God has given me the desire to create. It's been a passion of mine since I can remember. When I think back to my play times as a child, I loved to play house and to make stuff.
As a 7-year old I remember making bookmarks with notebook paper and curling ribbon, then putting them in an overturned box lid tied with yarn. I put it around my neck and flitted door-to-door to sell them for 5 or 10 cents each (depending on the design, of course). One sweet lady bought 2 of them and I made my first 15 cents. I was thrilled! Not because I made 15 cents, but because my creations made someone smile. Almost 30 years later, I'm still the same little girl with added computer skills, a BFA in illustration, over 10 years of professional design experience, and a deeper faith in Jesus Christ.
I've always wanted to find a way to sell my creations. With the internet, my dream has been given wings to fly (more on that later). And the best part is I'm able to be home with my kids. God has been faithful to show me ways I can "consider a field and buy it" (Proverbs 31:16), so I can bless my family with extra income. As a Christian artist, I want simply to be a tool in the hand of the Master Artist.
And so begins my online journey of creative expression. Enjoy my posts. I hope they inspire and encourage you and bring glory to God.
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