Michaels Makers

Mandy

Watercolor & Mixed Media Artist | Instructor

“I feel most inspired when I am creating art that aligns with my own passions. My art often reflects my homestead spirit and interest in sustainable agroforestry.”

Affiliated with Winsor & Newton®

Hart

Candlemaker | Entrepreneur

“I would tell other young makers to create, create and create some more. Believe in whatever you make and others will too.”

Josh

Veteran | Crocheter | Mental Health Advocate

“I want everyone to know; whatever you are suffering from, you are important. You are beautiful and you are needed.”

Mariah

Illustrator | Artist

“Each detail I draw is a unique part of a fantasy world. I love when I finish a project because I get to share that world with others.”

Affiliated with Sakura®

Taylor

Watercolor & Ink Artist | Digital Content Manager

“My art consists of scenes from space or everyday images that incorporate cosmic visuals. Pop culture is a huge influence in my work, and I am heavily inspired by cartoon illustrations.”

Affiliated with Sakura®

Shelly

Artist | Author | Educator | Podcaster

“I absolutely love painting because it always amazes me that a simple brush stroke can be turned into beautiful loose florals and leaves.”

Affiliated with Princeton™

Morgan

Illustrator | Artist

“Nature has always been my biggest source of inspiration. Whenever I need to recharge creatively I always turn to the unique, vibrant and unexpected world around me.”

Affiliated with Prismacolor®

Melarie

Illustrator | Letterer | Painter

“I use General’s Jumbo Kneaded Rubber Eraser for everything I create. It is perfect for cleaning up your work after adding color and paint without leaving any residue behind. I cannot live my creative life without it!”

Liz

Author | Creator | Fabric and Mixed Media Artist

“I am inspired by many things, but the rhythm of the natural world and the human mind weave their way into my work consistently.”

Lorraine

Illustrator | Paper Artist | Picture Book Maker

“A bone folder, at first glance, seems like one of those tools that is superfluous and yet, I always seem to grab for mine. If you do any sort of papercraft work, a bone folder is a necessity. I get perfect creases every single time and it’s simply a joy to use.”

Kristin

DIY Décor | Crafts

“You can’t go wrong with paint pens. Try using them to decorate a custom wine glass, or for adding fine detail the next time you’re painting river rocks.”

Jonah

Entrepreneur | Author | Designer

“Crochet brings the world together one stitch at a time!”

Cathie & Steve

Craft Designers | Authors | Television Hosts

“Together, we have been creating easy projects and designs for over 20 years. Our goal is to teach projects that beginners will have success making, and fun creating. We are inspired by color, vintage fabrics and art, and nature.”

Jennie

Designer for Tombow® USA

“Creating is therapeutic for me. Whenever I’m stressed, taking a few minutes to create is the best thing I can do to relax!”

Rita

Metalsmith | Entrepreneur | Design Director for ImpressArt®

“When I work on a mandala piece, I find myself mulling over my life. As I progress with my patterns, I think about how fortunate and grateful I am for all the important people in my life.”

Meredith

Product Marketer for Beadalon

“I love sharing my passion for jewelry making and crafting with others. It brings me such joy when someone shows me a creation from a technique or design they learned from me.”

Danielle

Jewelry Designer | Artist | Content Creator for John Bead

“There is something grounding and connecting about working with my hands to create something tangible, that hours before existed only in my mind.”