Heartfelt Trimmings, owned by Margaret Harris etsy.com/shop/heartFELTtrimmings 1. What is your craft in a nutshell? I specialize in needle and wet felting, making felt home décor, like seasonal garland and baby mobiles. 2. What made you get into your craft? I’ve always been artsy and crafty. I worked for local folk artist Natalie Silitch for nearly ten years before I had children and wanted to get involved with something creative to keep me busy as a stay-at-home mom. Needle-felted items can take hours and hours to create, and I tried to get innovative items into our customers’ homes for an affordable price. 3. What is your favorite thing to make? With ADHD, it’s tough for me to make the same thing over and over again. I love mobiles when they are all done. They are one of the most unique and customizable items I make. 4. Bestseller? My garlands — particularly my truck with a tree garland.
Photos courtesy of Heartfelt Trimmings
Jami Creates, by Jami Hofmann jamicreates.com
1. What is your craft in a nutshell? Jami Creates is a creative outlet for everything representing me and my passions, from keychains, earrings, Maryland pride, stationery, stickers, gnomes, “Always Anxious Club,” and more. 2. What made you get into your craft? I’ve always been into art and DIY, but the newfound free time with COVID was the real push to start something. If Bridget and Matt from Wildberry Farm + Market hadn’t told me to open an Etsy shop after I doodled one of their flower bouquets, I would not have even given it much thought. It’s wild how supportive the local community is!
3. What is your favorite thing to make? Earrings. 95% of the ones I sell are one-of-a-kind, so I only make one pair. There are so many options, from colors to shapes to materials. I love how endless the possibilities are. 4. Bestseller? My Maryland gnome, in just about anything I put it on. But the sticker is a top seller for sure. Photo courtesy of Jami Creates
Toasted Woodworks, owned by Sean and Erin Troast toastedwoodworks.net
1. What is your craft in a nutshell? We specialize in custom, handcrafted hardwood masterpieces that range from cutting boards to cheese and charcuterie boards – all made from ethically sourced woods from Africa, South America, and the eastern USA. 2. What made you get into your craft?
a. Sean: My journey into woodworking began with a simple curiosity and a desire to explore something new. I have childhood memories of building tree houses with my brother. Despite pursuing a career in IT, woodworking has become my creative outlet—a way to balance the digital with the tangible and reconnect with hands-on works satisfaction. b. Erin: While Sean is the mastermind behind these creations, I often lend a hand, stretching his creativity through my knack for interesting project ideas. Photo courtesy of Toasted Woodworks
3. Favorite piece to make? Furniture and tool holders. There’s a special satisfaction in crafting pieces that blend functionality with beauty. Each project presents its own unique challenges and rewards, making the journey of creation a truly fulfilling experience. 4. Bestseller? Cutting boards and rainbow serving trays. These items consistently fly off the shelves due to their combination of functionality and aesthetic appeal.
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