Hello to all who find their way to my blog.
I have been encouraged to start a blog, thanks to Alex Beadon founder of "The Spark Lounge" (you can find her on Facebook, and pretty much any other social media site). So, after little debate, here I am starting up a new blog. Thank you for taking the time to read about my little crafting world.
Just a little about me...
I am what I like to call a "Stay-At-Home-Work-At-Home-Mother". I am exactly what I have labeled myself. I stay at home with my beautiful daughter, Kadalin Echo of 8 months; while working from home.
I am married to a wonderful man of 6 years, Captain Micheal Hicks. He is National Guard and is extremely handsome in his uniform! He just finished telling me that October 25th was his 9th military anniversary! Wow, what an accomplishment. I am so proud to be an army wife.
**Pictures to come. server says that it is having difficulty uploading, whatever that means**
How it all started...
I have always crafted. But, I knew that I couldn't make a living on crafting, or so I thought. So, I went to college to become a teacher. After 1 year of teaching public school (8 years teaching English As a Second Language) and being treated absolutely horrible by the administration I resigned. I tried to jump back into teaching, and had applied for several jobs, but my heart was honestly terrified that I would be hired. I was so scared that I would be treated awful again. Once burned was more than enough for me. I just could not go back into the classroom still feeling like I was still on fire from the past year. After the school year began, and much prayer, I decided that I would not pursue a teaching career.
I started working for a wonderful lady who owned a craft store. It was originally supposed to be a scrapbooking store; but, it has really turned into a "we do everything in here" store! I was there almost a year, and within that year the owner's kindness and positive attitude healed my heart. I owe her a great deal of gratitude and cannot tell her how much I appreciate her hiring me.
In 2012 my husband and I prayed about starting our own business. An embroidery business. I spent hours and hours researching which machine and what materials was needed to start and sustain an embroidery business from home. Finally, in April 2013, my husband and I embarked on a new adventure. I purchased (I am embarrassed to say. but it was all on credit) a 10 needle Entreprenuer PR-1000e BROTHER machine. She weights 99 pounds and is named Emma :-). Yes. I named my embroidery machine! Emma runs wonderfully and has created so many beautiful projects. But, more about my machine later.
What my blog is all about...
I not only started this blog because the Sparklers in The Spark Lounge encouraged me to, but because I have a voice. And I have a story to be told. I meet women all the time who say they don't know how to craft, that they don't know where to even start. Well, I am here to say that "crafters", much like a craft, is created! Crafting is something that most everyone can do. There are exceptions :-) You know who you are.
I want this blog to encourage those who are wanting to start their own business. Giving you the information you need so you can feel confident in making your purchase. I want to give you tips and tricks. I also want to help you build a relationship with your customers. I also intend for this blog to be an inspiration for those who just want to craft!
Reality...
It is already known that I certainly cannot blog it all. And, thankfully, I do not have to. There are numerous blogs out there on the subject of crafting and embroidery. But, I will commit to sharing what I know and enjoying the journey. I certainly do appreciate every one of you who had read through this first blog. And, ask that you leave an encouraging comment below. Also to please follow me in my blogging journey. I will need constructive feedback and affirmation as I undertake this next phase in my business.
I am a "work-at-home-stay-at-home-mother" and time is short and choppy. I will strive to post as much as possible, whenever possible. And, as life goes, some weeks it may be 2-3 times a weeks...and then others it may be once a month. Life is life and I am so glad that we are sharing it together.
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