Marisa Pawelko Craft Designer & Founder of
Modern Surrealist LLC WWW.MODERNSURREALIST.COM marisa@modernsurrealist.com 773-243-6186 Meet celebrity crafter Marisa Pawelko, winner of the Craft & Hobby Association Indie Craft and Crafty
Couture Contests. Armed with a formal education in furniture design, Marisa used her talents to design products for the gift, toy, fashion and accessories markets before turning her focus to the
craft industry. In 2005, sparked with an idea to create a recycled baby memento-keeper out of one of her son’s baby food jars, she founded Modern Surrealist LLC, which quickly developed an
international following. Marisa enjoys inspiring crafters on her blog with thrifty project ideas for “upcycling” ordinary objects, into extraordinary custom creations! Her work has been featured
by PBS, HGTV, Illinois State Museum and in countless exhibitions and high end boutiques around the world. Modern Surrealist has been providing customers around the globe with individualized and
fantastical gifts, crafts and accessories since 2005. Featuring eclectic themes that celebrate your individuality with humor and heart! *Disclosure of Material Connection: I have a material
connection because I received a gift or sample of a product for consideration in preparing to write this content. I was/am not expected to return this item or gift after my review period.