MANITOU BEACH — Faust House Scrap N Craft & Art Supplies opened this summer in Manitou Beach at Devils Lake. Owner Kristy Faust works full-time as a nurse anesthetist, but always wanted to open a store that would reflect her creative side.
Faust always thought she would wait until retirement to start her business, but she put that desire into action early when she found out that the store’s Lakeview Boulevard location was available.
“The space was open, so I jumped on it and here I am,” she said.
The store carries materials for both adults and children. For adults, Faust carries supplies for scrapbooking, journaling, painting with acrylics and card making supplies. Supplies for kids include art kits, colored pencils, crayons, playdough and other doughs, paper pads and little tiny “keep-em-busy” things for a rainy day, Faust said.
Faust’s interest in crafting is a family tradition.
“I’ve been a crafter since I was little,” she said. “My grandma and great-grandma were big crafters and got me interested,” she said, “but, honestly, I didn’t start scrapbooking until my grandson was born, and he’s 17 years old now.”
Faust said she has three grandchildren and each of them has a scrapbook for every year of their lives.
In addition to carrying art supplies, Faust House Scrap N Craft & Art Supplies offers workshops for those interested in learning more about paper crafting and other arts.
Faust plans to keep the store open year round, and is planning fall retreats at Trillium House and Devils Lake Inn, both in Manitou Beach. Her goal is to get people interested in buying their art supplies from a local source.
“I would love for people to shop local for all their arts and crafts needs, instead of driving out of town,” she said. “Come to Manitou Beach and get all your arts and crafts needs right here.”
Faust has help running the store from her grandson Christian Faust and granddaughter Tilly Faust, as well as employees Brittani Morrison and Jaylee Holly.
Faust House Scrap N Craft & Art Supplies is located at 140 N. Lakeview Boulevard in Manitou Beach.
Store hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, call the store at 517-547-6413 or go to fausthousescrapncraft.com.
