Erin Wiebe is the sole owner and operator of Design Elements, a local business specializing in handmade party décor. Wiebe runs the business from home, but ships to customers all over Canada and the United States.
“I run an online shop on Etsy, which is a global marketplace for handmade or vintage goods,” says Wiebe. “I make mostly paper décor for parties, showers, weddings, or just to decorate your personal space. Items include banners, garlands, confetti, and lots of custom pieces that my customers request.”
Her fascination with handmade décor started as a hobby back in April 2015.
“By the fall, business started picking up as my shop started to get noticed,” Wiebe says. “In January this year, it really took off and is now full-time.”
With two kids in school and one at home, the job allows Wiebe the opportunity to stay creative and busy while staying home with her two-year-old.
“I’ve done interior design, cake baking/decorating, photography, and now the party décor,” Wiebe adds. “My background in interior design has been pivotal in the process, as scale, colour, and symmetry are really important to make eye-catching pieces. I love doing anything that lets me express creativity, and I’ve always enjoyed doing crafts and working with my hands.”
The décor is fully customizable if you have a specific idea in mind, or you can pick from her previous designs on her website (below).
