about

I help entrepreneurs scale their online businesses

Hello! My name is Katie! Welcome to The Crafty VA!

Since you are here, you are probably wanting to learn a few more things about myself and The Crafty VA.

So, in a nutshell, I am a quiet girl, who loves Christ, crafting, writing, and who knows her Myers-Briggs personality type (you can find out yours here)!

My passion for helping DIY bloggers and creative entrepreneurs comes from the fact that I myself am a DIY blogger.

I started my DIY blog called Running with a Glue Gun back in 2011 to share my DIYs projects and to meet creative people. Little did I know, that this blogging journey would lead me to become a freelance writer, design team member, and DIY contributor for a variety of crafting websites.

Behind the screen

While blogging, I had a couple of amazing things happen...

PROJECTS FEATURED

My DIY projects and articles were featured on some awesome websites!

CRAFT WRITER

I wrote and contributed DIY content to several websites!

DESIGN TEAMS

I was on design teams and worked with some amazing companies!

MY OWN DIY KIT

In 2014, I design a DIY kit for Darby Smart called “Charmed DIY Necklace”!

PROJECTS ON HSN

Between 2016-2018 my projects were used on the Home Shopping Network (HSN) to promote Xyron.

CREATIVATION

In 2018, two of my projects were recreated at Creativation for Xyron’s MakenTake! The above photo, is one of the projects which was called a “flowering cactus’”.

BEST SEWING BLOG

In 2018, Ratingle named my blog as one of the best sewing blogs for 2018.

QUILTING BOOK 1

In 2019, I was a contributor to Leisure Arts ”Quilted Wall Hangings – 11 Unique Projects for Quilt Lovers” book! My project is called ”Jelly Roll” and is on page 36!

QUILTING BOOK 2

In 2020, I was a contributor to Leisure Arts ”Miniature Quilts – 12 Tiny Projects That Make a Big Impression” book! My project is called ”Charming Dog” and is on page 33!

Former DIY Blogging

Needless to say, it was a lot of fun but tons of work

I started my blog the year I started college and never expected that God would allow me to experience these opportunities through blogging.

On one hand, it was a blessing because I could write, create, and work from home. However, as any blogger knows, the constant reminder that you are working alone and everything is dependent upon you, can really eat away at your mind and spirit.

So, trust me when I say that I completely understand what it feels like to be stressed out, not happy (in general), overworked, confused about what you are doing, and spread thinned while running a creative blog.

In order to keep up with being a DIY blogger and being a full-time college student, I had to learn how to do the best I could with what I had. This little concept, along with trusting God’s direction, really helped me to feel that I was controlling my schedule instead of my schedule controlling me.

Becoming A Virtual Assistant

So, how did I become part of the virtual assistant world?

After graduating from college, I went on the big job hunt and had no success. I had a friend who knew I was looking for work and she hired me to be her virtual assistant (VA).

While being her VA, I instantly fell in love with the idea of using my knowledge and experience to help her feel that she could do more of what she loved in her business (since she wasn’t focusing on every little task herself).

From there, I decided that I should put my business degree to use and actually start a business!

The Crafty VA

Now I'm here to help you

If you have read this whole about me page, then you are awesome with sprinkles on top!

Also, if you are ready to make your to-do list shorter, and hire your own virtual assistant, You can contact me by either filling out this contact form or by sending an email to the following address:

hello@thecraftyva.com

BEFORE YOU GO....

MEET the cutest member of
the crafty va

Say hello to niblet!

As a former ''DIY model'', Niblet knows the craft world like the back of his paw!

He is now retired from modeling and has moved on to be a member of The Crafty VA! As a team member, he ”works” in the following areas of the business:

  • Emotional Support: Provides cuddles when social media platforms are changing their algorithms, websites are down, or when the internet is going way too slow!
  • Financial Officer: Manages The Crafty VA's funds, so they go towards extra toys, treats, and chunky warm blankets (which he doesn't need anymore of).

Former DIY Modeling (Clockwise): DIY Pom-Pom Heart Pillow, DIY Laminated Pet Food Mat, and Dog Bandana Embroidery Hoop