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About MAKE

MAKE is a one-stop all things custom store that offers custom printing, embroidery, and engraving! Located on Granville Island in Vancouver, MAKE has been offering these services in-store as well as online for over 25 years. MAKE is not shy about retail services either as we offer tons of gifts and souvenirs along with custom products, making us the most creative gift store in the universe!  

MAKE is your #1 spot for CUSTOM Face Masks and home of the #SelfieMasks

For Media Inquiries

MAKE loves working with journalists and bloggers around the world to share our unique products and to hear compelling stories! If you’re a member of the media and would like to chat with MAKE, please contact us below and we will get back to you.

Robert Pacey - Marketing Manager: marketing@makevancouver.com 

 


CBC News, September 27, 2021

"Vancouver orange shirt campaign raises more than $37,000 for Urban Native Youth Association". Read the article here.

 

Dec 16, 2021

Daily Hive included MAKE in  their "Where to Buy Last Minute Holiday Gifts" article.

Read the article here

 

Dec 7, 2021

Vancouver Magazine selected MAKE Gastown as one of their "Ultimate Gastown shopping destinations" and the ChopValue Block Set as their gift of choice.

Read the article here. 

 MAKE and UNYA

June 28, 2021

MAKE's Orange Shirt Day fundraiser for Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) was listed along with other four other groups. Our shirt was designed by indigenous artist KC Hall and will be available until the end of September, 2021,

100% of proceeds will be donated to UNYA. Purchase the shirt for $20 here.

Read the article here


 

May 21, 2021

To officially launch our tentree pop-up at MAKE on Granville Island, tentree's Environmentor blog featured the new store in their post 'tentree @ MAKE Vancouver: Canada's Most Sustainable Retail Experience!'

Read the blog here! 


 

May 19, 2021

The Surrey Nostalgia Collection, in collaboration with MAKE and Rebecca Bollwitt (Miss 604), was highlighted by Surrey Now-Leader as a creative campaign that is giving back to the community.

Shop the Miss 604 Surrey Nostalgia Collection here!

 

September 10, 2020

MAKE's kids mask collection was featured by BC Hydro as a local brand to shop for stylish face masks for back to school.

Shop our growing Kids Face Mask Collection here!


 

August 26, 2020

MAKE was featured by Healthy Family Living Metro Vancouver promoting our Kids Face Mask Collection and our one for one donation initiative.

Shop our growing Kids Face Mask Collection here!


Summer 2020

Our MAKE Original face mask designs were featured by Simply Beautiful Magazine as one of their top recommendations for 11 Made-In-Canada Face Masks this summer!

Shop our growing Face Mask Collection here.

 


 

Summer 2020

MAKE was mentioned as a Granville Island destination point in Vancouver Is Awesome's online article titled 'This island getaway is the local escape you need right now, and it's closer than you think'.


 

Summer 2020

Our MAKE Original face mask designs were featured by Simply Beautiful Magazine as one of their top recommendations for 11 Made-In-Canada Face Masks this summer!

Shop our growing Face Mask Collection here.

 


 

August 7, 2020

Vancouver-based blog OHMYDOG! posted an article dedicated to showcasing our custom face mask feature - where customers have been creating hilarious masks using their dog's mouth!

Create your own Custom Face Mask here! 

 


 

July 30, 2020

Our face masks were featured in The Georgia Straight's list of unique and stylish face masks! They also included a mention of our MAKE #SELFIEMASKS, where customers create a mask of their own mouth using our MAKE Designer. 

Create your own Custom Face Mask here! 

 


 MAKE in BC Living Magazine

July 12, 2020

BC Living Magazine placed us in the number 1 spot in their article 11 Made-in-Canada Face Masks We are one of the local companies "working hard to keep us all safe and stylish this summer."

Shop our growing Face Mask Collection here.

Create your own Custom Face Mask here! 

 


 

May 25, 2020

Vancouver Magazine added us to their Favourite Local Designers Making Face Masks Right Now List!  As of this past Wednesday, Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam officially recommends Canadian's begin wearing non-medical face masks when they cannot keep that crucial two-meter physical distance. Create your own Custom Face Mask here! 

 


 

May 24, 2020

Curiocity Vancouver listed us as their go-to pick for local custom masks. 🙌😷 There are so many amazing creatives coming together to produce face masks and we were honoured to be mentioned in this article as one of the top 7 places in Vancouver to get a face mask. Create your own Custom Face Mask here! 


 

May 20, 2020

CTV Vancouver - Find our feature at 1:09 in their segment on face masks. MAKE Vancouver's owner Stacy Hall discussed face masks with CTV's Penny Daflora after the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam announced that it "recommended" that Canadians wear non-medical face masks. MAKE can custom print masks at their store on Granville Island. Create your own Custom Face Mask 


 

May 13, 2020

CTV Morning Live - Featuring our Custom Face Masks by having their very own custom face masks printed. For every face mask purchased, MAKE will be donating one to Kidsafe to help give a mask to a child in need. Watch CTV's segment on our YouTube channel here


 

December, 2019

CTV Gifts For Pets - Ann Luu features our Custom Bandanas and other pet products from MAKE for their "Gifts For Pets" Holiday segment. Read more about it in our blog post: Pet Gifts That Give Back. 


 

November, 2016

Vancouver Foodie Tours - 43 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas Feature This article took a look at Vancouver shops to see who were offering great holiday gift ideas. Look for MAKE at numbers #10 and #24!



September, 2014

Where Vancouver - International Talk Like a Pirate Day Feature

 


 

July, 2014

Vancouver Sun - Do the Light Thing - Housewares Feature This article explored unique lamps and lighting for home decor and featured a product that MAKE used to carry. Look for MAKE on the second slide.

 


 

December, 2013

CTV - Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-buy Person On Your List. What do you buy the person who has everything? CTV featured MAKE on their 2013 Holiday Shopping segment and talked about how custom gifts make perfect presents for picky people. 

 


 

July 1, 2012

CNN - Vancouver Mini Maker Faire features "Spin Art" We had so much fun with our Spin Bike Art that we caught the attention of CNN! Watch the video to see how spin art is made. MAKE is featured @1:52.


June 2, 2012

Vancouver Sun - Diamond Jubilee feature "Cool Brittania, Sovereign Swag"

Vancouver Sun


May 14, 2012

Globe and Mail - Marketing feature "Small Businesses Can Score Big"


Dec 9, 2011

Shaw - The Express features "Unique Gifts Special" DIY presents are a great way to express your appreciation for someone you love! This Shaw Express feature shows just what MAKE can make for you! 


Dec 1, 2011

Vancouver Sun - Holiday Shopping feature "Island is a Crafts Paradise."


Nov 30, 2011

Vancouver Sun - Small Business feature "Make it new, Make it better."

 


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