Kea Makes Things

Four leaf shaped crochet coasters laying partially on top each other. A mustard coloured, a yellow, an orange and a red.

I make things. I sometimes sell them in markets and events, but I mostly make them for gifts or to order. Handcraft is my way of making sense of the world. Not every hobby has to become a side hustle, but if someone enjoys what I do, I do not need to hold onto it all.

I crochet coasters, bookmarks, bottle and can holder, and other small items.

Miniatures

The picture shows a miniature with a grey altar in the middle that has golden heart. Around it is miniature plants and green resin lit up.

Heart of the forest.

My miniature dioramas get inspiration from nature and fantasy, and of course music by my favourite artist InMe and their singer Dave McPherson.

My miniature piece inspired by InMe’s Rapture: The Land of the Secret Rose

Resin jewellery and art

Resin earrings are light enough to wear all day but sturdy enough that they don’t break in the wind.

I started making resin jewellery in the Spring of 2025. Resin is great, because while you’re doing it, you can’t really take breaks or look at your phone. So I can put on music and make colourful and playful art.

I got into resin when my dog passed away and I wanted to use his ashes to make jewellery. 500+ earrings later, I am still not confident enough to use his precious ashes, but I have found a way to express myself through colour.

I do jewellery and earrings for order and sell them in different fairs and markets.

I also make Pride jewellery and sell them in different Pride events, the money goes towards Orivesi Pride and other small Prides. In summer 2025 I was in Ruovesi Pride and 2026 I was in Nokia Pride, and of course Orivesi Pride.

For custom orders or if you want me to come to your event to sell, contact me through email or fediverse. Links are in the footer of the page.

CUSTOM ORDERS

Underwater love story

I had the joy and honour to make a miniature world for my favourite artist’s, Dave McPherson’s, partner for Christmas 2025. I was given some little details Dave wanted me to include and I made this Underwater love story. It is shaped like a book and inside are details of their love story, dates and names carved and favourite bands.
In an underwater world, there has to be a message bottle and I added a bottle that can be taken out and the gift giver can write their own message in the bottle.

An underwater world in a box, with a small book, resin crystals and seashells. On top there are two creatures, a bunny and a wolf sitting in a big seashell. On the floor is a bottle with a sign "read me". — Inside

A book like container that shines a blue light. There is a bunny and wolf creatures, shiny resin crystals and a bottle with label "read me". — Inside

Happy Place

Want to give your loved one a memorable and unique gift? I make custom Happy Places to order. Below is an example of “somewhere warm”. These are pocket sized containers.
What’s your happy place?

A small container that shows a beach scene. On the lid is a purple and yellow sky with black palm tree outlines and inside the container there is a painted sea and coppery sand with seashells, a fruity drink and a little crochet towel.