In 2009 I decided to come home. I had run a non-profit for 8 years and reached the point where I didn't feel like I did anything well…not be a wife, mom or executive director. Something had to give.

So I’m at home, kids are in school, house is whipped into shape, yard is mostly whipped into shape (hate yard work) and I realize…I can not do just housework, cooking and yard work for the rest of my life. I have always enjoyed decorating and was beginning to admit there was a creative side to myself that I neglected for years and years.

I love earrings - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE earrings. I feel naked without them. Somewhere between looking at extra beads laying around from an old project, and wanting a new pair of earrings, my creative juices cranked into gear and I made my first pair of earrings. Then I realized, I have a lot of old jewelry I never wear I could re-work. Then a friend gave me her broken jewelry instead of throwing it away….more and more earrings were made. I was in heaven.

At the same time, another idea was percolating. ETSY. Maybe I could sell a few pieces on Etsy? As I learned more about Etsy I realized some of my business knowledge might come in handy...I wonder if there are other artists out there who would like to sell online but don't want to take the time to learn the business end or just don't HAVE those skills?

Crafted Locally was born. A venue for artists and craftsmen/women to show their works, support their family and benefit their community. Currently Crafted Locally is two artists only - myself and Susan Baxley. But we're always looking for more...are you an artist?

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