east coast edition
Explore a one-of-a-kind world. 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 businesses and discover spectacularly special items.
Welcome to Etsy Made Local. Every year Etsy teams gather together to put on local markets. That wasn’t a possibility for 2020, but our sellers are good at getting creative. So they’ve organized this virtual market just for you. Explore their unique items, get to know the makers, and most importantly have some fun.
#standwithsmall When you buy from a handmade Maker, you are buying 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.
Featured Shops B . ee Simple Co
Kit + Oak Happy Sappy Mail A White Nest Circles Studios Baked Candle Co. Bodies of Clay Cloud9 Canada The Fashionable Crafter Bright Spot Papier & Art Cloud9 Canada From and To Nature Tall Pines PEI Wooden Spoon Company Janie - Nicole Leather Ashley Anne Clark Saltwreck
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Vena Carr Illustration Paper Pattern Silk Hammer Threads A Little Bit of Heaven Pine + Navy A Foragers Closet Darcy Doodle Quilts Hook By Design Dodo Leather Dodo Charms Fawn Maple Driven to Ink Goober Dog Collars Rooney & Calvin Kairos Designs Allette & Co. Off Beat Bow Company
My Girl's Fun Stuff Subtidal Creations Co. Oyster Apparel Shop Loran Olivia Paraska's Place Heirloom & Oak HaleyB Hand Lettering Souls Journey Jewelry ES Designs - A Saunders Story Earth & Diffuse Hazel Bea Studs Astray Victoria and Grace Vintage Wood Wrought Shop Blooming Wild Studio Farm Girl Design The Luna Baby Boutique Tailored Tots Blair Bear Bows Kreations by Karen An Apple a Day Crochet Creations For Cuties CA Â
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Because I Felt like It Sarah's Crochet Ruby's Daughter 1977 Folio Creations Beachcomber Studio CA Fit Life Apparel Beads By the Sea NL Sankalpa Malas My Lil Scrunchies Cortney Rector Designs All the Pretties Canada Peg & Pins Stoney Creek Creations Alexandra Torcat Jewelry Button Pottery The Soapbox Soap Shoppe Lost Book
Bee Simple Co. Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my Etsy shop as a way to help share my love for the environment by giving everyone a chance to make the step towards a greener planet."
You start everyday by.. "Being woken up at 5am by my 1&2 year old and making a very, very large cup of coffee"
Favorite Etsy purchase to date? A beautiful rifle paper skirt for myself from bouquet clothing"
Organic beeswax wraps and bags made from 100% New Brunswick beeswax are a reusable alternative to single use plastics. Use the bags to store snacks, bring home your bread from the market, and more! Use the wraps to keep fruits and veggies fresh or keep containers sealed and fresh. Wash them gently by hand with cold water and a bit of soap. Because they are made from organic cotton my wraps are able to be composted after their lifespan (6-12mo).
Kit + Oak Shop
What is your favorite part about being an Etsy seller? "The community that you are able to build with both fellow makers and customers." If you could have a super power, what would it be? "The ability to speak every language" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "I have too many to count but maybe the hand-bound leather notebook where I’ve written down every concert that I’ve attended."
Candle fragrances are all hand poured with sow wax, cotton wicks and phthalate and paraben free fragrance oils. They are poured into timeless amber jars with minimalist style branding.
Happy Sappy Mail Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my Etsy shop because I was looking for a way to share my art globally. It started out as a side / parttime business and then this past year it turned into a full-time business." Where so do you make your items? "I make my stationery and art in my studio at home, Stratford PEI" Favorite Etsy purchase to date? "Art Print - World Hug by Laura Berger."
Cavendish Print, Magic All Around Greeting Card, Celebrate You Greeting Card, To Do Note Pads
A White Nest Shop
Why did you start Your Etsy Shop? "We started our Etsy in 2016 as a way to broaden our customer base. We are located in a rural part of New Brunswick and being online was the best way to share our products." What is your favorite medium to work with? "We work with a variety of mediums including clay, wool/cotton, and natural soy wax for our candles and we love them all! It is great to be able to step away from one when we need a break and work with another - it helps keep it all fresh and interesting!" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is...
