I have been the crafty and creative type for pretty much my entire time on this planet. There are few craft disciplines that I have not tried over the years; my hobby is having hobbies.

There are crafty ladies and DIY gents on both sides of my extended family, so you could say my creative spirit is hereditary. I work in a fast-paced and demanding career within the environmental industry, and use my creative time as solace from the stress of everyday life.

My friends and family members have been pushing me for the better part of a decade to sell my wares in some fashion. I set up an Etsy shop in 2011 with the intention of doing so, and then life got in the way. So with a new shop name, and renewed crafting gusto, I offer to you my creations in the hopes that you may enjoy giving them to someone.

I believe handmade cards are a great way to show someone you care, and I actively participate in a local charity in which volunteers make cards which are distributed to patients staying in local hospitals. A portion of the profits from sales in my shop will go towards the purchase of raw materials used for this purpose. Imagine the feeling of being in a hospital bed and receiving a card made by a total stranger. We all have the power to do small things to bring a little sunshine into the lives of people who need it. This is the Craft Ninja way :-)