The Etsy Market is a series of virtual shopping events that pop up across different cities around the world. Some events are run by groups of Etsy sellers, directly sharing their creativity with their community. Others are run by us, with the goal of celebrating incredible makers. Either way, you’re sure to have an incredible, inspiring time!
Welcome to the Etsy Market: Atlantic Edition Explore a one-of-a-kind world. We are so excited to bring you this carefully curated Lookbook full of some of your favorite Atlantic Canadian Makers. Etsy Atlantic is a collective group of Etsy sellers coming together from New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador. Every year, Etsy teams gather together to put out local markets. In person markets weren’t possible for Summer 2021. So we’ve put together this virtual market for you to explore unique items, support our makers and have some fun!
#standwithsmall When you buy from a handmade maker, you are buying so much more than just an object. You are buying hundreds of hours of failures and experimentation. You are buying days, weeks and months of frustrations and moments of pure joy. You aren’t just buying a thing, you’re buying a piece of a heart, a part of a soul and a moment in someone's life.
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Shop Index Shop our Favorites Allette & Co. Avadata Yoga BayBerry Bright Spot Papier & Art Button Pottery Cattus Toys Circles of Love Cortney Rector Designs
Erica Jane Design
Crafted by Granola
Exile Jewelry
Crochet 4 Chocolate
Farm Girl Design
Design Corner
Fashionable Farmhouse
East Coast Sea Gems
Fiddling Ferns
ES Designs
Grey Matter Gifts Hathaway Comforts Hazel Bea Island Flower Girl PEI JAREA Art Folk ‘n Fine Jaws Le Chat June Ellis Art Juniper Jewelry Just Because Gifts Laura Lotus Love La Piece Designs Lewis Island Art
Lil Lovely Hoops Lily + Ellis Lindsey Ross Fine Art Local Legends Lucky Leopard Clay Luna Dragonfly Designs My Girl’s Fun Stuff Paper Pattern Silk Paraska’s Place Refuge Mala Ruby’s Daughter 1977 Rustic Valley Signs Sandrea’s Art Salt Water Joys Soul’s Journey Jewelry Stoney Creek String Theories Strong Roots NL Subtidal Creations Swoon Creations Sweet Skein O’Mine Tall Pines Tibs Cosmetics Twisted Knickers Yarabode
Avadata Aromatherapy Shop Erin Savage New Brunswick Since 1998 we have been providing the community with therapeutic essential oils and wellness products. We offer yoga classes, retreats and a host of other events on our beautiful rural property in Blackville, NB . What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Helping others work towards achieving their wellness goals. What is your biggest strength? Not being afraid of adversity and challenge. Embracing the moment for all it holds. What inspires you? I am always in awe of the wonderful flow of life. Things always happen the way the Universe intends it to.
What are three words that best describe you or your business? Evolving, compassionate, pure. What are the three things you can’t live without? Quiet serenity, Meditation and Love What is the best piece of business advice you’ve received? It isn't a failure if you get back up after being knocked down. We are recent transplants from Ontario making a new home in New Brunswick. It has been our dream for many years to be able to have an off grid homestead and we are well on our way to achieving it!
Erica Jane Design Shop
Erica Dawe Newfoundland & Labrador What are three words that best describe you or your business? Creative, Sustainability, Evolving What inspires you? Nature; lasting friendships; those who care. What is your biggest strength? My greatest strength is envisioning creative ways to develop new and upcycled products that customers value. What are the three things you can’t live without? My family, my dog, and my sewing machines. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Do it now!
Sweet Skein O’Mine Amanda Clarke New Brunswick What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love that people from all over the world can be brought to your shop. What is your biggest strength? Quality - I always try to make sure people are getting what I am photographing and describing. What inspires you? Everything! Nature, music and memories. What are the three things you can’t live without? Coffee, knitting, lip gloss What is your favourite part of the business process? Having a “job” that allows me to create and I LOVE the connections/friendships this business has connected me to. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Colourful, quality and variety.
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Local Legends Shop
Ashley Green Prince Edward Island Hey! I'm Ashe, a PEI-based Graphic Designer. I run Local Legends Apparel, a maritime-inspired clothing company! I've been at this since 2015 and every day is a thrill! Thanks for checking out my shop :) What are three words that best describe you or your business? Amusing, Nostalgic, Light-hearted What inspires you? My home, PEI inspires me deeply. I love the bright red dirt, endless shores, lush green, and rolling seas that surround me. I can't imagine being anywhere else! Gold Atom Pendant
What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love being able to provide light-hearted wears to my customers. Something that makes them smile when they get dressed each morning.
