The Etsy Market - Vancouver Etsy Co Fall 2021 Lookbook

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. The Vancouver Etsy Co Fall Pop Up celebrates makers from across BC.

Welcome to The Etsy Market:

Vancouver Etsy Co Fall Virtual Pop Up Explore a one-of-a-kind world.

The Vancouver Etsy Co represents the Vancouver and Greater Vancouver areas talented makers.

During the onset of the Pandemic, Etsy created an opportunity for teams across the world to hold markets virtually and continue to support our community.

Vendors by Category Accessories

Baby & Kids

Jewelry

Crazy Crafty Chick Club Floral Neverland Knitting with Nellie Thebag.ca Veespoke

Bamboo Birdie Sloane & Blake

Angie K Jewelry Bluefish Bohemian Cedar & Stones I Trust Vibes LanaBetty Little Rabbit Lu Made by Hand Luli Designs RainycoastCreative Subject II Change Thé Vert Jewellery TOODLEBUNNY Whitebirch Handmade Goods

Art & Design Amy Tom anitartlet Artsy June Art BeeblagoArt Bek Design Burrito Cat Inc Cabin + Cub Cliff Nietvelt Photography Elena Markelova Arts HeikeKuzminski Ivycdraws Magic Ice Mohu Store Okanagan Dye Works Pinmoji Sarah Hammond Studio StudioLahh Travel Poster

Body Care A Healthy Beginning Beauty secrets of Japan Beth and Olivia Handmade Cove Essentials Greenpetal Soapworks Jiro Soap Pure Heart Essentials Radiance Soap Company Well Beings Supply

Fashion Bean and Boo Company

Food & Beverage Amoda Tea The Salt Dispensary

Home Decor ...and then again Becca McCreedy Designs Cedar & Craft Collective G & T Design Good Smelling Things Japanese Creations Shino Mysgreen Periwinkle Designs Quietly QuiltsbyOokie Sip Candle Co. Stella Rey Handmade Tempire Terrazzo The 6th Scent Candle

Paper & Stationery Amandatomical Art Art Cards by Valerie BONNE BOUTIQUE Craftedvan GlitterPaperScissors LC Decoupage Michelle Kwee Studio Pilar Prints

Vintage Ode

...and then again Shop

Amanda MacLeod Delta, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my Etsy shop back in 2012 to earn a bit of extra money for my family. I transitioned to being a full-time shop owner a few years later.

Where do you make your items?

I hand-stamp the vintage silverware in my home studio, and I package orders in my home office.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

There are a few things that I love about being an Etsy seller. I love the freedom and flexibility of running my own shop; I love connecting with customers all over the world; and I love being able to provide customers with unique gifts for any occasion or situation.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

The name '...and then again' refers to giving new life to the vintage silverware. Bringing it back around but with a touch of whimsy.

Garden Spoon

Zodiac Constellation Spoon

Witches Brew Spoon

A Healthy Beginning Shop

Iona Bonamis Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my Etsy shop because I wanted to share my handmade, natural body care products with others and help them with heal and protect their skin bodies, as they have done for me and my family.

Where do you make your items?

I have a home studio in East Vancouver, where all of my products are made and packaged. All of my products are lovingly handmade in small batches, with pure, 100% natural, and ethical ingredients.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Dry Shampoo, Natural Deodorant and Relaxation Oil

My favorite part of being an Etsy seller is being able to reach a large community of people who are interested in unique, high-quality handmade goods.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

My mission is to help people create the green, healthy lifestyle they desire. I take great pride in creating high quality products using pure and ethically sourced ingredients.

Tinted Lip Balm

Aftershave Lotion

Tinted Lip Balm

Amandatomical Art Shop

Amanda Durkin Burnaby, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

My name is Amanda and I am an immunology PhD scientist. I am also the artist and maker behind Amandatomical Art, where I combine my passion for science and art by creating anatomical depictions to educate others about science. I’m constantly inspired by the science and beauty behind anatomy and the various ways it can be visualized.

Where do you make your items?

