Marmalade creations is owned by Nicole Keim, an elementary school music teacher in Broomfield, CO (and artist at heart!). The business was born from a single thought; while shopping in San Francisco Nicole ran across some cute felt hair clips and thought to herself, “Hey, I can do that.”   Since that initial project two years ago (Nicole still laughs at the ridiculously sloppy design and stitching of her first clip), the business has blossomed into a wide array of unique and funky hair accessories including wool felt hair clips, bobby pins, ponytail holders, mini clips, alphabet clips, and headbands. 
 
Other products of marmalade creations are button-eyed monster dolls called twombly dolls.  These monsters begin as a figment of Nicole’s imagination and gradually come to life as she puts them together. She uses a variety of textiles including felt, fleece, flannel, and upcycled clothing and scarves to create their bodies.  Each twombly doll has its own unique flair and is accessorized accordingly with a tutu, vest, bowtie, cape, fur trim, or whatever it needs to complete its character.  Twombly dolls come in small, medium and large sizes and are the perfect companion for children and adults alike.
 
Painting is also a passion of Nicole’s and she has found a way to create functional art in the form of hand-painted name signs. Her custom signs make wonderful gifts for baby showers/welcoming baby, birthdays, holidays or just because!   Each sign is made to order and is customized with the recipients name, theme and color of their choosing, and additional embellishments.
 
Nicole takes pride in making all of the products she sells and gives the utmost attention to color, detail and craftsmanship.  She continues to come up with innovative ideas for crafts and avidly supports the growing handmade movement. Please take a second to look at all of her wonderful products sold at Two Patooties!