The Maker Files Blog

Our blog for brands looking to create authentic connections with makers & DIYers

Ivy Decker

Ivy graduated from The Ohio State University and is ATA's Content Journalist. She's excited to use her writing background to develop the voice and values of the brands she represents, including ATA. In her free time, she enjoys writing fiction and comedy, playing ukulele, and hanging out with her cat, Rey. Ivy is passionate about doughnuts, the first three seasons of Spongebob Squarepants, and the oxford comma.
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Recent Posts

Words that Mean Something Different to Makers

In order to understand and join conversations with today's makers, you need to understand that some words mean a little bit more to makers than their common definitions. Here are some of the terms you need to know in order to connect with today's makers.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 14, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Paige Bittle - NerdWicks Candles

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Paige Bittle, a candle maker and pop culture lover with her own brand of NerdWicks candles. If your brand sells to candle makers, this 1-on-1 interview with Paige will give you some important insights into connecting with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 7, 2018

What is Cosplay?

In this blog post, we'll go over what exactly cosplay is, where it came from, and how and why people get so deeply involved in the craft.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 7, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Bobby and Danielle Allen - The Circle Craft

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Bobby & Danielle Allen, the husband and wife jewelry makers and metalworkers behind The Circle Craft. If your brand markets to jewelry makers and metalworkers, this 1-on-1 interview with Danielle & Bobby will give you important insights for connecting with makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Feb 28, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Jordan Serpentini - Ragical Life

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Jordan Serpentini — a painter and skateboarder who combines two of her many passions under her brand Ragical Life. If your brand sells to artists and painters, this 1-on-1 interview with Jordan will give you some important insights that can help you connect with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Feb 21, 2018