WHO's the Darevil?
Adelina was my Art History lecturer back in college. She taught for 6 years before venturing into advertising. She gave up agency life in 2001 and decided to do her own business. What started as a small business on novelty candles grew into a 2-lot shop called Craft Haven.
WHAT is Craft Haven?
"Craft Haven is a one-stop craft shop that meets your creative needs. Be it products, materials, services or even classes. It's a hobbyist paradise where anyone and everyone can find something to do, create, and play with. You can get almost anything to start your own creative handi-work. A must-go place for the inner artist! "
WHY did you do it?
“All of a sudden, all I wanted to do was to play with wax,” she revealed. And that spun off the need for beautiful painted candle containers, which led to acquiring paints and voila! - The birth of Craft Haven.
I loved what i did in advertising but i believe that life is short and there's so many things that one can do. I love challenges, to try my hand at new things. Some ventures have failed, quite miserably. ;) But it has only taught and given me priceless experiences that i wouldn't have learnt otherwise...University of Hard Knocks!
I'm fortunate that i'm able to do what i love as a business. To be able to share my passion for the arts & crafts and have others see the beauty of what they themselves are capable of doing is extremely satisfying. Especially challenging myths and fears that most people have that they are not artistic or talented. When my customers find that in themselves, i feel that my work is done. And there's more to convert!" :)
WHAT's your advice to people who dare not?
"Frankly, life's a journey, not a destination. So, why not go through it with passion, fortitude and with a bang! Take risks as you'll never know what treasures one will find. Carpe Diem!"
WHERE to get more information?
Address:
Craft Haven,
Lot S211 (2nd Floor), 1 Utama Shopping Centre,
1 Lebuh Bandar Utama,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Tel/Fax: +603–7727 3541
E-mail enquiries: getcrafty@craft-haven.com
Website: www.craft-haven.com
