‘She’s really having a good time’

Hants County woman taps into creativity amidst COVID pandemic, launches jewellery line

Holly Fraser’s eyes twinkle whenever someone mentions her latest creative endeavour. During the pandemic, the long-time Kings Meadow resident discovered she has a knack for creating trendy earrings.

“It’s very evident that this artistic and crafty side of

Holly is being ignited. She’s

really having a good time,” said Alyssa Purvis, the program co-ordinator at Kings Meadow Residence.

Since tapping into this creative side, a ‘handmade with love’ earring line has been launched — and the feedback

has been quite positive.

Fraser, who grew up in Windsor, recently celebrated 15 years of living at the community-based group home that supports and encourages people with varying levels of intellectual challenges.

While Fraser has always enjoyed arts and crafts, the COVID-19 lockdown helped her nurture her inner artist.

“Holly made beautiful cat paintings last year. We made them into cards and they sold a lot. And she wanted to do more,” said Purvis.

“Holly is quite the fashionista. We brainstormed — what are we going to do next? What will be good?”

They decided to try to make earrings using polymer clay.

Fraser cottoned on to it right away.

“Holly came over and in half an hour, she made 40