Hey there! I'm Lauren, a 33-year-old mom of two from Cincinnati, Ohio, running mostly on caffeine, creativity, and questionable amounts of sleep. My crafting journey began when my husband (that bald guy in the picture) bought me a Cricut in 2017, and I've been finding new excuses to make things ever since.

By day, I'm a social worker who licenses foster parents. By night (and during nap times, lunch breaks, and any spare moment I can find), I'm creating handmade goodies and building Dead Tired Collective. If you're wondering where the name came from... let's just say motherhood and a full-time career provided plenty of inspiration. 🖤😂

I'm so glad you're here!