We had the good fortune of connecting with Elitres Freelon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Elitres, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Several friends encouraged me to start my own business. I have been a crafter for many years, but I never thought about selling my work because I did not want to put myself out there and open myself up to criticism. Then, one day, I was offered the opportunity and said yes, and I have not looked back.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have been an Artist for as long as I can remember. However, I did not call myself an Artist. I have spent many years designing, creating, and helping to decorate many venues. The year 2020 was my breakout year. Spending so much time in the house led me to discover the youtube channel. From there, I learned the sky is the limit. I learned so many different techniques, leading me to better my crafting skills. I would sometimes watch youtube for 12 hours a day. I learned so much, and I was able to expand my creative mind.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Disneyland would be the first stop. I love that place! I love showing out-of-town guests the beauty of Disneyland, giving them a tour of the place, explaining the history, and showing them the magic of being there.

After a nice dinner, the next stop would be shopping, and if they visit around Christmas, the place to visit would be the Christmas store (Aldik). I love for my friends to explore the beauty and get excited about Christmas.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My husband, Leroy, deserves a lot of credit for helping me start my business. He has been there with me every step of the way. He is with me at almost all my events and helps me with the set-up and the interaction with customers.

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