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 Celebrate Christmas at The Etsy Market! Every year, local Etsy teams organise their Etsy Made Local events. Unfortunately for 2021 this isn’t possible, so we’ve decided to bring a handmade treasure trove to you instead. You can get your handmade Christmas shopping done from the comfort of your own home. Grab a cuppa and a mince pie, and we’ll welcome you into The Etsy Market online. We’ll help you find some truly great gifts. First you’ll meet the makers, explore their unique items and most importantly - get into the Christmas spirit.
IDEAS Birmingham IDEAS Birmingham, is an Etsy Seller's Team made up of designer makers from Birmingham and the surrounding areas. This event is organised by volunteers from the team, and they have lovingly curated this Lookbook and online event, alongside running their own Etsy shop and home. Our members are committed to bringing you unique and alternative handmade gifts, supplies and vintage. With so many crafts represented by the team, you can definitely find a special gift for everyone.
Wonderland Works UK Shop
Abby Based in Bewdley
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I will be selling a variety of festive and everyday country style home decor and gifts inspired by the Worcestershire countryside. From beautiful farmyard animal Kilner Jars, festive robin worktop savers and game bird feather framed artwork, there is guaranteed to be something to suit everyone.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite?
Bring some Christmas to your kitchen or bathroom this year. Fill with soap, hand sanitiser or hand lotion for a great gift. Water-resistant, holds 500ml, genuine Kilner Jar.
These large robin candle holders are a favourite this time of year. Display them above the fireplace and watch them glow when lit up. They make a great gift. Comes with battery powered tea light.
My favourite item changes on a daily basis at times however, I really do love the Long Robin Worktop Saver. It is such a beautiful and magical design and the item itself is so versatile, it can be used in the kitchen on your Christmas dining table as a centrepiece or as a lovely sharing platter.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? This Christmas I am looking forward to my usual family traditions of the best of naughty foods, awful tacky TV and family games filled with Christmas music.
This bold flameless candle adds some real class to your living room table this festive season, as well as being safe for a child or pet filled home. Approx 16cm tall, made from real wax, vanilla scented, takes 2 AA batteries (not included).
A wonderful winter vase decorated using my own decoupage technique. Perfect for adding some country rustic to your home. Water-resistant approx 20cm tall, great gift for nature lovers.
This long robin worktop saver is just what you need through winter. It makes a great gift for a bird lover or gardener. Or keep it for yourself and use as a centrepiece. Made from natural stone, corked bottom, heat-resistant water-resistant
Only ensō Shop
Only ensō Based in Birmingham
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I’ll be selling candles, wax melts, wax melt burners and moulded candles.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My Christmas collection candles are my newest products and my most favourite scents for the festive season.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas?
Our moon face candle in cream.
I'm looking forward to having some time off work, watching lots of Christmas movies, eating lots of yummy food and spending time with family.
Our new Christmas collection candles.
Sterling Silver Raygun Cufflinks
Our Autumn/Winter limited edition candle, Tsukimi.
Our Sakura scented candle.
Chris Cowdrill Shop
Chris Cowdrill Based in Birmingham What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I will be selling a range of original artwork as well as cards, badges and prints.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy
Jasmine - A4 art print.
Market, which is your favourite? With all the time we've had to spend at home this last year, I've been drawing in the garden a lot, so my favourite products feature my range of flower drawings and illustrations that I've applied to prints, cards and badges. My particular favourite at the moment is the print of the jasmine flowers.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Mince pies. I love them. And I'm one of those people who started buying them when the shops started selling them in August/September.
Nutcracker - greetings card.
Allium - A4 art print.
Cosy critters - greetings cards.
Azalea - cut-paper collage.
Oimillie Lampwork Shop
Oimillie Lampwork Based in Walsall
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I will be bringing jewellery lampwork beads and cutlery to the market. Bottle opener with handmade etched sea glass effect beads. All glass has been annealed in a kiln to ensure strength and stability for many years to come.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My favourites have to be the Butter Knives.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? It's been a difficult year for so many families. I am really looking forward to taking a break and being with my family this year.
Handmade glass lampwork bright blue pink red pendant with leather thong made with all sterling silver wires (925) and Swarovski crystals. The thong can be changed for silver (925) chain for an extra cost.
