Meet Cathie

I can usually be spotted with glitter on my face, baubles around my neck, Mod Podge on my hands and kid-stuff on my jeans.  I’m inspired by vintage fabrics, big-eyed art, good food, antique shops and my family.  I live in Los Angeles with my husband, Eddie and our two daughters.  I guess that makes me a mommy blogger now. {{wink wink}} I just turned 50 and life is pretty awesome.

I have always been crafty…..I began sewing when I was 8, making jewelry with paper clips by 9 and by high school I was making almost all my own clothing, including party dresses.  I studied Textile Science and Design at The Ohio State University and spent the early part of my career in the Fashion Industry.  For me, it was a little too close to, “The Devil Wears Prada” so I left fashion for costume design.  I spent 10 years working behind the scenes as a stylist on Hollywood films before I moved to the other side of the camera. I worked on films such as Rushmore, Twister, Heartbreakers, Bottle Rocket, and Vanilla Sky during my 10 years as a stylist.

I was the Co-Producer, Co-Host and Co-Designer on HGTV’s, Creative Juice and DIY Network’s, Halloween Witch Crafts, both Emmy Nominated shows. I also produced on TLC’s Craft Wars.

Recently, Co-invented the Mod Melter and I have a line of products for Mod Podge that are sold in major craft retailers across America, Canada and internationally.  My embroidery kits are available at all Walmart stores in the USA. My mini set of detail paintbrushes is available to Michales Craft Store. You can find my products at Michaels, HSN, Amazon, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Ben Franklin, Target, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, Kmart, Create for Less and at independent craft retailers.

I have authored 5 craft/diy books and contributed to more than a dozen craft books. My books are available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.