If you are a brand or public relations agency, email me amy(at)diycandy.com.
Oh – hello there.
My name is Amy Anderson and I’m a crafting, DIY, and baking expert. I’m a two time craft book author and product line maker. I have been a creator for over forty years.
I’ve been creative since I was little. I always had to take art classes, and I remember being the youngest person by far at sewing camp when I was 10. I hated sewing camp.
At the time, I didn’t appreciate the gift that my parents were giving me – but these days I am very thankful. No only do I have a lot of crafty skills, but now I’m blogging about crafting as my full-time job. And it’s the best job ever.
I started DIY Candy in 2013 because I wanted a place that I could share my appreciation of ALL types of creativity, from knitting to baking to home decor.
My other blogs are Mod Podge Rocks, I Love Origami, and Out of This World Desserts.
My Faves
Fave Coffee Syrup
Pistachio
FavE TV Show
Fear Thy Neighbor
FavE Childhood Obsession
Monchichi
Fave Dog
Pug
You can see my professional resume here. By trade, I am a professional marketer with an MBA. Here are 10 things other about me that you should know.
- I live in the Portland, Oregon area. I’ve lived all over the country but west is best for me.
- I’m a published author and I’ve written two books.
- I love crafting, but I also love cars, frozen yogurt, and outdoor activities.
- I have an undergrad degree in Forestry, an MBA in Business and have had 10 jobs since I graduated from college (commitment issues anyone?)
- The color orange is my favorite. Blue is a close second. I love bright colors.
- My favorite movie of all time is Star Wars.
- I constantly battle a sugar and coffee addiction – I love candy and lattes.
- I have a fear of flying but I do it anyway.
- The most appealing thing in the world is a good sense of humor.
- I seem to work best when things are chaotic and I have a ton to do.
Here is a selection of some publications I’ve been in and websites I’ve been featured on.
AWARDS
- DIY Idea Center’s Top Bloggers, 2015
FEATURES
- People.com, DIY Nail Polish Mugs, February 2017
- People.com, These Incredibly Easy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Will Give You All the Fall Feels, September 2016
- BuzzFeed, 27 DIYs for the Classiest Person You Know, August 2016
- Country Living, 20 Naturally Beautiful Ways to Decorate With Wood Slices, August 2016
- Women’s Day, 29 Fun and Simple Christmas Table Decoration Ideas, July 2016
- Curbly, 10 Gorgeous DIY Wooden Accent Tables, May 2016
- Curbly, Before and After: Colorful IKEA Chair, March 2016
- Hobbycraft, Festival Fashions That You’ll Want to Make for Yourself, August 2015
- All*You.com, 11 More Dollar Store DIY Decorating Ideas, July 2015
- Ana-White.com, Williams Sonoma knockoff bench, June 2015
- Thomson blog, Travel-Themed Home Accessories You Can Make Yourself, May 2015
- Casa & Company, The Cutest DIY We Ever Did See, May 2015
- Curbly, colorful painted basket, February 2015
- Bustle.com, 21 Pet Halloween Costumes That Are Adorable/Ridiculous/Emotionally Scarring, October 2013
- Craft Weekly, DIY funky and cool bookend ideas, September 2012
INTERVIEWS
- Terry’s Fabrics, Designer Insights with Amy Anderson, August 2015
PUBLICATIONS
- Square Rooms, November is a good month to recycle your reno scraps, November 2014
SPEAKER
- Haven Conference, August 2016
“DIY Candy” is a United States registered trademark owned by Amy Anderson Crafts, LLC. You can reach me by email at amy(at)diycandy.com or hello(at)amyandersoncrafts.com.