Welcome to Dani Rae Creates, and thank you for stopping by! I’m Dani, a former school social worker and Special Education teacher turned full-time crafter. My journey has been anything but ordinary, and I’d love to share a bit of my story with you.

After graduating from college, I began my career as a school social worker, a role that allowed me to support students and families for nearly nine years. Inspired to make an even greater impact, I went back to school to earn my teaching certificate in Special Education. For the next ten years, I had the privilege of working with students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, helping them overcome challenges and discover their unique strengths.

However, in the midst of my career, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). While my symptoms were manageable at first, I soon had to adjust my work schedule to account for the fatigue and exhaustion. In 2021, my health took another turn when I was diagnosed with Extreme Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, forcing me to take medical leave. By 2023, I officially retired from education, a bittersweet moment that opened the door to a new chapter in my life.

Crafting has always been a constant source of peace, focus, and joy for me—something I inherited from my mom, an avid crafter herself. With more time on my hands, I decided to turn that passion into something more, and that’s how Dani Rae Creates was born. Creating handmade crafts not only gives me a sense of purpose but also allows me to share a little piece of happiness with each person who visits my store.

Through Dani Rae Creates, my goal is simple: to bring joy, comfort, and a bit of whimsy into your life through handmade crafts that are made with love and care. Crafting has been my personal refuge, and I hope my creations can bring a smile to your face, just like they do for me. Thank you for joining me on this exciting journey—I can’t wait to share my work with you!