I started my etsy shop after finishing grad school in 2008, into the worst economy since the great depression. I loved making greeting cards in grad school as a hobby and tried selling them here. As I worked, I started toying with the idea of making my own stamps, and eventually started offering them in my shop. I always have hundreds of ideas for designs and love carving!

I've always been very artistic. I started taking art classes when I was just 5 years old. I went to school to study music, but never lost that artistic side. And even though I hadn't used the medium of rubber before, I had a lifetime of experience designing, drawing, doodling, painting, etc, so it was a natural transition.

I play the drums, which is where the name for Drum Chick Designs came from. I perform with several bands, I teach high school drumline and private music lessons.