Speckled Mugs
Herringbone Throw
"We are so lucky so have found a maker on Etsy that makes our little custom leather tags we use on our handwoven throws. They are such a sweet little touch and really finishes off each piece. Sylvie from PetalleMercantile is so great to work with!"
Hand Woven Tea Towels
Soy Wax Candel
Circles Studios Shop What is your favorite medium to work with? "Yarn, cotton rope and roving. I try to use as much thrifted, up-cycled, locally sourced and organic material as I can."
Are you a cat person or a dog person? "Cat, my cat Louie is my baby" What is your favorite Etsy purchase to date? "Anything I have purchased from friends at Etsy markets have made their way to my home and always get used everyday. If I had to choose, I would say my village pottery mugs and lou la belle skin care!"
10oz. Coffee Shop Scented Soy Candle
Baked Candle Co. Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "Etsy was the first platform I used to sell my products. It was a great tool for me when I first started out. I liked the pricing structure, so much more tangible for a beginner, and the tools and support were fantastic."
Fall Collection- Sample Set
Where do you make your candles? "I make all of my products in my home Candle studio. I started off on my kitchen counter but quickly grew out of that space so I took over an unused room and set up my own dedicated area!" You end every day by? "Writing in my journal. Whether it’s a to do list, getting my ideas out or filling in dates on a calendar, it really helps me to clear my mind so I can sleep."
16oz. Scented Soy Candle
Bodies Of Clay Shop
You start each day by.. "Drinking a large cup of coffee in a handmade ceramic mug and trying not to forget to wear sunscreen." If you could have a super power, what would it be ? "I'd like to be able to rewind time - like 1 or 2 minutes maximum. Incase I step in gum or split my pants in public, or I could stop someone dropping their ice cream or forgetting their coat/umbrella behind in a coffee shop." Where do you make your items? "I make all my products by hand in my home studio, on my pottery wheel and finishing them in my electric kiln."
Cloud9Canada Shop
Where do you make your items? "I have a big, sunlit studio in my house that is devoted to creative activities like painting, but you can also sometimes see a model train run through there, or a Shih Tzu. My son's drum set can be heard in this space, as can my sewing machine. My studio is a fun spot; that's why we call it Cloud 9." You start everyday by.. "Coffee. Coffee starts my day."
Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "Personalized book plates for my friend, who has an extensive library."
The Fashionable Crafter Shop
Why did you start your Etsy Shop? "I started my Etsy shop in 2018 to expand my business after functioning just locally for a couple years. I have always had an interest in crafting as well as home decor so I naturally combined the two and here we are! I couldn’t imagine doing anything else with my life and I’m so grateful that people want what I make in their own homes." What is your favorite part of being and Etsy Seller?? "My favorite part of being an Etsy seller is connecting with buyers from all over the globe and making new additions for them for their homes and as gifts! It’s such an honour to have my signs in homes all over the globe- it’s still so surreal!"
Sailors Alphabet Fine Art Print
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Bright Spot Papier & Art Shop
What is your favourite part of being and Etsy seller? "My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is getting to interact with my customers both at in-person Etsy markets and through my Etsy shop online. Etsy has enabled me to share my work with customers both within and beyond the borders of my small province." You start every day by.. "I start my work days by getting inspired. This may mean finding beautiful or thought provoking quotes to inspire a new piece, or walking in my garden or looking through pictures of my garden to inspire my illustrations.
From And To Nature Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my shop in hopes to spread “Homes for Wildlife” to a larger community and showcase reclaimed wood as a modern, stylish and ecofriendly material for home decor." What's your favortie part about being and Etsy Seller? "Having the ability to send homes for wildlife around the world. It’s a great feeling to know my items are providing protection for animals throughout North America at this point." Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "That would have to be an engagement ring purchased for my wife."
Nuthatch - Chickadee Nesting Box
Diamond Bamboo Bee Hotel
Live Edge Double Hanging Shelf
Tall Pines Shop
What is your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller? "The friendships I've made with my fellow Etsy sellers." You start everyday by.. "Enjoying a nice big coffee from a local roastery, in a locally-made mug, brainstorming new ideas with my partner before we each go our way to make cool stuff all day." If you could have a super power, what would it be? "I would love to freeze time so I could get more fun stuff done!"
