About Kaatje&Mup
Enter the world of Kaatje&Mup, intended to bring children and parents together in a world where stories come to life and the imagination knows no bounds. From adventurous Kaatje&Mup dream worlds to events in the 'real' world, we take up the challenge with digital life.
INTRODUCE
Carolien is the driving force behind Kaatje&Mup
I, Carolien Ruijs, am the driving force behind Kaatje&Mup. The story of Kaatje&Mup is inextricably linked to my own story, together with my faithful Jack Russel dog Joy*
Drawing a source of strength
THE BEGINNING OF PERSONAL GROWTH
During a difficult period in my life, I found peace, comfort and inspiration in my own 'Kaatje&Mup dream world' on Terschelling. Amidst my drawings, in which I depicted my pain, sorrow and loss, I discovered an unexpected source of strength in the bond between Kaatje, Mup and the tough Jeetje. My faithful companions Mup and Jeetje were always ready, ready to support Kaatje in new adventures and to share precious moments of togetherness, through which I rediscovered the meaning of friendship and connection. Through my art, I not only found comfort, but also a renewed sense of hope and resilience, as I explored the beautiful nature of Terschelling and saw how others shared beautiful moments. In the solitude of my drawings, I found company and friendship, and discovered the strength to continue, with Kaatje, Mup and Jeetje at my side. It brought not only healing, but also the beginning of something very beautiful.
The start of a new business adventure
Doing business far away from the digital world
On Terschelling, in addition to creativity, I also found the peace I was looking for, which gave me the confidence to embrace the entrepreneur in me again. Kaatje&Mup grew from a creative outlet to a business adventure, where I came to appreciate the invaluable value of following your heart and staying true to yourself. Personal trials and moments of isolation transformed into a business that enriched both myself and others. Kaatje&Mup on Terschelling developed into more than a project; it became a means to come into real contact with others far away from the digital world. My experiences with Kaatje&Mup and my time on Terschelling have taught me that entrepreneurship goes beyond commercial success; it is about the ability to inspire and connect and about the power of creating beautiful memories and experiencing adventures together.
From Terschelling to the mainland
A NEW CHAPTER
During the corona pandemic I decided to move our adventures from Terschelling to the mainland. Although saying goodbye to Terschelling was difficult, I embraced this change as an opportunity for growth and new possibilities. With encouragement from my job coach I set a new course for a comeback.
Comeback Kaatje&Mup
A NEW ADVENTURE
Behind the scenes we have been working hard to prepare for the comeback of Kaatje&Mup. Now I am proud of where we are and I am excited to continue our adventures with Kaatje&Mup. With inspiration from my own life and that of my loyal companions, I invite everyone to leave the daily grind behind and dive into a world of adventure, connection and fun.
Expansion of the Kaatje&Mup team
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
With his knowledge and experience in the field of graphics, Timo plays an important role in bringing the hundreds of drawings about the adventures of Kaatje&Mup to life. With this he makes a major contribution to the success of our comeback.
Like me, Timo faces challenges, but he also has his own unique talents. As an employer, I offer him the opportunity to convert these talents into sparkling strengths . Timo finds understanding, structure and extra support with us, allowing him to gain positive experiences in a working environment.
This process was created through collaboration with a job coach.
The adventure continues
COMEBACK KAATJE&MUP
The adventure continues! For me, the journey of Kaatje&Mup is more than just giving performances or selling products. It is a lifelong passion that continues to evolve. I cordially invite you to discover and experience these new chapters with us.
Happiness lies in simple things, in beautiful Kaatje&Mup experiences!
Love Carolien & Poot from Joy*
* Joy ⭐️❤️ (07-03-2011 – 18-05-2024)