Tag: ACira Studio

Made in KC crowns first-ever ‘Maker of the Year’ (plus the local-first retailer’s best new product)

By Tommy Felts / December 12, 2024

Kansas City’s thriving maker community received a festive boost this holiday season as Made in KC unveiled its first-ever Made in KC Awards — a celebration of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.  The awards highlight more than a dozen standout makers and innovative products, with two big  winners — KC New Maker of the Year and…

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Heart by hand: Paper illustrator crafts intricate designs with an evocative pop of culture

By Tommy Felts / November 29, 2023

Andrea Cira can trace the inspiration for her hand-crafted, colorful, paper illustrations back to her upbringing in Mexico, she shared. “You see a lot of things that are done by hand or by scratch,” she explained. “I’ve lived in different places in Mexico, so I got to see a few things from artisans. I always…

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