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 perfect for everyone on their list.
Celebrate the holidays at The Etsy Market! Every year Etsy teams gather together to put on local events. Things couldn’t go as planned for 2020, but our sellers are good at getting creative. So they’ve organized this virtual market to help you find some truly great gifts. Explore their unique items, meet the makers, and most importantly, get into the holiday spirit.
Brighton Etsy Team Based by the seaside, the Brighton Etsy team is a vibrant, inclusive team, with over 2k members. In normal times, we love to serve our local community by providing excellent shopping and hands on craft events.
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Semi-Precious Gemstones, 9ct Gold & Sterling Silver
Where do you make your items? In my Brighton Studio (and sometimes on my kitchen table)
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being part of a large creative community of designers and makers is so important when you work for yourself and the support and opportunities that are available as part of that local and worldwide community are fantastic
GOLD ART DECO INITIAL PENDANT NECKLACE
Why did you start your Etsy shop? To showcase my one-of-a-kind handmade rings to a worldwide audience and to complement my own website
Favorite holiday tradition? Carol Singing (although I'm tone deaf) / Chocolates hanging on the Tree (they never make it 'til Christmas) / Home Alone & Elf on alternative nights (throughout December) SET OF 3 FINE GOLD STACKING RINGS
LARGE LABRADORITE GEMSTONE RING SET IN STERLING SILVER - TRUTH / AWARENESS / WISDOM
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? For homeware items, Jesmonite. And for print, giclĂŠe.
Where do you make your items? Homeware items are cast in the studio and illustrations are made at a local print house
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The idea of having a worldwide audience, so my products are available for all.
Favorite holiday tradition? Standing out in the garden on Christmas morning to catch the champagne cork!
What gift do you want this year? Japanese Lino cutting tools Set of Three Circular Trays
Saltdean Lido Print
Embassy Court Brighton Print
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Pencil and paint
Where do you make your items? At my home studio
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? So many opportunities to learn and meet new creatives.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? Etsy is a great place to sell, buy and discover hand-made and unique goods
Favorite holiday tradition? Italy- the destination is a tradition.
Sad tiger, A4 riso print, limited edition
Reclaimed, hand-painted denim jacket
Tigers in the Orange Grove, A3 riso print, limited edition
Cat with the plant, lino print
Hand-painted terracotta plant pots, various sizes
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Initially I started out as a ceramicist working with clay, but I found a love for an alternative material called Jesmonite and has since become my favourite and only material to work with. I enjoy being able to experiment with unique patterns and colour, form new designs and fully express my creativity with this highly adaptable material. Another massive benefit to Jesmonite is that is very strong, durable and solvent free.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is defiantly being able to reach such a wide, friendly community base of loyal customers. I also particularly love the way Etsy is easy to us and as a company is big advocate of shopping small and supporting independents.
Ripple Pots - £15.00
Stackable Dishes - £25.00
Eye Spy Mini Stackable Dishes - £18.00
Animal Print Stackable Dishes - From £18.00
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? The medium I use to create my designs is…immaturity. In a physical sense I love working on Adobe Illustrator (NERD ALERT) and then seeing those designs come to life printed with recycled ink on card.
Where do you make your items? I design in my home studio, sat in front of my Mac, fuelled by far too much coffee (sometimes Irish).
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Sangria (a jug of it - let’s not f**k about, I’m on my ‘olidays)
What is your favorite holiday treat? Skinny dipping
PHD A3 Print
This SHIT is BANANAS A3 Print
YOU'RE A TIT A3 Print
OH SHIT & OH FUCK A3 Prints
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Ecological lace! Where do you make your items? Our small team designs and produces all our lingerie here in Brighton, England. What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?
Red Maple Leaf Racerback Bralette Set, B-F Cup
Tangerine Dream Longline Bralette Set, A-D Cup
It has to be connecting with fellow makers and having a good old natter. Why did you start your Etsy shop? Etsy seemed like a super supportive environment to showcase our hand made undies. How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? Haha, a friend came up with the name after a few too many cocktails one evening!
Iris Blue Longline Bralette & High Waisted Knicker Set, A-D Cup
Black Lace Art Nouveau Longline Set, A-D Cup
Brighton Lace Christmas Parcels
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Felt and Knitting
Where do you make your items? In my Brighton studio
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Meeting other Etsy sellers
Favorite holiday tradition? Wandering round markets
What gift do you want this year? For us all to have a better time next year!
Seagull Decorations
Bone China Mugs
Oscar's Friends - Little Chicks
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Wax!
