About

A Bug & A Bean | Make Moments that Matter

A Bug & A Bean was born out of the loss of my grandmother and shortly thereafter the pancreatic cancer diagnosis of my mom. These hardships opened my eyes to the fragility of life and my gratitude for each moment with loved ones. Every day together is a gift. I aim to share resources, craft projects, and recipes that allow you to connect with loved ones, craft together, and create lasting keepsakes and memories. The things on this website are things that make me smile and I hope you find something here that makes you smile too!

Watercolor fairy‑garden illustration with cozy pastel florals

We Went Ad Free!

A lot of time goes into this website. While I was hoping to recover some of the costs with ads, the user experience was absolutely horrible! I want to make sure I am providing quality content and ads just weren't cutting it. That being said, if you love our content we would be grateful for your support. In return, we will keep working to provide quality tutorials and freebies.

How You Can Help:

  • Follow our social media accounts.
  • Share our content.
  • When you are restocking your craft supplies, consider using our affiliate links (no additional cost to you).

About A Bug & A Bean

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. 💜

If any of this speaks to you, I'm happy you found us! I want this to evolve to be a community space and somewhere you can find solace. I would love if you can share your ideas on how we can improve this space.

🌿 Our Mission

To help people who feel overwhelmed or anxious discover peace, connection, and joy through creativity, crafting, and journaling.

🌿 Our Core Values

  • Creativity as Healing: Crafting and journaling can bring calm and spark joy.
  • Connection: Stronger bonds with friends, family, and community make life richer.
  • Accessibility: Simple, approachable projects for every skill level.
  • Joyful Simplicity: Slowing down and appreciating small, meaningful moments.
  • Empowerment: Helping you feel capable, creative, and connected.

🌿 Our Vision

My dream is to build a welcoming space, and eventually a digital platform, where crafting and journaling bring people together, ease anxiety, and create meaningful connections.

🌿 Why “A Bug & A Bean”?

The name comes from my daughters, my Bug and my Bean. They remind me daily that imagination, love, and family are what matter most. This brand is for them, for me, and for you - anyone searching for connection, creativity, and a little magic in the middle of life’s challenges.