{"id":77169,"date":"2016-04-01T16:48:39","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T23:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=77169"},"modified":"2016-04-01T16:48:39","modified_gmt":"2016-04-01T23:48:39","slug":"makerskit-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/makerskit-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Thyme For the Best DIY Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

You and this Herb Kit are mint to be! OK, OK, we\u2019ll stop, but you\u00a0should seriously exercise that green thumb this spring. To help you get\u00a0started on your DIY adventure, we got some sage tips and tricks from\u00a0MakersKit<\/a> founder himself, Mike Stone.<\/p>\n

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How did you come to create MakersKit?<\/strong><\/em>
\nI have always been passionate about the arts and making things with my own hands, which\u00a0led to working as a volunteer art teacher. There\u2019s an amazing feeling you get when you\u00a0make something from scratch. I started MakersKit two years ago to share that feeling with\u00a0everyone and to inspire a little creativity. And to continuing giving back, I teamed up with\u00a0Pledge 1% and P.S. ARTS to give art supplies to public schools for every kit we sell.<\/p>\n

Why do you think people are so obsessed with DIYs?<\/strong><\/em>
\nThere\u2019s a unique sense of accomplishment you get from making something with your\u00a0own two hands. It\u2019s also great knowing what goes into the foods you eat and the products\u00a0you use on your body. DIY projects bring people together and are great for families, team\u00a0building, and even as a fun idea for date night. It\u2019s all about new experiences and learning\u00a0something new while having fun.<\/p>\n

What inspired your Herb Garden DIY Kit collaboration with FFF?<\/strong><\/em>
\nHerb Garden MakersKits were some of the very first DIY kits I created when I started the\u00a0company. Growing fresh herbs right in your kitchen is convenient, inexpensive, and good\u00a0for you.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your best advice for taking care of your herb kit?<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe kit is great for the first time gardener! It includes everything you need \u2014 just add a little\u00a0water and place the planter near a window inside your kitchen. Avoid over watering and just\u00a0keep the soil slightly damp to the touch, not wet or muddy. Within a few days you\u2019ll have\u00a0your first seedlings!<\/p>\n

What are some of your favorite dishes to make with herbs?<\/strong><\/em>
\nBasil is so versatile. It adds a bright, fresh favor to any dish. Make a simple Caprese Salad\u00a0by combining mozzarella and tomato, drizzled with olive oil. Another easy favorite of mine\u00a0is a b\u00e1nh m\u00ec Vietnamese sandwich using a baguette, grilled pork, pickled carrot and radish,\u00a0finished with fresh basil and cilantro.<\/p>\n

We know you\u2019re a total expert, but have you ever had a DIY fail?<\/strong><\/em>
\nAbsolutely! Some of my best ideas come from things that started out as DIY fails but\u00a0eventually became a win with a little hacking. A big part of DIYs is making mistakes and\u00a0learning from them. I think you should never be afraid to try something new.<\/p>\n

xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n

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