MEET THE CREATORS

VISUAL ARTS

  • MEGAN MACDONALD

    2026 + Studio Art, AD/PR

    Owner of Megan's Museum

    Certainly JOY, specifically in all caps. :) I hope the bright colors and fun messages help brighten up spaces all over campus after arriving home after a long rewarding day.

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  • Cannon Hawley

    2027 + History & French

    Owner of Scrawley Draws

    I hope to share my passion for arts and creativity through my business. I come from a long line of artists, and have grown up in a home full of hand-made treasures from my relatives. I hope to share that sense of community and foster a love of art through my creations. 


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  • EMMA WIEBER

    2026 + Advertising & Public Relations

    Owner of the Dainty Daffodil

    I hope to share my passion for the jewelry and embroidery I make with people, and the love I put into each design.

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FIBER ARTS

  • PAYTON WILKINS

    2025 + Media and Journalism

    Owner of Crocheted by Payton

    I hope my art will bring others as joy as I get from designing and creating. Crocheting is my happy place. It takes my mind off anything negative, and I want my stuffed animals to provide that same sense of calmness. I also want to help others stay true to their inner child. You’re never too old to stop loving stuffed animals!

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  • COURTNEY HUMPHREY

    2027 + Business Administration and Peace, War, and Defense

    Owner of Court Does Knots

    Court Does Knots hopes to promote an inclusive community throughout every single interaction on campus. I strive to provide a warm atmosphere that makes every customer feel welcome

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  • MARINA MESSURA

    2026 + Political Science and Global Studies

    Owner of Made By Mar

    Through my crochet works, I hope to share joy and excitement from my products. I love to make these pieces and projects, and I can only hope that my excitement and joy in creating these products is shared with those who they go to.

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  • NATALIE BOYLSTON

    2026 + Biology

    Owner of NB Hooksters

    I would love to expand beyond UNC to other platforms and audiences! I love making new things, from clothes to stuffies, and I am excited to continue to do something I love to spread joy to others!

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  • EMILIE POWELL

    2027 + Neuroscience and Music Performance

    Owner of Comfort Creatures

    At my shop we love all things soft, cozy, and huggable. These creations are meant to bring you comfort - hence the name Comfort Creatures! No matter who you are, we're sending you comfort - one plushie at a time ♡

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  • JILLIAN OAKES

    2027 + English & History

    Owner of Love-Me-Knot Crochet

    Love-Me-Knot Crochet is the name under which I market and sell my fiber art. I’ve been crocheting on and off since middle school, but it was through Student-Made UNC that I could finally leap into selling my work! For me, Love-Me-Knot represents all the time and effort I’ve put into honing my craft – long hours, needle pricks, craft store trips and all – to reach a point where I feel confident producing goods to sell.

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  • PAIGE EAST

    2026 + Studio Art

    Owner of Loubird Makes

    I would like to provide people with high quality arts and crafts that bring them joy and/or provide a function.

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  • HANH NGUYEN

    2025 + Psychology

    Owner of Cat Play Yarn

    Through Cat Play Yarn, we hope to share crochet's calming and joyful essence. My goal is to spread comfort and happiness with every handmade plushie, inviting people to experience a little bit of cozy joy in their daily lives.

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  • MAKENZIE CLARK

    2027 + Psychology and Women and Gender Studies

    Owner of Crafts By Makenzie

    At Crafts by Makenzie, a lot of thought, care, and love is put into each and every item that is made. My hope is that the people who buy my products will love these items just as much as I did making them and that they make their day just a little bit better.

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  • JASMINE HARRIS

    2028 + Psychology & Business

    Owner of UNEEK Designs

    I hope to create custom and creative experiences for all, providing unique opportunities for customers to express themselves. 

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  • LOLA EDWARDS

    2028 + Biology

    Owner of Lola’s Loops

    I want to share a sense of warmth, creativity, and appreciation for handmade goods. Each piece I create is infused with time and care, and I hope my customers feel a personal connection to the items they receive. My goal is to encourage people to embrace unique, handmade artistry in their daily lives.

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  • Ashlyn Bartlett

    2027 + Public Health

    Owner of Ashlyn’s Crafted Creations

    I want to bring joy to others and make some money from the items I create while learning about entrepreneurship. I believe that all of the resources provided to creators through Student-Made will help me on my journey of developing my business.  

