What is your
business’ name? EBL
Designs and I’m Elizabeth L’Eplattenier!
What sort of items do
you make? I
make crochet wire necklaces/bracelets from buttons, beads, and gemstones; hand
wire wrap pendants; and have recently expanded my line into stationary which
includes cards, journals, alcohol ink tile coasters, chalkboard picture frames
and chalkboard mugs. To see more of what I offer, please visit my website
at: www.ebldesigns.com.
When and how did you
learn your craft? My Granny Carter
taught me to crochet when I was 9 years old and I’ve been crocheting ever
since. Growing up, I never was at a loss
of crafts available to do. The ladies in
my family were always doing something new – painting, crocheting, sewing or
whatever had caught their fancy and this interest was passed on to me.
Where do you get your
inspiration from? I don’t want to sound
clique, but everywhere. Lately, I’ve
been really inspired with buttons. I have
a lot of buttons and have manage to incorporate them in all of my designs from
jewelry to journals and frames. To me,
they are colorful and happy and who doesn’t want to be colorful and happy? I’ve also been dabbling with paint. I live how easy going watercolors can be and
have used that in many of my card designs.
How did you get
started doing this as a business? I started making my own jewelry back in 2010.
I love jewelry, love to buy jewelry, love to wear jewelry, why not make
jewelry? Did I ever think that I would sell my creations? Not really, I just
really enjoyed buying the beads and cabochons and making unique one-of-a-kind
gifts for family and friends. (You know your kid gets pulled higher on the
teacher's favorite list when you give her jewelry for a gift, right?) Then
people started asking me if I would sell a piece or make something for a gift
and I would make pieces one at a time. So how did I go from one at a time
pieces to a business? Well a little thing called a slipped disk and a lot of
time off work...
Do you have any
advice for other crafters/artisans just starting out? Talk to your fellow crafters and other
vendors. I wouldn’t be where I am today
if I had not asked other questions. Many
will share what shows the like, where to get the cheapest business cards or
other supplies. We all had to start
somewhere and the majority of us got to where we are with the help of others.
Anything else you
would like to share? Handmade Triad
meeting usually once every first Tuesday of the month. This is a group of artist who come together
to share ideals, talk about upcoming shows and usually have a hands on project
to try. I have learned so much from this
group and invite everyone to come to a meeting.
Want to see more of EBL
Designs? Find Elizabeth online at:
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