What are the three things you can’t live without? My family, my fur-babes, and my supportive partner, Jono. What is your biggest strength? My biggest strength is that I am also a full-time graphic designer, so any ideas I have can quickly be brought to life! What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Recognize what you're good at and what you're not and pay someone to do that. Like in my case, I pay a bookkeeper and it keeps me sane! What is your favourite part of the business process? I love coming up with now ideas and hearing people's stories about Rainbow Valley, the East Coast, and all the memories they cherish.
Button Pottery Shop
Heather Sproat New Brunswick Creating contemporary and custom wares that are sure to light up your day What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Getting to ship all around the world and seeing just how far some mugs will travel. What are the three things you can’t live without? A hot bath, a sketchbook and chocolate. What inspires you? Colour and great design. What is your favourite part of the business process? Decorating the pots.
Bayberry Stephanie Guindon Prince Edward Island One of a kind cross-back aprons and bags made from linen and upcycled fabrics. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love hearing from customers after receiving their purchase. It brings me so much joy to know that something I designed and created brings someone else joy! What are three words that best describe you or your business? Versatile, thoughtful and unique What inspires you? Being outdoors, whether it be in our gardens or by the ocean. Having a creative artist as a husband and encouraging creativity in our kids is so inspiring too!
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Cattus Toys Shop
Jackie Noonan Prince Edward Island Cattus Toys is a family owned business based out of the lovely province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. We love making these products and I love the creative outlet, making something cute and then reading all the positive feedback. Especially love all the cute photos people send us of their adorable pets enjoying our products! What is your biggest strength? Organization, I love a good excel spreadsheet! What inspires you? Nature and cartoons! What are three words that best describe you or your business? Cute, colorful and fun! What is your favourite part of the business process? I love planning, organizing and managing the shop. I spend at least an hour every morning just checking, planning, answering emails. What are the three things you can’t live without? Cats, coffee and peanut butter. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Do the most important thing first.
June Ellis Artist Shop
June Ellis Prince Edward Island Paintings, prints, notecards and bookmarks of Prince Edward Island scenes What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Meeting new people and sharing my art work with them. What inspires you? The beauty on our little Island What are three words that best describe you or your business? I enjoy making people happy through my paintings. I love to create the beauty around me. I enjoy working with clients to create a memory through my commission paintings. What are the three things you can’t live without? My family. My eyesight. Friendships. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Don't accept rejection, instead find a new path to get there.
Yorabode Shop
Emily Campbell Newfoundland & Labrador Inspired by place, scents are subtle, natural and evocative of our landscape. Blended and poured by hand, all products are vegan, phthalate-free and made with all natural ingredients. Home. Made. What inspires you? The natural environment—all of my scents have been developed from outdoor experiences. Brackish for example is made from river mint, wild rose and kelp. I was hiking on a warm Spring day, and took my boots off near a stream that was full of mint. The cool sensation of the water on my feet paired the refreshing aroma of mint were really dreamy together. Add on the smell the ocean and nearby florals like rose, and it became something I wanted to relive. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? I was feeling self conscious that other people had started doing things similar to what I do. A mentor of mine told me that what I’ve created came from me, my creativity and there was no one else that was going to put as much heart into it as I would. A few years later, they were right, what other people were doing wasn't a threat to me or my business. I really believe in community of competition.
Swoon Creations Savannah Belsher-MacLean Prince Edward island What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Etsy has been a wonderful way to showcase my offerings to the world, and it’s allowed me to create wonderful connections with customers and other makers. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Genuine, creative and evolving. What is your biggest strength? I use extreme attention to detail when it comes to making pieces and sourcing supplies. What is the best piece of business advice you’ve received? The business can’t run if the maker runs out of steam, so take breaks when needed and come back with well-rested enthusiasm.
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Allette & Co. Shop
Allison McHugh New Brunswick We are a mother-daughter duo who love creating unique accessories for every style and taste! We are detailed orientated and take pride in quality products that make our customers feel their best in! What inspires you? Women entrepreneurs! What are three words that best describe you or your business? Unique, detailed & hard-working! What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? To know our worth, to use mistakes as lessons, and to have fun! What is your favourite part of the business process? Getting to see our ideas and visions come to life! And getting to work together too.
