I walked into my home office the other day and wondered when it transformed from functional work space to messy craft room.

There's a half-finished Valentine's Day wreath I started making for Dad's door at the care center. A pile of scrapbook materials lay atop the counter. Obviously, I started cutting out something - what, I have no clue; maybe a cutout for my Happy Planner - because a pair of scissors is next to a piece of paper sporting one swift cut.

Wood letters I picked up for the grandkids for a 4-H project need a coat of paint. Picture frames I grabbed at a discount store to make a...