Hi there, craft buddy! I’m thrilled to have you here on my website, and can’t wait to share all my fun projects with you. My name is Whitney Cernak and I’ve loved creating for as long as I can remember. What really got me into sharing that love with folks online was my creative lull after my 2017 wedding. I had spent so much time and effort on DIYing my wedding, that I needed a new outlet – so Whiskey & Whit was born on YouTube in the fall of 2018. Fast forward to today, I’ve been running Whiskey & Whit full-time for nearly 4 years, and it’s truly been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done! Well, next to being a mom to my 4-year-old son Finn and another little one on the way. If you watch my videos, you’ll hear about Finn a lot, so much of what I do here at W&W is built around my family.

Whiskey & Whit is a home for creatives who love decorating their home and a fun budget craft project. Typical content includes DIY tutorials, Cricut crafts, affordable home decor finds + styling, themed parties and entertaining, and wood build projects for all skill levels. Whiskey Craft Buddies are the creatives who craft along with Whitney each week and we’re so glad you’re here! Bottom line: I’m on a DIY mission to empower ANYONE to get crafting, decorating, building, & Cricut-ing!

Whitney has a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Communications & Interactive Media Studies from North Central College in Naperville, IL. She’s also held a variety of marketing positions in sports organizations and national food distribution companies.

You May Have Also Seen Me…

Since taking Whiskey & Whit full-time, I’ve had the honor of teaching workshops and participating in media interviews to share my knowledge.

Education

Interviews

  • AARP: Interviewed about how to beautifully decorate for the 4th of July on a Dollar Store budget
  • Craft & Design Podcast with Carina Gardner: Interviewed about being a content creator and how to overcome common obstacles as a creative business owner

Education

  • Bachelors Degree: North Central College, Naperville, IL (Double Major in Broadcast Communications & Interactive Media Studies, Minor in Journalism)

You can find more information on me, as well as, some Whiskey & Whit FAQs here.

What does “Whiskey & Whit” mean?

Let’s tackle the #1 question I get asked: Where on earth did the name Whiskey & Whit come from, and what does it have to do with crafting? Well, the truth is, it doesn’t have much to do with DIY directly, but I’ve woven it into my brand and crafting style and it’s here to stay!

Here’s the backstory: Whiskey & Whit kicked off in 2016 as a custom sign and gift business. I was in the thick of wedding planning for 2017 and needed some extra cash. Enter the Cricut machine—my new best friend! (thanks Mom + Dad for this awesome gift!) I started whipping up signs, ornaments, shirts, and more. By Christmas, I’d racked up over $4,000 in sales!

But before diving into this crafty journey, I needed a name. At the time, whiskey barrels were all the rage in wedding decor, and my mind was perpetually buzzing with wedding plans. Initially, I played around with a wine-themed name (since wine is more my style and it starts with a “W” for that all-important alliteration I love). But something about whiskey intrigued me—it felt gritty and unique, and I hadn’t seen a name like it before.

Then, I stumbled upon a quirky tidbit: dreaming of whiskey might be a sign of financial windfalls ahead. Who could resist that kind of omen when trying to build a successful business? I decided to add “& Whit” to the mix. “Whit” is short for my name, Whitney, and it’s also a nod to my quick wit and sense of humor. And funny enough, I’m not a fan of when people call me Whit, but that’s ok if you do. And just like that, Whiskey & Whit was born—and it’s stuck with me ever since!

Take a look around, I’m so glad you’re here!