My Mission: Sprinkle WONDER and WHIMSY in everyday experiences to inspire curiosity toward our planet, confidence in oneself, and sunshine in our souls. Mel Makes is a world of curiosity and endless discovery. From textiles inspired by bold maximalist print design to illustration focused on line weight and storytelling, step inside my mind! The 'muchness' is very MUCH embraced. 

I've always been a vivid dreamer, glass half full, faith-forward, vision-to-fruition kind of girl. Growing up in Austin, Texas, my house was always steaming with the commotion of creative projects and the delicious smell of chocolate chip cookies at all hours of the day! Going to SCAD for illustration and fashion, but truly discovering so much of the world in the process, My life has always been full of different definitions of creativity.

I've built clothing lines, creating volunteer opportunities for teams of all sizes, freelance work in baking and art alike, murals, sewing up home decor, and am a Padi certified Divemaster, among so MUCH more. It's simply been a wild ride of exploration with the purpose of aspiring to inspire. Inspire others to find their creative joy, empower humanity in general that they can overcome anything in front of them. In my journey of building up confidence, accepting and loving my whole mind, and working on my personal sunshine, life is definitely a never-ending experiment of becoming the best versions of ourselves. I want Mel-Makes to be a place that inspires all of us to embrace the YOU-nique humans that we are; be PROUD of OURSELVES!

Feel free to reach out with any questions, ideas, or collabs!

Thank you!
Mel ;)