Blog — Made By Mads

Agreed. #knitbombing #😻

Afternoon knit walk. Trying to get a more more hats in before the big show! Like this baby? Come and get it- October 7th at the @horseshoemarket Fall Show. #knittersgonnaknit #prettyfly #handmade #artmarket #madebymadsdesigns

Hey friends! I need your help! I’m wanting to develop a fanny pack! What shape do you like the best? I’m thinking constructing it out of all leather! And having brass or gold hardware! Which shape do you want to see made? #helpme #accessorydesign #leathergoods #madebymadsdesigns

Gearing up for the horseshoe market! Got the fliers today! Mark your calendars people! @horseshoemarket

ROLL CALL! Wrappin’em up and saving them for the @horseshoemarket . Mark your calendars- October 6th. More info to come! #horseshoemarket #supportyourfriends #localartists #handmade

Introducing the reusable straw case. Includes 2 stainless steel straws, a cleaner and a stylish case to keep it all in! 🙌🏻. That’s right! Plastic straws are disappearing from restaurants all over due to the effects we are seeing in our environment, and most importantly our oceans! If you’re like me, you’re just not ready to say goodbye. Welp, here ya go! But what about the lifestyle of carrying them around? Check out his article: https://www.eater.com/2018/8/3/17637200/metal-straws-plastic-silicone-millennials #reusablestraw #nomoreplasticstraws #accessorydesign #madebymadsdesigns

Feein’ Rad for this Plaid. 🤣 working on some reusable straw cases. 🍹💚 #savetheearth #reusablestraw #accessories #ididntknowineededthat #obsessed #craftsmanshipmatters #madebymadsdesigns

“Hi” from the mountains. 👋🏼 ⛰ . #getoutside #aspentrees #explore #mountainlife #adventure #mountainadventures #backpacking #backpackinggear #aspencarvings #lostcreekwilderness #bekind #findyourhappiness #madebymadsdesigns

She pushes most tools off the table, is constantly unwinding my thread and bites my feet when I use the foot pedal. But she always shows up for work on time and is just too dang cute to let go. #shesakeeper #catsinthestudio #studiocat #madebymadsdesigns @madebymadsdesigns

New fall looks. #studio #accessorydesign #handmade #attentiontodetail #adventure

Working on some new designs with my new studio assistant. #catstuff #catsarecute #lilhelper #distractedbybeauty #meow #handmadebag #madebymadsdesigns @madebymadsdesigns

Inspiration in unexpected places. Hope everyone had an inspiring weekend. 👍🏻🧡

A little obsessed with this fabric recently from @fancytigercrafts Can you guys find the new Multi Purpose Tool Bag hidden within the greenery? 🌱 #blendrightin #earthy #houseplants #handmade #toolbag #plantfabric #madebymadsdesigns @madebymadsdesigns

Hope your enjoying that cool weather. ☀️ #getoutside #climbinggirl #bouldering #boulderingbabes #boulderingcolorado #waxedcanvas #whenyourereadycomeandgetit #climbingbeta #friendsspotfriends #handmade #handmadeisbetter #friendswhoclimb #madebymadsdesigns @madebymadsdesigns thanks for being my model @nkallen64 #badasschick

Thank you to everyone who came out to support me at @earthtreksgolden ! I had a blast getting to know local climbers, drinking free beer and seeing other awesome local art! #thanksforcoming #thanksforeverything #supportlocalartists #artshowcase #handmadeisbetter #madebymadsdesigns @madebymadsdesigns

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Follow me at @madebymadsdesigns to see what products I am working on, what shows i'll be attending as well as cute pictures of my cat Esme!!!

Agreed. #knitbombing #😻

Afternoon knit walk. Trying to get a more more hats in before the big show! Like this baby? Come and get it- October 7th at the @horseshoemarket Fall Show. #knittersgonnaknit #prettyfly #handmade #artmarket #madebymadsdesigns

Hey friends! I need your help! I’m wanting to develop a fanny pack! What shape do you like the best? I’m thinking constructing it out of all leather! And having brass or gold hardware! Which shape do you want to see made? #helpme #accessorydesign #leathergoods #madebymadsdesigns

Gearing up for the horseshoe market! Got the fliers today! Mark your calendars people! @horseshoemarket

ROLL CALL! Wrappin’em up and saving them for the @horseshoemarket . Mark your calendars- October 6th. More info to come! #horseshoemarket #supportyourfriends #localartists #handmade

Introducing the reusable straw case. Includes 2 stainless steel straws, a cleaner and a stylish case to keep it all in! 🙌🏻. That’s right! Plastic straws are disappearing from restaurants all over due to the effects we are seeing in our environment, and most importantly our oceans! If you’re like me, you’re just not ready to say goodbye. Welp, here ya go! But what about the lifestyle of carrying them around? Check out his article: https://www.eater.com/2018/8/3/17637200/metal-straws-plastic-silicone-millennials #reusablestraw #nomoreplasticstraws #accessorydesign #madebymadsdesigns

Feein’ Rad for this Plaid. 🤣 working on some reusable straw cases. 🍹💚 #savetheearth #reusablestraw #accessories #ididntknowineededthat #obsessed #craftsmanshipmatters #madebymadsdesigns

“Hi” from the mountains. 👋🏼 ⛰ . #getoutside #aspentrees #explore #mountainlife #adventure #mountainadventures #backpacking #backpackinggear #aspencarvings #lostcreekwilderness #bekind #findyourhappiness #madebymadsdesigns

She pushes most tools off the table, is constantly unwinding my thread and bites my feet when I use the foot pedal. But she always shows up for work on time and is just too dang cute to let go. #shesakeeper #catsinthestudio #studiocat #madebymadsdesigns @madebymadsdesigns