Laura Lotus Love Shop Laura Gibson Nova Scotia Simple pieces with Empowering Statements! What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? The joy & excitement I get around the possibility of someone seeing, wanting and wearing my creations from all over the world. What inspires you? Living my purpose and surrounding myself/talking with others who are also passionate about what they do! It lights me up! What are the three things you can’t live without? Connections, cuddles with my 2 boxers (Oz & Sadie), and being in creation! What is your biggest strength? My dedication to my creations & to the souls I create for. I always create from the heart; with thought, compassion, care and lots of love.
Exile Jewelry Shop Charlotte Lyon Nova Scotia Through Exile Jewelry, I create heirloom quality, hand fabricated one-of-a-kind pieces in locally sourced & in-house recycled sterling silver as well as mixed metal objects & adornment for lovers of nature, the maritimes & the sea. I intentionally create some of my staple, simple designs beginning at an attainable price point to ensure my work is as accessible as possible. It's important to me that my designs are conscious of metal sensitivities so for comfort, longevity & ease of wear. Personal ornamentation & adornment should be an investment as unique as the individual & last at minimum their lifetime. What inspires you? Definitely the ocean - when I'm feeling stuck or uninspired I find a beach & it always lights that spark for new work. What is your favourite part of the business process? Designing & fabricating, for sure! I love creating something tangible that could reasonably outlive me from just an idea or drawing. I love making custom work & making others dreams & drawings materialize into beautiful heirlooms. What are the three things you can’t live without? Coffee, my partner & my house plants.
Strong Roots NL Brittany Kelly Newfoundland & Labrador Hi there! I'm Brittany, the lady behind the handcrafted propagation stations. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? My favourite part of having and Etsy shop is just how personal it is to package up each order, handwriting each heartfelt thank you card for each package and having my six year old daughter take pride in each sticker she applies to the boxes. All in hopes we bring an extra smile to our customer's faces when received. What is your favourite part of the business process? My favourite part of the business process is getting the whole family involved! During the creative process in our family garage, we get to spend quality time together & develop strong roots for my daughter by getting her involved in every step. That is what is most import for me. What are the three things you can’t live without? My little family, my greenhouse, & coffee!
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Lil Lovely Hoops Shop
Elise McClintock New Brunswick I design and produce handmade embroidered jewelry that is inspired by the the good ‘ol gals of yore. All my pendants are depictions of the sweet flowers you would have found intricately stitched on the corner of a linen napkin, on the edge of your granny’s pillowcases when you slept over, or on the Peter Pan collar of your favourite childhood dress. Each flower is hand-stitched with love and fond memories of Grammies everywhere. What is your biggest strength? My biggest strength is my dedication to detail. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Delicate, Floral, Thoughtful What is the best piece of business advice you have been given? Just do it. Stop planning, and just do it.
Tall Pines Danielle White Prince Edward Island What is your biggest strength? Learning new things. My brain is a "new info" magnet and I have very few qualms about plunging in to new experiences. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Etsy has been a great way to connect with my local community of makers and artists What inspires you? Absolutely everything. I am fascinated by so many things, it's impossible for me to narrow it down. What are the three things you can’t live without? Twinings Earl Grey tea, wool, and art supplies. “When you invest attention and money in a beginner artist/maker, you can't possibly understand the positive impact you're having. Art is a powerful tool for healing and character development: it quite literally saves lives. Please don't hesitate to encourage and support artists, no matter their level of skill or apparent talent.”
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String Theories Shop
Mikaela Szumigraj Nova Scotia Mikaela (String Theories Fiber Design) creates one of a kind macrame pieces in the form of boho wall hangings and three dimensional sculptures. Each piece is designed to have a "life of its own", by making use of all three spatial dimensions in a unique way. Located in Nova Scotia, each macrame piece is handcrafted on naturally foraged driftwood, in a modern style designed to withstand the test of time. Mikaela aims to instill whimsy into each of her pieces, with the goal of bringing a smile to your face! What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? The community! Shoppers come to Etsy knowing they're going to get quality results from quality sellers.
What are three words that best describe you or your business? Whimsical, eclectic, organic What is your biggest strength? My ability to create something unique, that hasn't been done before. I pride myself on creating entirely original works of art. What inspires you? Nature. The beach, water, the trees, the bees and flowers. You'll find many of these elements within each of my pieces. What are the three things you can’t live without? Sharp scissors, coffee and my notebook! I sleep with the notebook under my pillow because the best ideas happen at 3am! What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? To maintain my authenticity. No matter how many sales or followers I achieve, to not forget the person behind the business, the "why" of what I do. Otherwise, you'll lose the joy in making.
