Vintage, Unique, Handmade, French Antique Look

Random Facts About You?

Creative, dinamic,100% artisan,old time lover

What got you started crafting?

I am a preschool teacher since 20 years ago, by that time I started already crafting a little bit with my students , but definitely I started seriously with my hobbie when my older son had borned 13 years ago by that time I began painting first of all on wood like folk art and then with the dolls, right now I am really into with "Manu's atelier", is more than a hobbie right now is a passion that I want to turn into a concrete bussines.

What is your source of inspiration?

Vintage markets, retro pictures from the 20's, grannys old times with patchwork quilts, nature in all its ways is a source of inspiration.

What have you made recently?

I am busy everyday with "Manu's atelier", designing dolls and her outfits is a passion, each doll is unique I don't repeat a model. Why? Because there are thousands of possiblities to remake always a Manu. All the process is a 100%handmade by me, so I am involved since the beggining with the design until the end with the packaging, labeling.

Where do you sell your crafts presently?

I am selling on local craft fairs and on etsy. www.etsy.com/people/betty1972, but of course I want to expand my business significantly.

Why are handmade crafts important to you?

I really love the Handmade process specially for this antique look doll, dying the cotton muslin, sewing each doll body part is amazing and unique I can't not repeat a doll and that's the significant side of handmade..... And then giving to her a personality with the outfit is just a challenge,because every Manu must be different. I can say that every doll got a part of my soul and that is not possible with a mass production.

Find Me

Location
Netherland

Email Address
Betty van den Burg

Personal Website
http://www.manusatelier.blogspot.nl/

Store Website
http://www.etsy.com/people/betty1972