Stephanie Townsend has at all times beloved portray a lot she created her personal enterprise referred to as The Coral Cactus.
Townsend started The Coral Cactus seven years in the past as a touring paint get together enterprise. “A paint party is a group of people that get together for some fun and fellowship and painting of course. I travel as far north as Luverne and as far south as Florala. I have been to churches, schools, homes, or anywhere a group wants to paint. I’ve painted with groups indoors and even in their front yards,” she stated.
She determined to begin the enterprise due to her love for portray and wished to do one thing completely different. “I decided I was tired of the 9 to 5 job and needed a change. I wanted to do what I love and needed an outlet for my creativeness and a way to help provide for our family. Painting became the key, and I decided to host my very first class and invite the public. I was so nervous no one would come,” Townsend stated.
In line with Townsend, when 14 women confirmed up the very first night time, it was the jumpstart she wanted to launch her enterprise. “I’ve been paint partying ever since.”
When a celebration is booked, Townsend brings all of the provides and instructs them to color their very own masterpieces. She teaches every particular person individually, however those that can not make it to a category can request customized orders. “Almost every person that comes to a class always tells me they cannot paint or they are not creative. I always ensure them that it doesn’t matter. There is no talent required, and I make sure each person goes home with a sign they are proud to display,” she stated.
The Coral Cactus truly received its title across the similar time she started portray. “It came about before the craze of the plant. I was going for something catchy and thought it was perfect,” she stated.
She makes picket indicators for each season and vacation and likewise makes them year-round. Her creations will be discovered on her Fb and Instagram pages.
Townsend is at present understanding of a small store in her yard proper now. “Up until last year, almost every sign was created in my dining room. God bless my family for putting up with door hangers everywhere at times. Being in my own space is much better now. I don’t have a shop that is open to the public, but that’s my dream for the future. I hope to serve the city with a shop one day in town. I would love to be somewhere kids come take painting classes in the summer, and their moms can come for a night of fun,” Townsend stated.
When ordering a customized signal, she stated it normally takes about three weeks from starting to finish. “I hand cut each sign myself and also book two paint parties per week. Between those, I squeeze in as many orders as I can handle. I did invest in a laser machine, but it only cuts the fancy stuff I can’t do by hand.”
Townsend is doing a craft present at Ensight Eyecare on the bypass as we speak from 2 to six p.m. Her favourite decorations to make are hospital door hangers for brand spanking new infants. “It’s the best. I feel so happy scrolling Facebook seeing proud parents standing in front of a hospital door with a sign I painted and holding that precious new baby,” she stated.
Townsend is married to her husband of 20 years, Thomas, they usually reside within the Straughn group. Collectively, they’ve three kids: Tommy, Kaitlyn, and Katherine.
For extra info go to The Coral Cactus on Fb and Instagram or contact Stephanie Townsend immediately by way of her web page Stephanie Moore Townsend. “I am so thankful my love for painting allowed me to reach this point and can only go up from here, ” she stated.
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