Paraska’s Place Shop
Harmonie Harris Prince Edward Island Paraska's Place creates timeless Swarovski crystal and pearl earrings from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Our earrings are all made from premium materials - authentic Swarovski crystals and pearls, hypoallergenic posts made from 24k gold, rose gold, sterling silver or stainless steel. Personally, I think they will quickly become your favourite everyday earrings or to be worn on your special day. ♡ What inspires you? I’m inspired by timeless designs and of course sparkle! I’m also fortunate to work with and be surrounded by many exceptional leaders and makers who inspire me daily. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love the flexibility Etsy provides me. Allowing me to work my day job, spent time with my fur baby, Harriet, and also own and operate a small ecommerce business.
What are three words that best describe you or your business? Timeless, friendly and sparkly ♡ What is your favourite part of the business process? I can’t deny my love for sourcing supplies (shopping), but I also love packaging orders, seeing what earring or crystal combinations you pick out and handwriting thank you notes for all my packages. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Make it simple, but significant.
Lindsey Ross Fine Art Shop
Lindsey Ross Prince Edward Island In previous years, a lot of my works were created out of homesickness and a longing to move back to the East Coast. It's been 3 years since I've moved home and opened shop- And now my works have transitioned to an appreciation for being here. I find that speaks to a lot of people, whether they're on the East Coast or longing to be back here. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Seeing how people frame prints, or where they put their stickers! What inspires you? It sounds cheesy, but nature and my mother. What is your favourite part of the business process? Dreaming up the next thing I want to create, and knowing how to make it a reality.
What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? To get a real job. I didn't listen to this advice, but I can get a lot done out of spite. What is your biggest strength? Keeping the balance of joy in artwork, when it has become your full time job.
Juniper Jewelry Yara Smadi New Brunswick
What inspires you? The beach, nature and colorful patterns What are the three things you can’t live without? Chocolate, my kids and my earrings What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Focus on providing quality products and revenue will follow What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Being able to share my handmade goodies with people in all Canada. What is your biggest strength? Curiosity - I love to learn new things and improve on what I already do/know.
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Rustic Valley Signs Shop Johanna Lynch New Brunswick Hand painted signs and decor. What is your biggest strength? Having the ability to multitask and work under pressure. Working at a very busy Real Estate firm prior to starting my sign business, taught me to stay organized, focused and driven. What inspires you? All of the amazingly talented local makers! I had no idea until I started Rustic Valley Signs, how much talent New Brunswick had! What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? "You will never know if you don't try" - from my Mom when I was deciding whether to work full time on my sign business. What are the three things you can’t live without? Coffee, paint & snuggles.
Lucky Leopard Clay Shop
Taley MacDonald Prince Edward Island What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? How easy it is! The process is very simple, and i enjoy how user friendly it is, and that i can do everything very simply from just the shop. What inspires you? Colours, patterns, nature, people.. Even TV and movies! So many things inspire me and i love to look for inspiration in as much as I can. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received?
Colourful Body Babes
Peachy Moon dangles
Do not undervalue your work and the time it takes to create your art. Create what you love and price your work accordingly!! What are the three things you can’t live without? Netflix, energy drinks, and chocolate.
Periwinkle & Gold Flake dangles
Marble & Gold dangles
Saltwater Joys Art Kelley Joyce-Floyd New Brunswick Fun and uniquely whimsical art prints, note cards and t-shirts, by New Brunswick artist Kelley Joyce-Floyd. What is your biggest strength? My biggest strength is performance under pressure. What inspires you? Nature and the beautiful Canadian maritimes are my greatest inspirations. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Happy. Colourful. Whimsy. What are the three things you can’t live without? Diet Coke. The internet. Kittens. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Put yourself out there.
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Farm Girl Design Shop
Katherine Milton New Brunswick Handmade Reusable Everyday Products
My shop began when I was on maternity leave with my son and I couldn't find any quality baby bibs that would contain all his drool. I started making my own bibs for him and decided to start selling them. Over time I began to branch out with products as I became passionate in creating more reusable and sustainable products that I could use in our home. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Fun, sustainable and practical What are the three things you can’t live without? Chocolate, fabric and ice cream
What is your biggest strength? Resilient What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Don't worry about what others are doing, just be yourself, be original
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Etsy is an online marketplace where makers can sell their creations to buyers across the globe. From handmade home decor to vintage jewelry and everything in-between, people come to Etsy to support small business and discover spectacularly special item.