Butter knife with handmade glass lampwork handle. All glass has been annealed in a kiln to ensure strength and stability for many years to come.
Hand made glass lampwork and hand enamelled earrings with hand pulled murrini flowers with all sterling silver wires.
Fussy Geek Wares Shop
Dayz Based in Birmingham What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I am bringing my wooden Christmas decorations. They have a gaming theme and retro cassette tape theme.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My favourite product is my cassette tape decoration. I have a few variations in this theme, but I love having a little retro music decoration to brighten up my tree.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas?
These 8 bit decorations are a set of 2 half lives. Buy them for your partner. Two halves make a whole.
For me, Christmas is always a time to switch off, eat lots of food, drink Bailey's and catch up on my video games while taking time out to spend with my partner. It's this time without any pressure that I look forward to most.
Set of 3, 8 bit heart decorations. They look great on a tree and also make a great gift for a gaming loved one.
Retro cassette tape decorations. Hang them on your tree or send to a loved one. You can order a custom cassette tape with your own mixtape title.
This hand painted 8 bit heart decoration could be kept up all year.
This Sleeping Star decoration could be kept up all year long. An ideal gift for a gamer.
True Love Keepsakes Shop
Loretta Clarke Based in Birmngham What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I will be selling my festive, Christmas Tree earrings, crystal beads and gemstone earrings and necklaces.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? As we are fast approaching Christmas, it has to be my Spiral, Christmas Tree Earrings. They're a modern twist on novelty earrings for Christmas and add a little sparkle to your wardrobe.
Teal Crystal Bead, Gold Plated, Earrings and Necklace Set.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Resting and spending some quality time with my family. Being in the company of those that are most dear to me, means so much more, considering what we've all been through. I appreciate them more than I ever have.
Sterling Silver Wire, Spiral Christmas Tree Earrings with Red Crystal Beads
Green Onyx Gemstone, Sterling Silver, Wire-Wrapped Drop Earrings.
November Birthstone, Citrine Gemstone, Sterling Silver Drop Earrings.
Sterling Silver Wire, Spiral Christmas Tree Earrings with Swarovski Crystal Bead
Hobbz Designs Shop
Rachel Based in Birmingham
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? Handmade Christmas cards featuring felt wildlife characters and mini scarves, my collection of embroidered coastal bird gifts including framed pictures, brooches and paperweights, original pen drawings, prints and lino prints as well as a few other treasures.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite?
Pack of 4 handmade garden wildlife Christmas cards, including hedgehog, goldfinch, robin and fox
I always say it is my Highland Coo card because it inspired me to start up my Etsy shop, and it creates so many smiles and that still hasn't changed.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Seeing family and friends, baking mince pies, finding time to finish off little craft projects from last year and winter walks on cold but sunny days.
Handmade tawny owl Christmas greeting card.
Oriental poppy lino print in black ink.
Framed embroidered oystercatchers on a needle felted coastal background.
Needle-felted brooch with embroidered avocet detail.
The Crafty Brum Shop
Kate Jones Based in Sutton Coldfield
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? Birmingham inspired pieces such as prints, Christmas decorations and Christmas cards.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite?
Hand drawn Christmas Brummie designs on wood rounds. The designs feature the Birmingham landmarks Floozie in the Jacuzzi & Birmingham Bull. These decorations are for anyone who wants a slice of Brum on their tree.
My brand-new Floozie and Birmingham Bull festive decorations.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Everyone being in the Christmas spirit, seeing friends and family and of course mulled wine!
The Brummie Christmas cards showcase our festive Floozie and Birmingham Bull. These cards are for anyone who is proud of their city and wants to send a piece of Birmingham this festive period.
My most popular design, she is available in A5 and A4 and would make for the perfect gift idea this Christmas!
Pigeon Park is my newest landmark design for Brummies. I love sitting here with a coffee & watching the world (and pigeons) go by.
The Brummie Christmas cards are available in a variety of finishes including green with flecks of shimmery gold!
The Hollowbourne Hoard Shop
Mandy Hollowell Based in Stoke on Trent What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I will be selling quirky animal jewellery, mainly brooches and some animal prints inspired by my jewellery work.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My favourite products are my dragons, they all have their own distinct personalities as they are all hand drawn. Some are happy, some are eager and dog like, sometimes they look grumpy, but they don't look fierce very often as I'm trying to cheer people up not frighten them!
