A Happy Accident
For years I have worked as a mail carrier for the USPS. That being said I am on my feet-a LOT!! I have had surgeries on both of my feet which requires sitting, and sitting, and sitting while recuperating. I have always had a love of repurposing and creating things for my home and those I care about which was instilled by my parents. They are so creative and talented and showed me how to find my own way to fix or create the things that I want instead of running out to purchase it right away.
One Christmas while off work my family decided to do a hand made gift exchange rather than buy store bought gifts for each other. I always saw my daughter lugging around a boxy black camera bag AND her purse and so I thought I would make her a cute and multi purpose bag that she could carry her equipment safely and with style all in one bag. I also made one for a friend. They were a hit! And so with time on my hands and my type A personality that doesn't do well with being inactive I decided to make a few more and list them on Etsy. They sold as fast as I could complete them and a shop was born!
I love the messages that come in and helping people express their personal style with a color or fabric pattern to put their own unique spin on a bag.
After 6 plus years I have never tired of this venture. I still get a thrill with every person who purchases a ShutterTote. You all are a reason that I do my little happy dance each day!!
