I've been creating since I was a child. I enjoyed art in school, plus sewing, and painting. Now that I'm retired I have more time to create. Using reusable materials to recycle and keep things out of the landfils, it's more important to me now than ever. Now recycling has been a necessity to protect the environment. I am more careful about what I throw in the garbage. So, now I have more reason to create nice things to sell, and give as gifts for others to enjoy.