Amanda from Amanda Barkley Design Co.

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Meet Amanda from Amanda Barkley Design Co.,
she is our featured maker for July 2023!

Headshot image of Amanda to introduce her and her company

"I was raised in my grandmother's flower shop where I was encouraged to create, make and work! Before there were glue guns we used electric skillets with glue pillows that would melt and sometimes get dangerously hot, and there were always two or three available. We created seasonal wreaths, homecoming mums, crafts for visuals and of course everyday florals. My grandmother would put a sweet faux bird glued to a branch on almost every plant that left the shop. It was a magical place to grow up around and what I learned was beyond invaluable."

 

In one sentence describe...

1. What it is you create/craft:

Anything seasonal that enhances a tablescape or content that I am producing, but most often wreaths and paper products like paper flowers.

2. What is your favorite Surebonder product:

Without a doubt any glue gun in the Specialty Series with a fine tip!!!!!

And I tell everyone that will listen that Surebonder® glue sticks when paired with a Surebonder® glue gun cannot be beat!

Check out these detail tip hot glue guns from our Specialty Series that Amanda loves and we know you will too:

Image and link to product page to shop Surebonder original detail tip mini hot glue gun Image and link to product page to shop Surebonder famous cordless-corded mini hot glue gun Image and link to product page to shop Surebonder full size detail tip hot glue gun
SHOP ORIGINAL DETAIL TIP SHOP CORDLESS/CORDED SHOP FULL SIZE DETAIL TIP



3. What craft have you always wanted to try: 

Woodworking and building. I'd need an industrial glue gun for that!

This is what we suggest for woodworking projects:

Image of Surebonder Wood Stik Hot Glue Sticks bag with link to product page Image of Ultra Series 60 Watt Full Size Hot Glue Gun with link to product page
SHOP WOOD STIK™
SHOP ULTRA 60 WATT

 

4. What inspires you:

Traditional crafts that surround a holiday. Making crafts that we did growing up but with the tools we have today!



Check out more from Amanda: 

Instagram: @amandabarkleydesignco

Website: https://amandabarkleydesign.co/

 

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