My name is Jess Wales and I love crafts! I got started with scrapbooking for my dad and now I love making signs, jewelry, and most recently I'm doing things with antique bottles.
I love to travel! I recently was in California where I got engaged! I'm getting married in August and plan to make my own "guestbook" sign for people to sign.
I love doing sign parties because people who think they aren't "crafty" or artistic end up making amazing signs and are so proud of themselves! I also get to hang out with Janelle and Aubrey, who are truly wonderful ladies.
My name is Janelle Menzel and I have loved crafting since I was a kid. I got started with the classic weaving of potholders, making way too many macaroni necklaces and friendship bracelets, and then moved on to cross stitching and simple sewing. Eventually, I really started to love scrapbooking but since I had so little time for it (kids keep you pretty busy!) I transitioned to sign making, which has been my favorite so far! I love all things "home decor" and enjoy painting furniture, giving old things new life, and making custom art for my home and my kids' rooms. My pinterest boards are filled with future projects- more than anyone could complete in a lifetime- but they are there waiting for me whenever the creativity bug strikes!
I love doing sign parties because I get to see all the creative things people do- even when they don't view themselves as creative! It amazes me how each sign can take on it's own personality and look so different and amazing- even if two people selected the same design. I love teaching (by day!) so sign parties give me a chance to combine my love of teaching and crafting into a really fun experience. Plus I get to have some pretty awesome and fun girls by my side! I love working with Jess and Aubrey!
Hi, I'm Aubrey Koman; I've grown up crafting with my mom. One of our great family traditions growing up was creating Christmas ornaments each year; there are so many memories when my family opens that box each Christmas season! I love crafting and being creative whether it be with my sewing machine, scrapbooking, card and jewelry making, wood, or sign making. It is a stress reliever for sure! My husband totally supports my creative endeavors and Pinterest addiction (a craft room, power tools of my own!), but he does wonder where all of my creations are going to go! Enter Signature Signs...
Signature Signs sign parties allow me to be creative while helping others do so as well--even if they don't think they are at all! I am able to combine my love of teaching and crafting to guide people through the assembly of their wood sign, staining, and painting to create their own work of art. It has been so interesting to see how unique each sign turns out! Our sign parties are so much fun! It is a bonus for me to get to meet new people and spend time with two great friends and fellow crafters, Jess and Janelle!