My crafting began in 2015 when I was preparing for my own Wedding. It was completely "DIY" Wedding, which is what we wanted! We had four giant tipis on local farm land, and spent 3 days in the run up to the Wedding decorating it entirely ourselves (with the help of family and friends)! I put so much thought and energy into the smallest detail and it was the most magical of days!

I worked a time consuming, full time job before having my boys in 2018 and 2020. I then decided it was time to start The Krafty Goose! It started really small and looked a lot different then to what it does now! I gradually invested in new equipment over time, and slowly my product range grew. I was selling solely on Facebook and Instagram, which was perfect for me at that time.

I set up Etsy in 2020, but to be honest, I did not understand it at all! It just sat there, with no listings in holiday mode until I plucked up the courage in August 2021 and created my first listings! I made my first sale on 1st August! *YAY*

Since then, my business has exceeded all my expectations! My main product range is still focused on Weddings, but I also supply gifts for Birthdays and Occasions, Anniversaries, Children, Drinkware, and many more! I currently have 2 Etsy Bestsellers, and still do a little happy dance whenever I get that notification for a new order!

After my second maternity leave ended, I decided to stay in my day job, but went back on a part time basis (although still 33 hours a week). The whole purpose of this business is that I can spend less time at my job, and more time at home with my family and boys! I do my crafting in the evening when they're in bed, or when I get a spare 5 minutes here and there, so lots of juggling!

Who knows what the future holds? Will this ever become my full time job? I'm unsure, but for now, I'm happy doing what I'm doing!

Thank you so much for supporting small.. You're allowing me to watch my boys grow. What more can I want? It honestly means the world to me, so thank you! :)