Who Am I?
My name is Lora-Lynne. I have a career in technical theatre. I can build a set, design lighting, run sound, make costumes, build props and anything else that comes my way. I also have three kids who are growing fast, and so I made the difficult decision to put my career on pause for the moment to focus on my family. Together we all love to craft, and life gets rather expensive, so I also decided to sell my crafts to help pay for the things that my kids love to do. School trips, competitions, more crafts, and the occasional ice-cream.
Growing up, my mom and dad would often get me working in the garden, pulling weeds. I was often lovingly shown where I missed a tiny weed, or how things could be done better. This was common among many things in my household, and I am glad for it. It helped me to develop a strong attention to detail, and the ability to take my time to make sure I did it right the first time. My work in theatre also helped with that, making sure things were accurate to the era they were taking place in, or that every detail helped support the overall look and feel of the show. All while getting it done with a short deadline.
All of these things have lead to starting my crafting strong. If I make something that has a defect, it’s a learning opportunity. How did this happen? How can I make sure it doesn’t happen again? How can I make this a bit better? Crafting is one of those things that you can always make better. Perfection is a goal ever out of reach, but always reached for. Every challenge is exciting. Learning new things expands the ability to do old things better. And in the process, I get to enjoy the beauty of my work.
It is my hope that these crafts I make help others to enjoy beauty in their lives, in their homes and with their friends. May you find inspiration and beauty in all the things around you.