Etched brass photo frame.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? I love decorating the tree and sorting through my Christmas bauble collection, I can’t resist an unusual blown glass decoration, I don't like to admit how many I have!
Small fat cat brooch.
Happy copper dragon brooch.
Fox brooch.
Small Copper bird brooch.
Mythillogical Shop
Jenny Based in Coventry
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I'll be selling illustrated giftware, greetings cards and needle felted and sculpted clay models.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? I have a soft spot for my niche 'oddballs' like my quokka on a space hopper necklace, my little swamp thing model and my Grandma Toad pocket tin.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas?
Needle Felted Baby Bear
Last year we made our own Christmas crackers with personal messages and decorated hats and gifts inside, and it was really fun, so we're doing it again this year, and I'm really looking forward to it.
Quokka on a Space Hopper Printed Wooden Necklace
Elf Hamster Dress-Up Card
Gingerbread Man Earrings
Make Your Own Koala DIY Needle Felting Kit
SzubiCrafts Shop
Magdalena Szubert Based in Birmingham
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I'll be selling handmade knitted hats, scarves, mittens and clothing.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My current favourite is a Madeleine Beret.
I am MADELEINE SCARF from the newest autumn-winter 2021 collection. I was handmade from the softest brushed alpaca and silk. Are you missing chic, elegance, sophistication and edginess on the streets of your city? With me, you will be both cool and warm. This scarf is knitted using three different colours of yarn to create the ombre effect.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? I’m really looking forward to sitting by the Christmas tree with my family and eating pierogies.
I am MADELEINE MITTENS from the newest autumn-winter 2021 collection. I was handmade from the softest brushed alpaca and silk. Are you missing chic, elegance, sophistication and edginess on the streets of your city? With me, you will be both cool and warm. This pair of mittens is knitted using two strands of yarn in different colours to create the mélange effect.
I am MADELEINE BERET from the newest autumn-winter 2021 collection. I was handmade from the softest brushed alpaca and silk. Are you missing chic, elegance, sophistication and edginess on the streets of your city? With me, you will be both cool and warm. This beret is knitted using two strands of yarn in different colours to create the mélange effect.
MORE HER SNOOD! Vibrant pinks, greens, black and white are the show-stopper. 75% mohair and 25% silk.
SUPER CHUNKY POMPOM BEANIE! Handmade of 100% chunky sheep wool, available in 8 shades with a faux fur pompom.
Little Pricks Shop
Little Pricks Warwickshire
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I'll be selling Plants, Planters, Accessories and Giftsets.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My current favourite is the Lips Giftset.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? I’m really looking forward to Christmas markets. Moon planted
Mouth giftset
Groot planter.
Rope leg planters.
Bee Giftset
Firefly Handmade Shop
Laura Based in Birmingham What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I'll be selling 100% Handmade Home Fragrance Products.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? Our new Christmas Set is my new favourite product!
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? I’m really looking forward to spending time together as a family.
Firefly Christmas Wax Melt
Creamy White Chocolate Wax Melt
Firefly Christmas Wax Melt Gift Set
Gingerbread Men mini Melts
Mulled Wine Wax Melt
Paper Ink Alchemy Shop
Lottie Based in rural Worcestershire
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I'll be selling Papercuts, watercolours, and baubles.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My favourite is my brand-new art painted on optometrist test lenses. The perfect size for Christmas tree decorations,but something that can be kept up all year round. Hand painted botanical ceramic baubles
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? I’m really looking forward to all the pretty decorations.
Bespoke papercut portrait
Moon and stars watercolour papercut
Papercut peonies
Papercut deer decoration
Meemz Art Shop
Mimi Based in Quinton, Birmingham What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I'll be selling an array of paper crafts, ranging from... ~ Animal Avatars: Bespoke illustrations of people's pets, available on a "first-come/first-served" basis. ~ Un-Christmas Cards: Witty printed cards for those who don't celebrate Christmas but want to mark the new year. ~ Festive Dispatches: Geometric-based and decoupage-inspired handmade cards which can be enjoyed across a variety of holidays.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My favourite listing is the "Framed Animal Avatars". I became inspired to draw pet portraits during the first lockdown and had the time to learn how to draw on a digital platform! The portraits bring joy to those who receive them; sending them out ready to display and delight helps to fuel my motivation to create the following sketch!
