This week we meet
the lovely Angela, creator of boutique stationery label
Poppy Wynter
Were you creative as a child/do you come
from a creative family?
Yes, I have
always been inspired to be creative since a young age, my Nana who is now 92
still takes Art Classes for her bark paintings every week. And my mum who has
been sewing since she was 15. I hope that I have inherited just a little of
their creativity.
How would you describe your work?
Unique, I love
doing custom designs for customers and have something that is different to the
rest.
How has your work evolved since you
started?
I have learnt a lot from other designers
along the way but I think the moment I evolved was when I decided to go it on
my own. This has been a huge learning curve and I am so excited about it.
How did you start selling online/ Etsy?
It was only natural to jump straight into
the selling online scene and Etsy is just an amazing place to sell.
Who or what inspires you?
Everything, I
could spend hours looking through wedding blogs and homeware blogs love, love,
love it!!
Do you reduce, reuse, recycle as part of
your creative process?
I am always conscious of reusing and
recycling.
Describe your studio/workspace?
Sometimes at the
kitchen bench, other times out on the deck. Depends what mood my 4 month old is
in. But when I do get a chance to work in my studio its on my lovely vintage
wood desk with lots of inspiration around.
What is your favourite thing to make?
My ‘love story’
invitations. I love getting my customers love story and creating it into a
special custom invitation that is as unique as their wedding.
How did your business/shop name come
about (if applicable)?
I always said if
I have a little girl I would name her Poppy Wynter. Um I now have a 4 month old
and her name is Olive. So it became my business name.
Where do you see your creative journey
taking you in the next 12 months?
I would love to
grow my business to be more of a full time job. Would really love to build my
brand by doing a lot more markets within Brisbane.
What’s your top tip to others wanting to
break into the handmade/creative market?
Consistency. It’s
really hard to stay motivated when you see nothing happening but keep that
consistent flow of new products, facebook/instagram post and eventually you
will start to reap the rewards.
Describe your typical creative day?
My brain starts
at 5.00am. I always lay in bed with ideas of new designs, so this just gets me
motivated to get up and put them down on paper. In between looking after the
girl, I always sit down for creative time during the day.
What is your favourite handmade item that
you have bought?
When I got
married I bought a beautiful “twigs and honey” headpiece. I think I will always
have it on display.
Where can we find you online/stockists
(links etc)?
Instagram –
Poppy Wynter Designs
