How the Signs got started:
I'd made a few decorative wooden signs as gifts for people when I lived in Halifax. When I moved here to Grande Prairie I decided that if no one in the immediate area had a "monopoly" on the sign making business, I'd give it a try. I started slow at first, adding a few signs to my collection to showcase with my card display at the market. Things went well... but I didn't make a huge investment in it at first. I didn't even buy a lot of equipment at first...I just borrowed things from friends & went from there, (I did, however, buy & taught myself how to use a router.) One reason I didn't invest in woodworking equiptment right away was because we lived in a small one bedroom apartment at the time & couldn't really cut or router wood there.
Unfortunately, I started too late to get enough stock built up to do the Christmas show last year. I did make enough for the season, however, & was happy with how they did during the first Christmas season. It makes me happy to think that people like to give my decorative wooden signs to friends & family as gifts.
Things have been going well with the signs. I've had requests for comission jobs & have done a few business signs for people. One of the best things that's come from all of this is the opportunity to have the Grandview Country Store carry my signs. Sheryl Anderson (owner/operator) approached me a while ago about getting them into her store on a regular basis...and after a little game of phone tag, we managed to make it a possibility. If you get the chance, you should check out all the great decorative/gift items she has available there!
And I've expanded my repertoire of products to include vinyl lettering sayings on ceramic tiles, glass frames & even directly on your walls!
All in all... I'm keeping myself busy! I'm on Maternity Leave right now, but will be heading back in a few weeks to my full time job as a Dental Assistant @ Nova Dental. (#201, 10015 - 102 Ave / 539-0404)
