Thursday, September 29, 2016

Stallholder Profile Tranquil Creations

NEW Stallholder Profile Tranquil Creations
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tranquil-Creations/162426910614876?ref=bookmarks

Your name: Sharell Hamilton

Your business name and facebook/website name and link: Tranquil Creations https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tranquil-Creations/162426910614876?ref=bookmarks
We also have a link to a video clip: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fSWUeCu8ks8

The suburb/town you live in now: Mackay

What is it that you make and what skills do you use?: We make bracelets, necklaces, anklets, sun catchers, bell chimes, keyrings, car charms and lanyards. Each piece is individually handmade using genuine, semi-precious stone and crystal beads. The range is created and designed with specific healing or energy needs in mind. If you are looking for a unique personal touch, we can work with you to create pieces that encompass particular healing qualities. 
Our skill is design and beading, plus we also have a small selection of macrame necklaces. 




What inspired you to start your business?: Tranquil Creations is the culmination of our passion for Crystals, Stones, Reiki & Healing.

How long have you been creating?: 2 years 

Is it a full time/part time hobby or business?: Hobby

Where do you sell your creations?: we sell online from our Facebook page, as well as at various festivals, fairs and markets around Mackay and District. Some of these include the Health and Lifestyle Expo at Cape Hillsborough, the G&S Wine and Food Day, The Annual Gem and Craft Fair, The Soul Unity Fest, Eat St Mackay, The Handmade Boutique Market in Mackay and now The Handmade and Vintage Expo at Airlie Beach. 

What makes you so special or different?: Whether it be a stunning ‘light bringing’ Sun Catcher, or a gorgeous ‘unique’ piece of jewellery, you can be sure each piece is infused with Reiki energy and made with Heart & Soul. We pride ourselves on customer service and quality products. 


What is the most rewarding part of what you do?: Meeting gorgeous people, listening to their stories and helping them find the perfect treasure, or creating a unique personal order piece.

What is your favourite product to make?: We love all our treasures, each piece has a piece of our heart and soul in it, to choose would be to difficult. 

Do you teach classes or workshops? Not at this stage. We have had some inquiries about beading workshops. Perhaps some time in the future. 

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Stallholder Profile Princessdevilman Crafts

Stallholder Profile Princessdevilman Crafts

Today's stallholder profile is for Princessdevilman Crafts
https://www.facebook.com/princessdevilman.crafts/


Your name: Anne Donohoe

Your business name and Facebook/website name and link:
Princessdevilman Crafts .... www.facebook.com/princessdevilman.crafts


The suburb/town you live in now: Bundaberg 


What is it that you make and what skills do you use?: I make Golliwogs, Rag Dolls, Adult and Childrens Aprons, Key Fobs / Lanyards, Hanging Towels and other useful items for the Kitchen, Can Wraps, Sleep Masks, Bookmarks and a wide range of other useful items



What inspired you to start your business?: Mum and Dad gave me a sewing machine to me when I married. When the children arrived I wasn't able to buy them a lot of the nice things to wear or to decorate their rooms so I taught myself to sew and learnt the art of cottage craft

How long have you been creating?: over 30 years 


Is it a full time/part time hobby or business?: At this stage it is a part time hobby 

Where do you sell your creations? Online/markets etc: The Handmade Expo Market Bundaberg, Mummas' Nest and I have my goods on Etsy 



What makes you so special or different?: I offer good old fashioned personal customer service 

What is the most rewarding part of what you do?: Seeing the look of happiness on the customers faces when they buy one of my products 

What is your favourite product to make?: My Golliwogs would have to be my favourite as there are endless options for the way I can dress them and that is a challenge I enjoy 

Do you teach classes or workshops?: I have taught in the past but not now

Monday, September 12, 2016

Stallholder profile Fernleaf Crafts


Today's stallholder profile is for Fernleaf Crafts
https://www.facebook.com/fernleafcrafts/?fref=ts

Your name: Bob & Julie Oliver

Your business name and Facebook/website name and link: Fernleaf Crafts – Facebook – www.facebook.com/fernleafcrafts/

The suburb/town you live in now: Bundaberg

What is it that you make and what skills do you use?: Bob makes all of the woodwork (hand turned bowls, cheese boards, chopping boards, pens etc) and jewellery.  Julie designs the jewellery, makes the cards and gift boxes.




What inspired you to start your business?: We started out making gifts for family and friends and we were told by everyone that we should be selling our goods.

How long have you been creating?: About 3 years.

Is it a full time/part time hobby or business?: We both work full time, so it is a part time hobby/stress relief.

Where do you sell your creations?: The Handmade Expo, Mumma’s Nest and The Artisan Collective.

What makes you so special or different?: Everything is made by us.

What is the most rewarding part of what you do?: We love meeting new people and now have our “regulars” who come back to see us.


What is your favourite product to make?: Bob loves his woodwork and I really enjoy making the cards and gift boxes.

Do you teach classes or workshops?: No.