01/03/2021
Hey there! I'm Dawn and I wanted to take a minute to introduce my cheezin' self to those of you who may not know me. I absolutely loathe talking about myself, but here it goes!
• I'm the face behind Two Early Birds, but my (twin) sister Robyn started with me back in the day. We've always been crafty and loved when our mom would take us to the store to pick out a project or two for us to work on. We started Two Early Birds in 2012, after moving across the country with no real plans. Our family and friends were always supportive and encouraged us to start selling our work. Our first sale was a scrapbook layout, and every order since still feels as new and exciting as that first one. Over time, our focus became party supplies, and some of my favorite items to make are banners and cards. (Ribbon, pop-dots, and glitter make everything better in my opinion!) In 2015, Robyn started her family (I have the cutest nieces and nephews), so she had to take a step back. She is currently working on growing her cookie decorating business, and I can't wait to see what she has planned for this year.
• Personally, I have been married for the last 1.5 years, but we've been together for 8.5 years. We met through his co-workers (we both work in schools) on a blind date that almost didn't happen. I'm always surprised he kept wanting to see me, especially after the first date where he did all of the talking! He is a big support- he doesn't worry that I binge-watch crime TV and doesn't usually get too upset when my crafting spreads through the entire apartment.
• As for most people, 2020 came with challenges. After schools closed, it took a lot out of me, even though I had all the time in the world now. At the end of April, I finally found the joy in crafting again and then my family suffered an unexpected loss and more. It was a tough summer, but the last few months have brought back the joy I find in my work. I was able to find that excitement again during the holidays, even though they were difficult times. The New Year has brought hope and excitement for what can happen this year!