One of the most amazing things about handmade is that it is a universal love!  People from all walks of life and all around the world find their passion in creating amazing works of art in every medium!

Efrat is just such a creative soul that lives in Tel Aviv and is a busy mother of 2 boys ages 4 ½ and 1 ½ so how she finds creative time is beyond me! She has always loved art and design and even worked in the design department during her time in the Israeli military.  After serving, she knew that a career in design was what she wanted…but what type?  Graphic, fashion, industrial?  In the end industrial won out but graphics were always close to her heart.

Efrat began designing wedding albums for sale in which she used her talent to create custom work for newlyweds and later began creating other creative items which should appeal to everyone.  Efrat designs in Photoshop and then prints the patterns on fabric from which she makes everything imaginable from pencil cases, passport covers, clutches and bags.

One item that really caught my eye, because I am such a travel junkie was her map items!  She can take a map from most anywhere around the world and create a custom item just for you!  Think about it, you may dream of traveling to Jerusalem and use a map of the city to start your savings for your trip!  Every time you add a dollar you can envision where you are going to go.

Not quite ready for a map of the world, how about a picture of your honey on a clutch?  Efrat can take your photo and create a completely personal clutch just for you which shows your love to the world.

Have a business and need a new way to promote your work?  How about a zipper pouch made with your business card information and logo?  You will surely be asked about your unique clutch or wallet and you have your information at the ready.  You could also use a few for a giveaway and allow your happy customers to advertise for you!

Efrat encourages new artists to follow their passion and sell their work, however she cautions them to really stop and think about their pricing.  Take into account all aspects of the work, from design to creation and even time spent uploading and taking pictures and mailing your treasures out.

Are you ready to see what an amazing mother of two can create with her graphic design talents?  You can find Efrat on Etsy as well as follow her on Facebook.  You can check out her images on Instagram and Pinterest….prepare to fall in love with her designs and start dreaming of your next adventure!

Also, as a very generous offer to readers of Its Better Handmade, Efrat is giving you a 20% discount on any product in her Etsy shop!  Just use the code EFRATUL20 to receive your discount….now off to shop!