At Makia Creations, it all began with passion for creativity.
Nearly 10 years ago, Missy and Alison (two of the co-founders of HowDoesShe ) started sharing their crafting ideas and know-how with friends and neighbors, then in a weekly blog. It grew to include a small regional network of neighborhood craft groups and in a short time their innovative ideas for fresh and practical crafting projects began to gain a large following throughout the online crafting community.
What they found was this: Thousands of women wanted creative projects but didn’t have the time to run around to different locations hunting for all the tools and materials. Being wives and mothers themselves, Alison and Missy understood these challenges and started producing complete ready-to-make kits in their garages. The reception of their initial offering was overwhelming and they were out of "inventory" in a matter of days! At that point Makia was born. It was established to help women everywhere dive into the world of creativity and self-expression through innovative crafting.
We know that Makia Creations is about MORE than just crafting. Makia Creations is about having fun, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and sharing these joys with others.
Makia Creations makes crafting easy by supplying the ideas, the simple step-by-step instructions, and quality materials in handy, ready-to-make kits. The best part is, that because we've done the design and preparation, the kits are easy on the wallet and leave you more time for creating and having fun with your friends!
Beyond just offering pre-made craft kits for sale, we offer various opportunities for supplementing your income! You can become a Craft Group Leader as part of the Makia team! You’ll be joining with hundreds of women around the country who are discovering that they can turn their passion for creativity into a small, home-based business! This is a great way to do the things you love, inventing and inspiring others through unique and original craft projects, while earning supplemental income. And what a great way to make extra money. Who wouldn’t love getting out of the house and networking with other creative individuals and helping them be social, creative and expressive? So much fun.
If that is not what you're looking for, you could also host a craft group in your home on a regular basis, it’s fun, simple and you’ll have access to the latest Makia creations. Your friends and neighbors will love getting away from home for an occasional evening to join together and make the latest and greatest creations from the Makia catalogue. Dozens of new items every month will be available to you and your group. Your peers will love your insights and will admire the fabulous ideas you help them create for gifts, for home, for family.
So, what kind of craft kits do we offer? A little bit of everything! Whether you enjoy paper crafts, wood-working, or creating with fabric, you will find something you love at Makia! Here is a sampling of what you'll find:
Right now, there is another EXCITING way that you can get creative and earn some big rewards! Makia is hosting a Craft Contest, where YOUR creative ideas can earn you some CASH! Simple submit YOUR craft idea, and if it is chosen, you can win one of many cash prizes. This is SO exciting, and is definitely something you will want to check out!
PLUS!
We are offering one lucky commenter our newest kit,
Please Remove Your Shoes
Included in the kit:
- 'Bare your soles' Vinyl
- 'Please remove your shoes' Vinyl
- Ribbon
- 1 sheet of 2 sided scrap book paper
- Frame (6.5 x 8.5, outside dim)
- Plexi Glass
- Rod Iron Handle
- Foam Brush
- Stain
- Sand Paper
- Mod Podge
Thank you so much for letting us share a little about who we are, and we can't wait to share our love of creating with even more of you! We hope you'll pop by to say hello, and stay to do some crafting. You can visit us at our website Makia Creations, or visit us on our Makia blog. Happy Crafting!
Thank you so much Missy and Alison …
I sure need that sign for my house!
Additional entries:
*Follow WWC on Twitter @WHEREWOMENCREAT
*Tweet about this contest
*Blog about this contest
*Have a WWC button or link on your blog
Remember to post separately for each additional entry and please only post the amount of entries allowed. Also, make sure we have a way to contact you. This contest ends on Tuesday, March 1st at Midnight (MST), so make sure to get your comments in by then.
~HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND~
What a wonderful site. Always fun to find new craft site. It would be fun to win this contest.
I am always inspired when I read how women turn their dreams and passions into a creative success. Thank you.
Love this idea – it saves the step of hunting for and buying supplies which is something that frustrated me to no end!! Love the all in one idea.
What a great idea this is. It’s so inspiring to read about such a success story!
I am definitely going to look into joining in on your fun by hosting my own group. Thanks for the chance to win the greta project.
great idea. how fun.
Already in love with the HowDoes she site, and can’t wait to hop on over to the Makia page!
What a great photo and project.
LOVE that sign – we are totally a shoes-free house. :)
I too love to hear how women turn their passion into a business..and love what they do. Missy and Alison are an inspiration!
I loved this post–I will certainly have a wonderful weekend, I am going to sew a quilt top.
What a great idea and I really like the craft group idea..I’m heading over to the website now!
Kits are such a wonderful idea for busy moms who have a hard time carving out time for crafting. Love it, and I’d love to enter!
Darling!
I love it!
How cute!
I follow WWC on Twitter!
And I have the WWC button on my blog sidebar. Thanks!
Sounds like a great kit. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love this idea. I would love to win the kit as we have a “No Shoes” policy for our home.
This looks like a wonderful kit!
I have a WWC button on my blog!
I am so glad to have been introduced to your crafting business today. Great ideas and lots of good ideas for women to share their creativity and earn a little income. I don’t allow shoes in my house, so I would love to have this month’s kit. It is so cute!!
Looks like neat stuff.
I would love to win their kit. The idea of getting people together to share in crafts is a great one. It is fun to see people who don’t think they are creative make something and be proud of it. This is a great way to do that.
I have a WWC button on my blog and I always enjoy visiting here.
Love this story! Thanks for sharing about these girls!
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Hollie
funky junk
Great story…thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to surf their site! xoxo Beth
Great sign, is there one for dogs as well? “Wipe Yer Paws” -smile-
see fabulous machines by KENMORE you will simply love it.
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I would love to take a photo of my barefoot sons to put into that beautiful frame. Thank you for the chance to win!
This is so very cool. I love this kind a stuff! You will be a witness to this statement if you go and look at my blog.
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Three sister, grandmothers and thier creations……
What fun! So much talent in one place! I’m off to check out Makia Creations now! ~Heidi
Love the “bare your soles”… what a cute idea!
I just picked up Where Women Create at Costco and am in LOVE! Every bit is beautiful and inspiring. I just stumbled across this blog, so waiting for the next issue to be published won’t be nearly as painful as I envisioned! Keep of the wonderful work. Gayle
Makia is a great company! Love the kits, and especially this one! I wish you both the best for much success in the future! Debbie