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Spring Planning

Spring Planning

My husband and I have been busy going to art and craft events all over the Twin Cities since February.  Right now, we’re busy working hard to prepare for for Geek Craft Expo in Minneapolis at the end of April.  

We are combining some new 3D printed designs with polymer clay miniatures and some new jewelry pieces.  This year we really challenged ourselves in what we could create and we’re excited to share our new designs.  Some may pop up in our online store but the big launch day is at the Expo on April 22nd and 23rd.  See...


Spring Store Update

Spring Store Update

This year it’s time for a change!  At the start of the year, I’ve been working hard on creating new products for my store.  This Spring, I’m going to launch some new handmade miniature sculptures, new 3D designed pieces (created in my studio), and new printed products.  This year is about being brave and creating the kind of store that I’ve always shopped in at the mall or online.  

Of course, a new launch of products means pushing myself to the limit.  Luckily, I’ve found other creators on TikTok and other social media channels that have gone through the...


Evolution of An Idea Into a Business

Evolution of An Idea Into a Business

From creating characters to represent diversity and stop the ignorance of bullies, this artist is rebranding her idea.  Those who let an idea evolve and let it grow into a brand or business understand not only the hard work, but the time when something changes.  Your one baby has grown.  
I've been a one woman show for a while and it's been filled with all kinds of ups and downs.  Taking an idea and growing it into a business is hard.  Sometimes, you may want to give.  Sometimes, creators have trouble letting go of their original idea but...


Art is Life

Art is Life

Inspiration for an artist and designer comes from every day living and sharing the things you're passionate about.  Our artist has rediscovered her cultural heritage by traveling to Asia and falling find a first love - Food!  This is a common experience with world travelers and it's one way to discover a new city.  

The art of sushi was actually first created in Korea when farmers had to take their lunch out into the fields.  Often, what most people had out of every day necessity becomes the most treasured.  We always see a return to common dishes that were...