Elle My Belle

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Elle My Belle

Expect to find us in MORE local shops, MORE local Markets, and with a fully made over website.

Elle My Belle is an Emporium of gothic, occult and symbolic jewelry & home decor for goths, ghouls, and glamour seekers who may have sensitive skin, or prefer more earthy made items and textures in their trinket collection Elle My Belle's Emporium is expanding into more handmade materials, all keeping our core values of hypoallergenic jewelry and thoughtful materials close at heart. Please follow along as we show you what's new and exciting in 2026!

04/29/2026

🖤MAY CALENDAR 🖤

We will be at 2 markets this May with unique handmade items for Mom!

Mark your calendars! We will be debuting some NEW products made in limited batches so grab them before they are gone!

04/14/2026

Here is a sneak peek at a brand new item to debut at 2026

These are made in single batches, so each one is perfectly unique.

The perfect tray to catch your favourite Elly Me Belle Earrings on your night stand before you say goodnight to the moon 🌙

04/01/2026

🖤APRIL CALENDAR 🖤
We will be at CovaCON 2026 hosted by the
Remember, admission to the Vendor Hall is FREE and Day Passes to the Convention are [likely] available if you decide last minute you want to check out the rest of the convention.
[Cosplay Contest, Retro + Board Games, Meet Ups, Panels, Dance Party ect.]

We cant wait to see all your cosplays and smiling faces, you all truly make this event so special!

03/31/2026

I thought I should touch on a topic that's being discussed in the creative space right now, the use of AI Apps to create attractive mock ups for their shop listings and socials
This is not intended to paint the people who use these tools in a bad light, but it is my firm belief that they do more harm than good, not just to the environment, but to your business and your ability to earn the trust of your customers.
There is a better way, and it's easier than you think:
Let me tell you how this photo was done~

This photography prop is a single tile from Home Depot: $2
It's a neutral colour, and a matte texture so that there is no glare to fight with from any light sources. Consider matte earring cards as well, this will make photographing on those easier too.

I bought my first light box on amazon [$25], many many years ago, and we recently upgraded to a larger one[$40], which is a better size for our new line of home décor. Both items were collapsible, for easy storage between creating.

Perks this one had over my last box include a ring shaped light rather than a bar, and an opening in the middle for top down shots. Its also lined with a reflective material, which provides light from all angles. You can adjust the light temperature and intensity. This is on the lowest brightness, on the most colour neutral option for best representation of colours]

Alternatively, natural light is your best friend, but I am a lazy nocturnal creature, so this small investment was well worth it for the freedom and control. You can also take your tile outside during the day, even overcast, and get some great shots too.

All of our photos are taken with an android smart phone, 12 megapixels, No flash, x3 Zoom from the opening, with 1:1 ratio. I center the piece using the rule of thirds, and the 1:1 ratio means I don't need to crop the photo in post before uploading to Instagram or Square Space, saving me loads of time.

I'm no professional photographer, but this method has served me well, and hopefully it helps you too!

03/25/2026

What Is Eco Resin?

Since working with this material is really kicking off in the UK and only just started to become more readily distributed by more brands in North America, some folks have been asking, What is Eco Resin?

Don't let the work "resin' fool you, its nothing like epoxy resin in its make up, finish or appearance. It goes by other names that vary by brand such as Jesmonite, Resincrete and Hydrostone.

Its made of up very very fine gypsum and acrylic polymers, which are either suspended in the gypsum powder and activated by water, or suspended in a solution sold alongside the gypsum powder which is used to activate it. Each brand varies a little bit from my research and experience.

Once mixed, the pouring time is very quick! About 8 minutes before it starts to clump, so you gotta be ready! You can de mold in 30 minutes and its fully cured in a couple of hours!

You can mix colours before you pour. Pastels are very easy to achieve with its already white base, but a skilled artisan with the right pigments and technique can get vibrant and dark shades in their pieces.

Finished items have a beautiful smooth ceramic like texture, and are naturally heat resistant, and are sealed to be water resistant.

They make for beautiful Trinket Trays and Coasters.

We plan to launch many additional products as the calendar months turn, and will be shipping across Canada, packed well with love and care.

Which item is your favourite and what colour combos would you like to see in the terrazzo trays?

03/18/2026

👀We recently upgraded our displays down at Forbidden Games and Collectibles

We added a spinner rack for the enamel pins and are gradually making the card font more vibrant! Go check them out!

Plus, there are some cute cuddly octo buddy dice bags nearby looking for a home too! [not made by me but I love them so much!]

TYSM to the Forbidden Crew in supporting so many local entrepreneurs [like me] by dedicating this counter space just for us 🖤

03/09/2026

Its time for another artist lore drop!
I'm here to answer the question: " What does being an entrepreneur mean to me?"

For those of you who may not know me, I rang in my 30's with the diagnosis of an auto immune disorder where my body causes inflammation in my joints, my skin and other areas of my body.

I have good days, and not so good days. I create on my good days, and work on other areas of my business on my not so good days. Being able to shift gears during flare ups is a freedom that is so important for me to take care of my needs, while still pressing forward despite my illness.

Sure, being an entrepreneur certainly has its own unique set of challenges, but every time someone supports an entrepreneur like me, they help to create a job in a landscape where there may not otherwise be one for that person.

THANK YOU to everyone past, present and future who has purchased anything created by an entrepreneur in their own back yard. I will be joined by some amazing creators this spring and summer, and will be announcing our 2026 market circuit dates very soon! Stay tuned!

03/07/2026

NEW DROP Games and Collectibles
This limited collection is now available in store!

This collection is handmade in small batches so get your hands on a pair while you can!

They are made with polymer clay, which is much lighter than it looks!
The windows are hand painted in a variety of colours, with more colour drops coming soon in future batches so stay tuned!

As always, the findings are nickel free for sensitive ears

02/19/2026

Hey ghouls, it's been a minute! So let me [re] introduce myself to you all since returning to Elle My Belle FULL TIME after our short but sweet posting in Vancouver.

My favourite part about meeting you face to face at the markets is talking about passions we both share. So, every couple of weeks I am going to share a little bit about me, and the things I love and what inspires me to create.

Lets chat!

02/14/2026

I am loving this style and the colours!

I am also working through changing over the cards to the font colour matches the findings. Little tweaks here and there make it just a little more special.

We've also ordered a new lightbox, so we look forward to over hauling our product photos to make them even better!

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Courtenay, BC

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https://elle-my-belle.square.site/

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