I have always been a creative person since I was a small child. As I got older, my interest in art grew and grew. In middle school I won a few state awards for two of my drawings and paintings. I still have my ribbons today! In high school I took as many art classes as I could, so when it came time to choose my major for college it wasn't a hard decision. I was an art major at IPFW for 3 years, but as any artist knows it can be difficult to make a living full-time as just an artist, so I went into property appraising, got my license and worked as a property estimator at an insurance company for 7 years, still doing a little painting, personalized wooden letters, jewelry (just as gifts for close friends at the time), pottery, cakes, etc... I had to get my creative fix in somehow. After the birth of my third child I got restless creatively, so I found myself trying new things pretty often...beaded jewelry, paperweights, resin pieces, glass pendants, still wanting to try my hand at making glass. My husband says I have creative ADD. :)

While my older brother was cleaning out his garage, he came across my Grandfather's old hand stamping tools. He used these larger stamps to mark his name on his tools, so I thought, why not get some stamps to make personalized necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc... I have always loved personalized gifts. Something that was made just for that one person. So, I bought my first set of tools and the rest is history.

I have really enjoyed watching my little shop grow into a full-time business. I love what I do! Thank you to all of my past, present, and future customers!