ABOUT KLN CREATIONS
Ultimately, I want people to have more joy in life by using my products.
My entire life, I've struggled with terrible self-esteem due to the abuse I suffered growing up. There are many examples, but an early trauma really changed me. I was emotionally, sexually, and physically abused from age 2.5-3.5 in unrelated events and have suffered the consequences ever since. I was often ridiculed and told I would never amount to anything. Consequently, I didn't know who I was as a child and felt like I was just a “tool” to please and serve others.
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I'm a plumber by trade with experience in construction, and I love working with my hands, solving problems and helping people.
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Creating and inventing is my way of showing that my ideas and thoughts have value. Unexpressed creativity dies with you and is meaningless. KLN Creations allows me to share my creativity as part of my own evolution and legacy and I hope to inspire others with similar traumas to share their gifts.
Like many people, I think I’m afraid of success. I’m great at earning money working for other people (as their “tool,” like a piece of machinery). Now I want to prove to myself that I can MAKE money.​​​​​​
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A portion of all proceeds will be used to buy holiday gifts for children at St. David's Hospital in Austin, Texas.
Ready for Battle In My Handmade Viking Costume
Research shows that active engagement in creative pursuits is an effective way to gain relief from neagtive emotions and see the world in a much more positive way.
Brooks, Arthur C. The Tchaikovsky Cure for Worry, The Atlantic, June 27, 2024.
YOU CAN COUNT ON:
creativity
Expressing creativity is what all KLN Creations is all about. My goal is to provide creative solutions to everyday problems and inspire others to explore their own creativity and ingenuity.
empathy/
helpfulness
You can only help someone solve problems when you understand their needs and feelings. We need each other to survive and no matter what has happened to you in the past you can heal yourself by helping others and breaking that cycle – even if it’s just solving a simple problem.
honesty
Not Everyone NEEDS every item I offer, and I don’t believe in trying to convince them they do. If a product arrives damaged, I’ll do my best make it right. If I am out of stock on an item, I’ll let you know right away how long it will take to receive it.
innovation
My goal is to create new products with the least amount of waste using sustainable materials whenever possible. I’m led by curiosity where there are no dead-end streets.
evolution
I’m committed to staying flexible, changing when necessary, and listening to customer feedback to improve and create new products. Tell me about the thorns in your side! Maybe we can come up with a solution together that I can implement.
