New Members:

[#1]

Hello to all our new members. Helo bawb!
Please feel free to introduce yourselves here.

I'm 'Bopa' - but, just to confuse you all, you will often see me signing in under other etsy IDs (most notably sewmuchfrippery).
My 'real' name is Rosemary and I live in Abermaw/Barmouth, Gwynedd. 'Bopa' is my much loved 'alter ego'!

[BellaRosinaJewelry]

Hello Nia,

Zoology is so interesting! I wish you the best! Making a lot of connections in all fields is very important, so keep that up.

Carey Ann

[Former_Member]

Hello everyone....I have been buying on Etsy for some time, but decided to start selling last year. ....but as life is what happens when you are busy making other plans...I had no choice but to put Esty on the back burner for a little while...Back on track now and normal service has been resumed....so hopefully I shall ease my way back into things and participate with all you lovely friendly people....I can see that I have a lot of interesting things to read...Sandra

[BopaJones]

Good to meet you Sandra and Nia. It's great to have you on board! You both have beautiful shops.
Come and join us on the chat thread any time. We all have our 'ups and downs' here on etsy but we do our best to provide each other with moral support as well as practical advice. The job situation is certainly difficult here in Wales at the moment. Thank goodness for internet sales - we need never feel 'remote'!!

[Former_Member]

Morning everyone!....it can only get better.....riding out the storm here....glide when things are difficult....soar when they are not.....that is what I keep telling my self .....:)

[Former_Member]

Hi, I'm a returning member. I used to have a soap shop but I've taken a break from soaping. I've been away from Etsy for a while but now that I've started making little bags I decided to list a few and test the water.

I'm not from Wales but I recently discovered I have welsh blood in me on my father's side - a distant relative :D I really love Wales especially for hiking and camping though and Warrington isn't too far away.

Look forward to chatting again

Yvonne
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[Former_Member]

Welcome Yvonne! Join us in the chat thread when you're ready

[sewmuchfrippery]

Hi Yvonne. Nice to see you here - welcome! I look forward to chatting to you more.

[Former_Member]

Hi Yvonne!
See you in the chat thread soon! :)

[SueForeyfibreart]

Hello / shwmae
I am English but have lived in Wales for the last ten years. I make felt pictures and usually sell in local shops and at exhibitions and craft fairs. I would like to spend more time (and earn more money!) working as an artist so joined etsy at the beginning of March. Only 5 sales so far but who knows?

[BopaJones]

Hi Sue. Shwmae. Good to meet you. Great shop - I took a peek!
I worked in Aberystwyth for 30 years (though I live in Ceredigion no longer) so I may know you by sight!
Come and join us on the chat thread when you're ready. You'll see me there under my other ID - 'sewmuchfrippery'

[Former_Member]

Welcome Sue! Your shop is fabulous. 5 sales since March! That's really good.

[Former_Member]

It's good to find a Welsh team on Etsy. Please have a look at my shop, diolch yn fawr x Diane

[Former_Member]

Hi Sue and welcome! Do join us on the chat thread when you're ready.

[sewmuchfrippery]

Good to see you here Diane - welcome to the team. The more the merrier! As Cat says, come and join us on the main chat thread if you fancy a chat!

[Former_Member]

THANKS ROSEMARY for your wecome!
I was traned as a potter.. These days I draw with pen and ink and paint. I often go to my ancestrial well for inspiration.

Jim

[sewmuchfrippery]

Good to see you James. Join us on the chat thread any time you like!

[sewmuchfrippery]

I should also have said that I am 'Bopa Jones' under a different guise - just to avoid any confusion!

[Former_Member]

Hi all,

My name is Hannah and I have been on Etsy for a few months now. I live in Cardiff and am trying to start up a buisness selling handmade cushions from vintage headscarfs. Also branching into creating other items using the scarfs! It would be great to start up a group in Cardiff once a month where all us south waleians can come together and share tips and socialise a bit :) Would anyone be interested?

[sewmuchfrippery]

Hi Hannah. Good to meet you! And good luck with your shop - I look forward to seeing it stocked with lots of vintage goodies!
I'm up in north Wales so not much chance of me getting to Cardiff these days unfortunately! However, we do have several team members from South Wales. Probably best to post a note on the main chat thread as more people tend to look at that one.
I look forward to chatting to you more.

[Former_Member]

Hi Hannah
Looking forward to seeing your shop stocked up! I've been away from Etsy so sorry for delay in reply!
Will send you convo soon. See you on the chat thread G

[Former_Member]

Helo bobl!
Welshegg lives over the border in Cheshire, but heart and soul still in North Wales. A gog!
Good to find so many Cymrys on etsy.I've got a few welsh pieces in my shop.
Will go explore etsy and find some chats. xx

[Former_Member]

Hi, Sian and welcome!
Come and join us on the chat thread. We're a friendly bunch:)

[Former_Member]

Welcome Sian!
Looking forward to seeing you on the chat threads!
Gayle

[Former_Member]

Hello! It is an honor to be a member of this team! Thank you and be sure to visit my shop for meaningful magicals!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnydebz?ref=si_shop

[Former_Member]

Hello and Welcome Debbie. Popped over to your shop- you have some really interesting items- look forward to seeing you on the chat thread!
Welcome!
Gayle