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Xane Dravor
Columnist, Craft Trends
I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. From the first Cheerio necklace I strung on simple cotton thread, to my latest piece, a skull flower fascinator made with polymers and acrylic that took me half a day to make.

I love the world of handmade arts. Every item holds a story and every piece is often a mini work of art.

While crafting is a wonderful world and a place I very much enjoy, I have many other things that are just as beautiful, and in the case of my son, even more important. I am a mother and a crafter. I am also trying my hand at illustration for graphic novels, as well as becoming a professional writer of fiction. *whew* That's a lot!

I never have a dull moment or a second when I don't have something to do. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

My interests are primarily with the darker side of crafting. I love skulls and bats and things that are not strictly alive anymore. I love reclaimed objects and found mixed media arts. If you have something constructed from a skull, a set of bat wings and some vintage lace, you've got my attention. Just take a look at the wild and weird things on my own shop and you'll get the idea.

Thanks for stopping by!

Xane Dravor

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