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“I own an art business… but I also don’t really make a lot of art anymore (because I’m just not into it rn). But I design things to get other people to get crafty and make art??” 🫨

A reminder to my fellow creative friends out there that are making a living creating things with your own two hands that you don’t need sales reports presented to a boardroom of people in suits to be a legitimate business ✌🏻

Believe me, I surprised myself too that I could make money doing something I ACTUALLY enjoy. Not all jobs need to be “impressive on paper” or involve you hiring a bunch of people on a team, hitting your first million in sales, etc.

Sometimes it’s just a really cool thing that you can live the life you want while also not hating your job (unless it’s tax season 🫶🏻).

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A big custom order, lots of cozy crafters getting their kits, CRAFT CLUB planning, office renos annnnd everything coming to a halt because seasonal sickness finally caught up with us 🙄 (gross)

By the time you’re reading this, I’m finally through it and back on my bs.

COMING UP:

🎨 Craft Club on February 13 (only 2 spots left!) DM for details. $35 promo ends tomorrow!

🌷 Planning out Spring workshops

✨ Finishing up this custom DIY order (last slide)

👋🏻 Brainstorming for March Craft Club early because I’ll be out of office March 1-20 (keep this in mind if you’re ordering from us for upcoming birthday parties, craft nights, etc.)

🖼️ More office renos so our basement can go back to normal. Working on a little video series for this too so you can come along for the process!

🤢 Organizing things for taxes. SOS send help.

Bye bye for now 🫶🏻

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*not online but I’m everywhere else* 😌

Being intentional about finishing and starting the year slowly in business. That means spending more time getting into hobbies, working when I need to (or want to) and giving myself permission to not have a never-ending to do list.

Here’s a little glimpse of what I’ve been up to since I (mostly) logged out in December ✨

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OUT OF OFFICE/WORKSHOP 🎄

The last order has been packed, the final ornament has been strung. And with that, peace out until 2025 ✌🏻

I’m going to be offline and unreachable until the new year. Notifications will be off and my kindle or Nintendo switch will be the only screen I’ll be looking at for a while. Any messages or emails will be replied to when I’m back.

Thank you for making this KRA’s biggest year yet 💛 I’m so grateful to everyone that chooses to support my business that allows me to live my crafty girl dream.

Have a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and cheers to an awesome 2025 ahead 🥂

Pictured: our Winter Woodlands HoliDIY Ornaments that sold out this year before I could even get them online ✨

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So many highlights from this holiday season 🥰✨

Thank you to everyone that shopped with us for your stocking stuffers and surprises under the tree this year 🎄

While our orders won’t ship before Christmas anymore, pickups are still happening up until the 23rd. For the most part though, I’m out of office until the new year!

Enjoy your festivities, family, food and of course, crafting! 🔨

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Christmas is in one week and I’ve barely shared my HoliDIY line or craftmas content this year? Better post back to back days for a bit 😅

First on the list is my top addition this year - Funky Festivities HoliDIY Ornaments 🌼 While our more traditional ornaments sold out and I still have a few of these in stock - these are my personal favourites!

These are inspired by my love for retro looks, a little too much Bee Gees playing while I work, and my constant need to incorporate florals to my work.

Perfect for a cozy craft night over the holidays with a retro twist. Everything you need to make all 5 ornaments are in each kit. We only have a few left, and they’re available for your last minute shopping or christmas plans for a new tradition 💛

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Hammering like elves in Santa’s workshop 🔨

Our 2024 workshop season has officially come to a close.

Thank you everyone that joined us for an event this year, including this lovely group of women that helped finish the year strong! 🥰

Stay tuned for 2025 workshops with some of our favourite local venues. This is a great way to learn how to make your own string art and get creative with friends!

➡️ Interested in booking a private event (at home or one of our partner venues) or corporate workshop with your team? Reach out to us on knotreallyart.com and we can chat in the new year ✨

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Holiday HandMade Market 2024 Wrapped 🎁
(Finally getting around to this post after a packed post-market week!)

• $350 raised for @mcmasterchildrens hospital with our annual wooden trees fundraiser
• Hundreds of kits going home for the holidays for crafty traditions
• 9 sold out out designs (we were loving the sunflowers, plants and ornaments this year!)
• 2 large art pieces ready to be displayed in their new homes (including my fav design - a monstera!)
• Only a handful of ornaments left for me to hang on my own tree
• Hundreds of conversations over three days with so many lovely people
• New maker friends that we can’t wait to see again
• 3 meals quickly eaten behind our cash register between customers (or shamelessly in front of them lol)
• Copious amounts of matcha for an energy boost
• Enough joy and gratefulness to fuel me until next year’s show

Stay tuned for details for Holiday @handmademarketniagara 2025 🎄

Ps. Thank you to the amazing team that puts on this show every year! It’s become one of our favourite holiday traditions around here.