PEI Wooden Spoon Company Shop What is your favorite part about being an Etsy seller? "The great creative people I meet." You end everyday by.. "Dreaming of a new challenge in wood." Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is? "Unique pottery pieces." if you could have one super power, what would it be? "Super Strength"
Lobster Spoon Torrifie
Whale Salad Server
Artisan Coffee Scoops
Striped Coffee Scoops
Crazy Horse Water Buffalo
Janie-Nicole Leather Shop
What is your favortie part of being an Etsy seller? "Connecting with the customers. Often, they have a custom request, and I like the challenge of taking that on."
Large Kodiak Messenger
You start everyday by? "Having a coffee and looking out at the ocean."
Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is? "Wooden Spoons"
Men's Wallet
AshleyAnneClark Shop
What is your favortite medium to work with? "I enjoy working with materials found in nature. I often work with items like seaweed, tree branches, sand and rhubarb leaves." You start each day by.. "Being an Artist full time means that my schedule is a little sporadic. Sometimes I work in the morning, other times I work at night. Each day I find it beneficial to have a fresh coffee and smoothie to get going no matter what I'm doing that day". If you could have a superpower, what would it be? "I often wish I could teleport. I grew up in multiple countries and sometimes have a hard time deciding where I want to be full time."
ArmadilloÂ
Moon Cycle
Fox
Regina RCMP Horse Print
Canadian Heritage Map Print
Fredericton Black & White Map
Saltwreck Shop
Why did you start your Etsy sjop? "To spend more time with my children and build a business we are proud of." Where do you make your items? "Yarmouth, Nova Scotia."
If you could have a super power, what would it be? "To do lots of good in the world."
Dessert Dino Stickers
Vena Carr Illustration Shop
Greeting Card
What is your favorite medium to work worth? "I almost always work with a combination of watercolour, gouache, and pencil on cold press paper!" Where do you make you items? "At home in my little studio space, usually while watching vlogs or listening to music or spooky stories"
Commission Piece
What if your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller? "I love that Etsy has made it possible for me to reach new customers! Most of my customers have discovered my work through Etsy and may not have known about my work otherwise. So I am thankful for the exposure and traffic Etsy brings to my shop."
Paper Pattern Silk Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I loved the idea of my handmade items being sent & enjoyed all over the world"
What is your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? "My items are often bought as gifts, and I love hearing that they made someone's day to receive them." If you could have a super power, what would it be? "I've always wished I could fly."
Hammer Threads Shop
You start everyday by.. "Walking through the gardens before heading into the studio, much of my inspiration is found out there." You end everyday by.. "Sitting on the couch hand cutting and assembling my recycled leather feather earrings. I find the entire process extremely relaxing and meditative." Ifyou could have a super power, what would it be? "Slowing down time enough to fit in all the of the ideas. So many things to make, never enough hours in the day."
Scissor Sheath
Recycled Leather Bookmarks
The Everyday Duo
Recycled Feather Earrings
A Little Bit of Heaven Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my shop in 2017 when I started making crystal bracelets for my family and friends. I became a Certified Crystal Therapist and wanted to help others with their ailments." Where do you make your items? "I make all my items at home in my office space :)" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "My first order through Etsy. It was a handmade necklace and bracelet for my wedding Day. I actually became friends with that Etsy seller since that order!"
Pine + Navy Shop Where do you make your items? "I make my items in my home studio. My studio windows over look the North River, and across the river is beautiful PEI farmland. I never get tired of the views!" What is your favorite part of being and Etsy seller "Definitely the joy I get seeing people wearing my designs. The feeling is actually greater then joy, like next level joy!" Are you cat person or a dog person? "Dog! I have a Portuguese Water Dog named Levi. He is loveable and goofy, and he loves laying at my feet while I work."
