About Me

A Little Bit About Me...

I've loved creating things for as long as I can remember. When it comes to the argument over Nature vs. Nurture, I like to think I was lucky enough to get both.  Artistic genes were passed down by both of my grandmothers AND I grew up in an environment that nurtured creativity. My parents always supported my artistic yearnings.

My mom encouraged me to use my imagination, make up songs, make up stories, draw, paint, sculpt with playdoh....even when it meant a dirty kitchen for her to clean up. My mother was a Girl Scout leader for 29 years and always had fun craft projects for our troop to do. She loved helping me with my homework when it involved anything artistic. Whenever I got bored, my mother either put me to work, or put art supplies in front of me. Given the choice to do manual labor or do art, art was the clear choice, hands down.

My father was a carpenter by trade and his artistic side presented in the form of woodworking and welding. He really his heart and soul into his work and paid attention to the smallest details. He was also a talented musician who taught himself to play multiple instruments by ear, though he could not read music.

I consider all 7 of my brothers and sisters to be creative people, (a few of them might disagree, but even the ones who think they aren't creative still respond to life's challenges in very creative ways).

My grandmothers on both sides were crafters. My Nona Katerina was an excellent seamstress. She hand-stitched beautiful costumes for my mother's ice-skating recitals, as well as everyday clothing. She made all kinds of crocheted and hand-sewn treasures to give as gifts. My Grandma Daisy used to knit, sew, and crochet, but also loved to oil paint. I still use the quilt she made me when I was young.

It must be in the blood.

I am happiest when I'm creating something. Whether it's a greeting card, a tote bag, a bracelet, a painted sign, a linen skirt, a new way to organize our belongings, or a new recipe, I've always got something in the works. I hope that by sharing my creative ideas, I might inspire you to exercise your crafty knack too.

Happy crafting!

Love Sarah