We fell in love with Ash Jewelry Studio because of how unique her jewelry is. We fell in love with Ash all over again after hearing the story of her small business. We know you will fall in love too!
Designer and plus maker from Kansas City, Lisa Hadley has created a wonderful line of adorable dolls and children accessories. She let us know why she started “Friends of Hadley” and what inspires her work.
Enjoy!
We asked Jessica from Gypsy Tribe Jewels what inspired her to start her small business and what challenges or benefits she has seen along the way. Relatable? We think so!
Natalie Ranae (check out her IG here) is an artist and maker currently exploring the intricate art of macramé and how it fits into the contemporary home. Her work has raised the bar for other makers and we are so excited to welcome her into our handmade community! Thank you for taking the time out to let us in, Natalie!
Find out what inspires her work below.
Overwhelmed with lists, plans, agendas?
Well, Lisa from Grit Sparkles is here to help! Maker of planner stickers, Grit Sparkles is overloaded with cuteness and their planning stickers will make your planners stand out and stay organized!
Meet Alex Geriner, maker behind Doorman Designs.
Alex makes reclaimed wood furniture from architectural salvage found in New Orleans and the Gulf South. Born and raised in southern Louisiana, he was intrigued by furniture and design and founded Doorman Designs four years after graduating from college in Mississippi.
Our friends over at the Wish Project are so excited to share with you their Schloop, a scarf that is cute AND won’t mess up your hair, ha! Get excited.
As many of you may know, we have been so honored to open our blog to guest writers!
We believe this is a unique opportunity for our handmade family to find creativity in another outlet and to expand their audience and reach!
Meet Kari van den Eikhof, the amazing talent behind Karing Vibes. Her blog submission was our very first and it could not have been more perfect. Writing from the heart and with such a definitive voice, Kari’s tip this week tells us that “letting go of expectations and rules has changed my artwork and has opened the floodgates of creativity.
Follow Kari and her amazing art on Instagram: @karingvibes
Vendors, Makers, Artists, Writers, Influencers… come one, come all! Guest Bloggers Wanted!
We are launching a guest blogger column on our blog and who better to ask, then all of you talented individuals!
The sky is the limit creatively and will bring you and your small business plenty of exposure and recognition! From filming your own DIY projects, writing your own ‘Meet Our Maker’ piece, to making custom Handmade Loves pieces and sharing your production process! You may have other ideas as well, and that is wonderful! We are open to them all.
If interested, email hello@handmadeloves.com or tag someone below you think would be perfect.
Looking forward to all the collaborations!
Every time we attend a handmade market, we are reminded of their importance. We spent the weekend with makers from all over Colorado and surrounding states, and we could not be more proud of the makers we met and of this amazing handmade community.
It takes a lot of courage, perseverance and positivity to own a small business. We could not be more impressed by the people who share this industry with us.
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