One amazing part of what we do here at Handmade Loves is interact and get to know all the talented makers in charge of their small businesses. Our meet the maker pieces really allow us to show others just how incredible our makers are, not just with their crafts but with their perseverance and inspiration stories. Today’s maker crush Monday is all about this: strength, tenacity & passion.
Join West Elm Santa Monica + Handmade Loves for our first Handcrafted Spring Soiree! Shop 7 California local handmade vendors while sipping on champagne! We’d love to meet you!
In an age where everything around us beeps and lights up, I have to make a conscious effort to provide my daughter with toys and experiences that are basic, not battery operated and don’t have a screen. There is so much research out there that explains the importance of limiting screen time and getting back to the basics with toys. So, I was so excited to receive a package from Hope Learning Toys for my daughter.
I want to give you a little background about Heather, the founder and creator of Hope Learning Toys because this is what makes her products so spot-on and so much more than just toys.
Heather was an elementary educator for ten years with a passion for literacy development. The decision to become a stay at home mother allowed her the time to create unique sensory learning products. The mission of Hope Learning Toys is to nurture children’s curiosity and cultivate a love of learning.
Kellee from KelleeCreative, an Etsy seller of handwoven goods, interviewed the owner of one of her favorite L.A. yarn shops, Gather DTLA. Handmade Loves is all about support local and shopping small, so we are thrilled to have a guest blogger share that passion and interview her favorite local businesses. Thanks, Kellee!
Enjoy!
There is something so special about knowing what inspires each and every vendor we get the pleasure of working with, and Brandee from RedzJewelry is no exception.
Read more to find out where she gets the inspiration for her craft.
Linda Facci, maker behind Facci Designs, tell us all about her inspiration, story, and fondest handmade memories. We all love felt, and Linda creates all the felt designs we could dream up.
Read more and get to know your vendors!
No matter what season it is, Elena Tari has made sure that scarves are a year-round accessories. With all sorts of styles, designs, fabrics and more, her small shop is versatile and unbelievably beautiful.
Here is her story!
We love the personalized handmade ceramics for the home, garden, & pet enthusiasts by Hadley Clay Studio. Inspired by her love for animals, fascination of color, and passion for clay, Hadley finds inspiration in her customers, who often present new ideas in the form of custom orders.
Her favorite maker moment? You’ll just have to read to find out!
Katie is an artist, graphic designer, and on-the-spot inventor who loves to blend her rustic country upbringing with her eye for clean and elegant lines. Nick is a business-minded, former event planner with an eye for detail and a dedication to customer service.
Young, talented, and full of life, Jess Payne‘s creativity shines through her cross stitching and hoop art. We are thrilled to have her here, telling us a little bit about herself and her shop’s journey! Enjoy!