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JEWELRY

  • ANNA ROUTH

    2026 + Public Policy and History

    Owner of Crow-Stitched Jewelry

    Uniqueness in my crafts is important to me; I love that I can make jewelry that people haven’t seen before. I hope to make something for everyone so that no matter your interests or style, you can find something special here. I’m also selling UNC themed jewelry, so I’m looking to promote school spirit. Go Heels!

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  • LIZ VAUGHAN

    2025 + English - Creative Writing

    Owner of Snowlux Steampunk

    I hope my creations help those who wear them to feel imaginative, fun, and expressive, just like the fantasy stories & styles I love. Most of my designs are inspired by the tabletop games my friends and I write and play. I want to impart the excitement I feel about our collaborative storylines to anyone else who’s looking to add some unique fantasy aesthetics to their life.

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  • CORA WILLIS

    2025 + Psychology

    Owner of The Birds and The Beads

    I hope to share fun and happiness with people through my business! It brings me so much joy to make things and even more joy when someone is happy about what they are getting from me.

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  • ALYSSA CRANE

    2028 + Advertising and PR

    Owner of Crane Createz

    I aim to inspire creativity in those who feel they’ve lost their imagination. Creativity seems to be less valued as we grow up, and I hate seeing that spark diminish in those with such potential. I create with hope it inspires someone else to do the same.

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  • JENNIE SUH

    2025 + Psychology

    Owner of Jennie Suh

    I hope people feel a sense of comfort because each bracelet was made with so much intention. My designs were inspired by all the people I love in my life, and I hope they are able to remind you of someone in yours as well!

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  • ANA GUEVARA

    2028 + Media and Journalism

    Owner of Pixie Treasures

    I hope that these jewelry pieces bring joy and fun into people's lives. And most importantly, I hope that they allow for people to feel confident enough to express themselves and their style!

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  • CAITLYN RUFFIN

    2026 + Medical Anthropology and English

    Owner of Fairymonger

    My mission is to help people authentically express themselves through their jewelry.

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  • ANNA RICHARDSON

    2027 + English & Comparative Literature

    Owner of Whaletailbeads

    Taking the leap of faith has been the most challenging thing for me. In creating a new business, there’s no way to know whether or not you’ll succeed, so spending the time and money creating products is always a risk. I hope, though, that it’ll have been a risk well-worth taking.

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  • SARAH NOVAK

    2028 + Biology

    Owner of Novak Creations

    I hope to help people know that if you think something is cool, whether it be a random idea that popped into your head or something you saw on pinterest, use it to inspire what you do. Someday you will find something that you are passionate about creating, and then you can use that to keep people thinking creatively.

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  • Aniya Damron

    2027 + English and Comparative Literature-Science, Medicine, and Literature Concentration

    Owner of Pass The Love Accessories

    The mission at Pass The Love Accessories is to share and spread love, to any and everybody, in an all-inclusive environment. The brand values inclusivity, creativity, loving environments, being comfortable in one’s skin, and spreading and passing love through jewelry. There is immense intent behind the brand being handmade beaded bracelets, and the name signifying the love being passed from my hands as the creator, to yours as the customer. 

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DIGITAL ART

  • ANNA YI

    2027 + Ad/PR and Business Admin

    Owner of Sooni Stickers

    My goal is to embody positivity and fun through my creations. I started selling purely out of passion and desire to share it with others, and that motif has stuck with me even as I have grown. I think the most successful business is one that can consistently make others happy.

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  • ALEXA ANQUILO

    2026 + Psychology and English

    Owner of Sticky Mango

    I hope to share my art through cute tangible products that people can find joy in!

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FASHION

  • ZYAH BOSTICK

    2027 + Undecided

    Owner of Lotus Eater

    Nails are a fun way to express creativity and also wear and share your art with people. I get a lot of inspiration from other artists and I hope people feel inspired by my work as well.

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  • SARAH NOVAK

    2028 + Biology

    Owner of Novak Creations

    I hope to help people know that if you think something is cool, whether it be a random idea that popped into your head or something you saw on pinterest, use it to inspire what you do. Someday you will find something that you are passionate about creating, and then you can use that to keep people thinking creatively.

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We’re always looking for more student-creators and entrepreneurs to join our community! We welcome all kinds of businesses, and we can’t wait to see what you’re making.