Friends, I thought it was tough to keep my Knock Knock product line a secret during its development – but the amount of restraint exerted in keeping THIS happy news tucked away for the last year has to warrant me some sort of tight lipped trophy.

I am thrilled to share with you that I am a contestant on NBC’s new crafting competition show Making It! Co-hosted by the brilliant Amy Pohler and Nick Offerman, this six episode series premieres on Tuesday, July 31st at 10/9c (right after America’s Got Talent.)

(Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)

You can see People Magazine’s full contestant announcement here!

Amy and Nick set a tone of collegiality and kindness for this creative competition (the likes of which I’ve only ever seen on the Great British Baking Show) that I wholeheartedly embrace and think you will too. The challenges are inspiring, the hosts are hilarious, my fellow makers are brilliant and I would be honored if you tuned in every week to cheer us all on! Monthly updates will reach you here, in your inbox – but if you’d prefer a more play-by-play approach, be sure to follow me on Instagram and my hashtag #MakingItwithRobert.

[And a little P.S.: I would be remiss if I didn’t share an image of my first appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! Granted it was just a still image and not in person, but it did make my crafty heart skip a beat. You can watch a clip from Amy and Nick’s conversation with Ellen by clicking on the image below.]