Where do you make your items? At home
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Feeling connected to a larger family. I love the Etsy fairs, and am going to miss it this year
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I liked the idea of a selling platform that was about individuals and makers, not just profits. My products fitted well in this environment, and the good Winters Night soy blend seasonal candle
connections with the customers make it feel more personal. It’s also affordable and flexible, which works well for my small business.
Favorite holiday tradition? Mince pies and eggnog while watching Polar Express with the kids on Christmas eve.
What is your favorite holiday treat? Staying in pyjamas while drinking champagne! Lavender & Chamomile essential oil home spray
Seasalt & Juniper signature soy blend candle
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Polymer Clay
Where do you make your items? My home studio
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? There is nothing nicer than receiving a lovely review or message from a happy customer.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I opened my Etsy shop in 2013 after graduating from Kingston Uni. I was inspired after attending a Brighton Etsy Team meet-up and after talking with some other local sellers I decided to take the plunge selling my own range of colourful handmade jewellery. I personally love the connections and trust I have been able to build up with my customers through Etsy. Ochre Statement Curve necklace with Gold Leaf detail
Statement Matte Black Collar Necklace
Mix & Match 'Coast' stud set
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Recycled cotton braid
Where do you make your items? In my Brighton studio
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Personal interaction with customers
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? Cocoon&me is all about being Cocooned in cosy & creative loveliness
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Espresso martini
Kitty cocoon cat basket - Cocoon&me
Chunky cotton & copper Plant hanger - Cocoon&me
Jumbo Arm Knitted Blanket - Cocoon&me
Paula Clark Owner of Cocoon&me Etsy shop
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Wool Felt
Where do you make your items? From my home studio in Brighton.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being part of such a wonderfully creative and supportive community of designers and makers.
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? The name Cubbkids came from the idea of a bear cub, but also the scouting influence of cub scouts.
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? I love a sherry at Xmas! The only day of the year I would ever drink it.
Christmas Eve Gift Set For Children
Keep Exploring Pennant Flag
Personalised Camping Party Pennant
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Fabric, always fabric!
Where do you make your items? In my studio, known as The Girlshed, in the brilliant city of Brighton and Hove.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being part of an amazing Brighton Etsy team - their support is essential! And I also love playing with fabric and buttons all day long.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? To welcome people to the silly world of The Pants Gang and to give myself freedom to make all day!
Teeny tiny bears in pants
Small soft linen hand sewn bunnies
Hand sewn keyrings and bag charm bears
Soft linen hand sewn bears
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Jersey Cotton Fabric
Where do you make your items? In my work space at home
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I get to make beautiful clothes and work from home!
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I started because I wanted to create baby clothes Moon Woman Scrunchie
with calm neutral colours, I wanted to start my own business and be able to stay at home with my children.
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? I'm not sure it just popped into my head, but I take it as I'm grounding myself and feeding my soul with doing what I love! Element Woman Cards
What is your favorite holiday treat? I nice festive drink and cheese and crackers
TANGAKWUNU Romper
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I work exclusively with sustainable, recycled and eco conscious metals. I source brass from waste materials and use only recycled sterling silver. Using traditional silversmithing techniques to create each and every piece whilst working in the most ethical way. Where do you make your items? During lockdown I unfortunately had to move out of my new studio so as a lot of creatives with small businesses I adapted to the times and converted my humble shed into my home studio at the end of my garden. Which I have fallen in love with. What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being able to connect with a huge number of fabulous customers that have a true appreciation for the creative handmade craft. Supporting small businesses like mine are so important and is so truly valued, etsy and its customers supports every step of that journey. Gold ripple circle stud earrings
Recycled Silver mini stud earring set
Module geometric statement earrings
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Indian Ink and Gouache
Where do you make your items? From my home in Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being part of a great community
Favorite holiday tradition? Decorating the Christmas Tree and Winter walks
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Bucks Fizz at breakfast Aloe Vera A4 Giclée Print
Foxgloves A4 Giclée Print
Poppy A4 Giclée Print
Delphiniums A4 Giclée Print
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love working with wool ďŹ bres, stabbing them with a specialised needle allows the material to matt and be sculpted into unique pieces of artwork.
Where do you make your items? Im saving up for a studio at the bottom of my garden, so my work of place is usually at the dining room table!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Receiving feedback from customers is such a joyful part of selling on Etsy. Knowing your piece of work has brought happiness and something special to someone so far away makes it all worthwhile.
