WEDNESDAY, 04 APRIL 2012
By Bridgette M. Crosby Today Publications
Article from Gold Canyon Today
Felina Carriero didn’t set out to be a businesswoman at the age 11, it just came naturally. Arts and crafts projects have always been her favorite pastime, but when Felina found that she could make cool products from duct tape, “Stick with Felina” was born.
“Stick with Felina” is Felina’s business. Hand making products from duct tape have become a widely popular item and Felina offers a wide assortment of items that include wallets, slap bracelets, ladies’ purses and clutches, rings, hair bows and many other useful, everyday items.
To date, Felina has made over 700 different products in the two and a half years she has been crafting with duct tape.
Felina stated, “Making cool things from duct tape is my favorite thing to do. Duct tape comes in so many wonderful colors that I can make just about anything that you want.”
Pricing on products vary and are very affordable. Rings and bracelets start at just 50 cents.
Custom orders are no problem for Felina with an abundance of colors to choose from and a variety of styles for boys, girls, men and women, Felina’s creative skill and natural ability to run her own business is already paying off.
The last craft show that she participated in brought in $150, which was quickly invested in supplies for future orders and shows. Products can be ordered on www.Etsy.com, an online site for crafters. Products are also available at the Scrub Shop, 85 W Combs Rd Ste 102 in San Tan Valley.
In addition, her products were recently featured on MelanieSafka.com. Safka is a singer and songwriter who performed at Woodstock. Safka received one of Felina’s products from a friend and liked it so much that she featured “Stick with Felina” on her site. Arizona Arts & Crafts Co-Op also posted a link to Felina’s site on their Facebook page.
Felina also has three employees working as her sales force - other children who are nuts over her products. The employees help her sell items and in return are paid in product.
For more on this story be sure to check out the April 12 issue of the San Tan Valley Today
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