Handmade Bead Necklace
Ashley Earrings in Navy with Art Deco Texture
Demi Curvy Earrings with Hand Carved Vine
Marianne Earring in Wheat
A Forager's Closet Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I was complimented so often on my thrifty finds that I thought helping people collect curated items would be fun, and it has been! The handmade items came as more people caught on to my style and wanted more ways to wear it!" You start everyday by.. "5am coffee with my husband. We wake up early so we can have time to ourselves before the kids wake up. Usually we are talking about Etsy, photography, and the Veggie gardens" If you could have a super power, what would it be? I’m a sentimental sally, so I’d make the best parts of life last longer, or be able to relive happy memories!
Art Quilts
Darcy Doodle Quilts Shop
What is your favorite medium to work with? "I am a textile artist, I create quilt art that includes fibres such as fabric, thread, lace, art yarns, upcycled and found items."
Fabric Covered Journals
You start everyday by? "Reviewing my to do list to see what needs to be done and what can wait so that I can try to find some time to create!" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is? "It's so difficult to choose by I recently received some yummy fibres from Sue's Country Creations." Fibre Art Pendants
Hook By Design Shop What is your favorite part about selling on Etsy "Reaching a wider audience." You start everyday by.. "Planning my design work for the day and lots of coffee." You end everyday by.. "Planning my design work for the next morning and organizing my work space and more coffee"
Dodo Leather Shop Where do you make your items? "In our home-based studio in Moncton, NB." Are you a cat person or a dog person? "Definitely a cat person, our old and terrifying cat Tucha is a valuable member of our team :)" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "An awesome quality lobster shaped stamp for embossing on leather"
Classic Black Leather Tote Bag, Leather Hand Sanitizer Holder, Classic One-sided Leather Watch Strap, Leather Travel Backpack
Mama Bracelet
Custom Name Bracelet
Red Beads Bracelet
Dodo Charms Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "Out of curiosity, to see whether it was possible to sell my jewelry to people outside our country." If you could have a super power, what would it be? "Never getting tired!"
Your favorite Esty purchase to date is... "Set of tools for hand stamping on the metal jewelry."
Custom Coordinates Bracelets
Product name, materials and short description of product image above.
Fawn Maple Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "To gain more customers across the world" You start everyday by? "Watering the garden, and checking on the chickens with our toddlers." Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is? "Too many great purchases" If you could have a super power what would it be? "To travel back in time"
Driven to Ink Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I loved creating cards, and a friend recruited me to Etsy for the first Etsy Made Local market in Newfoundland." Where do you make your items? "All of my cards are made in small batches, either hand stamped or printed by me in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador." Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "A vintage Aztec ring I hunted years for, that looked very similar to one my mom had loved and lost."
Goober Dog Collars Shop Why did you start your Etsy Shop? "We wanted to create a marine grade adventure collar that looked as awesome as it preforms" What is your favorite part of selling on Etsy? "Connecting with likeminded dog owners all over the world." Are you a cat person or a dog person? "We love them both but have to say dogs take the number one spot!" You end everyday by.. "What do you mean end everyday?! lol"
Aurora
Wicked Pizza
Pupsicles
Space Cadet
Rooney & Calvin Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I began making bandanas for my own dogs and people were asking me about them and wanting to buy them. So I thought why not create an Etsy Shop?!"
You start everyday by.. "A wake up call from Rooney wanting her breakfast." Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "A dainty ring with a heart charm. It was my very first Etsy purchase almost 10 years ago. And I still wear it to this day."
Big Brother
Birthday Girl
Avacado
Allette & Co Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "Sewing, crafting and expressing creativity has been passed down for many generations in our family. We wanted to create high quality items for others to wear to feel their best!" If you could have a super power, what would it be?? "I would slow down time or put more hours in the day! There never seems to be enough!" You end every day by.. "Pouring a glass of wine and relaxing/preparing for the days ahead!"
Kairos Designs Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I wanted to combine my love of crafting with my heart for charity."
What s your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller "I love the entire creative process and flexibility Etsy allows."
Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "Handmade clothing for my daughters."
Offbeat Bow Company Shop
Why did you start your Etsy Shop? "I started Offbeat Bow Company because I noticed a lack of gender neutral accessories for kids - be it hair or clothes. We do carry some very feminine patterns, but the bulk of our bows have patterns that are fun, colourful, and appeal to a wider range of tastes. We also have a special section called "Offbeat" which are the conversation starter patterns like cartoon turkey legs for Thanksgiving, library card bows, and block patterns." You end every day by... "I end every day by sneaking snacks in the pantry."