Sandrea’s Art Shop
Sandra Derrington New Brunswick “I believe everyone needs to be surrounded by beauty. Every Scrapbooking Album and every item I create is inspired by this.” What is your biggest strength? My passion for the albums I create. Each one is done with joy and love. What inspires you? I am inspired by knowing how pleased someone is at getting a premade scrapbook album. We are all very busy, but we also want a beautiful, finished scrapbook album to display and share our photos. What are three words that best describe your business? Passion, Creative, and Quality. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Customer service defines you and your business.
Subtidal Creations Shop
Natasha Hynes New Brunswick Subtidal Creations Co. is an Altantic Canadian business that showcases the diversity of the ocean through artistic algae pressings. Inspired through her studies, marine biologist Natasha Hynes started Subtidal Creations Co. in 2017 while completing her undergraduate degree. The company currently holds collections from all four Atlantic provinces, boasting the beauty of the Canadian east coast. These pressings have been sold all across the world, from Australia to Manitoba, bringing the beauty of the ocean into our homes What inspires you?
The ocean, of course! From the surface to the depths, there is so much beauty and mystery packed into this underwater world. What are the three things you can’t live without?
Number one, the ocean! Number two, my SCUBA gear. And number three, the best helper: my cat, Jerry.
Cortney Rector Designs Cortney Rector New Brunswick What inspires you? My inspiration has always come from nature. From ferns to mushrooms, I love to add small, earthy details to my artwork. What are three words that best describe you or your business? earthy, whimsical and fun What are the three things you can’t live without? family, art & nature What is your favourite part of the business process? My favorite part is definitely the making part of my work. When I have my hands in clay and I'm creating something out of nothing, it's my favorite part.
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Refuge Mala Shop
Tabitha Hess New Brunswick Handmade crystal jewelry and tools for grounded living. What are three words that best describe you or your business?
Creative, open-minded, and honest. What inspires you?
The creativity of others and the honest beauty found in nature. What is your biggest strength?
Our adventurous creativity. What are the three things you can’t live without?
Family, nature, and coffee ;) What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received?
"Create what you would want to own."
Fiddling Ferns Cynthia Johnson-Phillips New Brunswick What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Connecting with people that I would have not met otherwise! What inspires you? Seeing the personality in animals, trees, plants. What is your biggest strength? My triceps. Screen printing involves a lot of rowing motion and arm work. ;) What are three words that best describe you or your business? Whimsical. Anthropomorphic. Kitsch-but-in-a-good-way. What are the three things you can’t live without? Water, food, sleep. Also coffee, dogs, chocolate. What is your favourite part of the business process? Drawing pictures and having people respond to them! Sigh. Dream come true.
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Paper Pattern Silk Shop
Monica Memory New Brunswick Little things you didn't know you wanted. I am an illustrator and maker of cute things, with a focus on earrings featuring my own cheerful, modern designs. What is your favorite Part about having an Etsy Shop? It's exciting sending my work out all over the world. What are three words that describe your business? cheerful, fun, sweet What is your favorite part of the business process? Coming up with new product designs.
Jaws Le Chat Jany Trembly New Brunswick I started my Etsy shop in 2016 to fund veterinary expenses for my beloved Bengal cat, Jaws, who had cancer. Today, I continue to honor him by using cats as inspiration for my designs. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Cat, Punk and Rock’N’Roll! What is your biggest strength? I think it's my unique fabrics that I create from my illustrations. These fabrics, knitted and printed in Canada, allow me to offer you original products in a colorful, playful... and slightly punk universe! What is your favourite part of the business process? To create everything from scratch. To go from an idea to a tangible object... and that people buy it.
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Grey Matter Gifts Shop
Florence Hansen New Brunswick Our custom animal eyeglass stand designs combine function, art, and the natural beauty of wood. What is your biggest strength? Probably my endless curiosity for everything around me and my imagination. I try to adult on the outside but I feel like a 6 year on the inside. I just want to play, explore, build, and create in any form possible. What are the three things you can’t live without? Plants, Animals, Books. Plants and animals fuel my joy, and life without books is just unimaginable, I feel like my mind would starve to death. What is your favourite part of the business process? I really enjoy creating custom orders, because these designs are the ones that are going to mean the most to the person receiving them.
