Welcome

Hi, I’m Natalie

I am the woman behind The Creative Mom. I live in Northern Utah with my husband, Casey and our 4 children. I grew up sewing, crafting, cooking, and creating with my mom, and building houses with my dad. We are proud to continue the tradition of hard work and DIY with our own family.

I have been blogging since 2007. Most of my experience comes “on the job”, as I was raised in a DIY centric family. My husband, Casey, and I are passionate about raising independent children who know how to work, how to care for and improve their home, and how to tackle easy DIY projects.

Fun Facts About Me

obsessed with

architecture

Listening to

podcasts

grateful for

my family

Favorite place

home

my weekends

sports & family

morning or night

night owl

My favorite woodworking project

My favorite home project

my favorite parenting post

The Creative Mom’s Mission

The Creative Mom is a place for easy DIY tutorials and free furniture building plans. I pride myself in keeping updated with fresh new content that is relevant in the DIY and home improvement space.

My ultimate goal and hope, is that this website will reach out and inspire busy families and mothers like me. I want people to see that working together as a family is rewarding!

I hope that when you read my blog, you will feel empowered to try something you have been wanting to do, and to have confidence to know that YOU can do it! I want you to know that you are more capable than you think. I am a firm believer that no matter the project, with the right tools, good instructions, and a little bravery, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!


I have been featured by many publications, including online and in print.

  • Ana White
  • Kreg
  • The Home Depot
  • Decor Hacks
  • All Parenting Magazine
  • Family Share
  • Mod Podge Rocks
  • Sugardoodle
  • Six Sisters Stuff

My expertise in DIY and home improvement has led me to contribute to several websites.

  • The Home Depot
  • Build Something by Kreg
  • Carghill
  • Make it and Love it
  • Eighteen 25
  • iBlog Magazine
  • Rhodes Bake-n-Serve
  • Ikea

Along with The Creative Mom blog, I teach a yearly DIY and craft class to women in my community. I have spoken to many audiences in conferences and in classes.

  • Host of The Creative Mom craft & DIY class
  • Regular appearances on Studio 5 TV show
  • Teacher at Pinners Conference- several years and several locations
  • Speaker at Build your Blog Conference
  • Presenter at Snap Conference
  • Speaker to the Hooper Women’s Club
  • Speaker at Confetti Night Women’s Conference
  • Presenter at AFCU Management Seminar Presenter
  • Snap Conference- 4 years, attendee and speaker
  • Build Your Blog Conference- 4 years, attendee and speaker
  • Haven Conference- 2 years
  • MediaVine Conference-1 year
  • Member of Northern Utah Blogger Masterminds Group

I have been blogging since 2007. I was among the first bloggers, as the blogging industry was born. I’ve watched social media begin, and been involved in the influencing industry, as it changed and evolved into what it is today. I am up to date on all the current trends and know how the industry works.

My blog is very DIY focussed. Most of my experience comes “on the job”, as I was raised in a DIY centric family. My husband, Casey, and I are passionate about raising independent children who know how to work, how to care for and improve their home, and how to tackle easy DIY projects.

I have a strong presence in social media, where I share my easy DIY tutorials and furniture building plans. You can find me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.