Happy New Year Crafters!

The beginning of a new year is always a time of reflection for me. I often take some time over the first few days to evaluate what happened over the past year and to plan for what I want to happen in the coming year. This blog is just part of that plan. I feel as though I am finally answering the call of what I should have been doing all along- getting myself more involved in something that I love.
As early as I can remember, I enjoyed crafting. My interest grew over the years by watching my mother. One month she would be quilting, the next month she crocheted, and the following month needle punch would be all the rage for her. She taught me how to make paper snowflakes, to embroider, and to sew at an early age.
She was first and foremost a utilitarian crafter, crafting more for what was needed before what she desired. She taught me that if you can’t afford something, see if you can figure out how to make it. Hence, I remember crafting a pair of Romper Stompers out of coffee cans and string at the tender age of 5. I fell off of them and nearly broke my neck and put out my eyes, but it was the start of something greater (Just kidding! But seriously, they didn’t work.)

These days I enjoy all crafting; designing, making, and sharing. Sharing, I believe, is one of the best parts of being a crafter. It is as much fun to see what others are doing as it is to do it for yourself. So, please feel free to share a craft or add some input to my ideas.

I am, therefore, I craft.

Happy crafting!