Ruby’s Daughter 1977 Melissa Densmore Nova Scotia Our shop creates items with you in mind. Being able to dress comfortably while still looking great is what everyone wants and we make items with the hope that they will be used for years. So we make garments and accessories that are built to last. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? The best thing about having an Etsy shop is the interaction with customers and getting a great review. There is no better feeling What inspires you? I am inspired by textiles, print and how great a fabric feels What are the three things you can’t live without? Cheese, Wine and Hugs! What is your favourite part of the business process? Packaging. I love receiving a well packaged item and try to put that energy into everything we ship out.
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Luna Dragonfly Designs Shop
Chelsea Dapena Nova Scotia All of my pieces are one-of-a-kind. It's quite a process, each and every piece tells a story. It's my wish that the story continues on and evolves once it's passed on. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Being a part of a supportive community both online and in person What are three words that best describe you or your business? Nature inspired, whimsical, bohemian lifestyle What are the three things you can’t live without? Coffee, yoga, books What is your favouite part of the business process? Interacting with customers around the world and seeing photos of my work in people's homes.
Lily and Ellis Shop
Lish Lim New Brunswick What are three words that best describe you or your business? Love, Inclusivity, Positive Change What inspires you? I am inspired by people and their beautiful stories. They always remind me how beautiful life is. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Progress over perfection! What is your favourite part of the business process? My favorite part of the business process is packaging orders. This is one avenue where I get to express my joy and gratitude to our customers for supporting our little shop.
Bright Spot Papier & Art Shop Tania Pendergast Prince Edward Island Beautiful words on paper goods, fine art prints and more to brighten your day. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? My favourite part of having an Etsy shop is that I can be my own boss and make my own hours. This gives me the freedom to work around the many challenges that life throws at me. What inspires you? I am most definitely inspired by beautiful words, colour and nature. All of my designs centre around beautiful words and how they make me feel. My hope is that they will also uplift and inspire others. “I think that it is super important to support local makers because in doing so you are helping them make a living and support themselves and their families. You're also enabling them to get better at their craft as well as expand the reach of their work. By supporting local, you are improving the lives of those in your community as opposed to contributing to a gigantic corporation. The impact of your support is real and very much appreciated!”
Soul’s Journey Jewelry Shop Vicki Haddon New Brunswick What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? My favorite part of having an Etsy shop is the reach it provides me, providing a unique mix of memorable customers. What inspires you? My greatest inspiration is seeing a customer's face light up when they find the perfect piece. It provides the drive to dig deep and create more. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? My best piece of business advice was given by my mentor, to make room in my life for success, and it would come. I was so happy when I learned she was correct.
East Coast Sea Gems Shop
Salisha Tatton New Brunswick Sharing my East Coast Sea Gems with the World. I have been blessed to share my designs with customers from all over the world, including from countries not limited too Spain, Ireland & Italy What inspires you? Nature. Be it Coastline or Woods, mountains or streams, nature is my main inspiration. What is your biggest strength? My biggest strength is being able to connect with my clients. What is your favourite part of the business process? Being able to put a bit of my creativity into every aspect of the process from beach to finished piece.
Just Because Gifts Shop
Melissa Murdie New Brunswick What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love being able to create new ideas and showcase them with the flexibility Etsy offers for my schedule. What is your biggest strength? My biggest strength is customer service, because also being a consumer means knowing exactly how my customer wants to be treated. What inspires you? Creating new items and seeing and hearing the joy people have when they get them. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Welcoming, positive, passionate What is your favourite part of the business process? The end result when the package goes out and the anticipation of finding out how much something loves something I made just for them.
Stoney Creek Shop
Carol Milton New Brunswick I love working with quality quilters cotton to create traditional & modern quilts. Also, love sewing and making old fashioned baby bonnets from quality cotton or up-cycling from vintage bedding. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Knowing that my work is being appreciated near and far. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Creative, inspiring & unique What are the three things you can’t live without? Sewing machine & fabric stash, knitting needles & wool and ice cream What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Be yourself & don't try to please everyone
Crochet 4 Chocolate Becky Fradsham Prince Edward Island I love to create beautiful things with my crochet hooks - from home decor to adorable baby gifts. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? As an avid traveler, it has been amazing seeing the many locations my products have reached through Etsy. What inspires you? I love hearing from a satisfied customer. I enjoy knowing that I've created the perfect item or gift that is appreciated and loved. What is your favourite part of the business process? I love the creative process of trying a new pattern or custom order. Taking a simple ball of yarn and turning it into baby booties or a dinosaur makes me happy.
