WellCriated

Alpaca Products, Felt Kits, Fiber Art Jewelry

Olympia, Washington | 288 Sales

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WellCriated

Alpaca Products, Felt Kits, Fiber Art Jewelry

Olympia, Washington 288 Sales On Etsy since 2011

0 out of 5 stars (179)

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Debra Bond-Yancey

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About

  • Come to the Well, sit a spell, relax and play with our alpacas. Discover new arts with luxurious alpaca fiber.
  • Trade show set up in Seattle. We usually take a 20x20 space, but this one was pricey.
  • Our girls our curious, always on the alert for new friends. It's almost warm enough to hose bellies.
  • My niece learning the process of making wet felted soaps.
  • Our Sweet Sarah, the glue to our product business. She is often out of the U.S. leading builds for Habitat for Humanity

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED. Come to the Well. Relax, play and learn Fiber arts with our Alpacas.

Never thought much about art and creating things. I was always too busy climbing the healthcare corporate ladder. My right eye twitched while I drove 85 miles per hour on the freeway to work. Then, my husband's job moved us to Olympia, Washington. Ahhhhhhhh

Stumbling upon alpacas during a short vacation in the San Juan Islands was the beginning of a whole new life journey. After purchasing our first alpacas, we started breeding and selling them. As time went on, we started to collect a lot of fiber in our shed from shearing, so it was time to make products with one of the finest and warmest fibers in the world. We bought and sold products from Peru, but that didn't create a market for our own homegrown fiber.

I decided to try needle felting and loved it. But, I wanted to share the fun with everyone. That's when the idea of kits came to mind. No one else was making kits, just books on how to do it. So, the "Well Criated" products were born from "Alpacas at the Well".

Shop members

  • Debra Bond-Yancey

    Owner, Fiber Artist, Pro Pooper Scooper

    My husband Robert, daughter Sarah, 48 alpacas and I have "Criated" our little slice of heaven - Alpacas at the Well. Our products are "Well Criated" by the whole family. "Criated" is spelled this way as "cria" is a baby alpaca and that's SUPERFINE.

Production partners

  • Sarah Bond-Yancey

    Bellingham, WA

    Sarah designs and makes many of our prototypes, then helps with production. She also handles much of our printing guidelines. We couldn't do any of this without her. Thank goodness she's our daughter.

Shop policies

Last updated on February 15, 2011
Welcome to Well Criated, the product line by Alpacas at the Well!

First thing's first... We are MORE than happy to take custom orders! Simply message or e-mail us, and let us know what you need. Some of our handmade products are unfortunately impossible to replicate exactly, but we can always come up with options for you to look at.

A little about our company...

We focus on three major things: Fashion, Decor, and Wellness products... all made with completely sustainable materials such as 100% all-natural Alpaca Fiber, and fabrics from upcycled clothes, blankets, and decor.

We believe strongly in promoting sustainability in all aspects of life, especially art and wellness. Sustainability is about much more than just what you eat, what kind of car you drive, and what kind of appliances you have in your home. Sustainability is about creating a home and a lifestyle that are resource and future-friendly. Which is one of the big reasons we chose Alpacas.

Alpaca fiber is a wonderful, sustainable material for fashion, decor, and all types of art. Grown locally in the USA, extremely eco-friendly, and as versatile as wool... Alpaca fiber has unlimited uses, and is perfect for anyone desiring a little more "green" in their life!

-Sarah & Debra Bond-Yancey
Returns and exchanges
REFUNDS: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase! So... if the item isn't quite what you wanted, we'll gladly take it back within 14 days, and refund your purchase (minus shipping fees). Please shoot us a quick message before sending back items. And please note, we only accept returns for items that are in their original condition.

CUSTOM ITEM REFUNDS: Unfortunately, we're unable to accept returns on handmade custom orders. Very small custom orders for greeting cards, for instance, can sometimes be refunded. But generally, custom orders cannot be returned, as they can't be resold.

Please contact us with any questions regarding refunds!
Payment
PayPal is the preferred method, but checks and money orders are always welcome too. Please note, though, that items will ship after checks and money orders clear the bank.

Please pay within 5 business days of your order. If you are paying via check or money order, please let us know as soon as you make your order.
Shipping
ALL ITEMS will be shipped within 48 hours of receiving your payment, Monday through Friday. If you paid via check or money order, we will ship the item as soon as your check or money order clears the bank. If we're out of town or shipping will be delayed for any reason, it will be posted on our shop announcement.

DOMESTIC: We ship via USPS First Class Mail, with delivery confirmation and tracking. We ship ALL orders over $40 with insurance, by default (cost is included in shipping charges). Insurance protects both you and I, especially with one of a kind items, which we can't replace if lost. If you need an item shipped more quickly, just let us know as soon as you order it.

INTERNATIONAL: USPS First Class Mail, with delivery confirmation and tracking. International customers are responsible for any import taxes or duties charged.

CONFIRMATION E-MAIL will always be sent to you, after we receive payment. If you don't receive a confirmation e-mail from us within 48 hours of paying, and our announcement doesn't say anything about being out-of-town, please e-mail us right away!
Additional policies and FAQs
Please contact us with issues PRIOR to leaving feedback!

GUARANTEE: If one of our products is defective, please let us know immediately! Our work is guaranteed, so if something goes wrong, we'll take care of it for you.

COLOR: Most pieces are photographed in natural, outdoor lighting. We do our best to capture the exact color of the item, but many times, pieces appear different on different monitors. Please keep this in mind, when purchasing online.

FREE COLOR SAMPLES: If you're uncertain about the color of any of our alpaca fiber products, just e-mail us, and we'd be happy to send you a free fiber color sample!

SIZE: Please be sure to check the size reference photo or size description provided, for each item.

ALLERGIES: Alpaca is hypo-allergenic, but many of the herbs (used in the aromatherapy pendants and gift baskets) are NOT. Please e-mail any allergy concerns before placing your order.

AROMATHERAPY WARNING: Some aromatherapy scents are considered bad for pregnant women to inhale in excess. Our pendants are very mild in scent though, so they are safe for regular wear. But be careful with oils and aromatherapy if you're pregnant! Always consult a doctor before use. :)

WHOLESALE: Yes, we do offer discounts for bulk purchases! Please e-mail and ask.


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