About Me

Ellie Ransom, Artist & Founder

Hi, I’m Ellie (she/they). Thank you so much for supporting my small business! I create every piece with joy, uniquely for you.

Based in Washington, D.C., I work at a nonprofit for immigrant youth during the day, and spend my free time crafting. I’ve been making practically every form of art since I could first hold glitter glue, and I have big creative goals. Let me be the beaded fashion designer of your dreams!

Why Camp Wonderland?

Welcome to the summer camp for everyone! Camp Wonderland is all about being playful, colorful, and fun. It’s the feeling of s’mores by a bonfire, music, laughter, crafts, and friendship bracelets tied to water bottles. When you wear my creations, I hope you play, imagine, question, and explore. I hope you feel confident, beautiful, and truly yourself. I hope you’re inspired to show the world more love!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • I pack each order with care and hand-deliver it to the post office. Once your order has shipped, you’ll receive a notification email with the tracking number. You can track your order status through the USPS website. If your order is marked as delivered but you haven’t received it, please contact me so I can request more information from the courier.

  • If your piece(s) arrive damaged or break soon after, please reach out so we can find the best solution regarding replacements or refunds. Otherwise, all Camp Wonderland sales are final. I handmake each piece, and as a one-person team, I don’t have the time and resources to resell sold pieces. 

  • If your piece(s) arrive broken or in poor condition, please email me at campwonderlandshop@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or Facebook @campwonderlandshop. I appreciate images of the damage, which are helpful for reporting a claim to the USPS. Depending on the situation and severity of damage, I can refund you or send a replacement piece.

  • Fuck corporate pride, buy gay shit directly from gay people. I’m a lesbian.

  • The felt cowgirl/cowboy hats have an inner circumference of ~ 22 inches, with outer dimensions of ~ 15 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 5 inches high.

  • I get my supplies from various thrift stores and craft stores, jellibead.com (code “campwonderlandshop” for 15% off!), sellers on AliExpress, Etsy, eBay, and Depop, and other independent bead shops.

  • I make all of my pieces uniquely or in small collections. I’m happy to make custom orders, including remaking sold-out pieces. Please email me at campwonderlandshop@gmail.com or DM me @campwonderlandshop what you’d like remade, and any alterations or preferences. I may not be able to recreate the piece exactly, as I often use thrifted materials or have limited supplies. Regardless, I guarantee that the remake will be just as magical as the original.

IN THE MEDIA

IN THE MEDIA ★

“Support queer-owned businesses, not big box retailers this pride month (and every month for that matter)! Here are a few of our favorite LGBTQ+ brands that we can't get enough of! Camp Wonderland ✿ unique and upcycled jewelry”

May 27, 2025

“Independent queer accessory creator Camp Wonderland has a whole collection of adorable, trinket-laden carabiners inspired by the discography of your favorite artist’s favorite artist. Bonus: Chappell herself has worn a Camp Wonderland necklace.”

December 5, 2024