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Anna

Studio Services Specialist

I have been working in Studio 300 since 2013 teaching maker skills, graphic design and computer programming. I love creating new and interesting things, and I'm a bit obsessed with cats and unicorns.


Don’t Miss April’s Adult Take and Make Kits

Posted by Anna on April 4, 2022
Studio 300 Arts & Crafts, DIY, Maker, Spring, Studio 300

April showers bring not only rain but cute DIY projects to take home. This month, we have a frog card, bunny in a box card, and small plant pots with faces. Come pick them up in Studio 300 in the…

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February Adult Take-It Make-It

Posted by Anna on February 10, 2022
Studio 300 Arts & Crafts, DIY, Maker Lab, STEAM, Studio 300

Looking for an adorable DIY craft to spruce up your seasonal decor? Then stop by Studio 300 starting this Friday, February 11, to pick up a Take-It Make-It kit. We have a Valentines Day mailbox and letter box as well…

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November Take It Make It for Adults

Posted by Anna on November 3, 2021
Studio 300 Arts & Crafts, Maker Lab

For this Thanksgiving fall season, we have three new projects. A pop-up oven card, a set of place cards and a cute turkey time card. You can pick these up in Studio 300 through the month of November.

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Take It Make It October Adult DIY

Posted by Anna on October 7, 2021
Studio 300 Maker Lab

This month we have three new projects for you to take and make. We have a pumpkin slider card, hocus pocus card and Day of the Dead cute animals. You can pick them up starting NOW in Studio 300. Instruction…

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Studio 300 Adult Take-It, Make-It: DIY Greeting Cards (September 2021)

Posted by Anna on September 8, 2021
Studio 300 Arts & Crafts, Craftsy, Creativebug, Maker, Maker Lab

Can’t get enough crafting at the library? We are starting a new Take-It, Make-It for adults. Each month, you can pick up one of our craft kits to assemble at home. Kits are first come, first served, while supplies last….

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Quarantine Maker Adventures: DIY Face Masks

Posted by Anna on April 9, 2020
Studio 300 DIY, Health, Maker

While doing my part to stay at home, I’ve found several ways to keep making and creating. If you’re looking for a simple maker activity to do at home, give this a shot. This post is a little “quarantine diary…

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Bullet Journaling for the New Year

Posted by Anna on January 16, 2020
Studio 300 DIY, Maker Lab, Silhouette

It’s the time of year when everyone starts promising to do better in the new year. One of my annual goals is always staying organized. In 2017, I discovered Bullet Journaling, and it made a huge difference for me. A…

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Create Custom Gifts in the Maker Lab

Posted by Anna on November 22, 2019
Studio 300 CNC Carvey, Gift Giving, Giveaway, Holiday, Maker, Maker Lab, Silhouette, Zing Air Vinyl Cutter

With the winter holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about gift giving. Sure, you can fight the crowds on Black Friday, or you can stop by Studio 300 to create unique, custom gifts for your loved ones at…

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DIY Halloween Village

Posted by Anna on October 21, 2019
Studio 300 Arts & Crafts, DIY, Halloween, Holiday, Maker, Silhouette

It’s that time of year again for spooky ghosts, creepy monsters and creative DIYs. I was feeling inspired by the season and some cute cardstock I found, so I created a Halloween Village. It includes one large mansion, some little…

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