I make my items in my own home, using lead and charcoal for my classical anatomy drawings on textbook pages and my iPad for digital illustrations.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

I came up with my Etsy shop name because it is my name, Amanda, combined with the word, anatomical. All of my anatomy artwork is drawn anatomically to illustrate the true beauty of the organ and allow others to learn from it.

Anatomy of a Hangover Print

Uterus Pin

Skull Pin

Alphabet Anatomy Print

Organ Art Stickers

Amoda Tea Shop

Terry Woo Richmond, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

To help people discover the healing power of plants in delicious and convenient ways. I've always enjoyed blending matcha, mushrooms and plant powders to support my energy levels, help balance our response to stress and maintain a happy mood. Our Etsy shop helps share this love and the products we've created.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I really enjoyed the connections I make at the markets, you can really get to know your customers this way and exactly what we can help them with. I find with Etsy in particular that we have a great community and people aren't afraid to reach out to us with questions and interact with us.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

I wish customers knew the lengths we go to vett our suppliers and create our product blends. Ensuring herbal ingredients work synergistically with each other is paramount and takes a lot of development.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Oh that is a yay most definitely! One of our best sellers is our Pumpkin Spice Turmeric.

London Fog

Matcha Latte

Golden Tumeric

Amy Tom Art & Design Shop

Amy Tom Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

A friend encouraged me to start sharing my work and selling it. I was already selling a selection of my art at a local store, so starting an e-commerce site is the next step for me. I draw a lot of inspiration from the community of Etsy sellers locally and globally from their creativity to entrepreneurial drive.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

The community of Etsy sellers is very inspiring and supportive. In the 7 years I have been on Etsy and selling by work in person markets and virtually, I have met so many friends. As well, I get such joy from somebody from not just Vancouver, but globally who likes my art enough to buy and collect by work.

Maleficent Inspired Art print

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was at home and saw a sale notification in my email, but I've never heard the Cha-Ching in the 7 years I have been on Etsy, because my phone is always on silent.

Card for Cat Lovers

Cat Screen Printed Sew on Patch

Cozy Raccoon Print

Angie K Jewelry Shop

Angie Kozak Langley, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I find that Etsy is a perfect place to show my creations. It is a great platform for artisans, has a great support team and offers great tools to grow your business.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

My favorite part of being an Etsy seller is my customers.

Makes me happy receiving feedback and comments about that special jewelry item they purchased, confirming how much they love it and excited they are. It's very satisfying!

Keeps me going!

Moonstone & Goldstone Bracelet

Multi Sapphire Necklace

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

My daughter and I we share the same name, she is also one of my biggest inspiration and supporter.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

Mostly, I would like my customers to know that I am very passionate about my work, I love creating beautiful one of a kind pieces inspired by people and nature.

My designs are for everyday wear as well for special occasions.

Pink Opal Briolette Earrings

Murano Glass Black Vicenza Gold Earrings

Blue Green Murano Glass Toggle Gold Necklace

anitartlet Shop

Anita Ho Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

After a couple of years selling my art at in-person festivals, I was interested in setting up an online platform where I could sell my products all year round. Etsy was the easiest for me to start after a lot of research (though I am still learning as we speak).

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I think it's the vast amount and creatives behind the products I shop for. There is just a never-ending source of inspiration for my own products when I'm just browsing around!

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Cute stainless steel resin pins in a dandelion and flower design

In all honesty, my username (which is my shop name) was only recently changed. It went through a lot of name changes that actually didn't even use my real name. But I have grown a lot from my amateur artist days and I think I'm finally at a place where I can confidently associate my name with the art and products I make. So my shop name 'anitartlet' is pretty much a word jumble of my name and the word 'artlet' which is a mash of the two words 'art' and 'outlet'. It also is pretty appropriate that I do love eating tartlets too!

Postcard-size print of an alejibre dancer

Postcard-size print of a girl and her underwater world

Holographic Stickers

Art Cards by Valerie Shop

Valerie Gilbert Coquitlam, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I wanted to reach out to buyers who may be unable to attend markets/shows because of restrictions or distance Where do you make your items?

