Jeanette is the artist and shop owner of Bownanza Utah.
Tell us a bit about yourself and what arts/ crafts that you make?
I am a SAHM of 4 kids 8 and under. I started making hair clips for my daughter when she was 2 and love it! I like making creative clips called ribbon sculpture the best! I also have flowers, and headbands, and just started making bottlecap necklaces! I love to craft, and I love that I can help earn vacation money for my family while I am home taking care of the kids.What is the story behind your shop name?
I liked the spin on Bownanza, and when I googled it, it came up with a bow hunting website, so to set my shop name apart, I added the Utah, since I was living there at the time. Meanwhile I moved back to Arizona where I grew up, and now i am not sure what to do with the Utah part, but at least it can help me be found!Who is your target market?
Most of my items are for baby to about age 10. But I do have some things targeted at women (amazing feather clips) and a few boy items (neckties and shoes)
Which part of creation process that you enjoy the most?
I like making new things. there is something exciting about making it for the first time, and getting it right. I also like taking pictures of them, I think my kids make pretty cute models!What is your best seller?
Everyone loves flower hair clips, and everyone loves Minnie mouse and princesses!How does your day go in general?
I actually have a huge inventory and don't craft too often, usually only when I get an order, or have a show. I always make two of whatever i am making, so that I have extra! I spend most of my day taking care of my kiddos! (cleaning, shopping, playing, feeding, taxi etc)What sets you aparts from your competitors?
Unique products! And great pricesWhat does handmade mean to you?
I make the majority of my items, particularly the ribbon sculpture items. Alot of care goes into making these, and I consider it art - it takes time, skill, sometimes burned fingers or redoes, and hopefully the customer will appreciate the care that goes into each product!
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Your little ribbon creations are AMAZING!!! :) Where do you find your flowers? Do you make them? Also, the baby girl modeling the headbands is ADORABLE! Creative work.
ReplyDeleteWill you be offering more hat types?
ReplyDeleteAny chance of getting some adult barefoot sandals, for us hippie types? :)
ReplyDeleteThank you JaMean! I buy my silk flowers from a US supplier, sometimes craft stores. Angie, I am not a crocheter, so I am limited to hat types. I haven't had many sales on hats, so I haven't branched out too much on them. Alison, that would be really fun! I will have to experiment with that =) My two older girl models are my kids, and the two younger ones are my friends kids. I think they are adorable too! I do my own photography, I also enjoy that as a budding interest too!
ReplyDeleteDo you do your own photography or do you have a professional? Great shots! Vivid colors!
ReplyDeleteYou're so very talented! I love the shop name too!
ReplyDeleteI love the crochet hats in your shop. Are you planning to expand your line in the future? what are some of your favourite shops to shop at?
ReplyDeleteAny hair clips or silk flowers for brides to be??
ReplyDeleteI accidently deleted Jeannete's reply, so sorry, but here is her answer to the questions:
ReplyDeleteYes I do my own photography :) I don't do much shopping, I love blog surfing, six sisters stuff for recipes, Hip2save for deals, and of course pinterest for ideas! Jessy, I have a huge variety of silk flowers, I have made a few clips out of feathers that turned out really cool, and I wear a peacock feather clip myself frequently!