Asian Gift Designs -- An Extraordinary Collection Unique Washi (Japanese Paper) Switchplate Covers

Dyanna Louie, originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is presently living in

San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and son. Creations designed in her home-studio are handmade decoupage washi (Japanese Paper) switchplate

covers and gift collections, each splendidly individual and unique.

With a little direction and a lot of determination, Dyanna set out to explore

the world of handmade home decor accents and gift collection.

Her dreams came true in 1998 by combining her love of

Japanese (washi) papers and the joy of creating decoupage art.

She credits her family and special friends for their support

and encouragement. Thanking the Lord and all the Angels

for giving her the opportunity to share her inspiration and

creative ideas, Asian Gift Designs was formed. Her mission in

life is artistically enrich the world with the beauty and grace

of the Asian American and Asian Canadian cultures.

After making switchplate covers to give as gifts, in year 1999 she began

selling her switchplates at local art and craft festivals in the San Francisco

Bay Area. From the very first show, she knew people loved her idea and

the quality of her work. Her philosophy from the beginning was to

create something unique with beauty and function by combining her love

for Japanese papers and decoupage arts. She plans to attend choice

juried art and craft festivals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Dyanna's other washi paper creations are: photo albums. framed

kimonos, wine/beverage coasters, paperweights, art cards, bookmarks,

origami jewelry (origami figures ~ earrings and pins), address books,

journals, checkbook covers, magnets, key chains, framed origami arts,

decorative art plates, wine glass charms (with an Asian theme charms),

tealight votive candle holders, glycerin hand soaps (embedded soaps,

fortune cookie soaps, wagashi soaps), glass necklaces / bracelets,

earrings, asian themed candles, and more .

Dyanna is a true entrepreneur: owner, creator, designer, artist, sales

representative, manufacturer, quality control and shipping manager.

Her husband handles all the non-creative paperwork and

bookkeeping, and provides encouragement to strive for what

she believes and to never give up her dreams, making him

"the most wonderful husband," according to Dyanna.

Everyone will enjoy these unique handcrafted washi switchplates

and gift collection from Asian Gift Designs, as much

as Dyanna loves creating them.

Joe Marino, Publicist -- (630) 782-5345