This is Us
The family, the faces and the heart behind The Maker's Hub. Together we work crazy hard to offer you services with value. Delivered with a great customer experience. We all pitch in, even the littlest. Always giving it our best, because for us, there is no other...
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Feature – Little Luckies
Hey everyone! I’m Susan Falzon of Little Luckies, though some of you may know me as Sue Luckies. I’m a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) of two busy kiddos and wife to a hardworking man. I opened this shop in 2013 and at the time was focused on stuffed animals, until I...
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How The Maker’s Hub Has Helped Evolve My Handmade Business
I’ll be completely honest with you here. When I first embarked on my adventure starting The Prickly Pear, I was intimidated by navigating the handmade shopping community of Durham Region. That is, until I met Cheryl of The Maker’s Hub! There have been MANY ways her...
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5 Reasons Why
5 Reasons Why Shopping Local & Handmade Is The Best EVER!! Supporting the handmade community is at the very heart of what we do here at The Maker's Hub of Durham. So it’s no secret that we LOVE to shop for goods from local makers. But we have to ask: Have you...
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Meet Little Buck
"Hi, We're Marianne & Shane of Little Buck." Who are we? We're a small town, married couple from Durham Region who have enjoyed doing everything together for the last 10 years. Little Buck is no different. We work very hard side by...
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YOU Made 2018 a Success!
The last few weeks have brought many moments of reflection. Of looking back to where we were in January until now. It's truly been a year for the records. From popup markets, to workshops, seminars and social events. Not to mention our Grand Opening celebration to...
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Featured Maker – Anna Salomone
Hello! I am Anna, the designer and creative behind Splendid Invitations & Events. I work part-time for the Ontario Provincial Police and part-time creating all the beautiful pieces you see on my Facebook and Instagram feeds. I am a wifey, to an amazing and very...
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10 Things I’ve Learned in the Last 10 Years of Being an Artist
A recent Blog from a local Artist and Blogger, Emma Gerard, caught our eye and we just had to share. With Emma's permission we are sharing her Blog, '10 Things I've learned in the Last 10 Years of Being an Artist'. She is honest, real and has some great advice to...
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Featured Maker – Debbie Green
Hello everyone! Debbie is my name and Sweet EverGray Baby is my business! I am a dental hygienist by trade. I have always loved DIY projects for fun and gifts for family. My mom taught me the basics of sewing when I was a teen. When I was a...
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‘Just’
It's 'just' a word right? Wrong! It's a little word that carries a whole lotta punch. It's a word that so many people use regularly in their vocabulary. And hey, I used to be one of those very same people! Guilty. It wasn't until I started writing a Blog years ago...
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Featured Maker – Stephanie Smith
Well hello everyone! My name is Stephanie and Balance Bath Company is my shop. People ask me all the time how Balance Bath Company came to be. It’s quite simple really. It all started with my son when he was just little. He was allergic to...
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Taking a Leap and Becoming a Maker
I've known for quite some time now that I've needed some sort of creative outlet for myself. After becoming a mom three years ago, it became apparent to me while I was off on maternity leave that I was not the type of person who could just relax while at home. I...
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Featured Maker – Jennifer Barnett
Hi Everyone! I’m Jen, the woman behind Phaw’s Boutique! I started my shop back in March 2017 while I was finishing off my maternity leave with my youngest. I’m married to an amazingly supportive husband and mom to two fabulous, crazy kids! I...
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Featured Maker – Four Sweets Cookies
Four Sweets was created from a love of baking and a love of family. I pride myself in creating custom works of edible art. Four Sweets was named after my four children. They have all played an integral role in the development and growth of...
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Planning a Positive 2018
We have recently had the pleasure of meeting the wildly talented author and entrepreneur Lisa Aquilina. It was clear from the moment meeting Lisa that she is passionate about empowering women, but more specifically women in business. If you're looking for someone...
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Show Me The Money
Are you uncomfortable asking your customers for money? Are you currently using a system for tracking? Two pieces of easy advice, first 'get over it' and second 'always track your sales'! I have been a buyer and seller of handmade for years and I can say with...
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10 Tips for Online Communication
Now I'm no expert, nor do I claim to be, but I certainly do try to be a good communicator. I think it's safe to say we all know the basics to being a good communicator. At least I give the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise! I'm sure we can agree on the...
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Handmade Holiday Shopping Guide
Are you behind on your shopping? Or finishing up and need a few add on gifts? Don’t worry, we're here to help! You can shop local and support makers in your community all from the comfort of your home. Amen to online shopping! Am I right? Or am I right! Get your...
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5 Reasons Why Hand-Made Is Worth It’s Price Tag
A blog article recently circulated it’s way through several maker groups and pages in the community and soon as we opened it out we knew why. Not only was it well written, but we could almost hear every maker everywhere, say ‘Amen’. We reached out to The Nooks to...
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