25/06/2026
🎨 It's Craft Market Thursday!
Meet one of our talented craft vendors, Mrs. Ellen Myrie!
Over the next few weeks, we'll be shining a spotlight on some of the amazing artisans who make our Craft Market so special. Today, we're excited to introduce Mrs. Ellen Myrie of Handmade Expressions, a talented creator whose passion for arts and crafts has been a lifelong pursuit.
Inspired by both nature and sustainability, many of her creations are made using recycled materials such as glass bottles, sea glass, soda can tabs, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. She also incorporates natural elements including seashells, sea fans, sponges, bamboo, and rope, creating unique pieces that reflect the beauty of our island environment.
Her collection includes shell art, decorative picture frames, wall hangings, necklaces, candle holders, bottles filled with sand and seashells, and even handbags made from recycled soda can tabs that are crocheted together. Remarkably, she taught herself to crochet through online tutorials and has continued to expand her creative skills over the years.
For Mrs. Ellen crafting is more than a hobby—it's a way to relax, express creativity, and give new life to materials that might otherwise be discarded. Her passion for recycled art was inspired by seeing how much waste ends up in our local landfill and recognizing the potential for many of those items to be repurposed into something beautiful.
In fact, it's not uncommon to see her carrying a garbage bag on her daily walks, collecting litter, bottle caps, and soda can tabs that she can later transform into works of art.
Be sure to stop by the Cayman Brac Beach Resort TODAY, June 25th to meet Mrs. Ellen, hear more about her creative journey, and browse her one-of-a-kind handmade creations. ✨
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