HOW IT ALL BEGAN
I have been crafting since I was six years old. During my summer vacations, my grandma spent countless hours teaching me how to crochet, bead, sketch, and more.Fast-forward to 2021, a year that marked a profound personal milestone—I became a mom for the first time. Embracing the joys of motherhood, I turned to the crafting skills I inherited to create personalized, hand-crafted treasures celebrating my beautiful baby girl. The satisfaction and joy of bringing these creations to life were unparalleled!As word spread, friends, family, and even strangers admired my work and began requesting custom pieces. From personalized baby blankets and booties to customized cutting boards and whimsical Elf on the Shelf kits, I found myself joyfully taking on special orders.Today, I offer a diverse range of handcrafted items, blending traditional techniques with modern innovation. While I remain deeply passionate about my crocheted baby hats and other handmade crafts, I also revel in the creativity sparked by my laser machines and various mediums.Each piece I create is a labor of love, and I take great pleasure in working with customers on custom orders to bring their unique visions to life. Thank you for joining me on this creative journey—I can’t wait to craft something special just for you!
Giving Back.
When a critical shortage of surgical masks was exposed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, a concerned nurse who was familiar with my handiwork reached out to inquire if I could somehow make one for him.
Retreating to my sewing station, I found some elastic and suitable fabrics, and started to sketch and test out a few patterns. I managed to design a mask that was durable, comfortable, and as protective as possible. During the next several weeks, ongoing PPE shortages and word of mouth soon had me, my workhorse sewing machines, and a few family members cancelling weekend plans (often working into the wee hours of the morning) to crank-out over 4,000 masks from scratch.
My masks were delivered across the U.S., and as far away as Afghanistan—most to the brave people who needed the greatest protection at the height of the pandemic crisis: hospital workers, law enforcement officials, first responders, military members, other “essential workers”, and immunocompromised people.
Many recipients graciously offered to cover materials and shipping costs; others sent me gift certificates or baked goods! While I welcomed those kind gestures, there was no greater reward for this months-long volunteer effort than the heartfelt thank-you letters I received and the happy faces I saw in pictures sent to me by grateful recipients.