I make in my home in Coquitlam, BC What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

The feedback from customers and also the ability to reach anywhere in the world.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Simplistic Birthday, Thinking of You and Christmas Cards

Kissing Cats Card Detail

Christmas Cards

Canadian Themed Cards

Butterfly and Hummingbird

Artsy June Art Shop

Ankita Agrawal Burnaby, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I love painting and experimenting with different forms of arts and crafts.Since I was a kid my parents have encouraged me to be creative.

For me being creative is like breathing.

As someone famous once said ' I want my art to add a ding in the universe'.

I want to share my creativity and artwork with the world.

Setting up an Etsy shop looked like the perfect platform to do so How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

I wanted my shop name to reflect myself.

My parents call me June since I was born in June.

Artsy June felt like the perfect way to describe me and my shop.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

Lighthouse Print

I love painting and I hope my artwork reflects that.

I hope my art can bring you the same joy that I experienced while making it.

Acrylic Flower Painting

Cactus Print

Bamboo Birdie Shop

Beth Hazell North Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Since becoming a mother I have been astounded at the number of clothes that we have got through in the last couple of years. Much of which are not suitable to be donated or passed on due to rapid wear and tear after one owner. I didn’t want to send clothing to landfill just because it had a stain or a hole from a tree climbing adventure. I needed a different solution. The earth friendly practices behind Bamboo Birdie grew with my son (the reason I am on this wonderful journey). The ultimate goal is to reduce the harmful environmental effects of the clothing industry by producing clothes responsibly, extending their useful life and then keeping them out of landfills by accepting them back in any condition after use.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Birdie was a given; B R D are initials of myself, son (Little D) and step daughter (Ree – my son couldn’t pronounce Marie when he was little). As my company is all about sustainability bamboo was a fabric that I was working with in the early days and so it just seemed to fit. As it happens I work with lots of different fabrics now. The sustainable textile landscape is changing so much that I want to stay on top of new and different fabrics that are developed with eco-friendly practices.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Nay – I'm more of a hot apple cider girl!

Organic Cotton Pants with ¾ Sleeve Shirt

Organic Cotton Pants

Canvas Art from deadstock fabric

Bean and Boo Company Shop

Grace Leung Burnaby, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my Etsy shop because Etsy is a huge platform and the exposure for my brand would help me reach a bigger audience.

Where do you make your items?

I order blank shirts from several Canadian wholesalers. My garments are printed and embroidered locally in Burnaby, BC. What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

I was in French Immersion from grade 6 to 12. Although I've forgotten most of my French vocabulary, I still want to create cute shirts with French phrases and puns!

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Punny French Fries Shirt

Of course yay!

Cat Shirt

Gender Neutral Designs

Beauty Secrets of Japan Shop

Mami Mizutani Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Etsy is the biggest and well-known search engine for handmade products and to do the listing is very easy and simple.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

The soap making is part of my family business that I decided to continue with the Japanese ingredients which respecting my grandmother's recipe. The special Japanese ingredients had been used for a long time in skincare products, I called it " Beauty secrets of Japan"

Hinoki Bath Salts

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

My products are simply made with traditional Japanese ingredients and we have been using this method for a long time. I believe natural ingredients is the key to maintain healthy skin.

Bath Bombs

Skin Care

Soaps

Tsubaki Gift Set

Becca McCreedy Designs Shop

Rebecca McCreedy Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my Etsy shop to help create beautiful, reusable alternatives to single use products. Since then it's grown to expand to include digital art and a huge selection of reusable items.

Where do you make your items?

At home! I have a lovely in-home studio that I work out of.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I love the customer interactions! Even virtually over the past year, I've had some lovely customer interactions and it makes every late night working on my business worth it!

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

BC Provincial Print

I work full time! This is a side hustle, and one that I'm super passionate about, but I wear many hats and I like it that way!

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Yay! I used to be a naysayer but the pumpkin spice cold brew at Starbucks made me a believer.

Removal Makeup Wipes

Reusable Lunch Bags

Canada Map Sticker

Beeblago Art Shop

Irina Bakumenko Kelowna, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I open my ETSY store for my passion to art. The pictures here are original watercolor painting, prints and greeting cards of my paintings.

