Do you know what a Cricut machine is? It’s quite an amazing little machine that can cut 300 types of materials, from silk to burlap, using 13 different tools. Kelcie Neufeld bought her first Cricut (pronounced “Cricket”) machine in the fall of 2020 and fell in love with the infinite possibilities of crafting. After months of practicing with the machine, she opened her business, Four Hearts & I, in March 2021. She has always loved DIY projects, and now creates wood signs with reclaimed wood.
Kelcie was born and raised on a dairy farm in Ontario. She met her husband in 2011 in Sudbury Ontario and the two decided to take their love to Southern Manitoba in 2016. Together they bought a five-acre property in Sundown where they spend many hours outside with their four children. Together as a family they love hiking, gardening, and interacting with all types of animals. The farm, country life and the great outdoors are the inspiration for many of Kelcie’s designs.
Her children have been a major source of inspiration as well and have even helped her create some of the pieces she’s sold. She is interested in creating more unique pieces, with the vision to combine this craft type with other possibilities to expand and grow her business. She has already advanced her technique and skill into other forms of crafting such as acrylic paint pouring, paper craft, framed signs, mugs and more. Utilizing her Cricut machine, which is connected to a design program on her computer, she also hopes to delve into new mediums and techniques such as cutting different fabrics that she will incorporate into her products, and for engraving small aluminum and acrylic signs. The possibilities of Four Hearts & I are endless with Kelcie Neufeld at the helm!
To see the variety of products Kelcie offers, check out her Four Hearts and I Facebook page. Better yet, head to Artisan Hall at Reimer Concrete and Building Supplies in Roseau River and pick up a handmade sign for your home, or a gift for someone you love! Custom orders are welcome and can be made by contacting her directly at fourheartsandi@gmail.com or through her Facebook page.
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