✨ 2026: More Color, More Texture, More Us.
- Brea
- Jan 4
- 2 min read
Happy New Year, Fam! 🥂
Listen, we made it to 2026. Take a real second to just... breathe. Whether 2025 was a year of "final boss" energy or a year where you felt like you were just trying to keep your head above water, you’re here. The mats are sticky, the blades are sharp, and the vibes? F*cking immaculate!
Being an '89 baby, I’ve realized that I’m officially in my "protecting my peace and my blade depth" era. We’re 36 now, y'all—we’re too old to be stressed out by buggy software or cheap-ass vinyl that won’t weed. We know the value of doing things right the first time and taking a damn break when the creative block hits.
Living in the Midwest, January is basically the "Season of the Craft." It’s cold as shit outdoors, the sun is playing hide-and-seek, and my favorite fleece-lined leggings are on heavy rotation. But that’s the beauty of it. This is our time to hibernate, fire up the machine, and make some dope shit while the wind howls outside.
The 2026 Mood Board: Grown & Creative
This year at craftinassblkgrl.com, we aren't just "printing and cutting." We’re making statements. Here’s what I’m bringing to the table:
Intentional Layers: No more rushing through projects just for a 15-second reel. Whether it’s 65lb cardstock or that butter-soft faux leather, we’re romanticizing the process and not settling for "good enough."
The Palette of Us: Exploring textures that celebrate our skin—metallics that shine, rich faux leathers, and colors that actually mean something.
The "Soft Life" Studio: Real talk on organizing your sheets and scraps so your space feels like a sanctuary, not a chaotic warehouse.
Community Over Everything: Shouting out the Black makers who are pushing the limits of what a cutting machine can actually do.
"I’m not just 'busy'—I’m curated. My time is expensive, and my creativity is a luxury."
Real Talk...
What’s that one material you’ve been "saving" for a special occasion? You know the one—the premium textured cardstock you bought two years ago or the specialty vinyl that was "too expensive" to mess up.
Sis, cut the damn paper. We grew up in the era of "don't touch the good towels," but in 2026, we are the good towels. Load the mat. Test the settings. Start the project today because you deserve to enjoy the best of what you have right now. Stop waiting for "perfect" and just make it happen.
Let’s Catch Up
How are we feeling about 2026? Are we weeding through those projects that have been sitting in our "Saved" folders since last summer, or are we starting fresh with a clean slate?
Drop a comment below and let’s keep each other inspired. I’m rooting for everybody Black and everybody crafty this year.
Stay cozy and creative!
Love Always,
Your Favorite Craftin Ass Blk Grl ✨️ 🫶🏿
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