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My name is Kristina, the proud owner of KD Makes. I am also wife to a wonderful loving husband and a stay-at-home mom to two beautiful girls.
Back in 2016 my Prince Charming dropped down on one knee and asked me to marry him... I of course said "YES!" and we were married 1 year later. Before we tied the knot there was a ton of wedding planning. We caught ourselves saying "We want this!" and "This would be nice!" but it seemed to change to "Do we really need this?" or "That's too much for our budget."
We all know how much weddings can be. My Prince Charming was in school 6 months out of the year to complete his journeyman ticket and I was working full time. I only made enough to cover all the bills and found it very difficult to plan my dream wedding during the downfall of the Alberta economy. Fortunately, we received assistance from our parents, but due to my independent nature and stubbornness, I desired additional items. Everything I desired, such as flower girl baskets, wedding party gifts, and even popcorn bags, were incredibly costly. With determination, I decided to create my own unique touches by hand. As I crafted these items, I pondered how many other brides-to-be might be facing the same predicament. That's when it struck me: I wanted to provide affordable, high-quality, and distinctive products for all budgets, and I turned that dream into a reality.
As the years passed, I then become a mom, this became a significant time commitment. Adjustments were made to align the business with my personal life priorities. Additionally, during this time I also faced the challenges of navigating the economic consequences brought about by COVID-19.
I didn't give up hope and became acquainted with the planner community in late 2020, grasping the fundamentals of printing and cutting planner stickers. This discovery sparked the realization that I could channel my passion for art into a business venture. Through extensive research, I then acquired the skills to craft unique planner sticker designs.
In 2023, I discovered "Planner Peace" - the A5 Freely Noted from PlannerMonkeyCo combined with the Hobonichi brand. Thanks to the immense support from everyone, I have been able to transform my passion for art and design into top-notch planner products, all while managing the responsibilities of being a mom.