Denise and Kevin King ten years ago started an experiment in style and creativity when they decided to open King Kreations – a neat crafty shop that will customize and create one-of-a-kind arts and crafts on the spot for their customers.
The shop is housed in a quaint cottage located on the King’s property at 46086 Drayden Rd. in Valley Lee, only minutes away from Leonardtown and Lexington Park. The store has varying hours due to the fact that Denise King is a full-time school teacher. “During the school year we are open Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In summer, our hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and our normal hours on the weekend.”
The creative couple offer country and primitives crafts and gifts.” Kevin makes many items using old barn wood. He has made many tobacco stick chairs using the remnants of local tobacco farmers,” said Denise King.
Denise King makes all types of floral arrangements. “I have used oyster shells and decorated old tobacco baskets. I am famous for my wreaths and do all types of custom work. We have a large range of gifts and handmade crafts in our cute little country cottage,” beamed Denise King.
Because Denise is involved in the process of educating St. Mary’s County children, the Kings appreciate the struggles of educators and schools. “The economic conditions we are experiencing now make it even more difficult,” said Kevin King. “We always will donate to school fundraisers. We have donated to the basket bingo at St. John’s School. We have donated to Piney Point Elementary and St. Michael’s fund raisers.”
The couple has also given presentations to a local girlscout troop on running a small business.
In order to keep their crafts current and unique, the couple likes to comb the woods and beaches for interesting items to incorporate in their creations. “Kevin and I started King Kreations 10 years ago doing all the local craft shows. We opened our cottage several years later,” said Denise King. “We went into business because we love to be creative.”
The Kings admit that business has been slow. “We definitely have been hit by the slow economy. What keeps us going is that our business location is on our property and we own the cottage. My husband and I are the only employees,” said Denise King.
The one-of-a-kind gift shop offers a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for its customers. “The senior citizens at Wildewood love us!” beamed Denise King. For more information on King Kreations, visit their Web site, www.Kingkreations.net or give them a call: (301) 994-0321. Check out their Facebook page here.
