping and sharing.  There were three posts.  #1: 📸 your feet The running theme was definitely slippers... but we did have one superstar in the bunch who shared her pretty, manicured feet with gorgeous cherry toenail polish!  (Go, Deb!) #2: 📸 your favorite water bottle Staying hydr...

Hello Crafters! Retreat Dates:  Oct.17-20  In case you  haven't heard the great news yet -- our fall retreat has found a new home!! It is right here in Arcade at the newly revitalized Longview Camp .  I've been searching for quite some time, and am thrilled to have finally found this - just about the time I was going to give up.  (Thanks, Missi for the tip!!) We have all the details & prices below (as well as how you can save $50! )   But FIRST ...  Why was it so difficult to find a place?  I'm glad you asked!  I have been hosting retreats for about a dozen years now -- and there are a few things I've learned are important to our group.   1. Beauty & Cleanliness: This is a getaway to refresh our hearts. The beauty of nature outside, and inviting accommodations inside are of supreme importance.  My aim in doing this has always been to provide a really enjoyable "home away from home." My heart ...

It's hard to believe it's been over a decade since I first signed up with Close to My Heart!  I have never regretted that decision for one single day.  We have a brand new, jam packed Holiday Expressions catalog, a new monthly kit program, and BEAUTIFUL new colors!  Can't wait to share it all with you.  Email me to request a new catalog or set up an event!  rebecca@scrapbook-simple.com Here's one of my favorite products: Grab a BASHFUL (ballet pink) Shimmer Brush for only $2 on our clearance page !!! But there's more!  Been looking for a chance to step back, take a deep breath, and get refreshed?    Our all-inclusive Fall Crafter's Getaway is just the thing, and I have a few spots left!  Delicious meals, craft table for the weekend, sharing snacks and conversation with friends, leaving a new trick or two, looking out over the beautiful lake at Covenant Acres camp ... what's not to love? Contact me to re...

April 22: Workshop & Crop Day! https://www.facebook.com/events/424617957892570/ May 20: National Scrapbook Month All-Day Crop & Add-on Workshops! AND SAVE THE DATE!!!!   Fall Crafters Getaway - October 12-14 @ Covenant Acres Camp in Pike, NY RETREAT REVEAL! Our Fall Crafters Getaway will be OCTOBER 12-14, at Covenant Acres Camp & Retreat Center again this year!!!! $25 Deposits to reserve your place are now being accepted! Space is limited at this venue. RSVP in the comments below to temporarily hold your spot.

Hello Crafty Friends!!! I can't believe it is almost time for another GREAT Scrap & Stamp Retreat at Penn York.  We have ONE WEEK left to save with the Early Bird Discount ... by clicking here to register . So go ahead ... pack your van like this:  Set your G.P.S. to this:  266 Northern Potter Road    Ulysses PA 16948 ​ Bring your appetite for things like this :   (That's just breakfast!) And get ready to scrap, craft and smile like this!!!         ​ ​See you soon! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me with your questions.   rebecca@scrapbook-simple.com ~Rebecca P.S.  (Sneak Peek from October's Stamp of the Month) :