Tiny Needle Decorations
Felted
Needle Felted Carrot Broach Pin
Needle Feled Guinea Pig
Toadstool
Mushroom
Christmas
Needle Felted Brussels Sprout Christmas Decoration
Miniature Needle Felted Westie Highland Terrier Dog
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Laser cut acrylic
Where do you make your items? I laser cut all my own items in a workshop in central Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Etsy enables me to reach a worldwide audience which I would otherwise struggle to do. It also allows me to be my own boss, and be as creative as I choose.
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? I'm born and raised in Leeds in the UK and 'Ey Up Chuck' is a friendly way of saying hello where I come from.
Gnome Christmas Tree Decorations
Roosting Bat Necklace
Glitter Sloth Necklace
Custom Couple Portrait (made to order)
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love natural cotton linen mix fabrics
Where do you make your items? In my workroom at home
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?
Alpine tree print lampshade from £21
Stem print doorstops £16 each
The interaction with customers, I love feedback about my good customer service
Why did you start your Etsy shop? After having my first child I wanted to pursue a creative career, one which I could do from home.
What is your favorite holiday treat? A real christmas tree
Acorn print cushion from £16.50
Mini Mr Fox lampshade from £23
Geometric print draught excluder £25
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Vintage Fabrics
Where do you make your items? In a studio at the bottom of my garden in Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being able to connect with people from all over the world who love one-off, handmade and upcycled items.
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? It sums up what I do - handmaking items from Handmade, sustainable and reuseable Christmas decoration. Vintage cards printed onto cotton and damask.
vintage products
Favorite holiday tradition? Singing carols and cheesy Christmas songs
What is your favorite holiday treat? A glass of Baileys by the ďŹ re.
Vintage fabric zip-top bags & pouches, lots of sizes and different themes
Heart shaped Thermal Pillow - Moomins. Other themes available. Great presents for natural pain relief and cold feet!
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Well its got to be polymer clay. It is such a versatile material I love how I can blend my own colour palette and its great for earrings as its so lightweight.
Where do you make your items? At home, sometimes in my kitchen but I also have a little studio space in the attic of our house where a lot of the magic happens!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I really love that I have made a business out of my passion and it brings me so much joy when customers come back to me! Lucky dip clay waste mini stud earrings
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I had an insatiable urge to create and make when I went part time as an Art teacher after having my son. My hobby soon turned into an obsession and when my handmade jewellery collection became quite large I decided to see if anyone would like to buy anything. I couldn't believe the buzz I got when I heard that first kerching and since then I haven't looked back. Having my Etsy shop helps me to be me and shows my son that you can follow your dreams.
Multicolour terrazzo collage bib necklace
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? I do like a glass of mulled wine during the festive season.
Colour block statement dangle clay earrings
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Dip pen, ink and watercolour.
Where do you make your items? In my studio in Hove.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Hearing that 'Ker-ching' of a sale!! It's always lovely reading customers feedback.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I'm a Children's book illustrator and I started making things to sell at artists open houses and craft fairs. I really enjoyed using my illustrations on products as well as books. I hope they make people smile.
A2 Monster Colouring-in poster with pencils
A4 Fox in the woods giclee print
Hand painted wooden house decoration
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Recycled silver, it's just so versatile!
Where do you make your items? In the workshop in my garage at home.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is that since I live in Brighton I get to be a part of the most amazingly lovely and supportive team. And what I love about selling on Etsy is that my products are on well known and loved online platform which means my products get seen more by the right customer base.
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Snowball!
Crescent moon pendant, £40
Lotus aura ring, £40
Recycled silver hoops, £30
Molten silver cuff, £35
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Textiles
Where do you make your items? India
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? That you can communicate directly with the customers, it feels like a personal shopping experience.
Favorite holiday tradition? Going to the pub and singing carols as loud as you can with the brass band!
What is your favorite holiday treat? It will forever be mince pies!
Agra Velvet Reversible Coat
Indian Festival Umbrella
Antique Textiles
Indian Sari Bunting
Handwoven Himalayan Scarf
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? If I had to only choose one, textiles. I love to work with gorgeous tactile fabrics, colour and pattern.
Where do you make your items? At home, with a good podcast on or some music blaring!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The community, it's so full of support and positivity. Seeing the creativity of other sellers is really inspiring.
What is your favorite holiday treat? Snuggling up as a family with a hot chocolate, mince pie and a cheesy family ďŹ lm!
What gift do you want this year? I'm a sucker for a fab pair of handmade earrings. Velvet Rabbits
Fabric Play Watches
Velvet Cat Bag
Velvet Owl and Pussycat
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love working with recycled silver. The beauty of silver is it can be melted down and recycled infinitely with no loss in quality. Recycled metals are the future of jewellery.
Where do you make your items?
