Home for the Holidays is a pop-up boutique store located in Lakewood, Ohio. The shop is exclusively open leading up to Christmas so you can buy unique handmade gifts during the holiday season! The store offers a carefully curated collection of handmade and small batch goods from makers in and around the Cleveland area. With many carefully selected local brands and businesses helping to supply the … [Read more...] about Independent Business Spotlight: Home for the Holidays
Trend Alert + Tutorial: Painted Leather Bridal Jacket
After a coworker asked me if I could make her a bridal jacket, I jumped on Google to see what she was talking about. I realized this was a super fun and emerging wedding trend: custom painted jackets (leather or denim). I decided to give it a go and I (and the bride-to-be) am thrilled with how it turned out! We've even included several free downloadable templates to get the whole bride tribe … [Read more...] about Trend Alert + Tutorial: Painted Leather Bridal Jacket
Independent Business Spotlight: Studio How-To
Studio How-to is an up and coming shop that not only has your crafting needs covered but also teaches you how to craft! Sarah Nemeck opened her shop: Studio How-to in Cleveland Heights in 2017. Described as a modern shop for knitters and stitchers, her shop is all about fiber crafts and teaching you how to make them. Her mission is to help people find their passion and creativity and the joy of … [Read more...] about Independent Business Spotlight: Studio How-To
Simple Embroidery Hoop Sentiment Wall Hanging
Have you ever heard or read a quirky saying that you just can’t get out of your head? Well, I was having one of those days and this quirky sentiment went right along with my mood. So, I pushed all my “important” work aside and made this quick and easy embroidery hoop wall hanging to let everyone know…. I don't feel like adulting today!!! Easy embroidery hoop supplies: 8” Darice Embroidery … [Read more...] about Simple Embroidery Hoop Sentiment Wall Hanging
Buzzing Bee Paper Mache Pennant Craft
I've recently found a new hobby that I absolutely love: beekeeping! I love taking care of my little colony and doing my part to help support the bee community. With the infatuation of my new bee hive, I couldn't help but create a buzzing-ly fun DIY bee craft for the summer! Check out my new friends! DIY bee craft pendant supplies: Cardstock Darice Embroidery Floss Darice Paper … [Read more...] about Buzzing Bee Paper Mache Pennant Craft
Meet the Maker: Angie Geyer
Meet Angie Geyer. This crafty mom of three had no intention of starting her own maker business, but once the order requests kept rolling in, she knew she had something special. Angie is now the proud owner of her successful custom-made home decor business, Little Rustic Home. Read on to learn more about her unique journey of becoming a successful maker. Introduce us to you: who you are, where … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Angie Geyer
