Meet Sue Zupnyk, the owner and creator behind The Antique Basket Lady. Sue and I met several years ago at the Holy Hill Art Farm where we are neighboring vendors; we struck up a conversation based on the fact that we’re both nurses and crafting is our creative outlet. Sue has a delightful sense of humor and makes the long days working our booths at the craft show fly by. I own a few of Sue’s bags and am impressed by the quality of her work and her whimsical fabrics. So I approached her about handcrafting cosmetic bags for Cloud Nine Soap Co.’s Mini Collection. Stay tuned! We had great fun, from design to finish. We chose a fabric with a vintage vibe that speaks to adventure and the wanderer at heart. I hope you love the cosmetic bag as much as I do.
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What inspires you?
Fabric inspires me I love, love, love fabric. I also get inspiration from handbag designers such as Vera Bradley and I belong to numerous Facebook groups where we share ideas.
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How do you decide what fabrics to use?
I enjoy using all types of fabrics. I recently started collecting vintage textiles and love repurposing them. I find many of the vintage textiles, such as bark cloth, curtains, and table cloths at antique shops and estate sales. I also love colorful fabrics such as those from Tula Pink.
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What can customers expect when they work with you?
Customers can expect a quality handmade item that is unique and one of a kind at an affordable cost.
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Tell us where we can find your awesome work?
My handmade handbags, totes, wristlets and various accessories can be found at: antiquebasketlady.etsy.com. I also attend various art and craft shows in the Midwest and one of my favorites is the Holy Hill Art Farm in Hubertus, WI.
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What’s your favorite cocktail?
My favorite cocktail would have to be a Margarita.
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Now just for fun, if you could have any celebrity, dead or alive, as your company spokesperson who would it be and why?
Elvis! Who doesn't love Elvis!
Thanks Sue! I enjoyed collaborataing with you on the adorable cosmetic bags. I'm looking forward to being neighbors again at Holy Hill Art Farm.
-Lisa