Banana leaf ring, Gold vermeil & recycled silver
Ginkgo leaf jewellery set, Gold vermeil & recycled silver
I have a gorgeous garden studio. It's a wooden hut at the end of my garden looking out on to trees and plants. The wildlife in my garden inspires many of my designs.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? For me it's the community. The Brighton sellers team are absolutely brilliant and there are so many talented makers who inspire me. I love hearing about other sellers too through the podcast and stories.
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Mulled wine. When the days get shorter and colder, mulled wine is the perfect pick-me-up. I love making it too.
Leaf medallion circle necklace, recycled silver
Red maple leaf necklace, recycled copper
Mini Monstera leaf studs in recycled silver
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Textured and colourful fabrics
Where do you make your items? In my Brighton-based studio (UK)
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The growing community, and being able to meet lots of other creative makers.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I have always enjoyed creating hand-made items, and Etsy allows me to share them with the world.
Orange tie-dyed socks
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? It is a combination of my actual name, and a reference to the ideas I dream of making.
Favorite holiday tradition? Reading out the bad jokes from my Christmas crackers
What gift do you want this year? Mix and match cushion set
Gold cork leather coin purse
More plants!
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love to use vibrant & glitter acrylics.
Where do you make your items? I work from a studio room at home in Brighton.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love being able to reach lovely buyers all across the world!
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? I've always been a bit of a daydreamer, and with many of my items being whimsical themed it made perfect sense to include this in the brand name.
Gin-gle All The Way Glitter Acrylic Necklace
Unique Christmas Acrylic Jewellery
Santa Paws Christmas Card
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Ceramics
Where do you make your items? In my little studio in Brighton.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The community.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? To reach a wider audience to sell my ceramics and to be apart of the Brighton Etsy community.
What gift do you want this year? Hmmm...just to be with all the family. Wanderlust Plate
Dog Bowls
Dreaming of Tulips Candlestick Holders
Wheel Thrown Mugs With Unique Textured Handles.
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Ink! Although I make many kinds of products, I'm a screen printer at heart.
Where do you make your items? I sometimes create at at home and other times in Brighton where I have a shared studio space with other creatives.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The community! I love the support small creative independent businesses give each other. Also the exibility to run my shop around my busy life. I love that I am in charge of what I sell, what I launch, my dispatch times etc. I make it work around my family.
Tropical Toucan Screenprint
Kids Craft Sewing Kits Make Your Own Animal
Schnauzer Dog Pouch
Retro Roller Skate Acrylic Brooch
Giraffe Tote Bag
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Pen and Ink
Where do you make your items? At my home usually
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being part of the Brighton Etsy Team and meeting lovely fellow makers is the best part of being an Etsy seller for me. Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Gin and Tonic
What gift do you want this year? Maybe a voucher to do a course in something creative, I love to learn new things. Brighton makeup bag
Brighton coaster pack
Brighton teatowel
Seagull christmas decorations
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Computer and pencil
Where do you make your items? At home in Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being part of a community of amazing artists
Why did you start your Etsy shop? To be part of like minded artists and to sell my work
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? I used to be an architect so I always drew with lines (vectors) so Linescapes incorporated that to create a sense that what I was doing was creating architectural landscapes with lines.
Brighton Landmarks Sun Giclee Prints
Brighton Bandstand Gold Giclee Print
Beach Huts Teal Giclee Print
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Silver, brass and beautiful crystals.
Where do you make your items? In Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I think it's a great platform and I love being part of my local Etsy team and a community of makers.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? Etsy is a wonderful market place to get my jewellery seen by an audience all around the world who love handmade, unique products and support small Sun & moon necklace
business.
Favorite holiday tradition? Staying up late Christmas eve and getting up early Christmas morning.
What is your favorite holiday treat? Prezzies
Celestial stacking rings
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Whiskey Mac - Whiskey and Green ginger wine
Crystal stacking rings
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Printmaking! I specialised in print at university and I absolutely love the process of hand printing and the quality that it produces. My lino printed designs are hand carved out of lino and then each individual element is printed separately, meaning that no two prints are ever the same, which makes them even more special.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love the community that comes with being an Etsy seller. I am one of the leaders of the Brighton Etsy Team and it’s amazing to meet so many other brilliant designer markers locally and have that support..
What’s your favourite holiday treat? I love getting all wrapped up and going for a woodland walk to forage for festive foliage to make a Christmas wreath!
Colourful Mountains Lampshade 30cm D x 220cm H
Fairy Light Craft Kit
Starlings Grey Lampshade 30cm D x 22cm H
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love working with clay and seeing the slow process of turning mud into a piece of art!
