Hi friends!
My name is Illyana, or ✨Sillyana✨. I am a 25-year-old Cree artist from amiskwaciywaskahikan ekwa kipohtakaw (Edmonton and Alexander FN). I am a self-taught beader with around seven years of experience :)))
No matter how big I dreamed at 17, I truly never imagined that I would //actually// be teaching workshops, or selling my items at events and online.
I launched Be Silly By Silly with a focus on producing high-quality, lightweight, and eye-catching pieces of beaded jewelry and accessories, but have recently been incorporating other creative hobbies of mine!
Each piece is handmade, put together bead by bead with the future wearer in mind. This ensures every item is of the best quality and vibes.
Soooo... Why Be Silly?
To me, being silly means staying soft in a hard world. It’s about reclaiming joy, celebrating culture, and creating space to be exactly who we are — loud, quiet, messy, healing, learning.
Be Silly By Silly is more than a shop — it’s an ongoing journey of reconnection, creativity, and community. Whether you're here to shop, bead, laugh, or just look around, I see you, and I’m glad you’re here.
Thank you for supporting my work, my art, and my dream.
With gratitude,
Silly <3