Sue Gibb of Hazy DayZ Dragonflies:
How did Hazy DayZ Dragonflies come into being? The journey has been very unexpected.
Sue was born-and-bred on the family farm near Trenton, Ontario, Canada. After serving her country in the Canadian Armed Forces for 11 years, she chose a new path.
Enjoying small successes in the cottage industry doing various arts such as woodworking and refinishing , baking and confectionery, all while gainfully employed by someone else, Sue didn’t realize that she was testing the waters to become an entrepreneur. Then she began listening to her heart.
Reviewing products for her employer one afternoon, she had a weird revelation - a light-bulb moment. “I glanced at a patio-stand-style weather vane, with a dragonfly motif aloft instead of the typical rooster. Nearby, I noticed a display of copper plant tags. I looked from one to the other and back to the first. I knew in an instant that I could and would make dragonflies from the copper tags.”
And so Sue began her journey of crafting copper dragonflies. At first for her own use, then for friends and neighbours, and finally for sharing through sales as Hazy Dayz Dragonflies. She considered the artistry, uniqueness, finished product size, weight, durability, infinite shelf life, and green construction of her new product. “I had all but given up on being an entrepreneur, when this venture darted into my consciousness, hovered, and came to rest in my heart. I take pride in making every dragonfly, knowing it's my imagination, design, technique and crafting ability that brings each one to life.”
To see more of Sue's creations, which also include butterflies, please visit her website.
