25/10/2021

Business in the Spotlight: Lizbet Felt Creations

       Today's business in the spotlight is Lizbet Felt Creations

Business in the Spotlight: Lizbet Felt Creations


Usually I am given an idea of what to write with information supplied. Helen, the owner of this business has done all the hard work for me. She has done such a good job that I am leaving it all in her words
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Introducing Helen of Lizbet Felt Creations.

How it began

Needle felting was initially just a hobby for me. I loved art at school, but to my regret ,I didn’t carry on with it. If could go back in time, I’d go to art college. 

Over the years, I dabbled here and there, trying out different crafts in my spare

Apple

time, but nothing stuck. Then I bought a cheap needle felting kit and took to it immediately. The first thing I made was an apple, which is now sitting pride of place on my mum’s mantelpiece!


From dream to reality

I carried on experimenting. In 2020, after receiving some lovely comments about my work, I started thinking seriously about opening an Etsy shop, but I needed to work out the business side of things.


It was a dream come true when my Etsy shop eventually went live in November 2020 (yes, during lockdown). I felt nervous, but had the attitude that if it sells, it sells, if it doesn’t, it was worth trying. 


First Sale


The first creation I sold was a miniature penguin. I was sorry to see it go because it was a favourite of mine, but at the same time I was delighted to have made my first sale. I was so nervous wrapping the penguin up and preparing it for posting. What would the customer think? Thankfully I got great feedback, which boosted my confidence.


I’ve made many things since then, including lots of penguins.

Penguin

I like to challenge myself. I have a list of things I want to make and am slowly working my way through it. Most recently I’ve ticked a cat off my list. 


I can’t pin down one favourite creation. Each new make becomes my favourite, but I can tell you the ones which stand out, and they include a hedgehog, a Herdwick sheep, and I loved a snowdrop and a fox I made so much, that I decided to keep them. I put a lot of myself into my work, so sometimes I do get attached.


One off creations


My work is unique. Many creations are one-offs, like the angels. Others are limited edition. Take the penguins I’ve made, even though some of them are done in the same style, their faces are all different, so when you buy something from me, know that no-one else has an identical piece. Needle felting is a slow art too, so I can’t make hundreds of the same item (not that I’d want to).


Now I have two shops, the original Etsy shop, plus a Crafter’s Market UK shop.

angel

I opened the second shop because I wanted to be part of a site which was UK based. The Crafter’s Market UK shop is still a work-in-progress, but I am aiming to have that one for pictures, brooches, cards, plus one-off hanging decorations, whilst birds, animals and angels will all remain in my Etsy shop.


Loving the journey


2021 has been a learning curve, in terms of what I can make, social media and most recently, I’ve been looking into getting my work into local shops. 


I find needle felting relaxing. It’s the perfect way for me to express my creativity. It’s so exciting to start work on a blob of wool and to see what emerges. I love needle felting and I hope that comes across in my creations. 


Etsy: Welsh needle felting artist based in by LizbetFeltCreations (etsy.com)

Crafter’s Market UK: Lizbet Felt Creations (crafters.market)

Twitter: @lizbet_felt

Instagram: @lizbetfeltcreations


What do you think?


Did you enjoy the post? Have you checked out Helen's wonderful creations? Aren't they lovely, so cute and gorgeous!

Not looked yet? What are you waiting for? Click on those links and check them out.


Isn't it wonderful how a hobby and interest you really enjoy, can become a business you love.

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