Purple Beaded Butterfly Lanyard
My Girl's Fun Stuff Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop?
Granddaughter Unicorn Bracelet
"II have always been a crafter, and became intrigued with jewelry making as a creative outlet. I was making it for the pure joy of crafting, but ended up with a quite a few pieces so I decided to try to sell some to pay for my growing supply stash!" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "Custom made bandanas for my dogs, and of course, all of my jewelry making supplies!" What if your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?
Dragonfly Beaded Bookmark
"I love seeing orders coming in from all over the world and thinking about my pieces travelling so far to bring joy to others"
Subtidal Creations Co. Shop What is your favorite medium to work with? "My favorite medium to work with is pressing! While I spend time photographing and photo editing to create the files to make prints of my work, pressing the real algae will always be my favorite part of the process. I spend hours sifting through all of my collected pieces of algae, carefully arranging them in the water (usually my bathtub!) and transferring them onto paper to capture the elegant structure and movements of each specimen." Favorite Etsy purchase to date? "My favorite Etsy purchase has been a Mother's Day care kit from BloomingWildStudio this past spring - it made my mom so happy!"
Oyster Apparel Shop Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my Etsy shop after working in the oyster industry with my brother for a summer. Prince Edward Island has a vibrant oyster industry, but lacked oyster clothing to go with it. I also love a pun so I created Oyster Apparel and combined my love of the oyster industry and punny humour." Where do you make your items? "I design my items and then have the screen printed by a Maritime company. I create my pocket design shirts in my mother's sewing studio." Whats your favorite part of being on Etsy? "Being a really niche product I love when I'm able to converse with customers and connect over our love of oysters."
Loran Olivia Shop What is your favorite medium to work with? "I'm a creator and DIY'er at heart, I love trying out just about any project. Over the last couple of years, I've loved working with different types of paper and wax seals. There's something special about feeling a thick cardstock, velvety transparent paper and wax seals are just so luxurious!!" If you could have a super power, what would it be? "To not overthink and live life freely!" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is? "A few months ago my sister-in-law graduated from Dentistry school and I found a really cool pair of tooth earrings!!"
Seating Chart, Suite, Wax Seals, Wedding Invitations
Swarovski Crystal Mercury Glass Lever Back or Stud Earrings
Paraska's Place Shop
Swarovski Crystal Earrings
Why did you start you Etsy shop? "I started my Etsy shop to help support my education by creating products that provided me an income while attending school full-time!" What is your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? "My favourite part of selling on Etsy is the flexibility to create and sell a product(s) whenever and wherever I want, all while being part of an amazing community of makers who encourage each other to grow personally and professionally."
Swarovski Crystal Mercury Glass Lever Back or Stud Earrings
Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. Village Pottery Pink Jilly Mug
Heirloom & Oak Shop
Why did yu start your Etsy shop? "Out of a desire to have my own whimsically romantic wedding and unique bridal bouquet, Heirloom and Oak began. Starting back in 2015, while envisioning and creating one of a kind bouquets, centre pieces, boutonnieres, and corsages for my own wedding day, I fell absolutely in love with making fabric and silk florals!" What is your favorite medium to work with? "I work with silk, handmade fabric, and dried florals." Where do you make your items? "I operate my small business out of my home office, surrounded by the florals I use to create my unique, romantic designs."
HaleyB Hand Lettering Shop What is your favorite part about being an Etsy seller? "I love seeing where my cards end up! It's been incredible to see my products reach both coasts of not only Canada but the United States as well! I think the highlight was Vegas! I love Vegas so it was amazing to see an order come through from there!" If you could have a super power, what would it be? "Mind reading! I mean who wouldn't want to know what some people have going on in their heads!?"
Wine Bottle Gift Tags, Christmas Collection, Thank you Collection, Greeting Cards for Everything in Between
Soul's Journey Jewelry Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "Online presence/more exposure and the ease of accomplishing both." What is your favorite medium to work with? "Silver and gold." Favorite Etsy purchase to date? "A Boston Terrier print collage - my father's Christmas gift in 2019. Perfect likenesses to the three he used to own and one of those serendipitous purchases that was waiting just for me."
