Purdy Burdy Handmade started about two years ago with a lonely feather hair accessory similar to this one.
I'm not one to accessorize with necklaces, rings or bracelets. I can honestly say I look like a nerd with a necklace on, or a dangly pair of earrings. I always feel like I'm trying way too hard when wearing jewelery. The one thing I do accessorize is my hair. I feel naked if I don't have a cute clip or bow in my hair. Yes, I'm a grown women and I still wear a bow in my hair from time to time. I love hair accessories, it's like the finishing touch.
I would sometimes come across hair clips I liked, and bought one of every color. But that was far and few between. I decided I'd try to make my own. My first attempt were the Purdy Burdy feathers you can find in my shop. Just something small to clip on the side of a ponytail or bun. I loved it, then made one of every color. I do like to have my accessories match my outfits...again, I admit I'm a nerd. Once I felt my hair "wardrobe" was complete, I started playing around with different styles. These accessories were great for friends and family, birthday's, Christmas, you name it. I just kept making more and more, excited by each one that was completed.
A friend had once put in my ear "You should sell this stuff". What? Me? Sell? No way.
I wanted something more, to be creative in other outlets, because I do claim to be a super crafty person. Just ask my friends! So I taught myself to sew. I had dabbled when I was younger. My mom made baby blankets as gifts from time to time. I still have my Holly Hobbie blankie she made when I was 1. It looks a little different now after 30 or so years of wear, but I still love it! I never really played around with a sewing machine. They always used to overwhelm me, so I stuck with hand sewing. Then one day my mom in law bought me a sewing machine. Nothing extravagant, just a Singer Simple. Reluctant to learn the in's and out's I decided to make my first project which was a simple clutch purse for my best friend.
Since then I haven't looked back.
So here I am, a couple years, many Purdy Burdy feathers, and plenty of sewing needles later. I have my own little web shop filled with items I adore making.
I love to create, whether it be hair accessories, coin pouches, crayon rolls, or even softies inspired by creatures from my son's imagination. As hard as it is to fit my creativity into any spare time I have, I keep on pushing. It really keeps me sane!
I hope you enjoy Purdy Burdy Handmade and all the products I have to offer! Check the blog often as I will be holding contests for Purdy Burdy Handmade items. Take a look at my Etsy shop, things will be added often.
