Hey Friend!

Hi, I’m Melissa Holmes, the creative hands behind Cut & Connect—a space where artistry, intention, and curiosity come together.

I don’t believe in chasing trends—I follow my curiosity. Each design starts with a spark: a favorite food, a flower in bloom, a stroll through town. I create what feels honest in the moment—sometimes as a sketch, sometimes as something you can hold. To keep things thoughtful and low-waste, I hand-make goods with materials I already have, or I work with ethical printmakers to produce items only when they’re ordered. I also offer digital files for fellow makers who want to bring a design to life in their own way.

Cut & Connect is my evolving creative studio. I move between mediums—wood, ink, fabric, pixels—letting each idea guide the process. My background in design, woodworking, and illustration gives me space to experiment, but it’s nature, home, and the quiet magic of everyday life that shape what I make.

If something here resonates with you, I’m grateful it found its way to you.