My name is Emily Hoffman; I am a stay-at-home mother of 2 beautiful children, a 2 yr old daughter and a 7 month old son. I enjoy spending my "Free Time" working on crafts, baking, and planning events. I have a strong love for the outdoors, animals and my family.
I've been doing crafts as far back as I can remember, however, I I just began selling my items in December of 2012.
I get my creativity from my mom! She always had arts and crafts for me to work on when I was a child and it all just stuck with me!
As a stay-at-home-mommy, I felt like I wanted to contribute to the family financially but I didn't want to leave my kids and take on a full-time position somewhere. 'Mommy's "Free Time"' has allowed me to continue staying home with my precious babies and also be a part of financially providing for my family.
Handmade comes from the heart! I put a lot of heart into what I do and I enjoy watching others enjoy my products. The message behind my work is: Family. Love. Support.
Find me on Facebook! I like to do giveaways :)
Meet Bethany Mitchell from Ladybug Designs...
I'm a single mom to a wonderful
4-year old little girl! I got into creating handmade items as a way
to relieve the stress of everyday life and distract myself for a few
hours. Once I really got into it, I realized very quickly that not only
did I love creating things, those around me began asking for me to create
things for them and thus Ladybug Designs was born! I have
been creating for about 18 months now.
I get my creativity from the
necessity of life. I will often look around my home and think, I want a throw
pillow here or a wreath on that door and the idea explodes from there.
Pinterest has become my go-to for inspiration as well, that site is an absolute
gift to the world of designers and crafters!
I first got into the craft
hobby while traveling for work in Salt Lake City. I met a woman there that
taught me how to make paracord bracelets. I was fascinated by what I
could create with my own hands.
My friends and family were
constantly asking where I bought a skirt, bracelet, pillow, wreath, etc. When
they realized that all of these items were coming from my own two hands,
starting the business was a necessity to fulfill the wants of those around me.
My creative process is simple.
Much like the movie line from Field of Dreams: "build it and they will come",
I think "make it and they will buy." I can be inspired by nearly
anything...once I'm inspired I HAVE to act creatively on it.
The thing I enjoy most about
creating unique items is just that: they are unique items. I love making and
selling paracord items the most because I love hearing "I've never
seen something like this before!"
My message is simply that life
is more beautiful with a handmade item in it! I love store bought items as much
as the next person but a handmade item carries meaning with it that a store
bought item never will.
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