Welcome to ZoZo & Co.! 🎉

 

What started in 2017 as a way to have a little “down time" while my new baby napped has blossomed into my very own one-woman shop!

 

When my only daughter, Zoey Kate, was born, I quit teaching elementary school to become a stay-at-home mom. I loved her so much I never wanted to leave her. During the day, my husband went to work as a high school teacher and I stayed home with Zoey Kate. She liked her naps, so I spent that time getting back into all things crafty -- my first love! As a kid, I loved all things crafting -- scrapbooking, stickers, glitter, and glue. If you could find it at a craft store, I was interested!

 

As she slept, I picked back up with my Silhouette machine, like I had during our engagement, and started making onesies and t-shirts. I wanted to make all the cute, customized things for my new baby. I got a single-needle embroidery machine the following winter, and I started making things for people with vinyl, HTV, and embroidery through word of mouth.

 

After moving into a new house, I had a better set up for my craft room. Still making lots of vinyl creations, I ventured into sublimation too. That was so much fun and really opened up my business to new, even more creative things.

 

During the pandemic, I got a basic laser and she served me very well for over 4 years. I discovered how much I loved making things with the laser using wood, acrylic, and more. I later traded in my old single-needle embroidery machine for an amazing 6-needle embroidery machine.

 

In the summer of 2024, I knew it was time to retire “Regina Forge”, my sweet little laser. I upgraded to a workhorse of a laser, or as I like to call her, my “big girl” laser. Her name is “Tay-slor Swift” because I’m a diehard Swiftie. :)

 

To this day, I love creating anything I can think of through paper, vinyl, HTV, ceramic, fabric, wood, acrylic, etc. Getting to personalize items for people in a way that is special to them is one of the things I love most in life. Nothing compares to the reaction of someone opening up something that commemorates a special event or person in their life. I love that moment and I am so grateful I have gotten to play a small part in those moments for people, whether it was an order for a special announcement, a surprise trip, a graduation, a big work function, an engagement, a wedding, a new baby, an anniversary, or even a death in the family. Your memories matter and I love helping you come up with something perfect.

 

My daughter’s nickname is ZoZo, and that’s how I came up with the name for my business. The “& Co.” used to refer to my husband and I, as we were just secondary to her presence. :) But these days, “& Co.” refers to Parker and Oliver, our twin 3-year-olds. Our life is WILD and BUSY. But I always enjoy coming back to create through it all.

 

I put my passion into every unique item I create. I'm thrilled to take you along on this exciting journey as I continue to grow and share the joy of handmade treasures with all of you! Thank you for the support.

 

Here’s to 7+ years strong — with an official website! 💖