How being crafty changed my life
The CAPow! Shop started off selling handmade wallets. Finding the sewing more time consuming and less fun, I decided to list some prints in the shop based off of art school projects from my Graphic Design days. These prints were well received and I continued to list art and photography in the shop, but things really started to take off after one fateful trip to Walmart. I had decided to pick up some candy hearts to photograph for the shop and while standing in line to checkout an atlas caught my eye. This gave me the idea for the Hometown Hearts series and the rest is history!
My hand illustrated typography maps are all drawn in pencil, then inked. I scan the original into the computer and make enhancements or edits until they look just right. When you place an order, I send it to the professional printer I work with and they quickly print package and ship your print directly to your door. I used to print and pack each order myself, but it became all consuming and left no time to make new art. Working with this printer frees up my time and thoughts to be able to create new prints and photographs for your home!
This Etsy shop has allowed me to go from struggling, indebted student working several part time jobs to a more financially stable homeowner. I would like to thank every single person who has ever purchased something from the CAPow! shop. Each one of you has helped change my life and your continued support makes this journey amazing!
See what other customers are saying about CAPow!:
"Thanks so much, it arrived on the other side of the Atlantic unscathed and my boyfriend loves his present! He framed it instantly!"
"Love it! thanks! It hangs in my entryway, and reminds of home every time i see it."
"so great, it was a going a away gift for my friend who moved to Colorado, it made her cry :)"
"Thanks so much! This will be a fun way to send some Baltimore love to my friend who moved to the West Coast :)"
"LOVE this print! Crystal was so easy to work with and to make a custom print. I've already commissioned a second print and will continue working with her in the future. Thanks again!"
"What a kind and communicative seller! Perfect experience. Beautiful print, packaging was great and got to me in good condition. Thank you thank you thank you!"
"So amazing! I bought one for myself and bought a second one as a gift. Everyone that has seen it loves it, and thinks its so unique!"
"This is a beautiful image and really evoked the feeling I wanted for my friends' departure from the area. A unique size and image that cannot be found anywhere else... that is what Etsy is all about! A++"