Where do you make your items? Most of my work is made either on my kitchen table or in my brand new studio in Brighton!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love how it encourages and allows us to continue to be small creatives, getting to know our customers and focusing on the little details!
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Heart warming mulled ciders! Or... Did anyone say mimosas for breakfast?!
Square Postcard
Goddess A5 Print Bundle
Sacred Heart Sticker
A5 Riso Print
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Pens on paper.
Where do you make your items? At home.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The customers are really friendly and encourage creativity.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? It is a brilliant place to sell unique artwork.
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? Homage to Manic Miner, an 80s video game. I have a special place in my heart for retro computer games. John Lennon Psychedelic Art Print
Rockin' Robin Christmas Card
Rocket Rudolph Christmas Card
David Bowie Psychedelic Art Print
Star Pop Badge Pack
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Pen and paper - I love drawing, especially with my ďŹ ne tip pens which allow me to be really intricate and detailed in my work.
Where do you make your items? I share a lovely seaside studio in Brighton with a marvellous lampshade maker who is also a close friend!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? My favourite thing about being an Etsy seller is being part of and getting to know such a creative community!
Favorite holiday tradition? I make an advent calendar for my god-children - and so spend most of the year buying little presents to ďŹ ll it! It is quite a challenge buying 48 little gifts in time for December 1st! Small Manchester black and white illustrated wall art
Scotland black and white illustrated tea towel
Liverpool black and white illustrated apron
Brighton black and white illustrated mugs
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Eco Silver
Where do you make your items? In my home studio in Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The relationship with the customer, creating custom orders really celebrates the nature of handmade. Being part of the Brighton Etsy Team is an amazing community of incredibly supportive talented makers I'm very proud to be part of. Even though a lot of us work alone you've always got back up.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I am a mature student at Brighton University studying 3D Design and Craft, Metal Dove is my side hustle Silver Seagull Necklace
Penguins Love Necklace
Silver Juniper Necklace ÂŁ60
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I'm obsessed with merino wool
Where do you make your items? In my lovely home in Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being able to express my creativity and create accessories that people love to wear Why did you start your Etsy shop? Because of an insane passion for knitting and the desire to promote slow fashion and handmade Merino Wool Winter Snood
customised products
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? Morbidezze means "softness" in Italian and it perfectly represents the softness and squishiness of my merino wool knits
Handmade Merino Wool Headband
Favorite holiday tradition? I love celebrating Christmas Eve with my friends with a home cooked meal
Chunky Merino Wool Hat With Pom
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Paper
Where do you make your items? In my studio in Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The stories behind the orders and getting nice reviews.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? To have more flexibility in my work so I could spend more time with my children.
What is your favorite holiday treat? Walks in the cold wrapped up, family films and lots of chocolate.
DIY Adult Boat Paper Craft Kit
Garden Paper Craft kit
Personalised Christmas hostess miniature gift
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Knitting.
Where do you make your items? I live in Worthing, on the south coast, and all of my kits are hand made by me, at home, with frequent interruptions from gulls.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I get to meet other bird nerds and knitters, who are often very excited when they find out how easy it is to knit my birds, and end up knitting a whole flock. I love seeing photos of people's new knitted friends. Two small gulls knit kit
Dodo knit kit
Mallard duck knit kit
Puffin knit kit
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Lino
Where do you make your items? From my converted garage at home.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The customers. Etsy customers are so appreciative of creativity and I love my interactions with them. It makes such a difference when I work from home on my own to have such interesting conversations with the lovely customers from all over the world.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I wanted to run a creative business from home, so that I could combine my work with being a Mum to my three boys. Fox in the snowy Forest Rubber Stamps
Christmas Garland Rubber Stamps
Woodland Walk Rubber Stamp
Tiny Town Christmas Rubber Stamps
Flying Owl in the Snowy Landscape Rubber Stamps
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Working with felt
Where do you make your items? At home, in the dining room, living room, garden wherever there is a bit of free space.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Getting fab customer feedback
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? We went back and forth for a while but had a eureka moment whilst in the shower.
Favorite holiday tradition? Watching Home Alone and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Mini Felt Animal Toys In Matchboxes
DIY Felt Animal Sewing Kits
Cute Wooden Mood Pin Badges
Cute Animal Wall Clocks
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? My favourite medium to work with are the real beetle shells I use. I love the iridescent colours of red, green and gold, they also practically glitter in the direct sunlight - nothing beats the beauty of mother nature herself! Where do you make your items? I make all my jewellery at Rodhus Studios in Brighton UK, which is a warehouse full of amazing and talented designers, makers and entrepreneurs such as photographers, printers, bakers and even clock makers! I'm lucky to be surrounded by such inspirational people as i create my jewellery What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love the feeling of being part of a worldwide community of makers. I also adore how lovely ETSY customers are; every word sent about how much people appreciate my jewellery makes my day :)
Predominantly these beetle wings are green, but some carry as well a copper, gold, or yellow tone, and others a deep blue-ish tone. The light plays on the wings to reflect almost “layers” of colors - truly stunning!
