Starting My Shop on Etsy

I have always had a passion to create. I couldn't quite decide when the kids were young what is was I wanted to make. I just knew I needed to do something.
At that time being creative with the kids, making cakes and cookies and Barbie furniture, kept me calm.
I knew though I had more in me.
I began in my mid years to have a great desire to burn animals on wood.
I visioned this deer on a piece of wood.
I looked all over for books on wood burning and couldn't find anything.
Then one time I joined my husband on a trip to Toronto Sportsman Show.
What I found there blew me away. It was a booth with all the burnings I had visioned in my dreams. Even the deer was there.
I soon found out they were also offering wood burning classes not too far from my home.
I started and my teacher pointed out quite quickly that I had a natural talent.
I went crazy with it.
My daughter came home from Australia. She had been creating jewellery, and crocheting for some time and selling at markets.
I thought wow I can do this while I'm not burning.
I loved designing and creating jewellery and crocheting even more.
I couldn't stop, it was one beanie or cozy after another.
I then applied for a Art Show and was excepted.
I had an even bigger reason to create now.
I live on a farm surrounded by nature. I thought oh if I could only have a store at this peaceful spot
Of course I didn't have the customers near by.
Then I saw an ad in a magazine about Etsy and this is where it all started.
I applied and got on it right away.
I love Etsy and all the fellow artists and crafters.
Check it out at www.soulybarb.etsy.com
When I design and create it sooths my soul and makes me happy.
Without this I would be lost.
I have always taught my daughters to be true to yourself and live your life to its fullest.
My girls are also on Etsy and have the bug...
Check them out at www.naturallyspunsisters.etsy.com