The Crafting Nerd LLC

09/30/2026

📚✨ A NEW IDEA FOR THE CRAFTING NERD! ✨📚

I’ve been doing a LOT of brainstorming lately about how I can make The Crafting Nerd more than just a place for cute bookish things. I want it to become a place where readers can discover books and bookish products that fit them and their reading preferences. 🤍

One idea I’m especially excited about is…

💌 BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK!

Imagine choosing a wrapped book without knowing the title, but instead getting clues about the story and a clear content guide so you know what you’re getting into.

And because I know that every reader has different boundaries, I’m working on creating The Crafting Nerd Content Guide. 📖

🤍 CLEAN & WHOLESOME

Little to no mature content.

Think sweet, uplifting, cozy, Christian, or wholesome reads.

🌸 SWEET ROMANCE

Romance, flirting, dating, and kissing—but no sexual encounters, fade-to-black intimacy, or explicit sexual content.

🌿 MATURE THEMES — NON-EXPLICIT

This is the category I’m particularly excited about!

Some stories tackle difficult or serious subjects, and I don’t think that automatically makes them books we can’t share.

These books may explore things like:

⚠️ Abuse
⚠️ Sexual assault
⚠️ Trauma
⚠️ Grief
⚠️ Illness
⚠️ Difficult family relationships
⚠️ Violence
…and other heavier themes.

But they would still meet my boundary of no explicit sexual content and no fade-to-black sexual encounters.

Every book would have specific content notes so YOU can decide whether it’s right for you.

🚫 NOT OFFERED

Books containing explicit sexual content or fade-to-black sexual encounters simply wouldn’t be part of my curated selections.

Because here’s what I want my promise to be:

The title can be a surprise. The content shouldn’t be. 🤍

I want readers to be able to discover a book without worrying that they’re going to open it and unexpectedly encounter something outside their boundaries.

And I’m hoping this will allow me to share some AMAZING books that deal with meaningful, difficult subjects while still being transparent about what readers can expect.

I’m also thinking about offering different Blind Date themes like:

🏰 Clean Fantasy
🕵️ Cozy Mystery
🌸 Sweet Romance
📖 Historical Fiction
🤍 Christian Fiction
🌿 Mature Themes — Non-Explicit
✨ YA
👧🏼 Tween & Kid Reads

So I’d LOVE your thoughts!

Would you be interested in a Blind Date with a Book where you get the genre, tropes, content level, and content warnings—but the actual title stays a surprise?

And what genre would you want to see first?! 👇📚

09/22/2026

Raise your hand if you’re ready for all things fall? 🍁👻🎃

I have three spooky themed tote bags for sale at the Dollar Book Swap. Make sure to stop by the store, stock up on great reads and grab a tote bag before supplies run out. 📚🛍️

07/11/2026

I told the older girls that if they take turns helping me at vendor events, they can earn 10% of whatever I make! 💵💰 They're excited to work, help out, and earn a little spending money.

Charlotte and I will be at Dollar Book Swap until 1:00 PM selling some fun bookish goodies! 📚✨

If you're out and about, we'd love for you to stop by, say hi, and support our small business. Every purchase helps these girls see that hard work pays off, and we truly appreciate it! 🥰

06/20/2026

Emily and I will be at Dollar Book Swap until 3 today!! 📚

Shop their $10 fill a bag event, stop by and say hi and grab some bookish goodies from me! 😊

I also have two new tote designs available today while supplies last! 😍

06/17/2026

Hey Book Lovers!! 👋📚

This Saturday, June 20th, I’ll be at Dollar Book Swap! Stop in, find some books and maybe buy a tote or two to carry them home! 🤭

I’ll also have waterproof stickers, keychains, magnetic bookmarks, mystery swag bags and mystery sticker sets! 😍💌

04/29/2026

Dropped off more tote bags at the Dollar Book Swap yesterday! 📚✨

If you’re stopping by this weekend for their $10 Fill-a-Bag Sale, be sure to check out my tote bags too! 🙌🏻🎉

I’ll also have a limited number of mystery bookish tote bags available this weekend… because every reader loves a little surprise. 🕵️❓

03/24/2026

✨ Big News for The Crafting Nerd! ✨

I’m so excited to share that my handmade canvas book totes are now available in store at the Dollar Book Swap! 📚🛍️

As a lifelong reader and small business owner, seeing my creations in a local bookstore truly feels like a dream come true. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a shop that supports readers, community, and local makers.

You can now find my “Crazy Book Design” and “The Book Is Always Better” totes while you browse for your next great read. If you stop by, be sure to check out my display!

Thank you all for supporting my small business — every purchase, share, and word of encouragement helps this dream continue to grow. 💛

✨ Available now at Dollar Book Swap
📍1723 Webster St Dayton, OH 45404

02/28/2026

✨ I’m Back at Dollar Book Swap! ✨

I’m so excited to share that The Crafting Nerd will be participating in another vendor event at The Dollar Bookswap! 📚💛

If you love all things bookish, come shop:
📖 Bookmarks
💧 Waterproof stickers
👜 Canvas tote bags
🔑 Keychains
…and a few fun surprises too!

There’s nothing better than books + small businesses + community all in one place. I’d love to see some familiar faces, so stop by, say hi, and support local!

📍 The Dollar Bookswap
1723 Weber Street Dayton, Oh 45404
🗓 2/28
⏰ 10-3

Tag your book bestie and come make a day of it! 📚✨

11/29/2025

✨ Small Business Saturday Surprise! ✨

Happy Small Business Saturday! Thank you all so much for supporting The Crafting Nerd — whether you’ve liked a post, bought a sticker, stopped by an event, or simply cheered me on, it truly means the world. 💛

To celebrate, I’m adding a FREE mystery goodie to every order placed today and tomorrow! 🎉

Your surprise might be a:
✨ Sticker
✨ Bookmark
✨ Keychain
…you won’t know until you open it!

Swipe through to see some of my favorite items from my last event — stickers, bookmarks, totes, and more. I love creating bookish goodies for fellow readers, and I’m so grateful for this little community. 📚💕

Thank you for shopping small. Thank you for supporting handmade. And thank you for being here. 💖

09/20/2025