Candles by Kathy

All About Me

All About Me!

I began pouring candles in 1995 when I couldn't find quality candles in the marketplace. I never dreamed I was starting a business; I just wanted to make a few candles. I was hooked, and eventually became a full-time quality candle maker!

I have spent my entire life making crafts of some kind. My mom and grandmas all instilled in me the love of creating at a very early age. It was a natural progression to begin stitching and designing primitive sampler stitcheries! If you have a saying you would like to see stitched up, please let me know. I'll do my best to come up with a pattern to suit your tastes.

Besides pouring candles and stitching up samplers I do a lot of volunteering. I am also employed part time with our local Special Recreation Association as their volunteer coordinator. (I get other people to come and help me volunteer!)

I also sit on boards and advisory councils with different non-profit service agencies providing recreational or educational services to people with disabilities. I'm very involved with our local Special Olympics, which is a lot of fun and very rewarding. So if you ever cant catch me at work, you can pretty much make a safe bet that I'm out volunteering someplace!

I am a member of the International Guild of Candle Artisans and the Illinois Candle Makers Group. I love working with other candle makers. I am also a very proud member of A Gathering of Crows. This is a group of professional crafters from all over the world. We have eBay auctions together at: http://search.ebay.com/agoc_W0QQsojsZ1QQfromZR40

and we have an online monthly magazine at:
http://agatheringofcrows.com/

We have interesting articles, a chance to win prizes and cool things to show you each month. Check us out.

I also sell privately on eBay. Be sure check out all of my special offerings there as well by visiting my EBay Site.

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http://www.candlesbykathy.com/news.htm

I chose one member from the list each month to win a free candle, who knows it might be you next!

I'm having a ball pouring all day and stitching all night. I feel very blessed to be able to make a living doing what I love to do! Thanks for stopping by.