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Welcome to Flagstaff Crafted
Your haven for all things uniquely created by makers, growers, and artisans. Flagstaff Crafted is a program run by Flagstaff County that enhances the exposure of local makers, artisans, and retailers of local products.
Launched in 2019, Flagstaff Crafted helps entrepreneurs tell their stories, grow their customer base, and connect them with resources. Supporting these entrepreneurs contributes to diversifying and continuously improving our local economy. Small businesses accounts for 98% of our region’s business community and Flagstaff Crafted is proud to support their efforts as they create jobs, support local community events, create products for us all to enjoy, and put Flagstaff on the map globally.
Join the Flagstaff Crafted directory and gain access to resources, marketing initiatives and new opportunities at no cost. If you’re full of passion and ready to make strong connections with other local businesses, Flagstaff Crafted is for you!
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Meet the Magic Creatives ✨
Behind every page of the 2026 Flagstaff Crafted Gift Guide is a passionate team of creatives pouring their heart, soul, and vision into every detail. From layout to storytelling, styling to photography, this guide is a true labour of love, built to celebrate the incredible talent and grit of makers across the Flagstaff Region.
We can’t wait to share this year’s edition with you, our biggest and boldest yet, launching October 16, 2025 at the Flagstaff Celebrates Success Dinner Gala. Stay tuned… this one’s special. 💛
#FlagstaffCrafted #GiftGuide2026 #MeetTheTeam #ShopLocal #SupportMakers #BehindTheScenes #FlagstaffCelebratesSuccess
NEW BLOG
Doing What You Love: How Joanne McMahon Built Busy Bees Early Childhood Learning and Found Joy in the Process
For Joanne McMahon, early childhood learning isn’t just a job, it’s joy in action. 💛 Based right here in the Flagstaff Region, Joanne has spent over 30 years nurturing young minds, empowering rural families, and turning passion into purpose through her business, @busybeesearlychildhoodlearning
What started during the pandemic as a pivot turned into a powerful platform, one that delivers literacy, connection, and confidence to families all across Alberta (and beyond!). From fine motor skill activities to why naming a wrist matters, Joanne brings heart to every lesson.
With support from the Flagstaff County Entrepreneur Empowerment Program and Business Mastermind, she turned her vision into a business that fuels not only her students, but her own well-being.
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build a life around doing what you love, this story’s for you.
🔗 Read the full blog and catch Joanne’s full interview on the Rural Unrecognized podcast—both linked in our bio! 🎧 #linkinbio
#FlagstaffCrafted #DoingWhatYouLove #EntrepreneurshipInAction #BusyBeesLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ShopLocalAB #SupportRuralMoms #FlagstaffCounty #SucceedingTogether #WomenInBusiness #FlagstaffMakers
We’re thrilled to reveal the new look of the Flagstaff Crafted Marketplace at the @wildrosecoop in Killam! ✨
From luxurious, one-of-a-kind handmade goods to heartfelt local treasures, this space is brimming with beauty and intention. Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift or treating yourself, every purchase supports our local makers and invests back into our community. 💛
Swing by, soak it in, and tell us in the comments: What’s your go-to item at the Marketplace? 👇
#FlagstaffCrafted #SupportLocal #FlagstaffCounty #FlagstaffRegion #HandmadeWithLove
🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
Joanne McMahon has been a pillar in early childhood education in Flagstaff County for over 30 years, but when the pandemic hit, she tried something new: she brought her enthusiasm, experience, and spark to the screen. What started as a way to connect during COVID became @busybeesearlychildhoodlearning (Busy Bees Early Childhood Learning), an online program connecting families through playful, developmentally rich learning sessions for preschoolers, and their parents.
In this episode, Joanne shares how she built Busy Bees from the ground up with the support of Flagstaff County’s Entrepreneur Empowerment and Mastermind programs, overcoming business fears like pricing and structure while staying rooted in her true passion: helping kids thrive through play.