This brooch is made from an actual beetle! I love the iridescent colours of red, green and gold - Nature is truly beautiful!
Beautiful brass firework fringe earrings, delicate yet a real statement piece. Finished with a hematite cube semiprecious bead
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Italian crepe paper.
Where do you make your items? At my home studio.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being part of Etsy community.
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? I love meadows! Rose Gold Paper Peony
Favorite holiday tradition? Spending time with family and decorating home.
What is your favorite holiday treat? Festive borscht (traditional beetroot soup).
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s Paper Poppy
yours? Mulled beer.
"The Red One" DIY Christmas Kit
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? DeďŹ nitely wool. I also love to work with rope, you can weave it in a beautiful way.
Where do you make your items? I make all my pieces in my home studio. Luckily I have been able to turn my spare room into my studio.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The community.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? My weaves started to take over my house and I needed to let some go.
What is your favorite holiday treat? I get excited about the cheeseboard. Pink And Yellow Handmade Woven Wall Hanging
Dusky Pink Woollen Woven Wall Hanging
Handmade Monstera Punch Needle Cushion
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love working with polymer clay as I find it very therapeutic but I also love working with Brass and I hope to introduce more brass into my collections soon
Where do you make your items? In my studio in central Brighton - I love it here!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being able to do what I love everyday is such a joy but the thing I love most about being an Etsy seller is how wonderful the customers are on Etsy. People are looking for handmade quality products and are always so appreciate of good service.
Organic Hoop Earrings in Peachy Terrazzo £24
Duo Daisy Statement Earrings £29
Stephanie Hoops in Teal Terrazzo £24
Cairn Stack Earrings in Lagoon Watercolour £22
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Stitching their faces with embroidery thread is the last part of my process and also my favourite. It really brings them to life and creates an individual character for each bear, which is what makes them so special.
Where do you make your items? At my home studio in Brighton, UK.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Doing a little happy dance every time I receive a photo of a bear in it's new home.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I had been making bears for friends and family for a number of years and had always dreamt of opening my own shop. Last year I lost my job due to a ďŹ re, which while scary, gave me the opportunity to take the leap and do something that I had always wanted to do.
One of a kind Miniature Teddy Bears
One of a kind Miniature Teddy Bears
Handmade Artist Teddy Bear
Handmade Artist Teddy Bear
One of a kind Miniature Teddy Bears
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Recycled 18ct yellow gold, its a dream to work with an a beautiful colour.
Where do you make your items? I have a workshop space i've created call the Jewellers Hub in Brighton, on the South Coast UK which is also home to 4 other incredible jewellers
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The incredible customers and sellers I have connected with from around the world
What is your favorite holiday treat? Mince pies. We have a workshop taste tests of different ones.
Ouroboros Necklace
SIENNA - Beautiful raw Sapphire & recycled gold ring.
KEIRA - Tiny diamond Huggie Hoop Earring
KARA - Raw Diamond & recycled gold Hoops
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Vegetable tanned leather which is free from chemicals and chrome and is environmentally friendly.
Where do you make your items? All pieces are handmade in my studio based in Brighton, England.
Animal shaped leather Cable tidy.
Metallic leather cuffs.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Meeting all the wonderful customers through my etsy shop. From their support and feedback I am more creative and more conďŹ dent in creating my products.
Favorite holiday tradition? My favourite tradition is baking our favourite christmas pastries with my family.
Personalized leather dog collar.
Upcycled leather earring.
Cotton Face Mask with polypropylene Filter for adult and children.
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love to work with watercolours and charcoal when I begin to draw. These mediums allow me to create beautifully detailed unique patterns.
Where do you make your items? I get my products made in the UK at various places. I use eco-friendly UK manufacturers for my textiles and paper products and a local seamstress to make my dog accessories.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love being a part of the local Brighton Etsy group. I have met some lovely and like minded people. The support you get from the group is amazing. I couldn't Beagle A5 Lined Christmas Notebook
imagine being without it!
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I wanted to share my love for eco-friendly textiles with like minded customers and sellers. Etsy was the perfect platform for me to do that. Since I have joined, I have become a part of my local Etsy group and I have sent gifts to customers to make the special moments in their lives extra special. Golden Labrador apron and oven gloves set
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? It would definitely have to be Baileys. Can't beat it after having a big Christmas lunch.
