Introduction



Back Porch Crafting:


Back Porch Crafting is a place where you can come see the items that I have made, and will be selling, on my Backporchcrafting Etsy shop, and where I will talk a little bit about my back porch, the crafting that I do, the items and how they were made, and about myself and my family. 

So, Welcome to my Back Porch!

Two years ago my husband and I purchased a little cabin in the Western part of North Carolina, in a little town near Morganton.  It has become out sanctuary away from the big, bad city life!  LOL!  We go there to unwind, do projects together, and explore the area that we love.  There are many wineries and breweries around the area, and we have been checking those out.  We love to take family and friends to these places as well.  We realized, while we were at one of the local wineries, that they re-used their corks and wine bottles to make things.  Well, if I can turn something that could be considered trash, into something that is unique, beautiful and useful, I will do it.  This is how I started to envision Back Porch Crafting.  From my little back porch, I am putting together some of these kinds of items. 

I have been a crafter for years and in recent years have been making, and selling, homemade cards.  I still do that, but have branched out into other crafts as well.  

Stay tuned to the new items and the Etsy shop that I will be putting together.

Hugs, Meg

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