What is your
business’ name? My
name is Laura Thacker and I am the owner/designer of Carolina Quill.
What sort of items do
you make? I
design stationery and gift items. My products range from greeting cards, art
prints, coasters, mugs, recipe cards, and wrapping paper. I also do custom
work, so if you are in need of invitations or personalized gifts, I’ve got you
covered!
When and how did you
learn your craft? I
actually went to school for apparel design/retail merchandising so I have taken
a variety of design classes – from architecture and fashion to fibers and
typography.
Where do you get your
inspiration from? A
lot of my cards come from things my husband and I say to each other. I also
like taking classic greeting card phrases and giving them a twist or turning
them into a unique pun.
How did you get started
doing this as a business? I’ve always loved design and have been making my own
greeting cards for as long as I can remember. I have been doing custom
invitation work for a few years, but when my son was born earlier this year, I
decided to quit my day job so I could stay home with him while also focusing
more on Carolina Quill. Hands down, it was the best decision I ever made!
Do you have any
advice for other crafters/artisans just starting out? Don’t feel like you
have to be all things to all customers. Find your niche and focus on being the
best in that area. And be nice to people!
Anything else you
would like to share? For
behind the scenes photos, you can follow me on Instagram (@CarolinaQuill)!
Carolina Quill will be a featured artist at the
First Friday Indie Market on December 5, 2014. The market is located on
the corner of MLK and Elm St in Downtown Greensboro, NC and is open from 4-9 pm.
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