Meet Margaux Mays, a Chicago maker and craft lover who shares her passion with others through handcrafted jewelry pieces made from upcycled leather. She cultivates creativity in others by hosting craft workshops and events around her city. Introduce us to you. I’m Margaux Mays. I’ve lived in the Chicago area since 2007. I’m an avid crafter and DIYer who loves to organize creative events that … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Margaux Mays
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Meet the Maker: Erin Garcia
Meet Erin Garcia, the crafter behind Feed the Fish co, a celebration goods company that does amazing things with felt. Erin hosts special workshops and loves to share her creative adventures on her blog, Crafterateur. Read on to learn what inspires Erin and her mantra to "Craft so Hard" and create what you love to create! Introduce us to you. Hi, I’m Erin Garcia Manalac. I’m the maker behind … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Erin Garcia
Meet the Maker: Lindsay Ponta
Meet Lindsay Ponta, the creator behind the Shrimp Salad Circus blog. This seasoned blogger is mostly known for her DIY projects, but you'll also find hand-lettering, cooking, baking, and photography on her blog. Her goal is to show everyone that creativity can fit into their lifestyle no matter how busy you are and perfection is definitely NOT a must when creating. Introduce us to you. Hi there … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Lindsay Ponta
Meet the Maker: Staci Egan
Meet Staci Egan. This instructor and designer was looking for a creative way to feed her soul - she found it with jewelry. Since starting Contempo Jewelry in 1999, Staci has been featured in a variety of publications and loves working with imperfections because they give each piece of jewelry a unique character. Read on to learn more about this freshwater pearl and semi-precious stone jewelry … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Staci Egan
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
Meet the Maker: Keith Grafton
Meet Keith Grafton. If you've ever dreamed of literally crafting for a living, Keith is currently living that dream. Keith is the Darice Corporate Craft Coordinator and our go-to guy for all things creative and DIY. He's uber talented in all areas of the crafting arena and can whip up anything from an intricate macrame pendant necklace to a hand drawn t-shirt design (see below!). Keith is an … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Keith Grafton
