As the founder of www.CraftForHealth.com, I spoke about how crafting helps people heal and feel better through life challenges for National Breast Cancer Month. Here are some “behind the scenes” shots with TV-25 WPBF along with 4 fabulous Breast Cancer survivors. These women were all so inspiring to me! And a special thank you to www.LighthouseArtCenter.org for letting us tape in their fabulous open air studio!


Evelyne (left) is 82 years old and used clay sculpting to help her heal through her breast cancer. She is a 2 year survivor Your’s truly in the middle having fun chatting with this lovely lady and Kat (right) crafted beautiful Breast Cancer fashions to help her get through chemo, etc. She is a 7 year survivor!


Carolyn (left) is an 6 month survivor of breast cancer and is a wonderful glass artist. She went right back to work with her craft to help her keep her mind off her cancer. Kat (right) was having fun with Carolyn and TV 25′s cameraman Joel


Kat is a 7 year survivor and is still making her lovely fashions for breast cancer awareness. She models her fashions well in this photo!


Suzanne is an 8 year survivor and used sewing, uphostery and other crafts to help her cope with her breast cancer.

I love you ladies! Keep crafting!
Kathy Peterson

20 Responses to “Diary of a Designer: Behind the Scenes Crafting for Breast Cancer Month”

  1. Good interview on the news! I truly love how you speak so highly about crafting! Have a nice day!

  2. Nicole says:

    You rock girl–keep it rockin’.

  3. Lucia W. says:

    I love all that you do. Kathy, you express your feelings the right way, because they are your feeling. It is great to know and love you!

  4. David says:

    Very, very nice! Thanks again Kathy—we love what you do!

  5. Glennda says:

    Really nice video young lady!!!! Thanks again for such a nice crafty message. Plz keep it up.

  6. Daine Ca says:

    Hi! I saw your blog on the hive and was really happy to see you reach out to breast cancer victims using crafts. Love, love you!

  7. Rena says:

    Cool news segment Kathy! You ROCK! Those ladies were so brave!

  8. Preston says:

    Wonderful blog Kathy! Have a nice day and keep up the good work!

  9. terri says:

    Nice information, kudos to you! Thanks again for this very inspiring video

  10. CeCe Martin says:

    Just so glad we have people like you Kathy who inspire women with cancer to be creative. Thanks for sharing.

  11. Nina says:

    Good post. Kathy you’re awesome!

  12. Victoria says:

    You did a great job Kathy–thanks for sharing!

  13. Penny says:

    Thank you for sharing this information, I would recommend it to my friends, and hopefully this article useful to those who read it. thanks.

  14. Harriet says:

    Thanks a lot for sharing this ….you were great~

  15. Leslie D. says:

    Great news piece! Love all that you do!

  16. Valerie Preston says:

    Wow Kathy You always amaze me with your great ideas. You looked really good in the news segment. Keep up the good work!

  17. This is the best blog I’ve ever seen in my life! I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to share your this with everyone.

  18. Faye M. says:

    Well, Fabulous work and much success in your business endeavors! I loved the news piece!

  19. kim stetson says:

    I just wanted to offer my thanks for sharing this wonderful idea of craft for health! You have opened my mind to talk about my own cancer which not many speak about. It is always great to read about another writer’s insights.

  20. casandra dillard says:

    Kathy! It has been a great enjoyment following your work. Hope you will add more to your incredible collection of ideas.

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