Meet the Vendor: Chaudoin Creations

Welcome to the GypsyMoon Chronicles! We are so excited to share with you, Chaudoin Creations. We have had the pleasure of having them as a vendor for a few years now. Whitney, the owner, continues to BRING it each show and we know you will love her and her products just as much as we do!

Grab your tickets to GypsyMoon Marketplace so you can shop with Chaudoin Creations!

How would you describe your business to someone you've never met? What products/services do you provide? Where and how can someone shop with you?

Our company specializes in graphic t-shirts. We currently sell our graphic t-shirts to over 2500+ stores in the US. We create all our designs from scratch and them in house ourselves. Aside from printing our own designs, we do custom orders, business logos, sports attire, school attire, etc. All our personally designed t-shirts can be found on our online store.

When and how did your business first begin?

Tell us your story!

When we started our business it was only a hobby, a way to make a little income on the side. We sold t-shirts at a more competitive price, high enough I made a profit, but low enough that I was the cheapest in town. Now that this “hobby” has become a full time job and a major source of income for our family, we make sure to constantly stay engaged with our clients. •Continuing to release new designs •Occasionally run a special or sale • Asking our clients their opinions, get their feedback and hear their interest. Our prices are still affordable, but are at a rate that is still fair for both parties.

What is your favorite thing about what you do?

Creating things that are completely unique and one of a kind. There are plenty of things that inspire me when designing graphics- color scheme, shapes, patterns, quotes, etc. But it's taking all those ideas, putting them onto paper, and creating something completely unique......and then being able to print it onto a tee and sharing it with all our clients.

If you could go back in time to the beginning of your journey, what advice would you give yourself?

Don't be scared or hesitant to take jumps of faith to better yourself and your family. It's a cliche answer, but honestly something that I wish I would've learned quicker in my journey.

You design your own shirts, which is super cool! How do you continue generate new ideas?

Constantly being engaged with the trends. Trends are forever changing, so our designs often have to have aligned with what clients are seeking for. Whats the popular color this season? What's the vibe everyone is searching for? Whats the trendy graphic image you see around?

What advice would you give to someone who is coming to shop at GypsyMoon!?

Get ready!!!!....Because it's about to be a G R E A T weekend! The vendors, the food, the atmosphere, it's all something to be excited for because we LOVE to have your company with us.

What is something that keeps you inspired & motivated with your business?

Honestly, hearing positive feedback and surrounding yourself with a community of supporters. Being a small business owner can be exhausting and a lot of times you can experience burnout. But when you hear those sweet comments or receive those encouraging messages it makes everything seem brighter. Having a community that helps encourage you and support you also helps keep your motivated. It helps balance out that chaos you may be feeling.

What are your hopes and dreams for your business in the future?

I hope that we continue to grow and to keep spreading our creations into other businesses.

Figuring out time management is hard and you seem to do it very well! How do you balance family and work life?

Time management has not always been a great quality of mine. We spend all this time investing into your business and one day you realize it has completely taken over your life. Most of our business is ran from social media, which can easily be operated from anywhere. And since we print in home, it can be hard to shut the door and walk off. BUT, now that I am a mother, I understand how important my presence is. How important it is that I set boundaries of work hours vs family hours.

What is some advice you would give to a new vendor at GypsyMoon Marketplace?

Welcome to the family. No....I AM SERIOUS!

Welcome.....Family, is truly the best definition I can give for Gypsymoon. The vendors, the customers, the atmosphere, the staff, they all truly make you feel at home.