Nun of a Kind

Sometimes, the most unique and interesting handmade business ideas grow out of humble beginnings. In Bright's Grove, Ontario, that is how Linda's "Nun of a Kind" collection began. She created a little ornament, "Sister Mary Christmas", as gifts for teachers who produced a "Sister Act" presentation. Although she had been creating unique ornaments, Santas, and angels for craft shows, this addition to the grouping of handcrafted items lead to the idea of the "sisterhood" in general. There were many nuns who were influential in Linda's education, both at school and in music education, and she found it interesting that they were faced with the same chores, activities, and "habits" that most of us encounter in our daily lives....and so, the "sisterhood" was born!

"Sister Curlotta", the hairstylist

 A love of puns and word-play also is part of the creation of the "sisters", and they are meant to be gifts for all of the "sisters" in your life! They celebrate various careers, hobbies, sports, and other activities in which most of us are involved, and many of figures are the result of special requests.

The "sisters" are sold on Linda's website, http://www.nunofakind.com as well as on her "Etsy" and  "Artfire" websites.  She exhibits at four annual shows, the largest one being the "One of a Kind" show and sale in November. Last year was her first time at the "One of a Kind" show, and she found it wonderful to be among the 800 vendors from across Canada and the North America to celebrate truly "handmade" items! She is there from November 25th-29th this year.

"The Nun-Denominational Sisterhood"!

To keep up with "happenings in the "sisterhood", Linda also keeps a blog at http://www.nunofakind.blogspot.com


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This post was contributed by Brandi of Enthral Designs Silver Jewelry in Winnipeg, Manitoba.