Hey Everyone!

[Former_Member]

Thank you so much for joining my team! This is the first one I've ever created so I'm super glad to have fellow hokies here :)
To get to know everyone if you want to just post a couple sentences about who you are and what you make!

My name is Amy and my sister (Natalie) and I make candles. We primarily make gel candles, because they are more fun to make and in my opinion cuter! I attend Virginia Tech (this is what I'm doing instead of studying for finals...) and my sister lives in Narrows, VA. We hope you like our shop!

Thanks so much everyone, post away!

[Former_Member]

Hi Amy and Natalie!!!

Thank you for the invite! My name is Joelle (rhymes with Noel, the Christmas song...lol) and I make handmade jewelry and other handmade gifts. My shop is definitely small and find myself questioning what I am doing here. lol.

I look forward to getting to know you all and supporting your shops.

- joelle :)

[Former_Member]

Nice to meet you,
Thanks for joining, your jewelry is beautiful!

[Former_Member]

I'm Katherine ... and I make birthday banners (and other random items) from repurposed fabrics ... Thanks for the invitation! - Katherine

[Former_Member]

Very cool! Thanks for joining, Katherine!

[Former_Member]

I'm Melissa and I do hand embroidered designs on baby onsies and some children's shirts. I do some tote bags and am always thinking of what else I might want to put on there. But with 3 boys and another one on the way, I don't have a lot of free time to get too creative! :) Thanks for inviting me!

[Former_Member]

Nice to meet you Melissa!
Your onsies are really cute! Makes me want kids (but not yet, still in college! haha)
You sound really busy, I'm impressed that you still run a shop!
Thanks for joining :)

[allmappedout]

I'm Candice (of SitDownSetDown, but transitioning to AllMappedOut) and I make coasters using repurposed vintage maps. I also sell vintage decor and hope to launch some new handmade ideas as well. I'm a VT (grad school) alum now teaching as a Visiting Assistant Prof. The students are GREAT - but I'm excited for some free time this summer to get back to Etsy. Thanks for inviting me!

[Former_Member]

Nice to meet you Candice!
I love your maps, makes me want to go to all of those places :)
So cool that you teach at Tech. I'm ready to be done with classes as well.
Thanks for joining!

[Former_Member]

Thanks for inviting me to join the group!
My name is Mary Anne. I make fringe scarves of all colors and themes. I started with making Hokie scarves and it grew from there. I make any sports team colors, holiday colors, etc. I use the finest thread, yarn, and ribbons in each scarf.
I also have another business that makes tutus, called Whimsyroos. We also started making Hokie tutus and it grew from there also.

[Former_Member]

Welcome Mary Anne!
I love your scarves! Next football season I'm definitely going to be wanting a maroon and orange one to wear to the games :)
Thanks for joining!

[Former_Member]

Hello! I am Sandie, I sew, Knit, and crochet msc children items :)

[Former_Member]

Nice to meet you Sandie, thanks for joining!

[Former_Member]

Hi! I'm Laura, and I'm a grad student at tech (actually I'll be graduating this friday), with my Master's in Forestry. I LOVE to sew in my free time in the evenings. I just opened my etsy shop this past February and I make handbags, wristlets, makeup pouches, and more!

[Former_Member]

Nice to meet you Laura!
Congrats on graduating!!! (I have one more semester to go, but I'm definitely ready to be there)
Love your shop, totally wish I could sew...
Thanks for joining :)

[Lunachick]

Hey peeps! Thanks for the invite! :)

I'm Abbi and I was born and raised in the area. I currently live in Blacksburg and my specialties are chainmaille and gemstone jewelry, custom plugs, cute and slightly macabre jewelry and accessories.

I'm in the process of merging my two shops together, so my eyes feel ready to pop out about now lol

I'm slightly kooky, but don't let that scare you off. Glad to be here, and if anyone ever wants to talk, I'd love to! Nice to meet you all!

[HolidayCreations4U]

Hi.
I'm a Hokie Alumni. I'm now in Manassas, VA selling hand crafted felt holiday items. The bulk of my shop is for Christmas. I have Christmas stockings in various lengths, tree skirts and ornaments. I also have Halloween and Patriotic place mats, wine cozy's. Also table runners for Thanksgiving/Fall table decor.
Stop by and see what I have.

[Former_Member]

I'm Kristine and I make napkins, burp cloths and fabric coasters. I have a few Vera Bradley items and cookbooks. I am just getting started so my shop is limited so far.