Pharma by profession. Crafter by Obsession.

Hi, I’m Laura, the creative mind (and glitter lover) behind PharMA—a colorful DIY craft blog where everyday life gets a handmade makeover. By day, I work in the pharmaceutical industry, and by night, I’m a full-time crafter, maker, and mom of two amazing teens who keep me inspired (and constantly needing to replace my stash of craft supplies). I love sharing ways to bring creativity into busy family life.

Here you’ll find easy DIY tutorials, fun craft ideas, creative printables, party inspiration, and seasonal projects all guaranteed to make your life at least 42% more whimsical.

I launched PharMA way back in 2010 as a little playground for the creative side of my brain. Picture me in my skinny jeans and statement necklace era, clicking away and teaching myself how to build a blog from scratch. (Shoutout to MySpace for turning an entire generation into accidental coders!) The name PharMA is my mash-up of two worlds (Pharma + Mama) a nod to the ongoing dance between career, creativity, and family life.

Fun fact: I was a Theatre Arts major and once voted “Most Likely to Be Martha Stewart”—a title I wear proudly, glue gun and all.

Popular DIY Projects & Craft Ideas You’ll Love

Over the years, my DIY projects like Diaper Babies, S’Mores in a Jar, Olivia Crayon Wreath,Pregnant Skeleton Costume, and my Hedgehog Donut Holes have been shared hundreds of thousands of times and featured in various online and print publications.

And if you’ve heard of Elf Wars, that’s my sister and I spreading holiday cheer (and a little friendly mischief) through our Elf on the Shelf antics!

The PharMA Blog as seen online and print publications

Author & Illustrator of The Secret Life of Beans

When I’m not crafting, you can often find me writing or doodling—I’m also the author and illustrator of the children’s book series called The Secret Life of Beans, where lima beans have big adventures (and even bigger personalities). These tiny beans have huge personalities too, letting me sprinkle the same playful creativity from my DIY crafts into stories that make kids (and adults!) giggle, imagine, and fall in love with the little things.