While in Lockdown

Green hexagon sign with the words 'While in Lockdown' written inside, decorated with a green leafy branch on the left side.
A collection of six items: a glass jar with a coffee theme, a clear oval container with dried daisies and gold flakes, a white tote bag with black text "eat local shop local support local enjoy local," a blue felt bookmark with a gold tassel and a blue W, pink glitter letter keychains and disco balls, and a clear glass mug with a floral pattern.

My first project was not school-related. I founded While In Lockdown, a small business specializing in handmade resin accessories such as keychains, trinket trays, and bookmarks, as well as trendy non-resin items like tote bags and custom cups. Over the years, I’ve grown the business through consistent branding, product development, and community engagement. My products are currently featured in local retail stores, including Forks Trading Company and The Floral Merchant, and participated in artisan markets across Winnipeg.

Why the name While in Lockdown?

Once upon a time, I was a crafty soul with a passion for creating—but then adulting happened. Bills, responsibilities, and the daily grind slowly nudged my creativity to the back burner.

Fast forward to March 2020—cue the world hitting pause. My first global pandemic, a province-wide lockdown, and a whole lot of uncertainty. With my anxiety levels skyrocketing, I knew I needed something to keep me sane

So, instead of endlessly scrolling through TikTok trends, I picked up my long-lost love for crafting. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I had a small business in the making! Creativity became my escape, therapy, and my happy place.

And that, my friend, is exactly what I was up to While in Lockdown. ✨

While in Lockdown social links

Stores to find my items:

Logo for Forks Trading Company in black text with the words 'FORKS' in large font and 'TRADING COMPANY' in smaller font to the right.
Logo for The Floral Merchant with black cursive and bold text that reads: 'The Floral Merchant Flowers and Gifts'
Schedule of local maker spotlight featuring handmade crafts with the text 'While in Lockdown' by Krista, from the WPG Magazine by Pamela Roz, with craft items like keychains, jewelry, and decorations in the background.

Back in 2021, my small business While in Lockdown, was featured in The WPG Magazine! Thank you @thewpgmagazine for the Local Maker Spotlight!

Check out the full feature at the link here