Meet The Makers

Buddy's Beard Care Men's Grooming Products

Buddy’s Beard Care | Men’s Grooming Products

What is your name? Buddy Holley Where are you from? Newark, Ohio What is the name of your business? Buddy’s Beard Care What do you make or sell? Men’s Grooming products  Would you describe your products? Ingredients, types of fabrics, etc. All of our products are made with premium ingredients and most of our suppliers are located in Ohio. Do you do this full-time or as a side hustle? This is a side Hustle Do you have another job? What …

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Trendies4Pups | Dog Collars and Leashes

My name is Amy and I’m the owner of Trendies. I’m a full-time 4th-grade teacher who loves making handmade dog collars. My business began as a result of a holiday class project to give back to the local animal shelter.  I started my small dog collar business 3 years ago in January selling at in-person craft shows, festivals, and my Etsy shop Trendies4pups.  The name Trendies was created using letters from the dog’s names I’ve had through the years.   Trendies products are fashionable, …

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The Boho Bath Boutique | Bath Teas, Soy Candles & Bath Bombs

What is your name? Maria Rosenfeld Where are you from? Hilliard, Ohio What is the name of your business? The Boho Bath Boutique  What do you make or sell? Candles and bath products Would you describe your products? Soy candles in various sizes, bath teas, bath salts, bath bombs using essential oils, self-care gift sets  What are Bath Teas? Bath tea is a type of tea that is meant to be used in the bath. The tea leaves are steeped …

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Painters Creek Folk Art | Acrylic Paint | Furniture & Ornaments

My name is Vera Collier, I am originally from Lima, Ohio, but have lived in Northern Michigan for 18 years until moving to Canal Winchester in 2020. My business is called Painters Creek Folk Art.  I primarily paint in acrylic paint and love to paint on a variety of surfaces. Anything from furniture pieces to Christmas ornaments I am also a freelance designer for the decorative painting industry and have had a number of my designs published in both print …

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Fruzen Factory | Customized Engraved wood and slate

What is your name?  Brandon and Mandy Fruzen  Where are you from? Wisconsin and Indiana respectively, but our company is here in Pickerington  What is the name of your business? Fruzen Factory What do you make or sell? We make and sell customized gifts, engraved with logos, names and more. We specialize in wood, slate, leather and marble  Would you describe your products? Ingredients, types of fabrics, etc. –  We would say they are simple and beautiful. We try to make useful things that …

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KAMPFIRE Coffee Roasters, LLC | Home Coffee | Roasted Coffee

What is your name? Jesse Mohler Where are you from? Rockbridge, Ohio (Currently in Canal Winchester) What is the name of your business? KAMPFIRE Coffee Roasters, LLC What do you make or sell? Roasted Coffee and Coffee accessories for your home coffee brewing needs. We offer several coffee roasts: light, medium, med-dark and dark roasts. We use several types of beans: from Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Brazil as well as Ethiopia. Would you describe your products? Ingredients, types of fabrics, etc. – All-natural roasted …

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Devoted Woods | Reusable Fabric Bags & Baskets

What is your name? Melanie Culp Where are you from? Pickerington, Ohio What is the name of your business? Devoted Woods What do you make or sell? Fabric Bags & Baskets – Reusable Trash Bags Do you do this full-time or as a side hustle? Side Hustle with aspirations of full time Do you have another job? What is it if so? I work for Chemical Abstracts How did you come up with your business name? My brother & I …

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Luminaire Candle Co | Soy Candles

What is your name? Richard Cugino & Matt Reinemeyer Where are you from? Columbus, OH What is the name of your business? Luminaire Candle Co. What do you make or sell? Soy Candles Would you describe your products? Ingredients, types of fabrics, etc. All Luminaire Candle Co. candles are American-grown soy wax that is gluten, lead and harmful phthalate free with 100% cotton wicks that are free from zinc Why Should Wicks Be Free From Zinc in Soy Candles? As …

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baby crochet octopuses

But First Crochet | Crochet hats, headbands and octopuses

What is your name? Jessica Where are you from? Pickerington/Columbus What is the name of your business? But First, Crochet What do you make or sell? handmade knit and crocheted items, classes, and patterns. Would you describe your products? Ingredients, types of fabrics, etc. My items are geared towards women and children.   I crochet octopuses for preemies in the NICU.  They spirals prevent babies from pulling out their lifesaving equipment and resemble the umbilical cord and comfort of the womb.   I enjoy making …

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Charley & Me Wreath Co | Wreaths & Centerpieces

What is your name? Bonnie Ryan Where are you from? I grew up in Iowa, but have lived in Ohio for the last 20 years. What is the name of your business? Charley & Me Wreath Co. What do you make or sell? I make all sorts of different wreaths (grapevine, mesh/ribbon, and burlap), centerpieces, door swags, garlands, headstone arrangements, floral arrangements, etc. I love doing custom orders! Would you describe your products? Ingredients, types of fabrics, etc. I buy high quality …

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