Stallholder Profile Frame Creations WA

Todays stall holder profile is Laura from Frame Creations

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frame-Creations/768064149924347?fref=ts

Name: Laura Warman

Business name: Frame Creations

The suburb/town you live in: Baldivis WA

What is it that you make and what skills do you use? 

I make custom made alphabet photography frames, we have over 400 letters to choose from, the letters are photo's that are taken of everyday objects that also resemble a letter. You can choose any word to be framed, children's names are very popular choices. The pictures are frames in beautiful rustic timber frames that are designed to last a lifetime.

What inspired you to start your business? 

I really wanted to do something for myself, I have two young children so I knew that I didn't want to be working full time for someone else because I needed flexibility. Working for myself gives me that, along with job satisfaction and drive to achieve my goals.

How long have you been ‘creating’? Not long, only about a month so far....(WOW !)

Is it a full time/ part time/hobby or business? Part - Time

Where do you sell your creations? Online/markets 

Facebook mainly and the The Handmade Expo Market in Rockingham

What makes what you do special or different? 

It is unique, my items can be totally personalised and the customer can feel involved in the creation of their special piece.

What is the most rewarding part of what you do? 

Making people smile when their frames are complete

What is your favourite product that you make? - All of them : ) 

Stallholder profile The Kandy Kidz

Stallholder profile The Kandy Kidz

https://www.facebook.com/thekandykidz?fref=ts

Business Name: The Kandy Kidz

Address: Gatton, Qld

I will be attending my first Handmade Expo market on August 16th in Ipswich.

I try to make a range of assorted items for my stall so that it makes for interesting looking!

I am by trade a professional cake decorator, and trained in the USA ending up teaching for the past thirty years in Canada,New Zealand, China,Hong Kong and now in Australia. 

Years ago I started making "Time Out" dolls that originated in the USA, the trend was new then but it has since slowed down, however, I am bringing them back!

The Cake Gift Boxes started out by thinking of ways to use up a lot of decorations I made in my business, something that would be attractive but have a practical use and a long shelf life. I personalize these creations by writing your message while you wait.

This is a part time hobby for me and I have done occasional markets on the Gold Coast and Ipswich. 

For one on one teaching cake decorating or workshops I am available for hire!

Stallholder profile Aussie Outdoor Strapz

New Stallholder profile and new to our Ipswich Market Saturday 16th August

Aussie Outdoor Strapz

https://www.facebook.com/aussieoutdoorstrapz?fref=ts

Name: Dave and Heidi Booth

Business name: Aussie Outdoor Strapz

The suburb/town you live in now:  Camira QLD

What is it that you make and what skills do you use?

We make wrist sprapz and key fobs – functional fashion.  Strapz are made from paracord.

What inspired you to start your business? 

A desire to share the ‘functional fashion’ idea with others.

How long have you been ‘creating’? 

We are a relatively new business and have only been making ‘strapz’ for about 3 months.

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

Part time business.

Where do you sell your creations? 

We sell at The Handmade Expo, Grand Markets, Brisbane Marketplace (Rocklea Markets), online from our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/aussieoutdoorstrapz?ref=hl) and from our home.

What makes what you do special or different? 

We make strapz for different occasions and functions.  Football supporters, camo, glow in the dark, reflective (safety) and we have a special Breast Cancer range to raise money for Breast Cancer research.  We also have a ‘Do it yourself’ kit which is great for kids.

What is the most rewarding part of what you do? 

Meeting new people and seeing the joy on their faces when they just love what they see.  Watching kids see the strapz actually glow in the dark is awesome!

What is your favourite product that you make? 

Dave: The sprapz that have a personal meaning.  When a customer identifies a strap that allows them to proudly support their team or cause.            

Heidi: The ‘Do It Yourself Kit’.  I love it when customers come back to proudly show us their finished product.

Do you teach classes or workshops? 

Yes!  We teach groups of up to 10 to make their own strap for a fee of $15 per person.  The workshop lasts for 1 hour and can be done at their own home or in ours.

Stallholder profile DragonZ

Stallholder profile this week is Vanessa from DragonflyZ 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/DragonflyZ-Handmade-Crafts

Name: Vanessa

Business name: DragonflyZ

The suburb/town you live in: Baldivis, WA

What is it that you make and what skills do you use? 

All sorts of creations, wire wrapped pendants, beaded hangings, shell flowers etc

What inspired you to start your business? 

I wanted to see peoples delight when they bought something from me

How long have you been creating??  

7 years

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

Hobby

Where do you sell your creations? Online/markets etc 

Markets - our local community market, Now the Handmade Expo :-)

What makes what you do special or different? 

My creations have a Kiwiana slant to them and they are definitely different to what you would see here in WA

What is the most rewarding part of what you do? 

I love creating

What is your favourite product that you make? 

Shell Flowers