| Biography of L Maurer-Donovan |
About Me, my family & friends:
| 2004 Whitehall-Coplay High School, Class of 1969 Reunion I'm the one in the pink sweater. The others are my friends Jody, Kaye & Debbie (Sam). I have to work on a more current photo. This one is 2 years old and I am now lighter by 37 pounds. Yahoo !!!!!!!!! It's not only the little things you celebrate but the BIG things.......actually, less of me . . Hmmmmmmmm... is that a big thing or a little thing. Here I sit laughing like crazy ! |
It's a crazy world out there and I have been constantly evolving. Born and
raised in Coplay, Pennsylvania, I graduated from Whitehall Coplay High
School in 1969 as a Business Major.
Because of the times, I didn't go to college but went right into the
workforce. For the next 10 years, I worked, married, had one child, had
a home burn down, built and new home and settled down into our new
home on 15 acres with barnyards of animals. Do I love animals? Yes, I
love animals. However, never again will I go the pig, cow, horse, sheep,
goat, chicken routine. Bah humbug !
Then in 1980, we started completing our family. Three kids in 2 year
increments. Busy, busy. In that time, I found my love of crafting. I made
dresses for my girls, hand crocheted ornaments that I sold in a local
craft shop and most of my own clothes.
Life went and life goes and I went into second gear and sold the farm,
animals and went back to work. Because of the 10 yr span, my skills as
a computer operator were outdated.
At age 42, I started college. Absolutely loved college........
Lehigh Carbon Community College:
AAS Degree in Accounting
AAS Degree in Business Management
Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus:
BSB Degree in Business with an Individualized Option in Accounting
Okay, back to the creative side. None of these satisfied my creative side
of me. A company certainly doesn't appreciate a "creative" accountant.
LOL !
When I started back looking for a creative outlet, I started sewing. My
husband bought me a sewing machine that also did embroidery.
Beautiful work but no one would buy it. At least not for what it cost me.
It's cheaper and easier to go to a chain and buy an import for $7.99 than
to buy a hand designed pillow. Oh well, live and learn.
During the 70's, I worked with clay for awhile. So, when I came back to
my "creative" side, I decided to try something new. Precious Metal Clay
(PMC) fulfills that "clay" need. It's fun but expensive. As something less
expensive, I found FIMO Clay. Just needs a toaster oven to bake. It's
fun and the kid's (grandkids) love it.
However, for a need to earn some money, I turned to many other types of
jewelry and found that I really enjoy bead work. That's where I am now.
I can string beads but LOVE the creative part of using a needle and
thread to come up with designs. I'm just starting but I think I've found my
niche.
Additionally, I also work as an Independent Longaberger Consultant. I
just got back from the Bee and I am excited about all our new programs.
We have some great programs coming up designed to benefit both the
consultant and, more important, our hostesses.
It's a great time to host a show or to think about becoming a
Longaberger Consultant.
Give me a call at 610-461-6410 or pop me an email at llm161@rcn.com
and I give you a call or send you information.
raised in Coplay, Pennsylvania, I graduated from Whitehall Coplay High
School in 1969 as a Business Major.
Because of the times, I didn't go to college but went right into the
workforce. For the next 10 years, I worked, married, had one child, had
a home burn down, built and new home and settled down into our new
home on 15 acres with barnyards of animals. Do I love animals? Yes, I
love animals. However, never again will I go the pig, cow, horse, sheep,
goat, chicken routine. Bah humbug !
Then in 1980, we started completing our family. Three kids in 2 year
increments. Busy, busy. In that time, I found my love of crafting. I made
dresses for my girls, hand crocheted ornaments that I sold in a local
craft shop and most of my own clothes.
Life went and life goes and I went into second gear and sold the farm,
animals and went back to work. Because of the 10 yr span, my skills as
a computer operator were outdated.
At age 42, I started college. Absolutely loved college........
Lehigh Carbon Community College:
AAS Degree in Accounting
AAS Degree in Business Management
Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus:
BSB Degree in Business with an Individualized Option in Accounting
Okay, back to the creative side. None of these satisfied my creative side
of me. A company certainly doesn't appreciate a "creative" accountant.
LOL !
When I started back looking for a creative outlet, I started sewing. My
husband bought me a sewing machine that also did embroidery.
Beautiful work but no one would buy it. At least not for what it cost me.
It's cheaper and easier to go to a chain and buy an import for $7.99 than
to buy a hand designed pillow. Oh well, live and learn.
During the 70's, I worked with clay for awhile. So, when I came back to
my "creative" side, I decided to try something new. Precious Metal Clay
(PMC) fulfills that "clay" need. It's fun but expensive. As something less
expensive, I found FIMO Clay. Just needs a toaster oven to bake. It's
fun and the kid's (grandkids) love it.
However, for a need to earn some money, I turned to many other types of
jewelry and found that I really enjoy bead work. That's where I am now.
I can string beads but LOVE the creative part of using a needle and
thread to come up with designs. I'm just starting but I think I've found my
niche.
Additionally, I also work as an Independent Longaberger Consultant. I
just got back from the Bee and I am excited about all our new programs.
We have some great programs coming up designed to benefit both the
consultant and, more important, our hostesses.
It's a great time to host a show or to think about becoming a
Longaberger Consultant.
Give me a call at 610-461-6410 or pop me an email at llm161@rcn.com
and I give you a call or send you information.
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Welcome to the web-site of Linda Maurer. I
have been making jewelry for approximately one
year following a lifetime of crafting, sewing and
ceramics. I have found that jewelry fits much
better into my current lifestyle.
When I was younger, I made much of my own
clothing and enjoyed making dresses for my
daughters.
I also assisted in our family serigraph business.
So, I guess you could say that I've always been
involved in the arts in some way or other.
I started working with beads making jewelry and
it seems like I've found something that I enjoy.
It's creative and fun.
I especially enjoy the beaded pieces that
require sewing. I guess that it takes me back to
my roots.