WELCOME to my Etsy Shop, DVK'z Krafts! The items in my shop are handcrafted by myself; my next door neighbor, Leta (an excellent crafter and close friend); and my 21 year old daughter, Victoria.

I became a Christian in 1975 at the age of 11. I have always been active in the church and have been willing to work in any areas that I was needed. One day, approximately 23 years ago, I decided to work with the Sewing Circle (a ministry that sewed baptismal gowns and blankets, hats, scarfs etc. for the needy). I did not know how to sew at the time but was willing to learn. The ladies patiently taught me the skills I needed. I worked with the Sewing Circle for many years. After my training, I had a desire to make handmade ladies' lapscarves and handkerchiefs. I started giving them away as gifts but people began to place orders for them. I then wanted my handkerchiefs to have a more personal touch, so I purchased an embroidery machine to monogram them.

In 2006, I began participating in an annual "Majesty Market" held by my church during the Christmas Holiday season which focused on selling handmade Christ-centered gifts. So I embroidered scriptures and Christian symbols on my handkerchiefs. I loved the idea of Christ-centered gifts for the Holidays and throughout the year. This event inspired me to handmake other items that were Christ-centered.

Over the years, I learned how to make various other crafts and started selling my items at craft shows. I heard about Etsy and opened my shop, DVK'z Krafts, in November 2010.

In 2014, my 11 year old daughter, Cora, passed away after a two year battle with brain cancer. I started a handkerchief ministry in her memory called "Hankies for Tears". My handmade handkerchiefs are donated to a funeral home who passes them out to members of the grieving families to dry their tears.

I pray that my crafts will be an inspiration to those who purchase them as well as to those who will receive them as gifts. GOD BLESS.