The Story of Guppy Studios
Guppy Studios is more than a handmade business — it is the story of three generations of one family creating together, each bringing their own imagination, talents, and personality to everything we make.
Founded in 2022 by Tanya, lovingly known as “Guppy” by her grandchildren, Guppy Studios began with a love for creating beautiful things by hand and giving people something that felt personal, meaningful, and different from anything found in a department store. That love of creativity quickly grew into a family business built around art, imagination, storytelling, and making memories.
At the heart of Guppy Studios is Guppy, the maker, storyteller, and creative force behind many of our handmade pieces. Her work includes crochet and fiber art, handmade plushies, shawls and wraps, unique textile pottery bowls, home décor, children’s gifts, and original storybooks. Many creations take hours — or even weeks — to complete, making each piece truly special.
Guppy’s daughter, Ayla, brings another generation of creativity to the studio through Sofi Saves the World, creating eco-friendly reusable market bags and other products that encourage families to think creatively about caring for our world.
Then come the youngest creators.
Sofia, age 6, has brought her love of fairies, magic, color, and imagination into Guppy Studios. She creates whimsical fairy jars, miniature bags, magical wands, and other fairy-inspired treasures.
Little Miss Maya, age 4, is already an entrepreneur in her own right. She adds her personality and imagination to whimsical headwear, tiaras, and playful creations designed to make children feel special.
Together, we are proof that creativity has no age limit.
Our collections include crochet creations, fiber art, plushies, textile art, home décor, eco-friendly products, children’s accessories, fairy-inspired gifts, seasonal pieces, original children’s books, and one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Because our work is handmade, many pieces are unique and will never be duplicated exactly.
Storytelling has also become an important part of Guppy Studios. Through our Read Me a Story™ Collection, we combine original stories with imaginative characters and handmade creations. We also offer personalized commissioned heirloom storybooks that allow a child or family to become the heart of their very own adventure — turning their memories, personalities, interests, and relationships into a keepsake they can treasure for years.
Our products are sold through our Guppy Studios website, Etsy and other online marketplaces, social media, farmers markets, craft shows, and special pop-up events. Meeting our customers in person has become one of our favorite parts of the journey because people can touch our creations, meet the family behind them, and hear the stories that inspired them.
What makes Guppy Studios different is simple: there is a real family and a real story behind what we create.
We are not a factory, and our products are not mass-produced. Behind every stitch, story, fairy wand, market bag, book, and handmade treasure is someone in our family who imagined it and brought it to life.
Guppy Studios celebrates the creativity of children, the wisdom and craftsmanship passed through generations, and the beautiful things that can happen when a family creates together.
We hope that when someone takes home something from Guppy Studios, they are taking home more than a product. They are taking home a little piece of our family, our imagination, and something that was genuinely made with love.
Because the most meaningful stories are not found on bookstore shelves…
They’re found in the hearts of the families who live them.