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Fashionable Farmhouse Shop
Ashley Wade New Brunswick My goal is to create statement home décor wall signs that match your personal style effortlessly and my hope is to fill your space with meaningful pieces that will become heirlooms and treasured for generations to come. What inspires you? I find inspiration in the day to day, whether it’s listening to music or spending time with family and friends! What are the three things you can’t live without? Iced coffee, golden retrievers, and cute outfits (not in that order, dogs always are #1) What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Don’t adapt to the energy in the room, influence the energy in the room.
Tibs Cosmetics Andreea Conicescu New Brunswick Artisanal skincare products with natural ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. What inspires you? My son, Tiberiu - he makes me to want to do this world better for him and future generations. What are the three things you can’t live without? My family, music and people. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Do what you love, and you won't have to work for the rest of your life. What is your favourite part of the business process? The confirmation from the client that he received the order and he enjoy the products. Only together we can build the world we want to live in.
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Jarea Art Folk ‘n Fine Shop
Andrea & Jantje New Brunswick Paintings, sculptures, floorcloths, murals, folk art and more created in our studio by the sea. Jarea Art Studio began when mother-daughter team Jantje Blokhuis-Mulder and Andrea Mulder-Slater combined their names and their talent to form JAREA. Geoff Slater and Kyle Hargrove are also part of the studio. What inspires you? Our natural surroundings inspire us. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Do what you love! What are three words that best describe you or your business? Folk, fine, fun.
Design Corner Shop
Jodie Hansen Nova Scotia I love to create things that make people smile and hopefully laugh out loud! Life is too short not to have some nuggets of enjoyment every single day. Nothing makes me happier than when a customer frames one of my cards. . It's the biggest compliment. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love making people laugh. Nothing makes me happier than having a customer find just the right gift for their friend or loved one. What inspires you? I'm a very visual person. Everything I see around me can spark an idea for my next creation. It still makes me stop and be amazed that I make these funny little products that other people want to buy. It's such a rush and I feel so lucky to have that experience. I wish if for everyone.
Hathaway Comforts Katie & Emily Prince Edward Island We are two best friends who started this part-time business as a creative outlet to recharge from a busy lives. We enjoy cute and cozy items that serve a practical purpose and we wanted to share the items we love most with others. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? Our favourite part of having an Etsy shop is the opportunity to connect with our community, both in person and virtually. Our shop has introduced us to so many amazing customers and makers. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Fun. Practical. Affordable What are the three things you can’t live without? Fabric (hahaha), caffeine and sharp scissors (in that order haha)
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Circles of Love Shop
Meredith Rix Prince Edward Island Circles of Love earrings are all handmade in PEI, Canada. Each piece I create is unique and one of a kind. These earrings are made 100% by hand, including cutting, rolling, and mixing. Each colour we create is unique to us, as we use our own colour recipes. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love sharing what I do with others. I don’t make to live, I live to make! What is your biggest strength? I thrive on making new creations and creating new design and colour combinations What are three words that best describe you or your business? What are three words that best describe you or your business? Unique, Modern, versatile
Crafted by Granola Kayla Hunter Newfoundland & labrador I've been creating art all my life - in one form or another. But it wasn't until I went digital that I discovered an entirely new passion for art. I ditched the paintbrush for an Apple Pencil and the canvas for an iPad and discovered that digital art allows me to express my creativity in ways I never could before. Now, I draw anything and everything that makes me happy, hoping that the digital art I make on my couch can bring a little extra joy into other people's homes. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? The community! Being able to share my work with a larger audience while at the same time being exposed to the wonderful work of other creators. What is your biggest strength? Having the autonomy to create the art I actually want to make and not just art I think other people will like. What are three words that best describe you or your business? Flowers, food, and fun!
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La Piece Designs Shop
Joy Nnadi Prince Edward Island
Hello and welcome to my shop! If you're here, you're looking for a unique piece of jewelry that completes your look and makes you stand out. The name "La Piéce" translates from French to mean "the piece". Here, I make jewelry that is unique and often tells stories that celebrate history, culture and identity. I am sure you will find that piece that connects with you and tells your story!
Lewis Island Arts Shop
Debbie Lewis Prince Edward Island I am a local artist of Prince Edward Island. I love painting lands and building of our beautiful Island. I also make puzzles of my paintings. Perfect for any puzzle lovers out there. Custom license plates are available to personalize your vehicle. What inspires you? This beautiful Island I call home. What three words describe your business? Creative. Affordable. Functional. What is the best piece of business advice you have been given? HARD WORK PAYS OFF IN THE END. What three things you can’t not live without? Canvas, paint, and a brush.
Twisted Knickers Shop
Arlene MacAusland Prince Edward Island “Knot your thread, not your knickers.”
