What's your business name and where can we find you?
Y Tylwyth Te (Tea Fairy Designs)
I can be found on Facebook - Y-Tylwyth-Te-Tea-fairy-designs,
Folksy - www.folksy.com/shops/tylwythte, and my products are sold on different websites and in shops in North Wales (details on Facebook). My own website is under construction so watch this space!
How long have you been in business?
I have been in business for just under a year now. I started making products while I was on maternity leave. These were gifts for friends and family and by word of mouth I was asked to make more products for friends of friends and it all developed from there.
What items do you sell?
I sell a range of cushions, personalised cushions, draught excluders, homemade cards, tea cosies, hangers and have been comissioned to make other products for customers. I am always experimenting with new designs and record any progress on my facebook page.
Tell us about 2 of your favourite products or best sellers.
My best sellers to date have been my cards- I design and make cards for most occassions and personalise them for customers to ensure they get something unique.
Y Tylwyth Te (Tea Fairy Designs)
I can be found on Facebook - Y-Tylwyth-Te-Tea-fairy-designs,
Folksy - www.folksy.com/shops/tylwythte, and my products are sold on different websites and in shops in North Wales (details on Facebook). My own website is under construction so watch this space!
How long have you been in business?
I have been in business for just under a year now. I started making products while I was on maternity leave. These were gifts for friends and family and by word of mouth I was asked to make more products for friends of friends and it all developed from there.
What items do you sell?
I sell a range of cushions, personalised cushions, draught excluders, homemade cards, tea cosies, hangers and have been comissioned to make other products for customers. I am always experimenting with new designs and record any progress on my facebook page.
Tell us about 2 of your favourite products or best sellers.
My best sellers to date have been my cards- I design and make cards for most occassions and personalise them for customers to ensure they get something unique.
My other best sellers are my small rectangular cushions appliqued with Welsh words for Love, Home and Welcome (Cariad, Cartref and Croeso). My favourite products are the different personalised cushions especially the Mr Draig floor cushion!
How did you get started/what made you start your own business?
I have a degree in Fashion & Textiles Design and have been working as a teacher for the last 10 years. Despite being very happy in my role as a teacher I decided whilst on maternity leave it was now or never to try and make and sell my designs. It has always been an ambition of mine to sell my own work or to have it displayed in a gallery, and I get a real buzz whenever I make a sale. Knowing that customers want to have my products in their homes makes me feel really proud.
Do you personally handmake all your items or do you also have help?
I personally design, cut and make each item myself at the moment but if things continue to go so well, who knows I may need to find some willing and able employees!
How can you be contacted?
I can be contacted through Facebook - Y-Tylwyth-Te-Tea-fairy-designs,
Folksy - www.folksy.com/shops/tylwythte
or by email - [email protected].
I love hearing peoples ideas, it inspires me to make new products.
Anything you would like to add/message to customers?
I'd like to thank all my lovely customers and a special thank you to the retailers who have been stocking my products in their lovely shops and websites. I'm looking forward to making more lovely products for you all x
I have a degree in Fashion & Textiles Design and have been working as a teacher for the last 10 years. Despite being very happy in my role as a teacher I decided whilst on maternity leave it was now or never to try and make and sell my designs. It has always been an ambition of mine to sell my own work or to have it displayed in a gallery, and I get a real buzz whenever I make a sale. Knowing that customers want to have my products in their homes makes me feel really proud.
Do you personally handmake all your items or do you also have help?
I personally design, cut and make each item myself at the moment but if things continue to go so well, who knows I may need to find some willing and able employees!
How can you be contacted?
I can be contacted through Facebook - Y-Tylwyth-Te-Tea-fairy-designs,
Folksy - www.folksy.com/shops/tylwythte
or by email - [email protected].
I love hearing peoples ideas, it inspires me to make new products.
Anything you would like to add/message to customers?
I'd like to thank all my lovely customers and a special thank you to the retailers who have been stocking my products in their lovely shops and websites. I'm looking forward to making more lovely products for you all x