We are Greta & David
About Us
Hi there and welcome! I’m Greta, a lifelong maker who believes the real fun is in the process. I love turning simple materials into something new and joyful. My husband David and I got our start at Colorado craft fairs, and we’re so happy to bring our work to new audiences.
Upcycling vintage and reclaimed materials, enabling the creativity of others, and making hand crafted items is at the core of Darilyn Designs. All of our products are original designs, each with unique character and handmade in Colorado, USA.
Our Story
Creativity is Contagious
In my professional life, I’m a tech leader focused on solving complex problems and building thoughtful systems. Creativity and imagination are central to that work. I’ve found that making things with my hands helps me think more clearly and solve problems more imaginatively. And when my work sparks new ideas, that energy finds its way back into my crafts. It’s a creative loop that keeps me grounded and growing. David is very similar; many of his interests and hobbies feed into our creative process and vice versa. He’s always walking around with the attitude of “what if we…” and that curiosity pushes our thinking in new directions all the time.
Raised by Makers
I grew up surrounded by artists. My mom and aunts are endlessly talented and my dad was a contractor who brought comfort and warmth into every home he touched. Being raised in a world where creativity was both expressive and practical gave me an early appreciation for the meaning, care, and happiness handmade objects can carry.
David’s family was similar, and he grew up steeped in music, art, and meticulously restored machines. When David and I met, we quickly realized creativity was a value that we both shared. He introduced me to his love of tools and the joy of precision that comes from experience. Together, our skill sets, design sense, and failure tolerance has made us a powerful creative team.
Treasures with a Past
Many of the pieces in this shop are made with reclaimed craft materials rescued from garages, yard sales, estate sales, and the overflowing craft rooms of generous makers everywhere. It started in college, when we couldn’t always afford the materials we wanted new from the store. Over time, we made a tradition of seeking out forgotten fabric, notions, and materials with untold stories behind them.
That spirit of reuse, reinvention, and honoring what’s already here is woven into everything we make.
Thanks for being here. I hope our handmade moments bring as much joy to your space as they’ve brought to ours.
— Greta
Find ✦ Learn ✦ Make
Our philosophy is simple: creativity thrives when we explore together.
FIND
Discover one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces, upcycled treasures, and unique materials you won’t find anywhere else.
LEARN
Join our community of makers, find workshops and tutorials, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Colorado craft world.
MAKE
Get started with our craft kits and downloadable patterns, designed to help you challenge your creativity and create something beautiful.