Hi, I'm Coralie, I'm passionate about crafting and journaling and I started my own business, CoraCreaCrafts, last year. CoraCreaCrafts is an online shop for paper crafting supplies. I created this shop with the idea of sourcing special and unique vintage style items on one platform. I also started my own lines of washi tapes, stamps and stickers both for the shop and for my subscription boxes. Bringing my ideas to life through crafting, journaling and designing is what makes me happy!
When I sit down and "have to" create because there is some time pressure to make something, most of the time, I'm unable to make anything I'm happy with. My creativity comes when I am in a relaxed state of mind. I get inspired by history, ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval times, Renaissance. I love to look for unique vintage illustrations to create around. I also can't deny being inspired by a lot of other talented artists and crafters, especially through Instagram, where I find the most unexpected ideas!
I had this dream of being able to do what I love for a living. As time went by I realized I have only one life to live and no time to spend on an unfulfilling job I didn't care about. I had to get away from my socially acceptable career path and give a try to being happy.
Being talented is great but it's not enough. The day you decide to create a successful business or take it from a part time hobby to a full time job, you need to have a clear idea of what you can offer that makes you different from anyone else. Your style may be unique but how is your product more interesting than someone else's? My advice is to find a concept for your business that will revolve not around the art but around the customer and market you are targeting - ultimately you need to create something that will sell.
I love the peace it brings me. When I craft or create designs my mind gets entirely focused on the task at hand, the materials, the textures, the colors, the possible combinations. It's like all noise and nuisances from the outside world disappear.
Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! Be on the lookout for new products, projects, freebies, and more!