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My name is Petra and I'm a mother of four children, one who has some special needs. I am native to Germany and moved to the U.S. in the 90’s. I am currently pursuing a career as a crafty person to support my family and the ability to stay home. On the side I am studying Mental Health Counseling to work with Children and Adolescents.
I consider myself a multi-media artist as I do lots of things. I have been crocheting for 20+ years, create jewelry, burn on wood or tagua nut, make soaps, lotions, bath fizzes and whatever else my mind enters.
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My inspiration varies and influences the medium I will be using. For instance my wood burnings are scenic, object and subject oriented. I can be walking or driving passed barns and think this would make a good burning. In my soaps, I am often insprired by what I think smells good but also what grows outside. Growing some of our own herbs allows my creativity to flow and I often use natural herbs or vegetables for coloring in my soap. | |
 Soaps
My bars of soap may not be the fanciest around but they are handmade goodness for dry, itchy and ashy skin. My family and I have been using these soaps we have noticed how our skin is so soft & smooth. We also have heard customers saying the same thing about our soaps…their skin feels clean, good and soft.
I take pride in making my soaps- and use hot press method. I am inpatient and while I occasionally use the cold press method, hot press allows me access to my soap faster and well, lets me use it.
Why handmade soap? Because most manufactured soap makers remove the glycerin from their soaps and then sell it to increase their bottom-line. But is exactly the reason behind people experiencing dry, tight, itchy skin when they use these store bought soaps. My soaps contain the natural glycerin which helps moisturize your skin
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Art on Wood aka Pyrography
Pyrography is derived from the greek language and meant to write with fire. It's a hot pen in which I use it similar to a pencil to create the variety of shading and with that the depth and differences of the subject. | |
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Crochet Accessories
I have been crocheting for 20+ years and in the beginning focused on afghans and pillow blankets. In the last 10+ years however I have ventured into creating handtowels, dish cloths, fingerless mittens, scarves and whatever else I might find interesting. I like to design my own a lot and hope to offer some of my creations here. |
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Jewelry
Periodically I go into the frenzy of creating pretties and sparklies as well as knotted and tagua nut jewelry. I plan each piece carefully, matching colors and style. Even a creative person has to plan some things, sometimes. | |
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