Chickadee Note Card
ES Designs A Saunders Story Shop
What is your favorite medium to work with? "Watercolor"
Atlantic Salmon
Where do you make your items? "Home! I've set up a little mini-studio" You end every day by.. "Having a gin and tonic in the gazebo." What is your favorite part about being and Etsy seller? "Getting to see what is in other people's shops"
Starfish Journal
Earth and Diffuse Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "So we could expand our reach as a small business, as well as being able to stay home and provide for our family, make quality sustainable items & love what we do." If you could have a super power, what would it be? "To pause time, because lifes moments go by to quickly"
Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "The olive wood that we use for our pendants! Straight from Jerusalem. Such an awesome way for small businesses to unit and travel the globe."
Hazel Bea Shop
What is your favorite part about selling on Etsy? "Having my Etsy shop has opened the doors to some really cool opportunities, and its crazy to think that there are people around the world wearing something I made." Why did you start your Etsy shop? "My daughter was born really early and had some complications that didn't allow me to return to work after she was born, but I still had to generate and income so I dove in and learned everything I could about Etsy." Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "I have way too many to choose just one, but recently I purchased a cameo pendant of my Chocolate Lab Leo."
Studs Astray Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "As a struggling new mother, I was in need of a creative outlet. In the last 4 years, Studs Astray has become so much more than that. I often refer to it as my second born!" What is your favorite part about being an Etsy seller? "Etsy allows me to have total control over my art. It's is more than just a selling platform, it has a rich sense of community and that is worth so much to me." Favorite Etsy purchase to date? "That's a tough one... probably my customized greeting/thank you cards from Haley B Lettering!"
Victoria and Grace Vintage Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my Etsy shop 3 years ago because I wanted to provide quality and timeless children’s clothing and accessories. Since I opened my shops focus has been on reducing textile waste by repurposing vintage fabrics and textiles. What is your favorite medium to work with? "Vintage fabrics and up-cycled fabrics (curtains and embroidered tablecloths are my fav.)" If you could have a super power, what would it be? "I would love to be able to read minds or be able to predict the future."
Wood Wrought Shop Shop
What is your favorite medium to work with? "Wood. I like to mix our domestic hardwoods with various exotic varieties from around the planet to provide a great contrast and make something eyecatching." You end everyday by.. "Spending a few quiet moments with my family and then sneaking out to the shop to sweep up and organize for the following day." Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "Threaded brass inserts that I'll use when making some custom beer tap handles." Walnut Baguette Board
Lifted Birds Eye Tray
1 oz Measuring Coffee Scoop
Be Maple Scoop Set
Blooming Wild Studio Shop What is your favorite mediu to work with? "My favorite medium is plants. I've always been happiest when I am out exploring the wilderness. The abundance of wild and cultivated plants on our homestead inspired us to start Blooming Wild." Where do you make your items? "We make our products on our 100-acre homestead in rural New Brunswick. My husband built a lovely workshop, and this dedicated space is where most of the magic happens. Sustainability is important to us so keeping all aspects of our business on-site reduces our carbon footprint. It also enables me to express myself creatively while building a business that upholds our core values."
Farm Girl Design Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my shop when I was on maternity leave with my son, I started making reusable products for him and decided to try selling some and it just grew from there." If you could have a super power, what would it be? "To be able to run on less sleep, ha!"
Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "Patterns, I have bought several over the years - I love making clothes for myself and my son when I can find the time."
Luna Pillow
The Luna Baby Boutique Shop
What is your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? "I love being able to connect with my customers and see how my items are truly helping families (especially moms) care and feed their babies. It's such a wonderful reward to know that my creativity and passion are able to help other families."
Luna Pillow
What is your favorite medium to work with? "I love soft, plush fabrics that are perfect for new babies" Are you a cat person or a dog person? "Definitely a dog person" Luna Leak Pads
Tailored Tots Shop
What is your favorite thing about being an Etsy seller? "Making connections and meeting other Etsy sellers through the platform" Are you a cat person or a dog person? "Dog 100%" If you could have a super power, what would it be? "Duplicating myself" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "I have way too many to decide."
