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Lauryn Johnston: Ljay Loops

story by NAKEISHA DAWSON-THOMPSON photos by GREYSON JOHNSTON
L auryn Johnston, of Beaufort, SC is doing what she loves. year. She states, "I had

Lauryn grew up a military brat and has been in Beaufort
no idea that I would
since childhood. Lauryn is a Registered Nurse of 8 years
sell so many of my
and currently works part time at Beaufort Memorial
of her pieces available
Wound Care Center. She is a wife, a mother of two young boys, custom pieces." Some
and a Foster Parent to a young daughter. Lauryn embodies the true are: hats, scarves,
meaning of "Proverbs Woman". She has many roles and does her clutches, stockings,
best to master them all. With all that life has blessed her with, she beanies, baskets,
finds great peace and solace in crafting. Lauryn states she initially pumpkins, scrunchies
started crocheting in 2008, while in nursing school, as an outlet to to name a few. Lauryn
escape the tediousness of studying, preparing for tests, graduation, states her bestselling
and state board licensing. When she started crocheting, it was item at this time are her
her thoughts that she would make handmade gifts for her family custom hats. All items
members. Lauryn states she learned to crochet and craft by watching are custom made with
YouTube videos. She attributes her beautiful logo and name to love and joy and are
her husband, Greyson, who she says is her biggest supporter available to purchase.
and motivator to continue to share her gift of crafting. Initially, her Orders can be
handmade pieces may not have been the prettiest, but Lauryn says placed on Facebook,
she was proud to give them as Christmas gifts to her family members. Instagram and ETSY.
She stopped for a while, then after the birth of her second son, she Lauryn Johnston
picked it back up in continues to pour her
2016. Lauryn has heart and craftiness
since become an into all her pieces.
expert crafter since She is looking forward
her starting in 2016. to participating in
She has created "OktoPRfest" 2019 in
many custom pieces, Port Royal, SC on October 26th, 2019. She will have a variety of
which she has sold items available for purchase at this event. But you don't have to wait
on her ETSY store until Octoberfest, you can place an order at any time. According to
"Ljay Loops". the many reviews on her ETSY store, you will not be let down by the
Lauryn states she quality and beauty of her custom pieces.
participated in As the holidays approach, Lauryn is preparing her inventory and
"OktoPRfest" 2018, is ready to assist you with the perfect gifts for your loved ones, or
in Port Royal SC yourself. Treat yourself to one of her many custom pieces for women,
for the first-time last men, children, or your home. There's something for the entire family.

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