My team and I had a crazy-good time with our weekly “Meet the Maker” series this year! Each Monday, we introduced you to another product-based business that’s creating beautiful things and making waves. We write each post in the hope that…
1. They inspire you to keep at it on days when your business feels like a bit of a struggle.
2. These posts will empower you to widen your network.
3. That they help you keep a finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the maker movement.
4. That they introduce you to a different mindset or new business tool that enables you to propel your brand forward.
As we wind down the year, I wanted to take this opportunity to once again share each of the 35 amazing makers who played with us on our MTM feature this year. We’re so grateful for their willingness to share the journey!
I hope you’ll snuggle up with some hot cocoa or a glass of vino and dive in to this fun retrospective… I pinkie-promise that your inspiration cup will runneth over.
Heather Knight of Element Clay Studio >>
Design-forward sculptural ceramics
Kristen Pumphrey of P.F. Candle Co. >>
Small batch candles
April May of Everything Little Miss >>
Delightfully fun paper + gifts
Ryan and Amanda Fitzgerald of FITZ Fabrications >>
Raw and re-purposed wood + metal art
Kristen Skelton of Milo and Molly >>
Modern, functional sewn goods
Unique glitter nail polish, bath + body products
Nicole O’Brien of Unique Pl8z >>
Upcycled license plate art + accessories
Lynn Elko of Emma’s Friends Soaps & Lotions >>
Soaps + lotions handcrafted by adults with special needs
Jen Moffat-Hallam of Pikelet Workshop >>
Unique plush toys
Sally Peek of Nana by Sally >>
Eclectic, classic, and timeless handbags
Jason and Cara Hibbs of Oh, Little Rabbit >>
Screen printed home goods + apparel
Kelsey Baldwin of Paper + Oats >>
Organizational stationery products + printables
Lianne and Paul Stoddard of Swirly Designs >>
Holiday-inspired polymer clay ornaments + accessories
Unique sewing tools + patterns
Andie and Jason Moore of Andie’s Specialty Sweets >>
True-to-life confectionary embellishments
Jen Kuroki of jen e ceramics >>
Ceramic objects that smile
Jason Burton of Burton & Levy >>
Beard combs + men’s lifestyle goods
Beth Lawrence of Freshie & Zero >>
Beautifully simple handmade jewelry
Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Polka & Bloom >>
Contemporary, folk art inspired embroidery patterns
Jennifer Heynen of Jennifer Jangles >>
Ceramics + sewn goods + surface design
Chatti Brown of Remy & Rose >>
Handcrafted soaps + bath and body products
Kathryn Green of The Smallest Tribe >>
Children’s clothing with a conscience
Rhianna Wurman of Ello Lovey >>
Whimsical illustrated cards + prints
Sustainable, functional, colorful handbags
Natasha Ryan of Pink Midnight Jewelry >>
Delicate, feminine jewelry with a modern edge
Kelsey Macray of Beast + Babe >>
Handmade dog collars + leashes
Jake Carnley of Great Bear Wax Co. >>
Well-designed + crafted candles
Megan Close of The Lovely Wall Co. >>
Quirky wall decals + removable wallpaper
Jacki Gil of Salt + Paperie >>
Hand-lettered stationery + gifts
Abbey Hambright of abbeychristine >>
Pop culture inspired, recycled felt finger puppets
Anit Hora of Mullein and Sparrow >>
Holistic skin care products
Tasha Chapman of Chapman At Sea >>
Surfboard bags, beach bags + ocean-worthy accessories
Elizabeth McBath of Banner Butter >>
Small-batch cultured butters
Bethany Nelson of Milkhaus Design >>
Modern screen printed + hand dyed accessories
Custom notebooks, stationery, photobooks and greeting cards
We look forward to continuing the “Meet the Maker” series in 2016. Join us each Monday in the new year to meet some of the coolest brands on the planet!
