Contributors « oh my! handmade goodness

Monthly Columnists

	Stacy Altiery	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Stacy is the owner and imagination behind a little online place for custom stationery and invitations called InkSpot Workshop and it’s charitable division for animal lovers, Fire Hydrant Press. During the day you can find her selling medical devices and on the weekends hanging out with her 4-year-old son, hubby and 2 dogs.

	Lisa Bacon	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	In a few words, Moxie Pear is me. In the longer version, Moxie Pear is a boutique design studio based just outside of Atlanta. I work with small indie and boutique businesses on services ranging from web design, logo design, print design and more

	Meg Bartholomy	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Meg Bartholomy is the founder and owner of olliegraphic. She lives and works in a Chicago high-rise with her husband and dog.

	Mayi Carles	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Mayi Carles is a Panamanian multi-passionate artist + avid eco-friendly designer + heart behind heartmade blog + creative coach. To connect with Mayi, follow her tweets at @mayicarles. .

	Melissa Cassera	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Melissa Cassera helps entrepreneurs step into the spotlight with budget-friendly DIY Publicity coaching programs that create droves of media attention. She has been featured on the Today Show, Better TV, and in Glamour Magazine, Redbook Magazine, Forbes Magazine and more. For more information, visit www.casseracommunications.com

	Joy Charde	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	After teaching elementary school for nine years, Joy Charde keeps her schedule full being a mom and working at her local public library. In the wee hours of the night, you can find her doodling and creating vector art.

	Marisa Edghill	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Marisa is the owner of Omiyage.ca – a Canadian webshop which sells simply charming things from Japan. With a focus on crafty, clever and creative goods, Omiyage carries a variety of stationery, craft supplies, lifestyle products and, of course, rolls and rolls of gorgeous washi tape!

	Arianne Foulks	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Arianne Foulks has been making eye-catching websites for crafters, artists, and small businessfolk since 2004. She and her husband Chris work together at Aeolidia in between rounds of chasing their busy toddler, Calvin, around the house.

	Joanne Gilbert	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Joanne Gilbert is an illustrator who is inspired by details that connect us and become part of our own story. She is the owner and designer of Drawn to Letters whose mission is celebrating details and making good memories.

	Grace Kang	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Grace Kang has great passion when it comes to retail. As a former buyer for Barneys and Bloomingdale’s, Grace now operates two retail boutiques called Pink Olive in NYC and helps aspiring designers how to make their product retail-ready and create a desirable brand.

	April MacKinnon	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	April MacKinnon is a maker of things & engineer turned entrepreneur. A mom of 3 and owner of Anointment Natural Skin Care, April indulges her creativity & love of gardening by combining herbs and botanicals in the products created for Anointment. She can be found blogging about business, family & life overlooking the Tantramar Marshes of Sackville, NB from a historic Victorian farmhouse.

	Jacqui Miyabayashi	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	In the mid-nineties I came to Japan in search of adventure. I fell in love, but not with the country. After a decade of struggling with my expatriate identity I discovered my real passion: Japanese fabrics. I live near Osaka with my husband and two sons covered in thread and surrounded by bags.

	Debra Norton	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Debra Norton, creative director and owner of Vintage Paper Parade. Debra designs whimsical paper goods with a modern twist for children’s events, baby and bridal showers and more. Vintage Paper Parade’s designs are handcrafted in a Toronto studio.

	Cassandra Rippberger	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Cassandra Rippberger was designing for big brands in the advertising world and decided to take her creativity to the next level. Pixie Chicago was developed for her love of paper and design. She specializes in custom stationery, invites & cards for mom, brides, and kids.

	Zoe Rooney	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Zoe Rooney is a multi-faceted designer who creates everything from training for new teachers (during the day) to graphics, websites, hand-embroidered & block-printed paper goods (often late at night). Zoe also spends her time thinking about organization and planning, enjoying her husband & two sons, + writing about her varied interests on her blog.

	Isa Maria Seminega	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Isa Maria Seminega is the founder and owner of Noisette Marketing, a full service creative agency and consulting firm specialising in marketing, PR and branding for creative businesses. Isa is also designer and illustrator for Noisette Kids (http://noisette.bigcartel.com), selling happy things for children.

	Sara Tams	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Sara is the owner of sarah + abraham, an online shop specializing in personalized children’s stationery, art prints, and gifts. She lives in Naperville, Illinois with her husband, Mike, and their two children, Jack and Emma.

	Lucy Thornton	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Lucy Thornton is a social media trainer – she offers one-to-one consultancy, in-house training, e-courses and more on how small businesses can get the most out of their websites, blogs, and other social media tools. She publishes her own business articles on www.perfectbalancemarketing.com – join her mailing list here or download her free eBook here

	Michelle Vackar	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Michelle loves handmade projects. As owner of Hi Mamma, she creates eco-friendly items that are centered around the home and children. Whether crafting new handmade projects or embarking on learning activities with her girls, Michelle loves to get creative.

