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Our Artists & Makers

Carolin George
Carolin George Pottery
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Carolin George, a passionate pottery artist, defies traditional ceramics with her unique creations. Embracing imperfections, she seamlessly blends nature and craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and everyday moments. Carolin's portfolio showcases a range of styles, from practical dinnerware to intricate decorative pieces, all characterized by her meticulous glazing and firing techniques. Her work, influenced by contemporary artists and pottery traditions, stands as a testament to her artistic innovation and skill.
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Rita Schildknecht
Treasured Blessings
Treasured Blessings, founded in 2014, started as a brick-and-mortar store for home décor and crafts. After closing the physical store in 2019, it transitioned online and expanded its offerings. Led by Rita Schildknecht, the business specializes in hand-crafted home décor, including signs, shelf sitters, cutting boards, and DIY kits. With the addition of laser cutting technology, they create intricate wood items and personalized products. Rita, a retired teacher, finds joy in crafting and continuously learns new techniques. Treasured Blessings is a blend of creativity and heartfelt dedication, inviting customers to explore their passion for crafting and unique home decorations.
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Jamie RussellLetter
This by Jamie
Letter This by Jamie, owned by Jamie Russell, specializes in hand-lettering and art. With a passion for various handwriting styles and art forms, Jamie honed her skills in hand-lettering, combining her love for letters and art. She has a strong online presence, offering custom art for businesses, personalized wedding items, and hand-crafted signs. Jamie's dedication is evident in her handmade products, all crafted with precision. Apart from her creative pursuits, she is also a high school administrator. Reach out for custom hand-lettering services tailored to your vision. Custom work, especially centered around dogs, is her specialty!
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Ashlee Valentine
A Valentine Studios
Ashlee is a glass artist working in primarily kiln-formed glass as her medium. Although her love of glass has been life long, her hands-on fused glass work began in 2019. Self taught she seeks inspiration from the natural world around her. She has a love for gardening, hiking and travel which influences much of her work. Her life experiences and detail oriented background, intuitiveness; creativity
and love of art are expressed in her glass art. Her work ranges from wall art, bowls, dishes and platters, vessels, and table art. Previously she was a portrait and wedding photographer for fifteen years. Her degree of Fine Arts in Photography laid the groundwork for where she is today.

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Lynn Richard
Treasured Threads
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I’m Maryland native Lynn Richard. Since retiring as a horticulturist for the state of Maryland, I am enjoying more time for sewing and crafting! I like to make a variety of items that reflect my love of nature especially for plants and flowers. One of my fondest, inspiring sewing memories is from my Mother’s and Aunt’s southern quilting circle in rural Alabama. As a child I enjoyed this special quality time, conversation, meeting new friends, and learning how to hand quilt. We hung many quilts on a clothes line to admire, air and display, plus had fun adventures traveling to collect fabric scraps discarded from the only fabric shop in Winfield. These cherished memories instilled in me an appreciation for handmade artistry, vintage and antiquity.

Linette Sanjur
Threads of Love
My name is Linette Sanjur. I make handmade accessories including bags, purses, and more. I reside in Grain Valley, MO with my husband. I have a son in graduate school and a daughter that just started college. I always made different crafts but always wanted to learn how to sew. One day I decided I was going to teach my self how to sew and I did. Now I am a quilter and love to make bags. As a little girl in Puerto Rico, I knew my great grandmother and an aunt were seamstresses. Knowing that it gave me an inspiration to try it after my kids got older. I love making handmade items because every item is unique and made with love.
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Amanda Findora-Smith
Mandy's Makery
I create experiences for people in my painting workshops. In my workshops people learn, step by step, how to create a painting whether that be on canvas, a door sign, or more. I am passionate about meeting new people and bringing the community together, to create art.

Erika Falls
Pretty Little Poison Coffee Co.
I'm Erika Falls, a wife, mom, tattoo enthusiast, and caffeine addict from a small country community. Growing up, my grandmothers shared their cooking secrets, but flavoring beverages was unexplored territory. As I got older, I became fascinated with the idea and taught myself to make syrups. With a passion for unique flavors, I founded Pretty Little Poison Coffee Co. I've carefully crafted a range of delicious products, drawing inspiration from my upbringing and my love for experimenting with flavors. Excited for you to try our creations! Cheers!
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