My name is Camryn King Clark and I am the face behind CKing Designs!
I began this journey in 2020 when my husband (boyfriend at the time) went into the Army and I needed a hobby to keep me busy.
I make handmade earrings, croc charms, charm bracelet charms, hair pins, tie pins, and so much more to come!
First CKing Designs Logo
My mom (Christy King) began CKing Designs in 2015. She offered vinyl decals for shirts, cups, bags, etc. She continued this business until around 2018-2019 when she decided to take a break.
This brings us to 2020 when I began my own craft business journey. I have always been super crafty and I loved making things out of whatever I could find around the house.
One day I asked her to use the name "CKing Designs" to start my own "business". She agreed and that is how CKing Designs "rebranded" into what it is today.
Some of the first designs I made were hand-painted ornaments.
In 2021 I tried my hand in making earrings with the same materials. I was so excited when I sold my first few pairs. At this point, it was getting too much to hand-paint each pair, so I had to change my methods.
These are some images of the first ornaments and earrings made in 2020-2021
In 2021 I opened up my Etsy account.
To date, we have over 830 sales in 49 states and over 6 countries.
CKing Designs has been in 4 stores and can still currently be found in:
-Patriot Jacks
-Mountain Holiday
-Once Upon a Child in Gastonia
In 2022 I was invited to participate in my first Craft Show!
My mom and I worked for weeks making earrings to have enough for this show. I had no idea that this would create an interest in my designs more than ever.
I have been to many more craft shows after this and I love meeting new customers and seeing first-hand their excitement over the earrings.
That brings us to 2024...
CKing Designs has grown more than I ever thought it would. I am so thankful for everyone that has believed in my crazy ideas and supported me along the way.
I am especially thankful to my mom for helping guide me into the best decisions for the business, oh and cutting thousands of earrings of course!