š« About Me ā Marvel Kay āGidgetā Peterson
Founder of Gidgetās Designs
Craft Queen ā¢ Creative Coach ā¢ Reinvented Woman ā¢ Active at 78 (and proud of it!)
Hi, IāmĀ Gidgetā78 years young, active, creative, and still reinventing myself.
I like to say IāmĀ the same age as Sally Fieldā¦ just a very different bank account, but had the same idea in the 60’s about the beach she on TV me in Huntington Beach š.
I grew up in Kansas and moved to California at age sevenāand Iāve lived my life by the beach ever since. The ocean shaped my spirit, my independence, and my belief that life is meant to be lived fully, no matter your age.
This website is all aboutĀ thriving after 70āstaying active, creative, connected, and curious. Iāve lived a full life: raised a family, survived divorce, rebuilt myself, found love againĀ after 50, built businesses, and learned that reinvention is always possible.
What Youāll Find Here
This is a place for women who want more out of this season of lifeāmore joy, more movement, more creativity, and more confidence.
My Passions & Talents
šØ Crafting & creating: handmade cards, scrap booking, rock painting, gift tags
āļø Hosting womenās craft parties (fun, friendship, and sometimes wine)
š Staying active with pickleball, bocce, and golf
š” Home staging & simple designāusing what you already have
šĀ Finding love after 50Ā and believing in second chances
š Writing, storytelling, and sharing real-life lessons
š“ Beach life, desert living, and balancing both
š” Creating blogs, eBooks, Pinterest content, and YouTube videos for women 70+
Iām not here to teach āaging gracefully.ā
Iām here to show you how toĀ age boldly.
If youāre looking for inspiration, creativity, encouragement, or proof that life can be rich and meaningful at any ageāwelcome. Youāre in the right place.
āĀ Gidget
āļø My Creative Superpowers:
Greeting CardsĀ ā Handmade with layers of love (and a sprinkle of glitter). Iāve been making cards for friends, family, and real estate clients for years.
Craft PartiesĀ ā I host themed holiday eventsāHalloween, Thanksgiving, Christmasāwhere everyone leaves with a smile and something they made with their hands.
ScrapbookingĀ ā Preserving generations of memories in beautiful, meaningful ways.
Rock PaintingĀ ā Nothing beats painting a kindness rock with friends on a sunny afternoon.
Gift Tags & Handmade DetailsĀ ā No store-bought tags here. I make every gift feel special.
Home StagingĀ ā I bring years of visual merchandising and staging experience to transform homes into picture-perfect spaces.
Creative InnovationĀ ā Iām always dreaming up new ideasālike my āDay Dinkingā pickle ball collection and seasonal DIY kits for Pinterest and party hosts.
š What Sets Me Apart
Iām not your average craft person. Iām a:
Design veteranĀ with years in creative industries.
People personĀ who connects through story, humor, and shared experiences.
Active 78-year-oldĀ who still golfs, plays pickle ball, and runs my own businesses with my husband Dean.
Encourage r-in-chiefĀ for women in their 60s, 70s, and beyond who want to thrive, not just survive.
Iāve been divorced, started over, found love again, built businesses, and raised a family. I know what it means to pivot, re imagine your life, and get a little messy along the way. Thatās what Gidgetās Designs is all aboutācreativity, connection, and colorĀ for every stage of life.
