What started as a small Etsy shop fueled by creativity and a love for color has grown into a full boutique and wholesale operation. Maria Budziszewski founded Floorboard Findings in 2015, selling handmade Swarovski crystal jewelry from her home in Pennsylvania. What began as a creative outlet quickly became a passion — and then a business.
With a Bachelor’s in Art from California University of Pennsylvania and a lifelong passion for color theory, Maria brings an artist’s eye to everything she creates. She developed her signature ice dye technique through years of experimentation — applying powdered fiber-reactive dye over ice on fabric to produce stunning, watercolor-like patterns that can never be duplicated. Every piece is a one-of-a-kind original.
Today, Floorboard Findings has expanded far beyond its Etsy beginnings. From hand ice-dyed sweatshirts and tees to custom graphic apparel using DTF transfers and sublimation, to delicate Swarovski crystal jewelry — every product is created under one artistic vision. Maria also partners with small businesses and organizations, providing wholesale custom apparel for campgrounds, fire departments, and local brands across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Education
Bachelor's in Art — California University of Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise
Ice Dyeing
Signature technique using powdered fiber-reactive dye over ice to create one-of-a-kind watercolor patterns on premium blanks.
Color Theory
Formal art education applied to dye color selection, split complementary palettes, and team color matching.
Textile Art
Hands-on mastery of fabric prep, soda ash fixation, fiber-reactive dye chemistry, and finishing techniques.
Swarovski Jewelry
Handmade crystal cup chain jewelry featuring hand-set Swarovski stones in colorful, layerable designs.
Custom Apparel
DTF transfers, sublimation, and screen printing for wholesale and custom orders — campgrounds, fire departments, and local brands.
