Introduce yourself & say Hello!

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The Made in Devon team is a little over a year old and is still evolving...

So whether you are brand new or have been a team member a while, do pop in, say hello and tell us what it is that you do. What is it about being creative in Devon that is important to you? What would you like from this team?

This team can evolve into whatever matters to you! If you don’t see a discussion you would like to engage in – why not start one yourself! Ask questions, offer advice, get something off your chest – get involved and see what happens....

To get the ball rolling – I am Lynn, a printmaker in Exeter and part of Double Elephant Print Workshop. Mt Etsy shop is coming up to 3 years old in July. I’m pretty pleased with how it’s going – but I had v modest aims of selling one print a month, & v happy to have exceeded that. It was partly the colour of Devon soil that encouraged me to move into the area – but that’s a longer story.....

I’ve noticed this comment in the origin “welcome” thread from Ren from Fairysteps and think it would be a good idea to reiterate it here -

“For all members...

If you click on the 'Subscribe to digest' link on the left hand side menu of this page, you will receive all updates that happen within the Made in Devon team!

A great way to make sure you don't miss anything!”

BIG FAT DEVON WELCOME TO ALL.

[Lasercutz]

Hi Justine - welcome to the group :)

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Dave

[MintCreativeStudio]

Hello! I moved to Newton Abbot 3 years ago to bring my son up closer to the sea...we originally lived in The West Midlands.
I'm a ceramic artist, opened a shop down the road from my home in August last year, selling other artists work and hosting Artists Workshops as well as pottery classes.

[Former_Member]

Hello! I've just moved to Devon a week ago and I run Pascale Studios which sells illustrated paper stationery.I graduated from Falmouth studying graphic design in the summer and I'm pursuing my dream to sell my hand illustrated items! Very new to Devon and the area, would love some tips of nice creative places to go and places to feel inspired! Thank you

[Lasercutz]

Hi Pam and Pascale, welcome to the team ;)

Pascale - I doubt you will have to go far to be inspired, Devon has so much on offer - the South coast including the Jurassic coast have some great places to visit. North Devon coast is a bit harsher but still as great and of course the moors can be fantastic at different times of the year!

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Dave

[SoapandPamper]

Hi I'm Debs from Soap & Pamper and I make all natural vegan friendly soap. I started My Etsy shop in Nov 2017 and it's chugging along along quite nicely. Would like more sales but who wouldn't lol. Joined this team to get more involved and then forgot to say hi... so hi!
You can find me here on etsy or on FB @soapandpamper

[Lasercutz]

Hi Debs,
Welcome to the team ;)
I make soap stamps and displays so let me know if I can help - can sort out a team discount ;)

May be worth putting your social media links in your profile - it certainly won't do any harm ;)
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Dave

[Former_Member]

Hello all!

New member here! My name is Kirstyn and I sell hand dyed yarn in my shop Miss Moffat Yarns. Originally from South East London I have lived in Devon for about 15 years now, first in Exeter but now I'm in the Teignmouth area beside our lovely seaside!
One of my creative resolutions this year was to try and connect with more like minded people in my area so here I am!

Looking forward to chatting and learning more about everyone x

[Lasercutz]

Hi Kirstyn,
Welcome to the team. I was born in SE London, lived and worked there until we moved down here from Bexley 5 years ago and love it!

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Dave

[DoraCountryLady]

Hello Devon Crafters!
My name is Andrea, from Purple Valley. We have a woolshop in Paignton in 50 Hyde Road TQ4 5BY and also sell on Etsy.
Our sister-etsyshop is purplevalleyyarn.etsy.com

May I invite you all to the upcoming 12th of May, #YarnShopDay in our shop at the English Riviera! There is cake and coffee/tea, goodiebags, raffle and many yarns price reduced on the day.
See you in Paignton
Kind regards
Andrea

[Lasercutz]

Hi Andrea, welcome to the team! hope the open day is fun! :-)

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Dave

[DavidColeDesign]

Hi everyone,
I'm Dave from Silverton. I am retired from my full-time work. I originally founded and ran a Giclee and digital printing business in Crediton from 2004 to 2016 when I sold the business mainly because of a health problem.
Having recovered from that, I needed another occupation to keep me out of mischief and decided to have a go at something completely different. So now I dabble in working with Copper, silver and other metals; stone polishing and cutting; and copper plating and electroforming.
I am fairly new to Etsy, but it looks promising once I can get a few more products on here and get some feedback!
Kind regards,
Dave

[Lasercutz]

Hi Dave - welcome to the team. Six sale already is good so well done ;)

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Dave

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone, I'm Crystal and opened my shop yesterday with my partner Stuart. We are in Bideford and regularly do the Bideford Pannier Market. There is a fantastic event there on June 2nd 2018 and we will be there selling our handmade fudge and handmade textile jewellery.
Love it here in Devon, have been here almost 2 years. The scenery and the pace of life is wonderful. The people are absolutely friendly, love it!

[Lasercutz]

Hi Crystal, welcome ;) Can't agree more with the last paragraph :)

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Dave

[Former_Member]

Hi I recently set up and try to sell jewellery with that can help you feel good as well as look nice. I’d be interested to hear where might be good to sell eg: markets etc... here’s a little look .... Green Amethyst Bracelet On 24k Gold Plated Wire with Gold Filled Anchor by VitaminSeaTime on Etsy https://etsy.me/2Q4ar53

[Lasercutz]

Hi Vitamin - welcome to the team.

You have nice items - hope you do well here ;)

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Dave

[Everythingcraftyuk]

Hi, I'm Helen. We recently (in May) relocated from Essex to Rose Ash, Devon. We've just finished the conversion of our garage into my workspace and I think i'm now prepared for Christmas. We've enjoyed visiting Devon for many years - my sister relocated 8 years ago - and it's lovely to have her within 10 minutes drive and the cousins going to school together.

I started to get busy for Christmas items at the end of August and I'm pretty sure the community post office in Rackenford has loved the extra business ;-)

Looking forward to being part of the Made in Devon Team.

[Lasercutz]

Hi Helen,
Welcome to the team - we made to move from London 5 years ago and love Devon!
Let me know if I can help with any acrylic shapes you need ;)
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Dave

[IllustratorRory]

Hi I am Rory I have moved back to Teignmouth after graduating from Plymouth College of Art and living in Plymouth for the 3 years I studied, I studied Illustration and I am hoping to make a successful career out of it. This is why I thought it based to join a local etsy group, so I can meet fellow local artists and try to start creating momentum for my work. I sell cards, stickers, prints and have created some pins that I am going to put up on my etsy soon. I also have a series of christmas items that are currently up on my etsy, that I am hoping will sell.

[Lasercutz]

Hi Rory,
Welcome to the team ;)

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Dave

[KarenSteerArtist]

Hi I'm Karen,

I'm fairly new to Etsy and feeling a little lost to tell the truth! I've just discovered 'Teams' and thought I would like to join in as I don't know anyone else who has an Etsy shop. I live near Ottery St Mary and have been here for over six years now, after a spell in the South Hams, and I am loving it. I worked for many years as a landscape architect, although I did study art previously, and I now draw and paint and also make digital art (especially during the winter months when the studio is often just too cold!). I've just ordered some printing inks as I have a new project in mind and I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in.

[Lasercutz]

Hi Karen,

Welcome to the team - you must have moved here about the same time us us ;) (we moved to Honiton from London!).

Any questions you have let us know and we will try to help.

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Dave

[DarkRainbowStyle]

Hello. I have only just joined Etsy and am also new to making my own jewellery. I live in North Devon and sometimes with my partner in Exeter. Would love to meet up sometime! Sara