My Etsy shop focuses mainly on my patterns and craft kits for wool applique, soft toy sewing and tin punch. The patterns vary in skill level from "first sewing adventure" to "birthday party craft" and from "I can cut a perfect circle" to "sewing circle clubs". The patterns and colors are nostalgic of my life on Prince Edward Island. What is your favourite part of the business process? Selling PDFs. It's my best green option which reduces packaging cost, printing costs, transportation and allows the buyer to use their own supplies.
What are the three things you can’t live without? My scissors, thread collection and fabric stash. I started hoarding velvets and sparkles for my Barbie dolls in the 70's. That stash has expanded to include wools, felt, cotton, polyester, tulle, vintage clothing and chenille bedspreads. What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received? Sell your patterns as kits. That gave me a whole new market of people to sell to with little change involved. Some of my original patterns will not be available until after I retire. What is your biggest strength? I'm spatially anal. This detailed thinking carries over into my pattern design and written instructions. My patterns are easy to follow, colorful and print at scale!
ES Designs Shop
Emily Somers New Brunswick My mom, Saunders, a former teacher, always insisted on "please" and "thank you". After every holiday, birthday, or celebration she would ask, "Have you written a thank you note?" I would then be promptly sent to a table or desk to write one. Tedious as this task seemed to me as a child, I realized how important this was when my grandmother showed me the box of my saved letters sent to her over the years, as I visited her in her nursing home. Handwritten letters and writing to say thank you are quickly becoming a lost art. To honour my mother's memory, I have started a greeting card company. A portion of the sale of each item will go to support local charities. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love that the orders come from everywhere and I love including personal touches in people's orders.
My Girl’s Fun Stuff Shop
Shauna Milley Prince Edward Island I love playing with color, which is why I enjoy working with beads. I have many ready to ship items available, but I also offer custom options. My photo and custom keychains make beautiful, heartfelt gifts for any occasion. Let me help you share special memories with loved ones. What is your favourite part of having an Etsy shop? I love having my shop "open" 24 hours a day and seeing my products ship all over the world is very exciting! What is your biggest strength? I take great care in providing timely communication and excellent customer service. What inspires you? I am inspired by bright colors. They really give me a creative boost. What is your favourite part of the business process? My favourite part of the business process is hearing how much customers love their items.
Island Flower Girl PEI Shop
Alisha Horwood Prince Edward Island Dried flowers feel more wild to me. All of the textures, the colours that range from soft pastels to warm and rich caramel. When designing I am swept back in time to my childhood growing up in Newfoundland, or to warm summer days on PEI in my adulthood, spent exploring abandoned farmers fields filled with butterflies. I really try to put this love of nature that I feel into every floral design that I make. I hope that you can feel this too. 🖤 What inspires you? Nature inspires me! I think that people need nature. Flowers seem to have this intrinsic way of evoking feelings of calmness and also joy. I think on some level they make us feel like we are connected to something bigger than ourselves to nature, to humanity.
How was your love of flowers born? Flowers have been a part of my life in some capacity since I can remember. My Mom started arranging dried flowers as a hobby when I was a little girl. I would love helping her pick out colours and place the stems in floral foam. However it was also Nan who ignited the love of flowers in my heart. I would help her plant out a big garden of flowers every year and fill big concrete planters full of blooms to dress the front veranda.
Hazel Bea Shop
Kate Hunter New Brunswick Because happiness is handmade
I taught myself to crochet during my first pregnancy as a way to fill my need to "make" and cope with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. When my youngest daughter was born prematurely I once again found myself using crochet as a way to cope during long hours in the NICU. Hazel Bea started in 2016, when I was unable to return to my job after maternity leave and my little hobby became my full-time gig! What three words best describe your business? Quality, Cozy & Comfort - These are the three things I want my products to bring to my customers What is your favorite part about having an Etsy shop?
There are so many things I love about having an Etsy shop, it so cool to think that there are people all over the world wearing something I made. I have also had some really cool opportunities because of my Etsy shop like being part of an Etsy X collection last fall.
What is the best piece of business advice you have been given? Don’t compare your beginning to someone else's middle. I struggle with this one so much! What Inspires you? Honestly, I am so inspired by the incredible amount of makers with in this community, putting together this lookbook and reading though peoples answers and their stories is so inspiring to me! What is your biggest strength? I love a challenge and problem solving, coming up with new ideas and brainstorming solutions. What are three things you can’t live without? Yarn, My Family & Chips
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