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Dawson County crafting guru spreads joy to followers with DIY videos
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Barb Lewis started her crafting business, the Shabby Tree, in 2018. - photo by Photo submitted
A Dawson County boutique owner has been using her online presence to spread joy and creativity to her followers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barb Lewis, founder of The Shabby Tree, has loved making crafts for years. And for many years, Lewis sold her handmade items exclusively in local antique stores, until one day she decided to take an online class on how to turn her crafting into a business of her very own.