What
is your business’ name? Donna’s Delights and I'm Donna Anthony!
What
sort of items do you make? I
make handmade Soaps, Lotions, Balms, Scrubs, Deodorant, Laundry Soap and
various knitted items. Last year I
started a line called Twisted Tees. Hand
knitted bags, rugs and such made from repurposed t-shirts. I also reserve the right to learn something
new that may end up in my booth.
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| Some of Donna's soaps displayed. |
When
and how did you learn your craft? While
on vacation at my parents, we learned how to make soap. When that soap ran out my daughter kept
asking when I was going to make some more.
After doing a lot of research online I finally started to make soap and
immediately went into business.
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| Donna's Delights at Eclectic Calico in Madison, NC |
Where
do you get your inspiration from? I get a lot of my inspirations from the
grocery store. Many of my ideas come
from the baking section. I get my colors
from nature so I am always looking at spices, roots, clays and such to come up
with different colors. Nature has given us many gifts and I take it as a
challenge to use them to make a great product that is healthy for our bodies. I
also pay attention to my customers and if there is enough interest in something
I will do my best to make it and have it available.
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| Handbag made from re-purposed t-shirts and leather belt. |
Do
you have any advice for other crafters/artisans just starting out? I have met many people just starting out. I do my best to pass on the lessons that I
have learned over the years and do my best to lend a hand. I also tell them to not get discouraged in
the beginning. It takes time to build up
a business and use every show as a lesson.
After over 5 years I am still learning. Also to be prepared for
anything.
Want to see more of Donna's Delights? Visit her website at: http://donnas-delights.blogspot.com/
