Meadowbug Studio is shaped by a community of artists and makers who share a love of creativity, craftsmanship, and meaningful work. Our studio includes core makers as well as guest artisans, each contributing their own skills and stories to the collective.
Meet the people behind the work.
Core Artists
The core makers of Meadowbug Studio are the partners who guide the studio's vision and ongoing creative direction. Their work forms the foundation of the studio and helps shape how Meadow Bug Studio grows.
Artist & Illustrator
Art & Illustration by Cyndi Mahlstadt
Stuart, Iowa
Lover of color, whimsy, and rural Iowa. Cyndi creates playful mixed‑media and digital illustrations from a home studio, inspired by fields, small towns, and everything that makes Iowa feel like home.
Fiber Artist • Yarnist • Tatting Needler
Heirloom Handcrafts
Dale City, Iowa
Tracy creates handmade fiber pieces inspired by the feeling of a hug—warm, comforting, and made to last. With a focus on cozy function and thoughtful craftsmanship, each piece is designed to bring comfort into everyday moments.
Karen Lonsdale
Creative Maker • Paper & Craft Artist
Karen'sKards
Dale City, Iowa
Positive, fun, and free‑spirited — Karen's work is inspired by faith, animals, and the simple joy of creating projects that share encouragement and happiness.
Guest Artisans - Makers
Guest artisans are independent makers who collaborate with Meadow Bug Studio by sharing their work through consignment or special projects. Their participation may be seasonal or project‑based, and each guest artisan retains their own creative identity.
Carolyn Evans
Floral Artist • Seamstress • Maker
California
Carolyn is a retired great‑grandmother and lifelong maker with a love for flowers, fabric, and gardening. Years of hands‑on creativity shine through in every carefully crafted piece.
