By Danyka Galvan
The Northwest Music Boosters Craft Show will be November 21 of 2020. Along with many small business owners, junior Rachel Ostdiek will be representing her company “Fab Front Door.”
Every day after school, Rachel is hard at work on her decorative door signs, painting and creating many different designs for different seasons and events.
“I’m not in any sports, so, when I get home I am painting signs,” Rachel said. “It’s less stressful than most jobs because I get to sit in my kitchen and watch Netflix.”
Rachel began her business at just the age of 13. With a boost from her parents Rachel was able to create her business, which continues to grow.
“My parents bought the saw, and the first five signs I made were to go to pay off the saw.” Her parents are still by her side to this day helping her with little details to ensure that her business is successful.
“My dad cuts out the signs, I paint them, my mom does the
hanger,” Rachel said.
“For any signs I need with greenery, she’s like my florist, and she does the finishing touches.”
On a normal basis Rachel sells around 10-15 signs a month, painting five per week. Now that the holiday season is around the corner, Rachel is busy selling on average 100 signs, between November and December with the help of her dad Pat Ostdiek.
“It depends on the season, but I can spend 15 hours a month,[cutting signts]” Pat said. “I usually cut out signs every weekend, so it depends on how many orders Rachel has. Right now, we are preparing for the craft show, so we are trying to cut out about 60 signs this month!”
Rachel states that her bestsellers are usually holiday signs made during November-December, as they are often bought as gifts for others.
Rachel’s signs sell anywhere from $25-$35 each. Her signs can be found on Facebook and Instagram @fabfrontdoor. You can also catch Rachel on November 21st at the 2020 Northwest Music Booster Craft Show.
*Photo Courtesy of Rachel Ostdiek
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