Introduce Yourself!

[Former_Member]

Hey everyone! Welcome to Buy Local Canada, a team dedicated to buying locally whenever possible.

Use this thread to tell us a bit about yourself, your shop (but please, keep promotion to a minimum), and anything else you want to share!

[philosophiacreations]

Hi Sheena, I guess I'll be the first to post.

My name's Michelle and I make jewelry - it's a hobby that I've enjoyed for years now. I'm located in New Brunswick. I can't wait to get involved with this team, and hopefully do some networking here!

[Former_Member]

I'll introduce myself too I guess!

My name is Sheena, and I'm a graphic design student finishing my BFA (a year left!) I've lived in Montreal (and the surrounding areas) all my life.

I love making designy things, and I have a passion for print design... In my shop you'll find cards and notebooks and eventually lots of other paper goodies! :D

[Former_Member]

Hi Sheena, Michelle and others! My name is Lindsay and I'm also in New Brunswick - Sackville, right on the border with Nova Scotia. I make preserves to sell at the market and just got set up with Etsy after selling online to local customers and their friends for the past year.

Nice to meet you all! :)

[Former_Member]

I am in Parksville, BC (Vancouver Island). I am so lucky to be able to buy from Farms and Markets for most of my food needs. Now I would like to see if I can buy and sell within the Canadian Marketplace. I machine embroider tea towels.

[FrameBoutique]

Hi everyone! I love this team - buying local and supporting fellow Canadians is a priority for me so I'm so glad to be a part of this team.

I just recently completed my Master's in English while simultaneously planning and getting married to my best friend and love of my life for the past ten years. I teach a variety of arts courses at a private high school in Toronto. I only started designing jewelry for my wedding about a year ago, but I've loved the learning process. Plus, who doesn't love Etsy?! :)

[Former_Member]

Hey everyone! I'm Shirley. I'm so glad I found this team; I'm a huge advocate of buying local whenever possible!

I am a housewife and stay at home mom. I don't really do a whole lot other than raise my children and create things, and occasionally clean my house. when I have to. lol On top of my two shops, I also crochet when I can.

I'm located in Hamilton, Ontario. I'm very excited to have recently found a local shop (just down the street from me!) that sells leather, so I'm very happy that I don't have to buy online anymore! YAY!

[Former_Member]

hi!

I am Susana, I hold an Audiovisual journalism diploma and my desire of being film maker has been substituted by my even greater desire for embroidering and drawing

I am in Winnipeg, MB and I wish 100% of my supplies would come from Canada, it is super important for me to support local (artists and suppliers) and I'm super happy I found this team

[Former_Member]

I am in Kenora, Ontario I am looking for Miyuki 11/0 delicas beads, cut black, 50grams, excellent quality beads.Manufacturer = Miyuki factored in Japan.

Or either in smaller quality beads.

But WOULD LOVE TO BUY IN WHOLE SALE.



I just ordered http://www.etsy.com/listing/76746761/miyuki-110-delica-cylinder-beads-cut?ref=pr_shop from this shop but raised the price to $45.00 instead of $15.00.

[Former_Member]

I am in the right group? I am a buyer

[BayleafButtons]

Hello Everyone!

I'm Isis, and I sell 1.5" Pinback buttons! I always love taking custom orders, and I do offer volume discounts.

:D

[Former_Member]

HI

I am a seller of beads! I am slowly building up my supplies. Located on Vancouver Island. My sister and I love making jewelry and can't wait to grow the business!

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone

I'm a handmade jewerly designer from Toronto, Ontario.
Love to see Canadians supporting each other.
Please follow me on my Facebook @ www.facebook.com/nostalgiajewelry.
Thank you,

Grace Lee

[Former_Member]

I'm Sara K... I'm a social worker, wife and mother of 2... I don't have a shop YET just a blog dedicated to my 3 loves - family, creativity and the handmade community.

I always try to buy and promote local Etsy shops first and only host giveaways from Canadian sellers.

www.saigewisdom.blogspot.com

Thanks for being so crafty so I can be spendy :)

[KellysMagnets]

Hi, I'm Kelly. Live & work in Calgary.
I just opened my second shop on Etsy - kellysmagnets.etsy.com
I am always looking to buy from my fellow Canadians. I'm off to check out everyone's shops.

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone! My name is Mary and I live on the Gaspe Coast of Quebe. I am a very creative person and I fill my busy days with wanting to do too much. I am the Director of a small community museum by day and at night I keep busy knitting my wool felted slippers, hats, cats and other items. I am also writing a book at this time. My dream is to someday walk away from my day job and spend my time writing and creating enough to support myself.
I am happy to be a part of this team and believe in supporting the local economy and small busineeses in Canada. Small shops like the ones we see here on Etsy are vital to the well being of our country and if we have a chance to buy on here, it will make a difference.

[Former_Member]

Hello :)
I am from Vancouver BC and I am so happy to find this team! Glad to know there are other sellers from Canada who are supporting buying locally.
I recently quit my corporate job of 10 years to work on my clothing line full time. I am a mother of a beautiful daughter and I have found my calling to stay at home and raise her and be able to design and sew and make money. Thank you Etsy!!

[Former_Member]

Hi! I'm so glad to find this group. It sounds like a lot of fun!

I am a mom to 2 boys and a sweet baby girl. My hubby is a youth pastor here in Victoria, BC. We just moved here from Regina, SK and I opened my shop in July! It's been doing decently well but I'd love to be doing more. I'm hoping to specialize more in baby bibs as I'm finding it's my favorite product that I am very proud of.

I am relatively new to etsy but this year I bought a large number of gifts for Christmas online here.

[Soodesigns]

Hi everyone,

I'm a professional musician, weaver, knitter, sewing nut, tatting nut...you get the idea. And I always need beautiful yarns - any spinners out there? I really love working with bamboo!

[shoptwoblooms]

Hello, I just reopened my shop on Dec 21st as I had a shop 2 years ago under a another name but never finished adding items to it. My sister and I sell bath, beauty and knitwear and have been doing so since 2002 at Moss Street Market. Last year we added 2 other markets to our schedule. We love being creative and working in our studio creating luxury products for your skin.

Michelle

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone!

I'm Mel from Copper Tree Jewellery. I like to support my fellow Canadians whenever I can :D I'm from central Alberta, and also like to spend creative time at the cabin in BC's rainforest. I love making jewellery out of metal, copper being my favourite. I also do pearl knotting and stringing of other gems etc.

You can follow my blog at www.thespringsong.blogspot.com.
You can check out my website at www.CopperTreeJewellery.com

Keep up the good work everyone! I love it!

Melody

[Former_Member]

Hi
My name is Sarona, and I from Saskatchewan. I like to paint.
https://www.etsy.com/people/fraybasarona?ref=si_pr

[EpicStitching]

Hello everyone,
I live in Calgary, AB and have recently gotten going with selling my wares in the last few months. I'm always looking for local (or at least Canadian) suppliers for the supplies I need for my Kumihimo bracelets (ie: seed beads, yarn, satin cord, etc.). I'm looking forward to hanging out here
Mel.

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a new seller to etsy and I'm so glad I found this group. I bought quite a few things from etsy before, but I always found it hard to find Canadian sellers. (Still, it's never to late to find the group!)

I started my shop to display some stuff I make for my kids as well as the kids of friends and family. I know I shop here often now that I've found etsy, so I'm hoping for a bit of success. We'll see:)

Please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,

Roxzann

[Former_Member]

Hi - I am a photographer who uses etsy to buy wardrobe items and props for my photo-shoots. I like Vintage.

Looking forward to meeting you in your shop;)