A5 Dachshund Notebook Gift Set
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I create most of my work on my iPad. It’s so always with me, allowing me to doodle anywhere.
Where do you make your items? I make at home, my stock lives in boxes underneath my bed.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love that there is a sense of community and also you can reach people you wouldn’t usually be able to just starting out.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I started my Etsy as a creative outlet that really came into its own during lockdown. Whilst on a short furlough I put my time into making some designs and using it as a way to spend my time with purpose. Personalised hand painted ceramic name bauble
Illustrated inspiring postcards/ mini prints
Illustrated colourful house print
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Felt as it’s such a lovely fabric to work, its super soft and nearly all my colours are very bright which is a big plus as I love a lot of colour in my life!
Where do you make your items? I make all my items at home in my sewing room which I share with my husband who also works from home.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? It has to be my customers and the other Etsy sellers I've met along the way. The feedback I receive from my customers is just lovely and makes me so happy. The Etsy fairs have made me able to meet and make friends with other amazing sellers and see all the fabulous work they create. Kid's Fun Felt Beards
Kid's Felt Pirate Dress Up Set
Leopard Print Bendy Headband
Children's Reinicorn Felt Mask
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I like to be on the market to see all lovely customers and have a nice chat about my business. However, the current condition does not allow many people to be in market position. I therefore heavily depend on the online market now.
Where do you make your items? At home, mostly in my kitchen or livingroom.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The great support from our local team, Brighton Etsy. They help and shout out all the small Etsy owners in here. It is super lovely to have them whenever I need some help. They make selling on Etsy way easier and joyable.
Recycled T-shirt Yarn Crochet Storage Basket
Recycled T-shirt Yarn Knitted Necklace
Super Chunky Arm Knitted Blanket
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love sourcing all my material from deadstock found British mill and factory! I love upcycling and weaving sustainable cloth!
Where do you make your items? In my Brighton based studio.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Teaching other to weaving with my weaving kits!
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I wanted to introduce others to the craft of weaving, to why I love it so much and how they can enjoy the craft too.
What is your favorite holiday treat? Seeing my family and friends. Rainbow Yarn Bundle
Handwoven Purse
Handwoven Cushions
Beginners Weaving Kit
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Textiles
Where do you make your items? Lewes Autumn Oven Glove
Summer Flowers Tea Towel
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being Part of a creative community
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? Soft textures and unknown territories
What is your favorite holiday treat? Squid
Tea Towel
Autumn colours Tea Towel
Scandinavian Inspired Oven Glove
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Hand embroidery
Where do you make your items? By the seaside in Brighton from my home studio
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The community and discovering new exciting, local, handmade products
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? Women's Relaxation Gift Box With Personalised Socks
StephieAnn is the name my mum and Grandad call me. Ann in my middle name.
Favorite holiday tradition? Hitting the prosecco cork with a frying pan.
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Mulled wine - always! Men's Relaxation Gift Box With Personalised Eye Mask
What gift do you want this year? Macramé plant hangings
Men's Hand Embroidered Personalised Bamboo Socks
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love the flexibility that digital art programmes allow
Where do you make your items? In my work from home space in Brighton
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Sending out a little bit of fun with each order
Why did you start your Etsy shop? To share my playful designs and make people smile
Favorite holiday tradition? My husband has a particular 'holiday pose' for photos!
Motivational print – do it if you want to do it
Funny seagull print
Funny 'Do bears sh*t in the woods' tea towel
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Anything found on the beach
Where do you make your items? England
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? After having worked in large firms corporate culture where there is a lot of similarity (I had so many navy/black suits!), I love how Etsy embraces uniqueness and all the quirks. Its all so much more colourful. The Etsy community is so strong and inclusive here in Brighton, it really reflects our amazing vibrant city.
If you select our larger size we can fit a short, small extra line
Handmade, Homemade, Handknitted. Your stamp, your choice.
Add a professional finish to your handmade creations
Personalised Handmade by botanical stamp
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? As a calligrapher, I love any opportunity to add calligraphy to my designs. I love hand painting my decorations and personalising them with special messages. I really love adding calligraphy envelopes to my greeting cards which is perfect for a special occasion like Christmas.
Where do you make your items? I work from my home office which is creeping into every room of the house. My favourite place to create new card designs is curled up on the sofa under a blanket with a fresh cup of coffee but otherwise I can be found in my office listening to the Hamilton soundtrack working away on my orders.
