This is Me:

I am a mom that likes to have nice things, nice home, live naturally and teach my kids lifelong skills. I am a scientist by trade, love animals and have a small farm, “Jane of all trades”. I am building a small collection of power tools and like to build projects. My glue gun is my favorite other tool. I like to sew. I like to transform furniture. I am a yard sale, thrift sale, Goodwill scavenger. I LOVE finding a way to transform things. Love finding things to educate and entertain my kids, traveling, Experiences. I LOVE DIY. Anything from building something, re-purposing/up-cycling, web design. In general I want to know how to do many things myself- even though I may find its a better deal to have someone else actually do it.

I don’t mind paying a higher price if something is a quality product. I am girly and like to dress up and go out. I love to support charities. I am honest, laid back, and will stay true to what I stand for.

These are some of the reasons I blog:

These are some of my favorite posts:

DIY Chalkboard Labels

Mason Jar Wine Glass

DIY Mason Jar Pendant Lights

Blade Buddy Review

Applied Labels Review

My Favorite Cup

Homemade Bread

And just in case you are looking for more detail, here is my Media Kit information. I can send it via email if requested at begintocraft@gmail.com

Jessica is a Full-Time Science Nerd for a Soap Company, Christian, Pastor’s kid, Wife of 10 years, Mom of 3 small kids, that lives a eco-friendly life on a small farm in Lincoln County, NC just northwest of Charlotte in the gorgeous Lake Norman area.

She and her family love fresh foods, new recipes, saving money and being frugal, DIY projects and learning new things. She deals with a child with severe food allergies and struggles with food labeling and hidden ingredients. She has sewn and crafted all her life and passed it on to her kids.

She wanders through crafting doing things as needed for events and learning as she goes, and loves sharing the journey with you. Many times the craft is just starting and she is always looking for a better way to do things.

Jessica is a graduate of Campbell University with a BS in Biology and Chemistry minor.

On Begin To Craft you will find tutorials and tips on DIY projects, painting, hairbows, and creating your own printables and party décor, as well as cost-saving ideas.

Savvy Southern Parent is a newly launched parent resource for Western Lake Norman in the Charlotte Metro area. It shares events and products useful for families.

The Stats:

Since launching Begin To Craft has had:

~over 10,014 Unique Visitors

~over 35,978 Pageviews

over 1870 Facebook Fans

~over 420 Twitter Followers

~over 75 Email Subscribers

Jessica is a member of Charlotte Bloggers Mastermind, Charlotte Media Collaboration, and has been featured on The Charlotte Moms. She also founded Savvy Southern Parent.