Hi there!

All of the creations you see here are handcrafted by me, Merel (=Blackbird in Dutch). My love for crafting has been there all my life: I have always been busy trying out all sorts of hobbies and loved them all.

Through all highs and lows I have found that making things by hand is incredibly important to me. It forces me to slow down, clear my mind and it fuels my creativity even more. Working on designs that bring other people joy too is my passion and I am so thankful for where I am now.

I truly love what I do. Making my products by hand, packing orders, taking product photos, selling at markets, editing social media posts, restocking my items in shops, working on my website; there’s a lot involved in running Blackbird Studios but I like the variety and even find myself enjoying administration sometimes ;).

I hope to keep growing Blackbird Studios while staying true to what I love most about it: making every product by hand, experimenting with new materials and designs, and reaching more people who share my passion for unique, colorful and detailed design.

– Merel