What is your favorite holiday treat? A boozy trie is always a winner for me Personalised wood slice decorations
Personalised recycled acrylic baubles
Modern Calligraphy Kit
Charity Brighton Christmas card packs
Personalised hand-painted calligraphy baubles
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Fabric
Where do you make your items? in my sewing room, in sunny brighton ( The flat of Kat HQ)
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The community , the constant backup and help and support.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? When I had little man I was inspired to create so many things for him and I realised that I loved doing this and had so many compliments so The Flat of Kat was born. Personalised superhero capes and eye masks
hand knitted baby (0-6 months) boots
Personalised children's drawstring backpacks
Facemask with filter pocket and reusable makeup rounds
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I Love working with textures, so mixing acrylic and fabric, wood and mirror etc.
Where do you make your items? I have a small studio in my flat. It's usually a mess, but its a step up from a corner of my bedroom which is
Studio Ghibli Poly Dice Gamer Pattern Ceramic Mug
Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Tropes Pencil Set
where I started!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The best part is seeing people enjoy something I've created. Nothing beats the warm glow it gives you.
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? I had a few ideas, but it was the one that stuck. I LOVE vintage style, but I'm also a huge nerd who loves to let my geek flag fly with what I wear. Retro Geek seemed to fit!
Cloud & Rainbow Tassel Earring
Retro School Pencil and Eraser Tip Earrings
Maneki Neko Lucky Cat Statement Necklace
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Yarn
Where do you make your items? At my kitchen table, or following my children around the house, working out of bag around my neck!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The interaction with my customers. I love seeing my blankets wrapped around brand new babies. It is totally a perk!
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? Joy Crochet Snood
I am Pigeon! It is a nickname from college, I wore a lot of grey‌
Favorite holiday tradition? Putting up the tree! Ours is always up the end of November because I LOVE the holidays.
What is your favorite holiday treat? Lebkuchen. It's a german gingerbread biscuit and they are so moreish! Robin Christmas Decoration
Learn to Crochet Kit with video tutorials
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Fimo
Where do you make your items? In our home studio
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The community and support; we joined the Brighton Etsy team and then moved to Hastings and found a welcoming team here too.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? We began making dolls house food and moved into jewellery when we realised that people were interested in them for more than playing with. We ran workshops at markets that proved popular so we created kits for kids (and big kids) to make their own!
Blue Donut Stud Earrings
Gingerbread Latte Necklace
Gingerbread House Craft Kit
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Ceramics Where do you make your items? In Japan What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Good vibes in Etsy community Why did you start your Etsy shop? I have a passion for crafts and I wanted to reach out the world How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? I love persimmons!
Handmade Japanese Porcelain Dish £45
Hand Carved Wooden Bowl £210
Rustic Gold Ceramic Wabi Sabi plate £48
Handmade Pop Japanese Ceramic Vase £60
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Ceramics
Where do you make your items? In my studio at home
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love having direct contact and communication with my customers
What is your favorite holiday treat? A warm sea to swim in
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Freshly made Tropical juices Pottery turquoise oil bottle with hand handle
Pottery turquoise cappuccino cup. Hand handle
Pottery turquoise teapot. Lady teapot
Pottery Turquoise mug with hand handle
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I Love working with textures, so mixing acrylic and fabric, wood and mirror I Love screen printing! I tend to work from photographs to create an image to burn onto the screen. But since lockdown, due to a lack of equipment I started using paper stencils, which I am really enjoying using! Studio Ghibli Poly Dice Gamer Pattern Ceramic Mug
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love being part of a community of sellers. The Brighton Etsy Team offer so much support and I’ve made lots of friends through going to meetings and being part of their Christmas markets.
Favourite Holiday tradition?
Douglas Gull Tea Towel
Over the last few years, my favourite Worthing pub, The Corner House, hosted carols around the piano, which was a fun raucous community event, sadly this won't be happening this year for obvious reasons...hopefully next year!
Sparkly Blue Wave handmade tote
Fisherman A4 Print
Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Tropes Pencil Set
Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Gouache & acrylic paint
Where do you make your items? In my Hove studio
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? Since I was 14 years old I played bass guitar in several bands. People used to comment that I was really eager to play and learn. This and my surname
developed into ‘Beaver’. It’s been abbreviated now over the years now to ‘Beav’ which is how ‘Beav Art’ came about. What’s your favourite holiday treat? Going for a few ales with my wife and friend. Poster Print B-Movie Attack Of The Colossal Killer Crabs
hand knitted baby (0-6 months) boots
Original The Sea Beast From The South East
Original Siege Of The Giant Savage Seagulls
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December 5th, 2020