For
as long as I can remember, I have been making things. Whether it’s
jewelry, handmade cards, baked goods, photography, or these beautiful
wreaths, creating is a part of who I am. Creating is a way of blessing
others and honoring God who made me.
Some
of my fondest childhood memories are those where my mom, my sister, and
I would turn our living room into a crafting center and spend the
entire weekend being creative. We decorated shirts and bags with puffy
paint, made origami mobiles, egg carton Christmas ornaments, crocheted
pot holders to give away, and many other projects. We didn’t have a lot
of money growing up and back then it was cheaper to make our own,
rather than to buy it. My mother had an endless supply of craft ideas
(before the days of Pinterest) and a thrifty knack for producing
thoughtful quality projects on a dime. Creating was an everyday part of my growing up years.
I
was an art major in college with a passion for painting and life
drawing. As I started having my own kids, my personal projects took a
back seat for a while. When I found the time, I’d craft presents for my
friends and family. My husband eventually turned our walk-in closet into
a craft station as he saw my need for a permanent creative space where
my “artsy clutter” could have room to breathe and inspire.
Today,
I find myself with a passion for these unique wreaths that are truly a
work of art. Each is one-of-a kind, having given a book a new life, a
new shape yet still honoring the written word. They are beautiful to
behold and make me happy. I want to share that happiness with others.
Thanks for reading, hope to see you at LBB at The MItten Building!
-Jessica
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