My favourite subjects to paint are: * houses and cityscape *boats and water *my ginger cat Lars *flowers How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Marmalade Cat Cafe

In my childhood I was always busy, so my grandmother called me "bee". The second part in the name of my store is "Blago", the short name of the city in Russia where I was born. This word can translated to English as "good",or "fortunate". My shop in ETSY and painting as a artist are my main job and I am very glad that I earn money by a job that I really like.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

My first order for ETSY was on February 11, 2020, one and half year ago. This was an order for a portrait of the church in which my client was married in Toronto. The painting was ordered as a gift in honour of the anniversary of their life together.

Custom House Portrait

Greeting Cards

Pumpkin Pie Greeting Card

Bek Design Shop

Rebekah Maurice Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Initially I just started it to sell digital prints of my paintings but while struggling with my mental health it became a bigger aspect in my work and I thought sharing the words that helped me might help others as well.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was in my college dorm in 2015. I was so excited but it was a bit of a disaster. It was a custom portrait for a woman in Australia, I charged way too little and lost money paying to ship it to her and she didn't receive it for 6 months! But she was so kind and supportive and became a yearly repeat customer!

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Yay all the way!

Fall Print and Stickers

Thank You Cards and Mugs

There is Beauty in the Struggle Pring

Collaborative Project

The Magic Tee

Beth and Olivia Handmade Shop

Annie Cheung Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Etsy was the very first sales platform that I chose to start my online business. Pay-as-you-go fees were more affordable for me than to jump into my own online shop with a fixed fee. I love the support from fellow makers I’ve met along the way. I feel right at home in the Etsy community.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I love to accommodate my customers anyway I can to give them a great shopping experience.

Birth Flower Perfume Locket Necklace

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Etsy only allows a shop name that contains up to 20 letters. bethandoliviahandmade was too long so I went with bethandoliviasmarket.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I listed my first handful of items one evening. I decided to check the shop again before I went to bed and got my first sale.

Birthday Gift Set

Perfume Locket Necklace

Luxury Perfume

Custom Gift Set

Bluefish Bohemian Shop

Anita Groundwater West Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Bluefish Bohemian was founded in 2014. After having a fulfilling career in business/marketing management role. I was looking to return to my creative roots and work a more flexible schedule that would suit my young family. Fashion and design have been passions for most of my life, and working at a well known jewelry company fuelled my interest in jewelry making. Once I started, I was hooked and things were accumulating! There were not enough wrists in my circle of friends. A friend told me about Etsy, and as they say, the rest is history :).

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

It is my hope that each and every client feels appreciated and cherished. With every piece of jewelry that passes through my hands, my goal is to give that piece the attention it deserves. Clients have many choices, and I am grateful for those who put their trust in me to offer them a piece they are proud to wear or give.

African Turquoise Wrap Bracelet

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Coffee is my spirit animal. 'Nuff said.

Tree of Life Necklace

Starfish Charm Necklace

BONNE BOUTIQUE Shop

Christine Loy Richmond, Canada

Everyday Buns Stickers

Neutral Stickers

Potions & Poisons Stickers Halloween BunBuns Stickers

Stickers

Soaps and Studs Stickers

Burrito Cat Inc Shop

Denise Gittins Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I've always loved searching for and creating the perfect gift to give to friends and family, and I've found that the best gifts are the personalized ones! Maybe it's an inside joke, a game you used to play as kids, or a family saying, but whatever it may be I want to bring that uniqueness to the gift you want to give!

Where do you make your items?

I make everything in my living room!

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

9 Days of Coffee

My cat Ripley is an adventurous Canadian cat from Kitsilano, Vancouver who gets wrapped up like a burrito after a shower! So what better name than Burrito Cat Inc? There is no better option!

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

I create all of the illustrations myself!

Cutting Board

9 Days of Coffee Advent Calender

Cutting Board

Cabin + Cub Shop

Valerie Thai Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I always loved making things for my friends and family.

What started as a hobby, slowly evolved into a small business. I started doing local craft fairs, but then decided to try selling online.

Where do you make your items?

All of my items are designed in-house and then sent to a laser cutting facility (since they get cut in large batches).

Once I receive the cut pieces back, items are sanded and assembled with love.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

That all my designs are original and start off as simple sketches.

