MEET THE CREATORS
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ALEXIS DOELLINGER + ASH CASTRO-MERRIAM
2028 + Elementary Education
2028 + Criminal Justice Studies
Owners of Constellation Confectioneries
The most rewarding part of our creative process is getting to bake together and laugh. If even a fraction of the amount of joy we feel while baking together spreads to others through our food, we will be content.
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M MURPHY-VALENCIA
2029 + Studio Arts
Owner of The Emporium of Mischief
My main goal is to create items that bring whimsy and wonder to however ends up with them. I aim to bring a little magic back to the world with my products and a smile to those willing to support me.
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AUSTIN MAYTORENA
2026 + Music Education
Owner of Fuse Studio 315°
I made Fuse Studio 315° to share my art and the varieties I have and I started up again thanks to my mom!
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HANNAH CONTARDI
2027 + Retailing and Consumer Sciences
Owner of Engrave
Engrave is meant to feel contemporary, organic, and a little whimsical. Each piece is hand designed and handcrafted and meant to either be gifted to loved ones or placed in a dorm room. I want all of my customers to feel like they’ve purchased something special and completely unique each time they support my business.
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LOMA LESCHAK
2028 + Studio Art & AVCE
Owner of Lomas Sketchbook
My business consists of crochet plushies, art prints, stickers and keychains. I use all of my own original art to make my prints and stickers. I use my original paintings so that I can put my art out there and share my work with others. I also incorporate crochet plushies so that I can express both my passions to make a bright and lively brand.
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REESE MCFARLAND
2027 + Psychology
Owner of Love, Pieces
My brand is catered to individuals looking for meaningful, comforting products that contribute to their overall sense of security and tranquility. To make things that aren't just nice to look at but also have a special meaning behind them.
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LOIS POLASHENSKI
2028 + Environmental Science PHD
Owner of LAP Ceramics
I aim to bring a little whimsy and a splash of color to peoples lives through ceramics!
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ANDY COTA
2028 + Fine Arts - 2d Studio
Owner of Shrimp Draws
I’m a growing small-artist who wants to make stories with their art. I hope to share maybe comfort, a bit of enjoyment that I hope they’re able to get from my products. Most of them are accessories, so people would know what they like and maybe what they’d like to show to others about them.
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ASHLEY RIGG
UA Grad + Medical Technology
Owner of Butterfly Sisters
Create and share the handmade pieces that I love and find inspiring or beautiful! I am also passionate about nature, and strive to create my pieces and ship them in the most eco-friendly way that I am able to!
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EDWARD SMITH
2027 + Illustration, Design and Animation
Owner of Imperfect Perfection
Imperfect Perfections focuses on the beauty of handmade art and how each piece is special in its own way. For this brand I aim to focus my creative energies on wearable press on nails and hand made greeting cards that can be used for any occasion.
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TRINITY GUIDEN
2027 + Chemistry
Owner of nailsby.t.r.i.n
I’ve had a lot of people express to me that they can’t afford to get their nails done or that even if they could, all they were able to get were simple designs. I know how hard being a student is, so I want to be able to make fun designs that would otherwise be too expensive to get at a salon available to students
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ASHLEY LIMBAUGH
2026 + Landscape Architecture
Owner of Ashley’s Arts
I created Ashley’s Arts to share my landscape paintings with the world while learning digital art in high school. Since then, I have been dedicated to painting landscapes daily, both digitally and traditionally. I enjoy simplifying or amplifying the parts of the environment to make compositions more magical. I find inspiration from the natural landscapes, around me and how the randomness of nature can be so beautiful
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