Pet portrait of sleepy tabby cat.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? My partner and I are considering going away for Christmas, and I can't wait to get stuck into this next adventure!
Festive Dispatches: Silver & Purple (geometric cards)
Un-Christmas Cards
"Neither of us celebrates Christmas..."
"I heard you went on holiday..."
Charlotte Arntzen Designs Shop
Charlotte Arntzen Based in Worcester
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I'll be selling Hand crafted baby accessories, included my core range of hats and booties crocheted using 100% cotton yarn in a range of beautifully bold colours.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite?
Bunny hat - super cute, super cosy and a great gift this Christmas.
DEFINITELY my bunny ear bonnet, it always puts a smile on mine and my customers faces, it's my best seller.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? A cosy, family Christmas! Christmas is my favourite time of year, so having to spend it away from family last year was devastating. I intend to make up for it this year with a cosy Christmas with all of my family.
Say goodbye to the standard socks and hello to super cuteness with these pom pom booties.
Every princess deserves to be stylish and cosy this winter with my pom pom booties and crown set. Available in a range of brilliantly bold colours.
Welcome your little one to the world with this gorgeous, hand crocheted newborn bear set.
Forget paper crowns on Christmas Day this year and dress your family in a rainbow of crocheted crowns...and BONUS you can use them again and again! Available in sizes Newborn to Adult there's one for all the family.
Jenni Stone Designs Shop
Jenni Stone Based in Lichfield, Staffordshire What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? For the first time this year, I have made fabric Christmas stockings which can be personalised. There is also a mixture of prints using screen printing techniques and greeting cards!
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My printed animal cushions and Christmas stockings.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? A cosy, family Christmas! Christmas is my favourite time of year, I’m really looking forward to my son's 6th birthday, which is on Christmas Day.
Screen Printed woodland fox soft cushion.
Pig Cushion
Rabbit & Baby Screen Print
Handmade Fabric Christmas Stocking
Flower Garden Print
Destai Designs Shop
Vic Stedje (Destai) Based in Brighton & Hove
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I will be selling chainmaille jewellery & accessories.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My favourite products are my rainbow Titanium Chainmaille pendants. This gorgeous rainbow titanium chainmaille pendant makes a perfect gift for someone who enjoys unusual jewellery. Unisex and hanging off a welded titanium chain, the whole piece is hypoallergenic.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? I am looking forward to the togetherness that Christmas brings.
This rubber and jewellery grade aluminium bracelet is part of my large collection of "Stretchies"; chainmaille bracelets woven into synthetic rubber rings, making the pieces elastic and claspless. So easy to just stretch over your hand but durable for up to 5 years with normal use (and sometimes longer!) and a great colour statement.
Chainmaille bracelet, woven in an intricate pattern. Custom orders can be made to fit any wrist size. Stainless steel pieces get shinier over time.
Stainless steel chainmaille bracelet, made in a weave called "Firewyrm". The bracelet is very wearable and will stand the test of time as an heirloom in the making.
This rainbow piece is a chainmaille bracelet made in anodised jewellery grade aluminium. It is so lightweight it's hard to believe it's metal, smooth to the touch, and bright and shiny in its LGBTQ+ Pride colours. Whether you're part of the community or just an ally, this bracelet shows where you stand.
Bailey Whin Shop
Kim Burnett Based in Manchester
What will you be selling at The Etsy Market? I will be selling tablet cases and hand embroidery.
Out of the products that you are bringing to The Etsy Market, which is your favourite? My favourite products are my tablet cases - they are eco-friendly, made from waste fabrics either left over from my own crafting, or from other crafters.
What are you most looking forward to this Christmas?
Quilted snowflake cushion covers, available in two different Christmas fabrics.
Family. For me, Christmas is all about family. We go back to my Families farm, which gave the name for my shop, where there are plenty of dog walks and lots of food and drink.
Ipad mini cases made from waste materials like fabric remnants and vintage buttons.
Modern hand embroidery wall art featuring bright and colourful hand dyed threads.
Kindle cases made from designer fabric remnants.
IPad sleeves made from fabric remnants from making cushion covers.
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