Makers ~ Shaina Perry ~ Warren
Artist’s name: Shaina Perry
Shop name: Love Life Gifts
Website: www.LoveLifeGifts.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LoveLifeGiftsEtsy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovelife_gifts
Other: www.etsy.com/shop/LoveLifeGifts
1. Tell us about your work
Handmade crochet gifts made with love. Each piece is made by me using no patterns. From Mermaid tail blankets to fur pompom hats we have something for everyone.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
Love Life Gifts came about years before I ever dreamed I would be doing what im doing now. Love Life became a life modo when i turned 21, Getting this saing tattooed on me was a way to remember to always love life no mater what.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
my brother and his wife were pregnant and expecting baby number 1 in our family so naturally being the crafty person I wanted to make him something he could have for years to come. I took to you tube and learned the craft of crochet
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
Everywhere... Living in New England there is always something triguring the creative juices. From the beaches in newport to the New Hampshire Moutains the color combinations are endless. Being a Nanny is a huge part of my inspiration. Kids have always been a party of my life and I love creating fun one of a kind pieces to really bring their imiginations to life.
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
Im most proud of my mermaid tail design, it is my favorits piece to recreate over and over. The Mermaid blanket fin is an original design and took months to perfect. These blankets were the fist items I listed for sale and they have brough so much joy to the world.
6. What’s your best seller?
My best sellers would be my tail blankets. Mermaid and Shark Tail Blankets
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
I have lived in Rhode Island my whole life
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
The best thing about Rhode Island is the ocean. Its only a short drive no mater where you live.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Newport. So many great shops and food. Ocean drive is beautiful drive to take as well.
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
Dont give up. Keep moving foward and always stay positive.
11. Please include anything else you’d like to add:
Love Life gifts also does local craft fairs and open air markets
Shop name: Love Life Gifts
Website: www.LoveLifeGifts.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LoveLifeGiftsEtsy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovelife_gifts
Other: www.etsy.com/shop/LoveLifeGifts
1. Tell us about your work
Handmade crochet gifts made with love. Each piece is made by me using no patterns. From Mermaid tail blankets to fur pompom hats we have something for everyone.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
Love Life Gifts came about years before I ever dreamed I would be doing what im doing now. Love Life became a life modo when i turned 21, Getting this saing tattooed on me was a way to remember to always love life no mater what.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
my brother and his wife were pregnant and expecting baby number 1 in our family so naturally being the crafty person I wanted to make him something he could have for years to come. I took to you tube and learned the craft of crochet
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
Everywhere... Living in New England there is always something triguring the creative juices. From the beaches in newport to the New Hampshire Moutains the color combinations are endless. Being a Nanny is a huge part of my inspiration. Kids have always been a party of my life and I love creating fun one of a kind pieces to really bring their imiginations to life.
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
Im most proud of my mermaid tail design, it is my favorits piece to recreate over and over. The Mermaid blanket fin is an original design and took months to perfect. These blankets were the fist items I listed for sale and they have brough so much joy to the world.
6. What’s your best seller?
My best sellers would be my tail blankets. Mermaid and Shark Tail Blankets
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
I have lived in Rhode Island my whole life
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
The best thing about Rhode Island is the ocean. Its only a short drive no mater where you live.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Newport. So many great shops and food. Ocean drive is beautiful drive to take as well.
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
Dont give up. Keep moving foward and always stay positive.
11. Please include anything else you’d like to add:
Love Life gifts also does local craft fairs and open air markets
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