BlairBears Bows Shop
Where do you make your items? In my little purple office!
What is your favorite part about being an Ets seller? The community! Everyone has been so nice and helpful, especially when it comes to growth. All the sellers just want the others to be successful! If you could have a super power, what would it be? Time Travel! I would love to be able to go back in time while my daughter is growing up to relive some cute memories!
Kreations by Karen Shop What is your favorite medium to work with? "My favourite medium to work with is artisan-made lampwork glass beads and a very close second is natural gemstones!" Where do you make your items? "My workshop is currently my kitchen table so that I'm able to design & "kreate" to my hearts content, while still being able to be engaged in the conversations of my family around me!" You start everyday by.. "Being super grateful of the opportunities I have been given!"
Rainbow Within
Freshwater Pearl Earrings
Metallic Fleur
Flamingo Cluster Bracelet
An Apple A Day Crochet Shop What is your favorite mediu to work with? "I've evolved over the years to include knitwear, patterns, sewn clothing and faux fur poms in my repertoire, with my current favourite medium being the sewn items." Where do you make your items? "Currently, everything is made in my basement workshop!" Your favorite Etsy purchase do date is.. "Knitting and sewing patterns from other makers - I get to support someone else while also enjoying my crafts"
Luxe Romper, Luxe Striped Floral Beanie, Ben Eoin Beanie, Watermelon Luxe Beanie
Creations for Cuties CA Shop Where do you make your items? "On my couch in the living room, sitting in the sun, in the car." You end every day by.. "Sipping on a glass of red wine and hopefully finishing a project before calling it a night." If you could have a super power, what would it be? "To be able to knit or crochet at warp speed!" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "I have way too many to decide."
Dryer Balls
Because I Felt Like it Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I love the idea of being able to sell online within a community feel. I like what Etsy stands for. I love selling there....and I love shopping there too!! Plus, there is an excitement behind the annual Etsy Markets that I love!!"
Hats & Mits
Are you a Cat or Dog person? "Cats rule!! I have two. They are my catnip toy product testers and are in charge of quality control!" If you could have a superpower, what would it be? "Can I knit and sleep at the same time? If not, I'd be happy to be able to graduate from Hogwarts!"
Cat Colony
Sarah's Crochet Shop What is your favorite medium to work with? "Crocheting is definitely my favourite medium. I've tried knitting, sewing, painting, bracelet weaving, and many more but crochet is the one that stuck. I can't get enough of it!" Where do you make your items? "I work on my projects just about everywhere I go. I was recently gifted a tote bag that reads: "If I can't bring my yarn, I'm not going." It perfectly describes me because I carry yarn with me everywhere!" Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my Etsy shop because I love to crochet all kinds of creations and I was running out of room for all of them!"
Fluffy Alpaca
Velvet Alpacas Unicorn
Ruby's Daughter 1977 Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my shop as a way to sell my products to others selling in person causes me a lot of anxiety and Etsy makes it so easy for customers to find me. People find you on Etsy as apposed to trying to sell your product to someone who might not be interested." Where do you make your items? "I make all my items in my home office or at the factory that I work for if it requires a machine I don't have." Are you a Cat person or a Dog person? "I recently became a Cat lover due to the covid situation to help my children. Who knew."
Anne of Green Gables Library Card
Canada's National Parks
Laugh Often
Folio Creations Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "After 12 years of providing graphic design services for my corporate clients, I needed a new and completely different outlet for my creativity. This need to diversify and further explore my creative nature found the perfect home in Etsy, and for the past seven years I’ve happily spent my time designing, printing and shipping my art prints to my customers all over the world." You start every day by.. "Reading the newspaper and then going through my Etsy orders and messages that came in while I was sleeping. (And checking my gardens in the summertime)."
Beachcomber Studio CA Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop?? "I enjoy doing craft markets but with my shift work schedule as a nurse Etsy allows me a lot more flexibility."
What is your favorite medium to work with? "Seaglass"
If you could have super power, what would it be?? "Definitely teleporting! I've discussed this many times with my two kids. We love the beach but none of us are good travelers during a long drive. Wish I could close my eyes and just land in the sand!."
