I created our website because I wanted to properly house the beautiful crafts that we carry at our local craft shows. Since we are usually limited on space for our crafts the concept of creating an e-store was a natural conclusion. I also wanted our website to encompass not only our handmade crafts but our favorite gift items as well. I went one step further to create info pages on our home state so that others could learn more about our native home.
Iwalani Ho
Random Facts About You?I am one of three 'ekolu' crafters from Hawai'i. The other crafters I support from Hawai'i on Ekolu creations of Hawai'i are wonderful quilters and crafters. Along with our handmade crafts I have supplied a gift section of beautiful items and an information section that tells a little about my home state. I am also fortunate to be both the web master and designer of ekolucreations.com.
What got you started crafting?
I have been a mixed media artist since I was in elementary school from painting with oils and palette knives to Native American crafts. I am always interested in trying my hand in new creations. Art is an intricate part of my life and I love to explore all possibilities of creating new medias.
What is your source of inspiration?
Creating beautiful things has always been my inspiration. I love getting ideas from nature, the Internet, and from my Native American Indian/Hawaiian background. I look at most things and see the possibilities of new creations or ways to expand on simpler designs.
What have you made recently?
I am a great supporter of my son's Alma Mater so I decided to create beautiful stamp size earrings to show my support. My earrings are featured on our web page.
Where do you sell your crafts presently?
I sell my crafts along with the two other crafters from Ekolu Creations of Hawai'i at c local craft shows and on our web site.
Why are handmade crafts important to you?
I create most of my items because I either have never seen the design of the particular creation or the quality of the craft on the craft circuit. I have to admit my imagery skills are almost non-stop. When I image a new creation I have to make it into a tangible form or I become restless. As a crafter and artist I take pride in anything that I create by hand. Creating handmade items is also what led me to my second love of computers and web designing.
Find Me
LocationHonolulu, HI
Email Address
Iwalani Ho
Personal Website
http://ekolucreations.com
Store Website
http://ekolucreations.com
@ekolu_creations
https://www.facebook.com/EkoluCreations
