Why I started making my own things

It's a common question asked by my family. I really don't know the answer to that question other than it is what I love to do to keep myself busy. I used to have some bad habits that I just dropped one day and I needed to find something else to do. Not to sound conceited or anything like that, but I would go to craft fairs, stores (any fun place like that) and I would see something that could be improved. So I decided to start doing it for family and friends. I usually think completely outside the box. I am not the kind of person who goes with the flow and really not a box kind of person. I like splashes. Although you would never guess it, unless you knew me well.

I have found things that I like and love. I have found things that challenge me. It is kinda sad sometimes, because as soon as I think I have mastered something I have to move onto a new project. My husband is very supportive of this habit, although at times I think that he might just be hoping that I will finish all of the other projects that I have going. I am going to one day, or maybe they are just started projects for my kids. I don't know.

I developed a habit that my grandmother had. She could spend all day in a fabric/craft store and buy hundreds of dollars of the most interesting things. I would be so embarrassed to have to carry out the things that she bought on clearance, because it was cheap and she knew just what to do with it. And then she would take it home and turn it into the most amazing things you had ever seen. She was the most amazing person I have know. She was my best friend and closer to me than a mother ever could be. She died of multiple myeloma 10 years ago this Christmas. I am sure I will share many stories about her in the future as I talk about my crafts. There is plenty of history behind my crafting abilities and a lot of stories. I am very grateful for all that I learned from her.

I am going to be having a contest starting October 1st. It will last 10 days. The winner will receive 5 handmade bows. Stay tuned, more information to be released tonight or first thing in the morning.