Why did you open up shop, and why the name?
I started The Bacon Berry because I’d already been making greeting cards for years, and they started getting really good so I thought - why not sell these? The Bacon Berry was a YouTube username that I came up with when I was younger, and when I was looking for a name for my business - I chose that one because I love bacon and berries.
What mediums do you enjoy to work with?
I love hand-drawing cards from time to time, but now I primarily work digitally. I use photoshop and a Wacom Cintiq.
Where do you see your Etsy shop in 5 years?
Hopefully with a larger following, more products and as a more important part of my day-to-day business operations.
What do you do outside of your shop?
I’m a university student in my first year at UofT hoping to either major in Anthropology or Women and Gender Studies. Other than that, I’m a filmmaker, graphic designer, and photographer (which all help me with my business, so I guess that’s kinda cheating). When I’m not working on the bacon berry you’ll most likely find me babysitting my nephew, cooking, or watching Netflix.
I don't think that's called cheating! What kind of films do you make photographs do you take? Is there a connection to the card making?
I am trying to break into documentary filmmaking at the moment. I've only made one short documentary and I'm currently working on finishing another one for January. I also just started adding "photographer" to the long list of titles that I mention when I introduce myself. Thankfully, all of my skills are able to help with my business, whenever I need a promo video or product photos, I'm able to do those myself which saves a lot of time and money.
What's your favorite way to eat bacon?
That’s a tough question but I’d have to say with pancakes, maple syrup and hot sauce. I’ve been told that sounds weird but I stand by it!
Besides her Etsy shop, you can also find TheBaconBerryCardCo here:
Website: www.thebaconberrycards.com
Facebook: @thebaconberrycardco
InstaGram: @thebaconberrycardco
Upcoming Shows
- Nov 20th Trinity Bellwoods Flea @ Studio Bar
- Dec 4 The Post Market @ The Great Hall
- Dec 10 Woke Tings Holiday Market @ Hashtag Gallery, 801 Dundas St West, 5-11pm
- Dec 18th Trinity Bellwoods Flea @ Studio Bar
Interviewed by Ky Teale of CheapThrillsCompany on November 16, 2016.
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