ABOUT Mounts Bay Crafts (formerly Craftillus
It started as a hobby, making necklaces for myself in 2012, then for friends and family and then for their friends and family.
Then someone suggested I start my own business and I asked a few local outlets to display my necklaces on a sale or return basis.
Then a website and a few craft fairs........Now, miles and miles of yarn later, I have customers worldwide including Trinidad, USA, Switzerland, Australia and of course the UK.
I work with over 400 coloured yarns, lurex threads and sequins and I have made over 1500 necklaces to date. Each one takes about an hour and a half to make and includes a free organza gift bag. Ihey are made up from 3 strands of handcrafted yarn each 6ft long so can be worn in many ways by twisting around the neck. They can also be worn as bracelets or anklets as well as tied up around a ponytail.
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The camera lighting can never do them justice, but to date I have had no complaints. They weigh less than a bag of crisps so they are great to post as gifts or to take on holiday. And they are hand washable man made fibre, again brilliant for customers who cannot wear metallic jewellery. No fiddly clasps and won't come unstrung either!
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Since then, things have snowballed a bit and I now have over 30 different products all derived from yarn, mainly inspired by my love of the sea., including a brand new type for use in water, perfect for Scrunchies and Pamper Products.
Two years ago I branched out (again!) and started making organic soaps to complement my range of products. Everything is available to purchase from this website, from Facebook, my Ebay Shop or if you are ever in Penzance then the guys at the Treasure Gift Emporium will make you feel at home. Look for the shop at the bottom of Market Jew Street, right opposite the new Premier Inn.
If you place an order, I hope it brings you as much enjoyment as it gave me making it. Every crafter will tell you, 'you never get back the amount of time you put in. You do it for love not money' so as long as I can recover my costs I am happy, and after 10 years I am still happy! xx
Nikki xx