Welcome
to WESTie Wednesday, where each week we get to know a proud WEST member
and their Etsy shop! Learn about Lauren and her Etsy shop Riley Grae Designs!
"Hello, I'm Lauren. I like birds, plants and making things."
"I sell a variety of products including necklaces, bracelets, earrings,
brooches, stuffed animals, purses, clutches, change purses, pillows, paintings,
magnets, planters and digital art."
"I'm good at
procrastinating and depriving myself of sleep. I enjoy music, thrifting and
making lists. I don't enjoy trying to make decisions but I do enjoy trying to
make people's days better. I'm an art student, excited to be taking Graphic
Design in the fall. In the meantime I keep busy creatively by making, baking,
sewing, and photographing. My business reflects my lack of focus and need to
stay busy through its varied product line and packaging. With new ideas and
inspirations all the time it's hard to keep myself limited to only certain
projects."
"I do
my best to use as much re-purposed material as possible without compromising
the product's quality. I do this by recycling, thrifting and acquiring my
materials locally. I re-purpose thread, zippers, chain, beads, findings, game
pieces, camera film, lace, leather, t shirts, curtains, plastics, buttons and
vintage jewelry pieces which I transform into new wearable products. I design and
make everything in my creative space at home."
We also asked Lauren,
"Why Etsy?"
"Having an Esty shop helps keep me motivated to create and promote
my crafts!”
Want
to see more? Be sure to check out Lauren on social media!
