I've been making things every since I was little. In fact, my mom used to tell me that she picked my middle name correctly. My middle name is my great-grandmother's name as well. She was as crafty as they come (not to mention loving and funny) . I was also taught that handmade gifts are more meaningful than store bought gifts because of the amount of time and energy one needs to put into them. Handmade gifts are personal, so I try to make handmade gifts as often as I can. If this motivates you to try to make a gift rather than purchase one from my store, then go for it! :) But, if you don't have a whole lot of extra time on your hands right now, if you've tried the crafting world and it wasn't exactly for you, or if you've just been burned by the darn hot glue gun too many times, then I'd be honored to make a special gift for the special girl in your life!

Each time I create an item--whether it's for one of my daughters, my friend's daughters, or for a customer, I get a sense of pride, joy, and accomplishment out of it. Let's face it, life is full of challenges. For me, being a mom is challenging. Working full-time is challenging. Dealing with the endless laundry...challenging! I strongly believe that each of us have to find an outlet--something that we truly enjoy. For me, that's creating something special and unique for my family and friends.

It's a true pleasure for me to create your order. Thank you for visiting the Ella-Bow-Bella Shop!