After my “Shattered” piece I found out that I wouldn’t be able to stay at the location where I had set up shop since last October. There were circumstances beyond my control and I had to move out. It’s been a reflective month trying to perceive what to do. Praying for clarity and wisdom. Searching online. Mourning the loss.
Just before the news that I would have to move I had signed up with A Maker’s Studio to be a distributor and affiliate. This company is something that represents my very core beliefs. They know how to craft, create, and supply makers, all to the glory of God. Amy Howard has created a little empire of beauty, originality, and creativity that just blesses my soul. I rarely find something that really speaks to my values, that makes me want to join in on a business and personal level. This is such a natural fit.
In order to be considered I had to do a little write up about Refind Creations, do an interview on the phone, and send photos of my studio and “bricks & mortar” storefront. Within weeks of being approved to join their family business, I was notified I would have to move out of my space. While it hasn’t been the ideal situation there, it was a place of great joy for me and those of you who attended drop in studio classes.
In the meantime I had placed my opening order for supplies. The paints, stencils, inks and tools make my hands itch for creativity. Everything they offer just makes me happy. I also ordered a “Maker’s Kit” for my daughter/co-owner, to be delivered to her home in Las Vegas.
I’m so excited to start thinking about new opportunities that change brings. I’ve been “shopping” for a new studio space where I can create and where eventually YOU can create as well. I have big plans, dreams, hopes and lots of prayers covering my business plan. I so look forward to having bridal showers, baby showers, birthday events, ladies night out, and friendly drop ins come create with me as soon as we can safely open.
I’ll be announcing my new location soon, and hopefully some workshops as well. In the meantime, Nicki will be hosting a Maker’s get together with friends to start learning how to use these awesome products and we will be posting often on our projects. I am currently in a mess of a pile of “stuff” with my entire studio boxed up and sitting in the middle of my living room but I have enough space to whip out some of these paints and stencils to start making some projects as well. I look forward to “Crafting a Beautiful Life”, as A Maker’s Studio representative and distributor!
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Tell me what you think and take a look around this updated and always improving website! This has been another big project I started before the move and I am so excited to have it updated, refreshed and marketing away.
I’ll accept any and all prayers that you send in my favor as I go into the next phase of Refind Creations!