She explains the deep value of play-based learning, the science behind songs and nursery rhymes, and the magic of watching a child light up when “Joanne said…” becomes part of their everyday vocabulary.
Joanne’s warmth is contagious, her sessions are packed with meaning, and her mission is clear: bloom where you’re planted, and help kids grow—one song, story, and pair of scissors at a time.
To learn more about Busy Bees Childhood Learning
Website: www.busybeeslearning.ca
Instagram: Busy Bees Learning
Facebook: Busy Bees Facebook
Host: @theamandawagner
Producer/Editor: @jce.films
NEW BLOG
Meet Morgan of @tinycopottery — a maker who found her joy at the pottery wheel and built a business rooted in family, faith, and the beauty of slowing down.
What started as a one-and-a-half hour pottery class turned into a garage studio, a kiln delivered months too soon, and a journey guided by creativity, community, and courage.
💡 Her story is a reminder that growth doesn’t have to mean “go big.” Sometimes, the most meaningful path is the one that feels right — even if it’s not the fastest.
Head to the blog to read her full story, the lessons she’s learned, and why she believes that “slow” is not just a pace, but a mindset.
👉 Link to blog in bio
#FlagstaffCrafted #TinyCoPottery #PotteryWithPurpose #MakerStory #SupportLocalMakers #SlowMade #CreativeJourney #FlagstaffCounty #BehindTheCraft #FlagstaffRegion
What does community mean to you? 💛
To us, it means showing up for each other, for local businesses, and for the spirit that ties us all together.
This afternoon, despite the rain, our hearts were full as the community gathered for the 4th annual Flagstaff Fresh Market, co-hosted by Flagstaff County and the Town of Daysland.
Laughter echoed under umbrellas, neighbours reconnected, and local vendors were celebrated. It’s moments like these that remind us what rural living is all about. Resilience, connection, and pride in where we call home.
Thank you to everyone who braved the weather to support local and share in the spirit of community. We loved seeing your smiling faces and are already looking forward to next year! 🌧️❤️🌻
#FlagstaffFreshMarket #CommunityPride #SupportLocal #FlagstaffCounty #SmallTownStrong #DayslandEvents #TogetherWeThrive #flagstaffcrafted
🎙️New Rural Unrecognized Podcast Episode!
What started as a casual afternoon class quickly turned into a full-blown pottery journey for Morgan, founder of @tinycopottery. In this episode, she shares how a spontaneous workshop opened the door to a creative life rooted in intention, values, and community.
Grounded in the legacy of her great-grandmother—“Tiny”—Morgan shares how family, faith, and generosity shape her work, her business decisions, and her definition of success. We also talk about the slow, meditative nature of pottery, letting go of the “growth at all costs” mindset, and why sometimes, small is just right.
Morgan’s work is personal, functional, and full of heart. She reminds us that rural doesn’t mean limited—it means connected, supported, and deeply rooted.
To learn more: @tinycopottery
Website: tinycopottery.com
Podcast Morgan Referenced: Better Than Big
Book Morgan Referenced: Build The Life You Want
Host: @theamandawagner
Producer/Editor: @jce.films
🚨 Only 2 DAYS LEFT to apply!
Calling all makers, bakers, growers, and creators — the 2025 Flagstaff Fresh Market is back and you do not want to miss it!
We’re taking over Main Street Daysland on Thursday, June 26 from 3–6 PM — and this is your chance to showcase your creations at one of the region’s most vibrant outdoor markets.
Handmade? Homegrown? MLM? You’re welcome here!
📌 Vendor spots are limited and filling fast — applying does not guarantee a spot.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: June 13
📬 Acceptances will go out by June 16
🔗 Apply now via the link in bio and help us spread the word! You don’t need to be part of the Flagstaff Crafted program to take part. Let’s fill Main Street with local pride!
#FlagstaffFreshMarket #VendorCall #FlagstaffCounty #DayslandAB #SupportLocalMakers #ShopLocalAB #MadeInFlagstaff #FreshMarket2025
