About Me

Hi, I’m Carrie - the maker behind Sweet As April.

Over the past year, life has shifted in the best kind of way. Moving my studio back home has allowed me to homeschool our big kids and be more present for Lily as she begins preschool and continues her autism therapies. Our days are full, a little messy, and always meaningful - and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

This season has also been one of rediscovery. After years of pouring my heart into bonnets, I’ve found myself painting more than ever, designing new prints, and bringing back my beloved upcycled drops. Creating from home has opened the door to so many new ideas - and now I finally get to share them with you.

In 2025, I began expanding Sweet As April beyond sewing, with new creative spaces to explore:
🌿 Bloom by April, where you’ll find my digital courses, Procreate brushes, printable patterns, and creative tools.
🎙️ Moms Who Make It, for now, is a YouTube space but will also become a podcast for artists, dreamers, and mothers balancing it all.
🖌️ And of course, my blog, where I’m returning to my first love - writing and sharing the behind-the-scenes of this handmade life.

If you’ve been here through the ups and downs, thank you. Your support has allowed me to evolve as both a mother and an artist, and to keep growing alongside this little business that’s grown right along with our family.

2025 has been a year of discovery - and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Here’s to learning, creating, and becoming who we’re meant to be, one handmade piece at a time.