Marie LeBaron

Marie LeBaron is an expert on crafts and home DIY. She's also an author, writer, and teacher who founded MakeandTakes.com.

Highlights

Writer contributing on crafts and DIY to publications including Martha Stewart and PBS Parents
Founder and managing editor of Make and Takes: Creative Inspiration for Maker Mamas

Experience

Marie LeBaron was a writer for The Spruce Crafts for two and a half years covering family crafts. She is the founder and managing editor of Make and Takes: Creative Inspiration for Maker Mamas. She manages a team of craft and food writers, as well as a social media team building community and connection between creative makers.

LeBaron's book, Make and Takes for Kids: 50 crafts throughout the year, was her first craft book, published in 2011. LeBaron is listed in Nielsen’s Power Mom 50, Babble 50 for Best Design Blog, and Babble 50 for Best Mom Craft Blogs.

LeBaron has contributed to Martha Stewart, Craftzine, Baby Center, PBS Parents, Babble and Snackpicks.

Education

LeBaron graduated with an early childhood and elementary teaching degree from Utah State University and taught in private and public schools for 4 years.

Publications

She is the author of "Make and Takes for Kids: 50 crafts throughout the year."

Expertise: DIY

Education: Utah State University

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

About The Spruce Crafts

The Spruce Crafts, a Dotdash brand, is a DIY craft and hobby site covering helpful tips and step-by-step tutorials from passionate makers. The Spruce Crafts reaches 6 million people each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.