Crafterall
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Welcome! :: FREE US SHIPPING on nearly everything in the shop! SHOP UPDATES (1/10/2021): All non-custom orders will ship in 1-2 business days. Order a CUSTOM (new design) piece today, and it can be completed by 3/10/21. Thank you for your patience and support!
Crafterall was a 2016 FEATURED SHOP! Read the interview here: https://blog.etsy.com/en/featured-shop-crafterall/ :: Proud Member of the HandmadeMN Team :: Wholesale inquiries & Custom requests welcome ::
Announcement
Welcome! :: FREE US SHIPPING on nearly everything in the shop! SHOP UPDATES (1/10/2021): All non-custom orders will ship in 1-2 business days. Order a CUSTOM (new design) piece today, and it can be completed by 3/10/21. Thank you for your patience and support!
Crafterall was a 2016 FEATURED SHOP! Read the interview here: https://blog.etsy.com/en/featured-shop-crafterall/ :: Proud Member of the HandmadeMN Team :: Wholesale inquiries & Custom requests welcome ::
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Reviews
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Angela Nordstrom on Jan 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love this piece of art, it was the perfect Christmas gift!
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Betty on Sep 16, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSo easy to ask questions . Love how the Iowa Lakes turned out. A gift for my Daughter. She will be delighted. Thank you😊
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Kendra on Sep 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis art is exactly what I wanted to commemorate my time at school near the Finger Lakes. :) Thanks for making such beautiful art!
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Emily on Jan 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt came out exactly how I wanted it! I gave it to my brother as a gift and he loves it!
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laynestj on Jan 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis paper cut is absolutely gorgeous, with highest quality papers with lovely textures. Delivered quickly.
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C on Jan 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love this papercut piece--it's beautiful and meticulously crafted! Marnie also shipped it quickly, and sent it in very nice and protective packaging.
About Crafterall
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The working corner of my studio.
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Packing up The Great Lakes for some lucky recipient.
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You betcha, these pieces are made here in the Land o' Lakes.
Welcome to Crafterall!
It’s been said that “Nature is the best architect,” and when it comes to the shapes and depths of the lakes and rivers in Minnesota, I wholeheartedly agree. With retreating glaciers, prehistoric meteors, and a vast network of underground aquifers as the designers, my job is simply to recreate these unique shapes, translating depths into layers of colored cardstock, and shorelines into modern art.
Each piece is meticulously cut from high-quality cardstock, using an arsenal of tiny blades, then assembled together, one layer at a time.
My repertoire grows with custom requests, and nearly everything in the shop today started with someone asking me if I could "cut" their lake, or shoreline, or island, or river bend, etc. As the body and scope of my work continues to grow, so grows my cutting and layering techniques, and my abilities to take on new challenges.
Everyone's got a lake. What's yours?
Shop members
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Marnie Karger
Owner, Artist
I'm a Minnesota native, living near the Twin Cities metro area. I work from home, occupying a spare bedroom with my studio. I share my home with my mega-hunky husband, our two clever daughters, and a pair of long-leggedy retired racing greyhounds.
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Puppers!
Gravity Control
Kylie and Hugo are our two retired racing greyhounds. Their important role in Crafterall is to hold down the floor in case there's a sudden change in gravity, and to make sure any crumbs are swiftly dispatched.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Minnesota Customers: MN sales tax is added to all orders for Minnesota addresses.
Shipping
I ship through USPS using First Class mail, and I try to send your package within 24 hours of your cleared payment. If you would like an upgrade to Priority Mail or would like to purchase insurance for your item, contact me and I will prepare an adjusted invoice. For items without free shipping, I work to provide safe and fairly priced shipping options. If the shipping cost is much less than billed, I will gladly refund the additional amount. International buyers are responsible for all fees and taxes associated with items crossing borders.
Please make sure your shipping address is correct. If not, please clarify the address to which you prefer me to send your purchased item. If a package comes back to me due to an error on your part (inaccurate address, etc), I will send you an additional invoice via paypal to cover cost of re-shipment.
Live in the western Hennepin county area (Excelsior, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Chanhassen, etc.)? Feel free to contact me for a local pick-up.
Additional policies and FAQs
http://www.crafterall.com/search/node/FAQ
Q. Where can I see your work in person?
A. Several awesome shops around the county carry Crafterall works. You can see the whole list on my website: www.crafterall.com/shop
Local Twin Cities folks can also usually find me at the No-Coast Craft-O-Rama Holiday show on the first Friday and Saturday in December each year.
Finally, you can schedule to visit me at my home in Shorewood. If you contact me ahead of time, I'd be happy to show you some color options or design options so that you can make the best decision.
Q. Can you send color swatches before I order something?
A. Picking a color can be really hard. I'd be happy to mail you some small color swatches. I ask only that you purchase a piece first and request the swatches in your order. Then, after you've received the swatches and selected a color, I'll make your piece and send it to you in the color you've chosen.
Q. I saw a piece on your blog that's not listed in your Etsy shop. Can I request it anyway?
A. In most cases, I'd be delighted to recreate a custom piece for you. Just contact me the details, and we'll go from there. Rarely, I make a piece that I either cannot or will not remake. But it never hurts to ask.
Q. Do you accept requests for custom orders?
A. Yes! I relish the opportunity to create a custom Crafterall handmade work for you. We can work off of an existing piece from my shop or create something entirely new. Please contact me to share your ideas and goals for a new project.
Q. Will you consider wholesale inquiries?
A. Yes! Large, bulk, and wholesale inquiries are most welcome. Please contact me with your interest.
Q. These pieces seem thicker than a photography or a poster. Can they still be framed in a store-bought frame?
A. You bet. They are a little thicker than a photo print, but not by much. I recommend framing most pieces with a mat and frame combo. Frames built for mats usually have a little extra room, and the mat really enhances the sense of depth in the pieces.
Q. Do you sell your work framed?
A. No. I leave that to the capable and creative hands of the professionals. If you ask, I'd be happy to recommend some local folks who do good work.
Q. What's the best way to contact you?
A. You may either send me a convo via Etsy or e-mail directly at Marnie.Karger [!at] gmail.com. I tend to check my e-mail many times a day and work to reply to your messages as soon as I can.
Q. Do you like marshmallows?
A. Yes! Raw, melty, burned, store-bought, homemade, flavored, plain, fresh, crusty: yum. (Circus peanuts do not count as marshmallows. Those are icky.)
Q. Do you ever have any sales?
A. Occasionally, but, if you've read this far, I want to thank you. To show my appreciation, use the coupon code "ISURVIVED" when you check out, and you will receive 10% off your purchase. Good on you! (Please use this code only once.)