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Made Social: Craftiness Not Required

February 25, 2017 By Kari 4 Comments

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Why didn’t I think of this?!

Made Social, started in Edmonton in 2015 by Christine Shankowsky and Andrea Hanki, is a modern craft community that brings people together to meet, mingle, and make stuff. Outside of Made Social, Andrea keeps busy as a full-time photographer specializing in lifestyle/family sessions, and mom to her three beautiful children. Christine has a background in graphic design, specializing in motion graphics for television. Recently, she’s devoted her time to her two children, and channeling her passion for design into events and workshops. Together, these two have tapped into something really special!

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I attended my first Made Social gathering at Pura Botanicals on a Saturday morning in February. It was an easy sell for me because I love the “crafting community” concept, and the Pura studio is something dreams are made of. (I want to move in, it’s so beautiful!)

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Not only did we make a trio of multi-functional cupcake stands as well as custom scented Pura ‘Love Potion’, but we sipped mimosas and sampled amazing treats, including cake from The Art of Cake. (I’ve already let my husband Ryan know this is where my next birthday cake is coming from.)

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The energy in the room was the best part of the morning. That feeling of being part of a group of go-getter girls, creating something pretty. Women, for the most part total strangers, gathering to hang out, let their guards down, and talk (helping one another with the project along the way.)

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My Q&A with Christine and Andrea:

How did Made Social come to be?

We both have creative backgrounds — Christine in graphic design and Andrea as a photographer — and we first connected almost ten years ago when Christine hired Andrea to photograph her wedding. We really hit it off, and forged an online friendship through blogging and social media, but the opportunity to create a real friendship didn’t come until about five years later when we were due with babies just a couple of weeks apart. Once the babes were born, crafting and party planning together fell into place almost immediately. We actually just discovered going through photos that our very first “crafternoon” took place five years ago this month when we got together to make holiday decor for Valentine’s Day. After a few years of crafting both together and with our children, the realization that we were so lucky to have a friend to do this with really hit home. As Christine was deciding what career path to go down following the births of our next babies (again, just a couple of weeks apart!), we were inspired by the generations of women who have come before us, who got together for quilting bees and sewing circles and the like, and an idea to extend our crafternoons out into the community to connect with more women quickly unfolded into what Made Social is today.
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What can people expect when they attend a workshop?
We always stress just how little craftiness is required for our events. Typically, one can expect a simple, easy to follow (but beautiful) craft project, tasty snacks and cake, a beautiful environment, and open and welcoming community of like-minded women. Not only will you be getting crafty, it is important to us to fill each event with thoughtful touches, inspiring details, confetti (!) to create a true party atmosphere.
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What is your hope for Made Social? Where do you want to take it?
We have big dreams for this little venture of ours. We hope to connect with and promote more and more local businesses and creatives. We hope to take the show on the road. We hope to continue hosting events for the lovely ladies of YEG. We hope to expand our craft kit line. We hope to finally include our daughters in an event, as they’ve been begging for it since Made Social was just a little twinkle in our eyes.
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There are still a few spots left for the next workshop. Gather your girls and go…maybe I’ll see you there!
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 Most Photos: Andrea Hanki
xx

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Comments

  1. Shari says

    February 25, 2017 at 10:24 am

    I would love to go there

    Reply
    • Kari says

      February 25, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      You should! You would love it!

      Reply
  2. Amy Johner says

    February 27, 2017 at 1:45 am

    Can I join you for the next one 🙋

    Reply
    • Kari says

      February 27, 2017 at 9:41 am

      Yes! 🙂

      Reply

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What do you do when other kids are mean to your ki What do you do when other kids are mean to your kid? How do you handle it? No matter what season you're in with parenting or how old your kids are, I would love to hear your tactics! Please share below in the comments and we can all learn from each other👇👇. #pinkshirtday

Even when Wyatt was littler and would sometimes get rejected at the park when he asked to play, it would shatter my heart. 😫

I was bullied in high school pretty bad. My aunt stepped in one time and regulated some mean girls. Shared the (now) hilarious story on my Stories.❤❤

Wyatt's cute tee is from @deuxpardeuxkids, I'm wearing my @smashtess sweetheart roper and that heart print out is @justinema's free printable Kindness Challenge! (Looks like I have some catching up to do)! 🤣
See that cute little face photo bombing in the bac See that cute little face photo bombing in the back? 😊 He helps with my mental health on a daily basis. I know what each person needs varies, but for me, getting alone time to walk the dogs has been key in managing my anxiety and stress (especially this past year).

I believe investing in mental health initiatives is more important than ever. I’m so happy to be partnering with @atbfinancial for a really meaningful campaign called #ATBUp.

Each weekday from March 1-12, one more simple, FUN social challenge will be presented. When you complete and share on social using #ATBUp, @atbfinancial will donate $1 to @mentalhealthab!

I’ll be heading up two challenges—and including Moses 🐶 and Monroe 🐶. I hope you’ll join me! 😊💛

Visit up.atb.com to enter to win prizes, and get more info about the challenges and Alberta’s Mental Health Foundation.
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