2026+ Industrial Design

Owner of Shenandoah Designs

I am an Industrial Design student and through my course work I have fallen in love with making and creating. I am starting Shenandoah Designs to share my design work and what I am passionate about, good craftsmanship!

2027 + Marketing

Owner of Made By Lauren

I created Made By Lauren in an effort to create handmade and affordable jewelry and gifts. I find inspiration through trends and from the perspective of a college student who is looking to stay trendy while on a budget.

2026 + Communication Sciences and Disorders

Owner of Signed by Syd

I hope to provide a way to brighten people’s day and give them a reason to smile. I also love creating custom orders for people and seeing their reaction to a meaningful gift :)

2027 + History

Owner of Creative Clayworks

I hope to bring joy and happiness to people through my work. Whether it's the jewelry or other ceramic pieces, I hope that they inspire joy in the recipients - either to keep or to use as a gift.

2027 + Graphic Design

Owner of Floral Creations By Jenna

Floral Creations by Jenna specializes in handcrafted decorative pipe cleaner flower designs. My brand is all about spreading happiness through art. I focus on creating vibrant, long-lasting floral pieces that capture the beauty of nature in a unique, whimsical way. Each piece is crafted with care with close attention to detail, ensuring a wonderful experience for every customer.

2026 + Sociology

Owner of Star Beadery

I have been a fan of Taylor Swift since 2018, and when I got to go to the Eras Tour in 2023, I dove right in and started making friendship bracelets for the show.  I discovered how much I loved using my hands and creativity to design a variety of jewelry, from beaded bracelets, to earrings and keychains. Designing pieces has become my greatest passion, and I am so excited to be sharing my work with you all!

2027 + Marketing

Owner of Shop Julia Kelly

My business just emphasizes that anyone can do anything they want! I began this business right after covid began so I was super bored and decided why not buy an iPad and start creating? So that is what I did! I want people to go for their dreams and pursue them even if they’re small because it is SO important for people to find what they love the most.

2026 + Hospitality Management

Owner of Shells By Brynn

At Shells by Brynn, I create handmade decoupage seashell trinkets using real shells that I find along the New Jersey and Delaware beaches. I offer a wide variety of patterns including elegant florals and soft pastels, to coastal-inspired designs, preppy classics, earthy tones, and more – ensuring there is a style for everyone!

2028 + Honors Interdisciplinary Studies

Owner of Riles Designs Co.

In 2020, our world hit pause, but my mind hit go. While nurses were fighting to save lives on the frontlines, I was compelled to take the bad and turn it into good. I started making bracelets to give out to nurses with encouraging words on them. The feeling of impacting each nurse evoked a new drive in my heart, something I was inspired to chase after at a young age. This passion project inspired me to create a business selling jewelry in which I donate a portion of the proceeds to causes close to my heart: Childhood Cancer Research, Cystic Fibrosis Research, and Autism Awareness. I decided to donate to these three causes on account of knowing and loving three local children with each condition. Intention is at the heart of who I am as a person and what my small business stands for. 

2028 + Communications

Owner of JMU Gameday Pins

I want to share that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Many challenges come every day with small businesses and as long as you keep working hard, you can succeed at anything you want to achieve. I also want to share that creativity is ALWAYS welcomed. It is such an amazing part of being a small business creator is putting your mind to work and coming up with new and different ideas. 

2026 + Studio Art

Owner of Snowdrop Craftery

Snowdrop Craftery is a place where you can find mainly crochet plushies, but also other items like paper crafts and room decor. These can make good gifts for friends or just fun things for you! I love to crochet and create little craft pieces to give to my friends as gifts. Seeing their reactions to getting them makes me so happy and have often been told that I should sell what I make! This was something that I wanted to do for a while but didn't know how, then a friend told me about StudentMade! Now I can share my love of crocheting with so many more people!

2027 + Graphic Design & Business Management

Owner of Bridget Portfolio

My experience as a graphic design major has infinitely impacted my business. JMU shaped my prints, mainly through Drawing, 2D, and Digital Design courses. I have gained experience and confidence in my work through being among design student at JMU.

2028 + Nursing

Owner of Sunfolk

Sunfolk is a jewelry line inspired by the stillness of the ocean and the easy pace of life on the coast. Each piece is made with shells collected by hand along the shore, then crafted into simple, wearable designs that reflect the ease and raw beauty of life by the sea. Thoughtfully crafted and naturally imperfect, sunfolk jewelry is for those who feel connected to the ocean, even when they may be far from it.

2028 + Studio Art and Graphics Design

Owner of E Star Designs

My ultimate goal with my business is to gain experience and to feel comfortable with putting myself and my art out into the world. I hope the Student-Made community will support me when I have doubts, and to continue to guide me forward to success.