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The real announcement is that everyone’s favourite market husband is here ✨

See you at @handmademarketniagara
TODAY 10-6
TOMORROW (Sunday) 11-5

Booth 125 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre 💛

🛍️ Get your tickets at handmademarket.ca

Ps. The first person to mention this video to us gets a special prize.

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The Holiday Handmade Market is here 🎄

Come shop Knot Really Art this weekend in Niagara Falls and get your hands on our string art kits, ornaments (DIY and ready to hang), trees for our Mac Kids fundraiser, and more!

We’ve got everything you need for a creative holiday season, so bring your friends, sip some wine, and enjoy the festive vibes! 🎁

Find us here:
Nov 29: 12 PM–7 PM
Nov 30: 10 AM–6 PM
Dec 1: 11 AM–5 PM

🛍️ Get your tickets at handmademarket.ca

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It’s time to shop handmade for the holidays! 🎄

A Niagara tradition since 2009, the 14th Annual Holiday HandMade Market takes place November 29 - December 1 at Niagara Falls Convention Centre.

🎄 Shop 200 one-of-a-kind Canadian Makers from across Ontario, Quebec and the East Coast

🎄 Sip 13th Street wine, local craft beer or made-to-order coffee while you shop!

🎄Enjoy the 13th St. Winery Holiday Café & Wine Bar featuring an amazing selection of gourmet food trucks! Halal and vegan options available.

🎄Enjoy live local music all day!

🎟 Get your tickets on handmademarket.ca

Adults $10 / Under 16 free

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Lest we forget. ❤️

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Celebrating 5 Years of Knot Really Art ✨

What started as a side hustle 5 years ago has turned into something beyond my wildest dreams. Five years ago, I didn’t expect to be here! Shipping thousands of craft kits across North America, hosting unforgettable workshops, and proudly saying, “I’m a business owner” when people ask what I do.

Along the way, I’ve been featured in Michaels, Better Homes & Gardens and HGTV, worked with teams from globally known brands, and will even have my work on Netflix next year (stay tuned for that story on a later date!). I’ve sold my handmade creations at markets I could only dream of being a vendor at years ago and hosted workshops with the best fellow business owners.

Beyond the milestones, my true highlight has been connecting with all of you and meeting so many people who get the heart behind Knot Really Art.

To my incredible community, thank you isn’t enough. I’m emotional thinking about all of you who have shown love, shared my posts, and encouraged me on this journey (even in the early days when things didn’t look so pretty). Because of you, I’ve been able to turn what I love into a business I’m proud of every day.

As for what’s next, who knows? The past five years have taught me that dreams only grow bigger with hard work, passion, an amazing support system, and, yes, lots of hammering. 🔨💛

5 year old me would be proud.

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Do you hear that? It’s Mariah Carey singing in the not-so-far distance. It’s TIIIIIIIIME! 🎄

Get into the holiday spirit early (or not-so early for my girlies with their trees already up) with our annual HoliDIY String Art Workshop at Henry of Pelham on Thursday, November 14!

This year’s design is a Pine Tree – perfect for the holidays and neutral enough to enjoy all winter long. 🎄

Join us for an evening of creativity, crafting, and connection in the heart of Niagara and just an hour away from Toronto.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this workshop is a perfect way to unwind, spark your creativity, and leave with a handmade piece of art to display proudly.

Plus, it’s a fun night out to enjoy some local wine + get festive! 🍷✨

There are just 14 TICKETS LEFT, so grab yours before they’re gone! Head to knotreallyart.com to secure your spot today.

PS. We often get asked about coming solo. We can’t recommend this enough! I love yapping with new friends if you want some social time out, or you can always grab a glass of wine for some relaxing solo time while you create some cool art.

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POV: Crafting at the cottage on the most perfect Fall weekend 🍂

Crafting brings a sense of calm.
It fuels creativity.
Helps us reset after a busy week.
And yes, it’s a great way to let go of that frustration (hello, hammering!) from the meeting that really should’ve been an email.

It’s art and relaxation all in one cute little box that you can take with you, wherever you want to get crafty. 🔨

Plan your cozy Fall craft night with our Craft Kits on knotreallyart.com.

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Big news! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Knot Really Art has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens Magazine - Holiday Crafts Edition! I’m so excited to be a part of this iconic publication that celebrates creativity and home decor.