Guest Contributors

	Stacy Amoo-Mensah	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Six years ago, I was teaching kindergarten. Today, I own two creative businesses in addition to my own brand of stationery on tinyprints. I live in the Chicago area with my best friend + husband, Perry, and our three beautiful boys. I followed my dreams and ended up in a great place!

	Jena Coray	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	I’m Jena Coray, aka Miss Modish, editor of the popular indie lifestyle blog, Modish, and owner of Miss Modish PR. I bring my experience as a blog editor, business owner, taste-maker and avid shopper into my marketing approach to help indie businesses show off their awesome.

	Courtney Dial	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Courtney Dial is a party designer and editor of the entertaining website, Pizzazzerie.com. She also writes for several lifestyle publications about parties, recipes, and crafty DIY ideas. She is a 20-something entrepreneur with southern flair, a love for parties, food styling, and a well designed tablescape. .

	Julie Corbett	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Julie Corbett blogs at On the Dot Creations, where she combines her love of polka dots with her admiration for all things handmade. She lives in North Carolina with her childhood sweetheart Jon and her six-year-old son Mason. Her hobbies are taking photographs, singing in church, dabbling in graphic design, and reading books with her son.

	Bridgett Edwards	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Bridgett Edwards is the owner and designer of Perideau Designs , a small online stationery boutique, specializing in children’s party invitations and accessories. Bridgett also help new and seasoned entrepreneurs create a unique brand. Contact us at www.bridgettedwards.com for more information.

	Grace Hester	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Grace is a full-time working mom who transforms into a designer of prints and paper goods for the modern family during her free time. She loves typography & clean design but has a special place in her heart for vintage finds. Originally from Singapore Grace now lives in Westerville, Ohio with her husband and 2 daughters.

	Kristen Hodges	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Kristen Hodges is a proud Navy wife, momma of two JRTs, and an art educator with a love for bookbinding. She offers creative and fiercely fresh brand design for small businesses and indieprenuers. You can follow her on Twitter: @AhoyGraphics.

	Allisa Jacobs	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Allisa is the dreamer and designer behind the Allisa Jacobs line of handbags and accessories. She delights in the process of making and creates products with bright prints and classic designs. She also enjoys sharing her entrepreneurial insights to help others develop their creative small businesses.

	Cheryl Leung	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Pink Panda Fabrics is an online designer fabric retailer specializing in modern, funky, cute, kawaii fabrics, sewing patterns and notions. We carry fabrics by well known designers including Michael Miller, Alexander Henry, Amy Butler, Heather Ross, and Etsuko Furuya.

	Heather Mattos	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Heather Mattos is a stay-at-home mom of three (soon to be four) from California. She has a weakness for funky fabrics, good cookies, and the charm of all things handmade, and a serious obsession with party planning.

	Nicole Morell	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Nicole Morell is a sucker for cute, handmade things. She stocks the shelves of her 7-year old shop, Honeybunch, with thoughtful and useful toys, gifts and goodies for little folks. She recently closed the doors of the Toronto boutique to focus on growing the online business, and to spend more time at home.

	Lauren Morris	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Having collected 47 stamps in my passport during a year-long volunteer experience around the world several years ago, I am now on the next leg of my journey: Stamp 48. Part blog & part consulting company I can work with you to achieve the financial goals of your Creative business, so you can focus on your creative passion.

	Valerie Parizeault	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Hello, I’m Valerie Parizeault, Founder, Creative Head Honcho, Web Ninja Mama of the Studio Rose Flash where I successfully design and build websites and the works for business-ladies. From my house in the mountains in the beautiful Laurentides (North of Montreal), I manage my virtual Studio, play with my son and enjoy life with Chéri (aka my husband). C’est ma vie!

	Tracey Selingo	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Tracey Selingo is a writer and communication consultant who helps people get a word in edgewise. She’s also an impulsive-dark-chocoholic-belly-laughing-promise-maker..

	Laura Simms	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	I help creatives design the life & work they want. Life coaching collides with creative business coaching. Pow! I encourage, inspire, and agitate you (hey, whatever it takes!) to go from big idea to big finish. Find me on twitter @laurasimms, and learn how to work with me one-on-one.

	Meagan Visser	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Meagan Visser is a wife, mother, & creative entrepreneur living in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. She’s the owner of Baby Swank on Etsy where she offers fashionable & eco-friendly products for babies & toddlers. She also provides coaching & creative business help to other mompreneurs on her website.

	Catherine Young	CONTACT \| VISIT WEBSITE
	Catherine Young brings to life the whimsical Bumpkin Bears & Friends through her Illustrations and Collectors Bears. Their adventures, inspired by growing up amongst the English Countryside, are portrayed in Wall Art and Paper Goods designed in a gentle nostalgic style. Now living in Belgium, Catherine continues to expand her Bumpkin collection.