First, what is a crafty life?  To me, it is more than making a living from your chosen skill, it is filling your life with things, people and experiences that synergize with who you are.   For instance, my daughter always notices that creative people are friendly and we can usually connect fairly quickly, whereas, there’s more work involved in getting closer to non-crafty types, for me.  

Of course, you naturally gravitate to those who fit your comfort zone,we learn that early on, but thats not always possible.  We currently live in a southern community surrounded by farms, rather than the buzz of a NW city that I’m used to and prefer, so outwardly artsy folk or places are harder to come by.  In contrast, farming families have given me a huge appreciation for those who produce our food.  It is an amazingly hard life with many uncertainties, but for most, they would have no other. 

Back to the subject.  So, the basic element of a crafty life is, of course, preferring to spend your time with your art or craft over almost anything else.  My kids are grown, so I can admit to that.  : )  

Next, is figuring out how to transition from a day filled with mostly ho-hum work that earns money to a day filled with crafting that earns money.  Then, taking that from the creation space to the people. Then, growing that in to a lifestyle, not just a job.

Hmm?  Come along on this journey as I figure this out and feel free to nudge me here and there…gently.