The featured product is our Modern Tree String Art Kit, perfect for adding a handcrafted touch to your space this upcoming holiday season.

This feature is a huge milestone for Knot Really Art, and I’m trying to do better at celebrating wins like this rather than jumping to the next task. So, yay for cool things like this happening!

Shop our @betterhomesandgardens featured product now on knotreallyart.com. 🌲

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We’ll be at the Hernder Craft Show this weekend, October 5 & 6, from 10-5, with all your favourite Knot Really Art products! ✨

Come by for some crafting inspiration, handmade gifts, and get a head start on your cozy Fall projects.

I can’t wait to chat with you, see what you’re working on, and share in all the creative energy! Don’t miss out on an awesome weekend of shopping local, sipping wine, and supporting small businesses. See you there!

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Meet us at the market this weekend 🛍️

We’re back for another in-person shopping experience at @hernderestatewines 28th Annual Craft Show on October 5 & 6 from 10-5 both days.

Shop over 100 artisans including Knot Really Art this Saturday and Sunday at this beautiful winery in St. Catharines. We’ll have more art pieces and Craft Kits available for your cozy Fall nights! And of course, a restock of our string art magnets. 🍄

Mark your calendars and see you there, friends!

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The best part is that this wasn’t staged and Delasi wasn’t even saying thirty, but it worked 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

Can anyone guess what he’s actually saying?

Speaking of markets, we’re doing it all again next weekend! Join us at @hernderestatewines 28th annual Craft Show on October 5-6. Mark your calendars and see you there!

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I’m in love, I’m obsessed ✨

A lot of you have been following me for long enough to know that my original monstera design is my absolute favourite piece. Well, she may have just got even prettier!

I was picking up some workshop supplies at @michaelsstores today when I noticed this incredible yarn colour/pattern. Immediately, I knew it had to come home with me for one of my plant-inspired designs.

It just so happens that I was in the middle of making a monstera piece for an upcoming market in a different colour when I realized - who’s going to stop me from making three different colour leaves to add some depth?? Literally no one, that’s who.

I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty damn happy with the results. Let me know if you like the new trio colour look or if you’re moreso a fan of the single colour. No bad vibes either way! I truly love them all and am just curious what your fav is. Poll in the comments ⬇️

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Last night was pure crafty magic at Harmony On West with our cozy soap-making and string art magnet workshop! ✨

From crafting gorgeous, fall-inspired soap bars to adding the final touches to custom string art magnets, it was an evening full of creativity, laughter, and community.

Seeing everyone’s unique take on the projects was a reminder of how creating with your hands can be both relaxing and rewarding. The vibes were immaculate, the wine and tea were flowing, and our crafters left with handmade pieces to cherish.

Cheers to more nights like this! Stay tuned for future Soap Making & Crafty events 🍂

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We created this piece together as a community at @get.lost.market 💛

Our slogan is “crafting is for everyone” for a reason. This past weekend we set up a board with nails around the border with a sign that said a few simple words. “GET CRAFTY WITH US. Grab your favourite string colour and get creative.”

The result is a beautiful piece of art that reflects all of the colours and creative vision of the community that showed up for all of the small businesses this past weekend.

I’m not usually one to be able to stare at a piece of art and see beauty in abstract lines, but this piece is just different. Every different string that is strung around these nails represents a different person that took the time to get creative with us.

We didn’t even get to capture a shot of everyone because so many people participated! If you or someone you know added to this art, tag them so we can help everyone see the final result. 🧵

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Snapshots of the most amazing weekend with @get.lost.market at @sonsdaughterswinery 🥰

The biggest thank you to everyone that made this the most wonderful market weekend. From the amazing community we have that continues to support local businesses, Katie and Olivia who organized this event (and have created the most beautiful environment), Sons and Daughters for letting us take over your winery, friends that always pull up to our markets, my fav business besties and most of all - Delasi and my parents for all of the work that you put into this business with me.

Longest run-on sentence ever? Yes. But that just shows you how grateful I am to have the best people around this business. The real reason I always write “we” instead of “I” when it comes to KRA.

Thank you thank you thank you 💛

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Hey there! I'm Maddy Wassink, the owner of Knot Really Art, my growing business in Niagara, Ontario.

We're here to make your next craft night one for the books. From DIY Craft Kits to curated workshop experiences, we're focused on crafting being for everyone. That's right, creativity isn't just for kids (though they love our kits too)!

Established in 2019, my passion is providing experiences to be creative and have fun; building confidence to create and taking time for yourself (either alone or with friends!)

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