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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBut the story doesn\u2019t start here, and it doesn\u2019t end here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before there were classes, they were just crafters finding their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Theirs is a makers\u2019 marriage \u2014 two creatives working side by side on their individual crafts, learning and growing as they go along. Justin\u2019s wood-turned goods and Karen\u2019s machine-embroidered creations nudged them into selling their items. The number of booths they rented grew as they did, spreading from Fayetteville to Lynchburg, Tullahoma, and Madison, Alabama. Craft shows were the next natural progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor us, craft shows were another outlet for building our brand. We frequented craft shows often as shoppers but never felt like we were ready to take that step to be a vendor at one. Once we started participating in craft shows, it grew our confidence in other areas,\u201d Karen shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An unexpected offer expanded their reach even further, fueling a transition that reopened the door to the memory-making the old house could only dream of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karen said, \u201cWhen we rented booth space at Thick Southern Accents on the square, we were approached by Jennie Roles-Walter to consider teaching craft classes in her art studio next door. When her business closed, we renovated Justin\u2019s grandparents\u2019 farmhouse, which was located on our farm, into an amazing place for craft classes. We now offer two classes a month, and classes are sold out months in advance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shoppers overrun the farmhouse and surrounding property each September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe host Hayden\u2019s Hope Craft Fair for a close family friend to help spread her mission, for there is always hope. Hayden\u2019s Hope is a nonprofit organization in memory of Hayden Case Hammons,\u201d she explained. \u201cIts purpose is to spread not only hope through God\u2019s word and promises but also the important awareness of suicide prevention to youth. Hayden\u2019s Hope provides outreach and scholarship opportunities to local and regional youth looking to advance their college and\/or technical education after high school.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vending at other craft fairs influences their approach to ensuring that everyone involved in the Hayden\u2019s Hope Craft Fair has the best possible experience while supporting a life-changing cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen we begin the planning process for our annual craft fair, we are very conscious of how we communicate with our vendors. We want this to be a smooth process from applying to be a vendor to setting up the day of the event. Kindness, patience, and understanding are the keys to working with your vendors. We strive to make our events as stress-free as possible for all involved, vendors and patrons,\u201d Karen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The high school sweethearts are passionate about serving their community. Justin serves on the\u00a0board for the Lincoln Community Center and its annual fundraisers, the chicken supper and the Fourth of July barbecue. He assists with the local Wreaths Across America program and during Camp Blount Days. They do all this while working full-time jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Karen encourages everyone never to be afraid of trying something new. And they know a great place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur greatest dream has been to provide an outlet for people of all ages to make memories together. We love it when private parties are scheduled. Everyone is so comfortable around each other, and they can just relax and enjoy themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shoppers can also browse the couple\u2019s wide range of Christian and farmhouse decor by appointment at the Two Trees farmhouse or anytime on their website and through their Etsy shop. Among the most popular items are custom laser engravings of cherished photographs, capturing local landmarks, homeplaces, family moments, and other treasured memories. You can view and sign up for upcoming classes on the website for Two Trees. To reserve your spot, click on the green \u201cJoin a Class\u201d button quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The two trees welcome you as you approach the farmhouse, which is alive again with the sights and sounds of creative connections and memory-making. Its paneled walls hold supplies and works of heart, and the old hearth lends its backdrop to photos of the smiling faces who come through the doors. The blaring silence finally yielded to the sweeter song of community. GN<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ONCE FILLED with the rhythm of family, its memory-paneled walls stood patiently waiting, certain that life\u2019s pause button would be released and the blaring silence would yield to a sweeter song. The bricked hearth longed to be called to duty, offering its solid footing for the wood box and stove. The rooms waited, ready to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23359,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cover"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/fayetteville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/2-3-1024x683.png\")
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