Hi there! I’m Marcy Willow, a 38-year-old mom of three spirited little ones, living in the cheerful chaos of Asheville, North Carolina. If you’d told me a decade ago that I’d be running a little craft nook out of my kitchen and sharing it with a growing online community, I would’ve laughed while wiping glitter off my jeans. But here I am, completely smitten with the messy, magical world of kids crafts and sensory play.
My love for crafting didn’t begin with fancy supplies or perfect Pinterest boards. It started with toilet paper rolls, sticky fingers, and the desire to turn rainy afternoons into mini adventures. When my oldest, Ellie, was a toddler, I found that sensory bins and homemade playdough were more than just entertainment—they were lifelines. They helped me connect, calm, and engage her in ways that storybooks and cartoons never could. Soon, her little brother and baby sister joined in, and our house turned into a wonderland of crunchy textures, gooey slimes, and vibrant colors.
I didn’t go to art school, and my degree in communications didn’t hint at a future full of pom-poms and pipe cleaners. But I believe creativity is a muscle we all have—we just need the right mess to flex it. What started as a survival tactic quickly became a passion. Now, I wake up dreaming of seasonal crafts, themed sensory bins, and ways to use everyday household items in delightfully unexpected ways. Nothing beats the joy on a child’s face when they realize they made something with their own two hands.
I love sharing both our wins and our flops because, let’s be honest, sometimes the slime is too sticky, or the paint ends up on the dog. That’s part of the journey. I’m not here to offer perfection—I’m here to offer joy, curiosity, and a space where messes are celebrated.
So whether you’re a parent looking for rainy day fun, a teacher in need of new classroom ideas, or just someone who loves the charm of googly eyes and glitter glue, I’m so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create something wonderful together!
