Crafterall
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Announcement
Welcome! :: FREE US SHIPPING on nearly everything in the shop! SHOP UPDATES 9/9/2021): All non-custom orders will ship in 1-3 business days. Order a CUSTOM (new design) piece today, and it can be completed by 9/29/21. 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 9/9/2021): All non-custom orders will ship in 1-3 business days. Order a CUSTOM (new design) piece today, and it can be completed by 9/29/21. 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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Laura on Sep 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFantastic shop. Pictures are great quality and shipping is fast and arrived in perfect condition and wrapped beautifully.
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Marie on Aug 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsorder came and was exactly what I thought it would be! can't wait to give as a gift and report back how much it is loved!
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Krista on Sep 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent communication from seller and beautiful product. Highly recommend!
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Jill on Sep 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love this piece! I received my order very quickly. The pictures did a great job representing the colors.
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Laura on Sep 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove these pictures. I have bought several for myself and as presents for family.
Fast shipping and in perfect condition with lovely packaging.
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Mikayla on Sep 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love these prints! They are so unique and just what we had been looking for to complete our coastal decor. I bought 4 in different colors to spread out between our home and office because I love them so much!
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Erin on Sep 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI placed a custom order to include Bois Blanc Island and was incredibly happy with the artwork I received. The artist & shop are fantastic. I can’t wait to hang this on the wall! My neighbor, who ordered one as well, is really excited! I really appreciate the amazing customer service, especially given the extra work because of multiple copies & 2 beautiful suite of colors. Highly recommend!
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kate on Sep 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo cool! Love the technique, colors, and the simplicity of the pieces. Thanks so much.
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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.)