My Crafting Genesis
I have, in one way or another, been involved in something creative for as long as I can remember, and have had many influences. Through my mother I learned how to sew, and was introduced to theater and Broadway musicals at a young age. Through my father, a mechanical engineer, I learned drawing and design. By combining the two I began drawing patterns and designing my own crafts and projects. I designed costumes for my high school drama club, and studied art and art history in college.
The Repurposed Packrat
I am an admitted packrat, and my hoarded stash generally consists of craft supplies and other items I think I may use later. There isn't a button, bead, or bobbin that has passed me by. You name it, I've saved it. As a result I have cultivated a love of crafts that utilize found objects or recycle some of my craft clutter. As the Repurposed Packrat, I have found a new purpose for both my hoard and myself. So look for tutorials and idea posts dedicated to found object art and green crafting.
