Meet Katie Ford. Ever since she was little, this colorful maker always knew she had a creative calling in life – so it’s no surprise that her passion for making has become a part of her professional and personal life. Read on to learn how Katie got her start as a maker and how her…
Maker & Store Spotlights
Independent Business Spotlight: The Salvaged Boutique
The Salvaged Boutique makes home decor accessible with handcrafted finds, friendly service and DIY workshops. Kathy Cruz and her sister, Karen Studd, are co-owners of The Salvaged Boutique, a home decor retailer and creative studio in Lakewood, Ohio. We caught up with Kathy to find out what makes the successful shop tick. What inspired you to…
Meet the Makers: Abby & Kristin of Craft Industry Alliance
Meet Abby Glassenberg and Kristin Link. These accomplished makers may have started their creative journeys individually, but their passion for sewing brought their paths together, resulting in the dynamic duo behind the Craft Industry Alliance. Introduce us to you. A: I’m Abby Glassenberg. I’m a sewing pattern designer, journalist and teacher. I live in Wellesley,…
Meet the Maker: Nicole Stevenson
Meet Nicole Stevenson. With almost twenty years of experience under her belt, this northern-Californian has been creating ever since she was a little girl – we’re talking make your own business cards at the age of nine. Pairing her love of creating with an entrepreneurial mindset, she’s created a community where makers can find resources…
