Life & Work with Tiffany May of Metro Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany May.

Hi Tiffany, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
In the summer of 2018, I had the idea to sell a couple of crafts. My brother had came to my house for a visit. He was so excited and encouraging. He would call and ask me how things were going and try to give me ideas. Two months later he passed in a car accident. I couldn’t even walk into my work room. I closed the door and pretended it wasn’t there. After a couple of weeks I decided it was time to go in there. I sat at my desk and cried. I cried everytime I walked in there. After a month, I decided I wasn’t going to cry anymore. I was going to start back making things. Well. All I did was cry. Finally the crying stopped and I pushed on.
I eventually branched out from wall decor to tumblers, shirts, stickers and sewn items. I had a vision. In 5 years I was going to own a store. I worked hard everyday. I bought inventory and learned how to take pictures and get a social media presence. I was on track. Then, December of 2021, I closed. The last couple of years were hard. My mental health wasn’t great and I decided I needed a break. That break lasted until August of 2025.
A previous customer of mine reached out trying to find someone to make her a cup. I didn’t know anyone but I told her I would do it. I had been praying about this for a while. When she reached out, I knew it was my answer. Since, reopening, I’m learning new crafts and remembering my old ones. All the while enjoying my crafting adventure.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No. Getting over the self doubt of not being good enough has been difficult. I try to remember there is no one like me. That’s what makes Busy Jeans special.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I say ” I’m a decent crafter at best” but I truly love crafting. I specialize in being the one who will make it. I like being a one stop shop. Is that always possible? No. But I try my best. I feel my willingness to learn and make it “perfect” sets me apart. I’m not a machine but I do everything possible to keep standards high.

What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
To always be open and honest with your customers. I believe open communication is the best way to build a foundation.

Image Credits
Tiffany May