FitLife Apparel Shop
Why did you start your Etsy Shop? "I am Personal Trainer by profession, I always enjoyed wearing funny workout gear to the gym. People started to notice and I thought, "I wonder if I could make my own? And maybe even tailor some to Canadians?" So that's what I started to do. Eventually it turned into just funny tank tops in general, and now this summer started a sweatshirt series. I love seeing the joy on people's faces from my tanks and sweatshirts!" Where do you make you items? "My kitchen island. I'm a one gal shop and need lots of room to move around!"
Beads By The Sea NL Shop
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "To show case my one of a kind glass art & jewelry" Where do you make your items? "In my home studio" Are you a Cat person or a Dog person? "Both!! We have 2 cats & 2 dogs :)" Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "Glass Murrini"
Amethysts Mala
Sankalpa Malas Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? As a meditation teacher found that students had a hard time settling and sitting. Using a mala for meditation provides a focal point, then adding a mantra (sound) like OM with each bead creates a flow. It's like giving your mind/brain a warm bath, just let's it relax and begin to loosen it's grip."
Apetite Mala
Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "I Found this awesome tool that allows me to 'double check' the size of the beads. It is a 3d printed sorter and it works great." Smokey Quarts Wrist Mala
MyLilScrunchies Shop
Why did you start your Etsy Shop? "I started making scrunchies out of old clothing I had and they were so loved by my family and friends that I decided to take it further and open a shop of my own." Where do you make your items? I make everything at my kitchen table out of my home Are you a cat person or a dog person? "Dog person, no question. I have a 5 year old Westie named Finn"
Cortney Rector Designs Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my Etsy shop after a weekend crafting with my twin sister. We made a few cute sculptures from paper clay (she had just heard of Etsy) so we started a shop together. It was 15 years ago that we had that fun weekend together and now I have my own shop where I make sculptures and jewelry from polymer clay. Where do you make your items? "I make all of my pieces in my art studio on my property. It's a great space where I create, hold children's art workshops and sell my work from."
All the Pretties Canada Shop Where do you make you items? "I create from home. As a person living with chronic illnesses this gives me the freedom to create on my “good” days." What is your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? "Having the opportunity to interact with people all over the world is my favourite part of being an Etsy seller. YIf you could have a super power, what would it be? "I already have a super power! I’m a professional encouragement cheerleader!! “YOU ARE AMAZING!”
Peg and Pins Shop
Why did you start your Etsy Shop? "Because I love sewing and had a large collection of fabric, I decided to make and sell bunting. My daughter suggested I sell on Etsy." Where do you make your items? "My home in Elmwood, PEI" Are you a cat person or a dog person? "Cat person - I have 3"
Alexandra Torcat Jewelry Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "In 2016 when I open my shop I had 2 of my 3 children at school and I felt that I reached the moment I had been anticipating for years‌..starting my very own brand after more than 18 years of making jewelry." What is your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller? "To connect with different clients all over the world. I have sold pieces as far as Australia and New Zeland." You end every day by.. "A good night kiss to each of my 3 children."
StoneyCreekCA Shop
Why did you start your Etsy Shop? "As another level to sell my products beyond local markets." What is your favorite part of being and Etsy Seller? "Interacting with people from others parts of Canada and USA." What is your favorite medium to work with? "Quality cotton for my quilts and wool for my knitting"
Button Pottery Shop What if your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller? "That it is a global platform and I love seeing how far my pots might get shipped."
You start everyday by... "By having a coffee in one of my many favourite mugs then I go make mugs."
Your favorite Etsy purchase to date is.. "My Star Wars (At-at) shirt tunic."
The Soapbox Soap Shoppe Shop What is your favorite part about being an Etsy seller? "I like telling people the various places I've shipped my soap." You start everyday by.. "Having coffee in bed with my two dogs, checking emails, and making connections." If you could have a super power, what would it be? "I DO have a superpower. I am able to turn a crap-day, and all the things that went wrong in it, into a truly hilarious story!"
Join us for our Etsy Made Local virtual event! JULY 25TH & 26TH