Crafter's Spotlight: Nanette Phan - Ladybug Wreaths by Nancy Alexander

Crafter’s Spotlight: Nanette Phan

In the Spotlight

We are proud to announce that Nanette Phan is our next crafter to be featured in the “Crafter Spotlight”. Nanette started designing wreath’s after she was not able to find a wreath for her own front door made of quality materials at a price she could afford. She is a self-taught artist with a gift to create.

Hi!! My name is Nanette Phan. I am a full time parallel/legal secretary and I have worked for the same attorney for the past 13 years. I’ve also been married for 24 years and the mother of 3 boys, 24, 20 and 18.

My story is pretty simple, last October I wanted a wreath for my door so I headed out to Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. I was disappointed with the wreaths available and to tell you the truth; I didn’t think they were worth the price tag. So, I searched a couple of local wreath shops and again the prices were too high!!

Well, I came to the conclusion that I could make one myself, so I ventured out to get supplies after watching a couple of you tube videos. With supplies in hand and a lot of determination I started and BOY not as easy as the videos make it look!! So I tried and tried and took apart and put back again and so on, until I was sort of happy with MY wreath.

I showed my pride and joy to some family and of course posted on Facebook and to my surprise I started getting messages to please make me one. So I did to the tune of about 20 wreaths for Halloween. Then my hubby stepped in and said you should start a little business doing this because you love it!! So I did! Nothing fancy just making my wreaths after work and on the weekends from my kitchen table.

I decided to apply to participate in a local Art Walk. I had to submit pictures of my work and after a couple of months I found out I was invited! Then a big downfall happened, my husband lost his job after working for the same company for 7 years.This lil side business actually helped out in really hard times.

This is where I am today, still working my full time job and doing what I love in the evenings and weekends. I pray that in the near future I can open a shop and do what I love to do full time!! I do have some medical issues and actually find that my hobby is quite therapeutic. So, with the help of the good Lord I will continue to get better and continue on my journey!