It all started back in March of 2020. The height of *covid*
We were all looking for something to do with our new found time. We were all looking for a distraction. I found mine in diamond painting. I remained working throughout covid with only minimal hours cut. That didn't stop me from completing my first diamond painting. It was only a little 30 x 40 from amazon but I was in love. Shortly after the threats of shut downs and trucks stopping began to loom. I quickly began snatching up every diamond painting that I liked on Amazon. I couldn't stand the idea of not having one to work on. Soon after I found the luxury companies. I spent every waking minute researching and learning everything I could, mostly on YouTube.
On April 24th 2020 I posted my first video on YouTube. I had filmed it the week prior but had debated if it was good enough to post. It wasn't. The community I walked into changed my life. I began making life long friends. People who supported me through good times and bad. And to them I will always be grateful. One of the first videos I ever did was called “New Wax Wednesday” The concept was simple, each Wednesday I would open, test and evaluate a new wax. Thus, the quest for the perfect wax was born.
In September of 2021 I was introduced to cross stitch, and once again I fell in love.
In October of 2021, Swartz Handmade on Etsy was born. My first products were SWAX Swartz Wax and hand dyed cross stitch fabrics. Other products were added over time, and others were taken away.
In April of 2023, I moved platforms to one that could support what is to come.
COMING SOON, MAY 2023