Hey, y’all! I’m Lori, owner and founder of The Pink Camper!

Growing up, I took sewing lessons in 4H from the same woman who now teaches my daughter how to sew. This is my second business. Shortly after my daughter was born, I opened a store in Hodgenville KY, where I upcycled furniture and sold home decor. I worked a brief stint in the school system. Then, during Covid lockdown, I took a chance and started the Pink Camper on a leap of faith!

In the beginning, I only did T-shirt designs.  I learned to screenprint and do sublimation prints on tees.  Then, I branched out and started upcycling flannels by adding small patches to the back. Now, well… my sewing machine and I are inseparable. I upcycle so many styles of shirts and dresses! It’s truly my passion. I also make all my own jewelry to sell in my store front and online. 

A little about me: I am a single momma to one beautiful and extremely talented little girl. I love to shop… any kind except grocery.  We never have everything we need to make a meal and at least one trip to town is required (if you know, you know). I grew up on the farm I currently live on.  My parents bought the farm adjacent to the one my dad was raised on.  Both my sister and I built houses on the property.  So my closest neighbors are my dad and my sister! My dad is such a huge supporter… we have several weekly meals together, even when he complains about all the work he has to do for them (but we know his complaining is how he shows his love…or at least that's what we tell ourselves. Ha!) :)

I get burnt out easily and am constantly coming up with new ideas! Currently I am working on a handbag line that I dream of introducing soon!  My goal for my business is to one day be able to recruit women from the local Domestic Violence Shelter and teach them to sew.  I want to give them a resource they can use and become independent to provide for themselves and their families.  


Currently, you can find me at my storefront in Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, KY.  Make sure you follow me on Instagram and Facebook to shop my live sales and stay up to date on all that The Pink Camper is up to! Thank you for being here.