What's your business name and where can we find you?
Our business name is Jimmy James Designs, we can be found at www.jimmyjamesdesigns.com or like us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jimmyjamesdesigns
Our business name is Jimmy James Designs, we can be found at www.jimmyjamesdesigns.com or like us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jimmyjamesdesigns
How long have you been in business?
We officially launched on 17 March 2011, which as Jimmy James is half Irish, felt particularly apt as that is St Patrick's Day!
What items do you sell?
We sell a variety of handmade items. Ranging from children's name plaques, through to football team plaques, and wall art. We are constantly adding to our items, so our Facebook page is the best place to keep up to date.
Tell us about 2 of your favourite products or best sellers.
Our favourite piece is a decoupaged, larger item which spells out the city name of London. We have completed three versions of this so far, as well as two versions spelling out the county name of Kent.
We officially launched on 17 March 2011, which as Jimmy James is half Irish, felt particularly apt as that is St Patrick's Day!
What items do you sell?
We sell a variety of handmade items. Ranging from children's name plaques, through to football team plaques, and wall art. We are constantly adding to our items, so our Facebook page is the best place to keep up to date.
Tell us about 2 of your favourite products or best sellers.
Our favourite piece is a decoupaged, larger item which spells out the city name of London. We have completed three versions of this so far, as well as two versions spelling out the county name of Kent.
Our second favourite piece, was commissioned for a 40th birthday present. We decided to make it truly special by covering it in gold leaf, and it turned out so well, we are planning a lot more pieces and items covered in the same finish. We are also planning to branch out into silver leaf as well.
How did you get started/what made you start your own business?
Jim has always been a very creative person, and particularly enjoys woodwork based creations. He made a set of nursery wall art based on transport for our youngest son, which he received so much praise for, that he decided to make another set and sold it on Ebay. This went so well, he then made a different set based on space for our son, and again made another set which sold on Ebay! He then decided to branch out into name plaques, decorative items, and more wall art. I then designed our website, plus our Facebook page and we launched ourselves onto the world at large.
Do you personally handmake all your items or do you also have help?
We personally handmake every item that is available. Jim is definitely the creative force in our partnership, from the designing of each item, through to colour choices and finishes. He spends a lot of time researching the best materials and ways of creating the finished item to his very high standards! I am the I.T. person and also run our order book, and keep our customers updated with the progress of their items. I am let loose sometimes on the sanding and painting side, but Jim always finishes the items, and puts his expert hand to great use. We also welcome input from our customers, and are currently completing four orders - all of which were very much suggestions received from the customers.
We normally like at least 7 days to complete our items, as we want each piece to be of the highest standard possible. This lead time gives us enough time to create the item, then allows drying time between each layer applied. We have though, received two rush orders which we were able to turn around in 4 days from the minute the orders were received to taking it to the Post Office to be delivered! The people concerned have now been told to let us have more notice, as we don't think our hearts and minds can take the stress of trying to paint intricate designs with ticking clock over our heads :-)
How can you be contacted?
We have a direct e-mail address which is [email protected] or a contact page on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jimmyjamesdesigns?sk=app_141149985924076. We always reply within 24 hours of someone contacting us as we know that the quicker we start on an item, the quicker it is finished.
Anything you would like to add/message to customers?
If you want to order something but can't quite see exactly what you want, just send us a message - we relish new challenges! We try and create items which we hope customers will treasure as much as we enjoy making them.
Thanks for a great interview. Go and pop by and see what great products Jimmy James Designs can make you!
Jim has always been a very creative person, and particularly enjoys woodwork based creations. He made a set of nursery wall art based on transport for our youngest son, which he received so much praise for, that he decided to make another set and sold it on Ebay. This went so well, he then made a different set based on space for our son, and again made another set which sold on Ebay! He then decided to branch out into name plaques, decorative items, and more wall art. I then designed our website, plus our Facebook page and we launched ourselves onto the world at large.
Do you personally handmake all your items or do you also have help?
We personally handmake every item that is available. Jim is definitely the creative force in our partnership, from the designing of each item, through to colour choices and finishes. He spends a lot of time researching the best materials and ways of creating the finished item to his very high standards! I am the I.T. person and also run our order book, and keep our customers updated with the progress of their items. I am let loose sometimes on the sanding and painting side, but Jim always finishes the items, and puts his expert hand to great use. We also welcome input from our customers, and are currently completing four orders - all of which were very much suggestions received from the customers.
We normally like at least 7 days to complete our items, as we want each piece to be of the highest standard possible. This lead time gives us enough time to create the item, then allows drying time between each layer applied. We have though, received two rush orders which we were able to turn around in 4 days from the minute the orders were received to taking it to the Post Office to be delivered! The people concerned have now been told to let us have more notice, as we don't think our hearts and minds can take the stress of trying to paint intricate designs with ticking clock over our heads :-)
How can you be contacted?
We have a direct e-mail address which is [email protected] or a contact page on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jimmyjamesdesigns?sk=app_141149985924076. We always reply within 24 hours of someone contacting us as we know that the quicker we start on an item, the quicker it is finished.
Anything you would like to add/message to customers?
If you want to order something but can't quite see exactly what you want, just send us a message - we relish new challenges! We try and create items which we hope customers will treasure as much as we enjoy making them.
Thanks for a great interview. Go and pop by and see what great products Jimmy James Designs can make you!