2020 has proven to be anything but typical. One thing that we have seen around Champaign-Urbana is an overwhelming sense of community and desire to help one another. As the holiday season approaches, we have had many questions already at Chambanamoms on how to spend money around the community and to help each other. Crafters around Central Illinois have submitted their information for consideration in your holiday shopping. Happy shopping! Please note that all information was up-to-date at time of publishing this post.
S2R Crafts
Online Crafter specializing in masks, homemade gifts and fiber arts
Who it is geared toward: Everyone
What the business does: S2R Crafts is a mom to teen humans, reptiles and a pug. She has a full time career but loves to craft when she can. She started with one sewing machine borrowed from a friend, and has made more than 800 masks since April 2020. She started donating all of her masks, but supplies are beginning to get expensive.
For more Information: Website, Facebook, Etsy
QuirkyCraftopia
Focusing on masks, dog bandanas, and bowl cozies. Will add eco-friendly products in the future.
Who it is geared toward: Everyone
What the business does: QuirkyCraftopia learned how to sew because they wanted to make bandanas for their dog. They quickly fell in love with sewing. When the need for masks arise, they switched to making masks for the community. They have donated over 500 masks so far. They decided to open an Etsy shop to continue sharing love, not germs — with a mission of making everyone look super dapper with their pup! Check out their colorful masks, bandanas, and matching mask-bandanas combo. They also make microwavable bowl cozies to protect hands from hot or cold meals. And will continue to add products (e.g. cloth napkins).
For more information: Instagram, Etsy
Oxidants Happen Studios
Sells handmade clothes, home décor, and accessories, as well as greeting cards and prints featuring their artwork.
Who it is geared toward: Everyone
What the business does: An eclectic assortment of creations: menswear, womenswear, children’s clothing, face masks, paintings, stickers, or t-shirts. Victorian lace meets hand-dyed cottons and silks. Blown glass jewelry or crochet hats. You never know what you’ll find when you shop Oxidants Happen Studios, but it’s bound to be a high quality, unique, handmade item that has been made to last. They use a variety of materials in sewn and handmade items, most of which have been sourced from local thrift stores and fabric outlets. They like to use vintage or “recycled” fabrics whenever possible, meaning that some of the materials they use may have lived a past life as a button-down shirt, tablecloth, bath towel or set of drapes. They are also fond of 100 percent cotton laces, and have built a curated collection of Victorian and turn-of-the-century laces over the years, which they love to use in women’s and children’s garments. They like natural fibers, mismatched buttons, and creating garments with a sense of history and soul.
For more information: Facebook, Instagram, Etsy
Luxe Event Decor & Designs by T. Nickole
Balloon Bouquets & Decor
Who it is geared toward: Everyone
What the business does: They feature classic balloon decor such as columns and arches to luxury organic balloon garlands.
For more information: Facebook, Instagram
WGT Creations
Creating custom pieces for your home. Everything from charcuterie boards to custom furniture to home decor.
Who it is geared toward: Everyone
What the business does: WGT Creations is a family owned and operated custom woodworking business. They create everything from custom designed furniture to charcuterie boards. Their extensive stock of cutting boards, serving boards and charcuterie boards are all one of a kind. Nothing is mass produced and all of their lumber is locally sourced.
For more information: Website, Facebook, Instagram
221 Bee
A small apiary in Central Illinois specializing in honey bee-inspired products and handmade goods.
For more information: Facebook, Instagram, Etsy
For more information: Website, Facebook, Instagram
For more information: Facebook, Etsy
For more information: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Pinke Bee
For more information: Facebook, Instagram
For more information: Website, Facebook, Instagram
LaFoon Face Covers
A Degree of Safety with a Little Style.
Who it is geared toward: Everyone, in response to mandated mask rules to help stem the spread of COVID-19.
What the business does: Fabric face covers designed and manufactured right here in Champaign. Seasonal designs, children’s favorites, Back-to-School patterns and all your favorite sports teams. Available in child and adult sizes with a variety of closure options. Please visit their website for sizing instructions and to see photos and descriptions of all their items.
For more information: Website, Facebook
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