Birch Desk Calendar

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay? nay, I am a peppermint mocha person

Bamboo Tiger Earrings

Diy Necklace Kits

Bamboo Earrings

Necklace Pendants

Cedar & Craft Collective Shop

Drew Rintejima Chilliwack, Canada

Bear Lamp

Evil Eye Lamp

Mountain Lamp

Moon Shelf

Diamond Shelf

Cedar & Stones Shop

Michelle May Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Michelle May, the artisan behind Cedar & Stones creates quality jewelry for the soul. Discovering the healing benefits of essential oils a few years ago I was drawn to jewelry made to aromatically diffuse the oils. It was difficult finding bracelets at that time so I decided to make my own designs. After reading about gemstones I learned about their healing and spiritual qualities. I am thankful for the benefits of essential oils. Talking about aromatherapy with others is a great passion that I enjoy, now I share my own handmade artisan and aromatherapy jewelry.

Designing aromatherapy jewelry inspired me to expand my jewelry into art by creating artisan jewelry. I enjoy building new pieces of one of a kind layouts. I’m always thinking of innovative ideas with new materials and inspiration.

Mismatched Jasper Earrings and Tiger Eye Mala Bracelet

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Cedar, comes from the huge Cedarwood tree in my front yard, the smell is incredible, as an essential oil it brings a soothing, woodsy scent, therefore I do find I will use it in alot of my jewelry line. Stones, come from using gemstones and their properties, aside from their natural beauty they too have qualities for well-being.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

She/Her/Hers Morse Code Bracelet

I work in healthcare, one day after work I was checking my email and found that I had my first sale on Etsy. I shared with my co-worker who at that time was just starting her Etsy shop. He have been each others cheerleading team ever since.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

I take pride in using genuine natural products, I take great time in making jewelry that I love and others would feel the same way.

Chrysophrase Pendant, Sandalwood, Tulsi Necklace

Cliff Nievelt Photography Shop

Cliff Nievelt Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I always wanted to sell my photography as art and Etsy was the first step in doing so. This then evolved to doing shows and so far it has been great.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I love in-person shows because I get to meet and talk to customers one on one. You get to meet people you normally would not converse with in day to day life, and to discover what draws them to an image and why they love it is rewarding. Selling online also helps me reach a huge audience all over Canada and the US and you just never know where I will ship an item next!

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Bull Bison Profile Print

I had this slogan in my head for years and it was the perfect fit for my Etsy shop. Nature is inspiring!

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was actually away on a course in Kelowna when my phone gave me a notification. It was very exciting.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

I love all things pumpkin spice!

Bugling Bull Elk Pillow Cover

Two Ravens Print

Trees in Mist Pillow Cover

Cove Essentials Shop

Heather Carrell North Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I was inspired to start my own Etsy shop because wanted to share self care items that were made with simple, pure, natural, organic ingredients. I wanted to share the power of aromatherapy, and how scent can have a positive impact on one's life, while giving the option to use products that were chemical and filler free...just pure goodness.

I also wanted to create something that could bring a little piece of joy to your day.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Where I live currently, and where I grew up is near a special place to me and my family, so I used the word Cove as part of my shop's name as a tribute. This is also where I first received support in putting my products out to the rest of the world. So it holds a special place in my heart to me for many reasons. Essentials was selected because I use pure, natural essential oils in my products.

Gift Set

Soap Dish Set

Foaming Hand Soap

Aromatherapy Rollers

Bath Salts

Craftedvan Shop

Erica Castro and Diana Luong Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

To share our love of crafting (hence, Craftedvan). We found that our magnetic bookmarks offered a mix of our creativity and love for reading and learning.

Where do you make your items?

We make our magnetic bookmarks in our "headquarters" HQ1 and HQ2 are both office spaces in Diana and Erica's homes. What better combination than to watch Netflix and do what you love in the warmth of your home. Zero commute ;)

Corgi Bookmark

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

We loved crafting. We are from Vancouver. Crafted + Vancouver = Craftedvan!

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

That's hard to remember! We believe a lot of our first sales were made on the carpeted floor of Diana’s’ parents' house... while - you guessed it - crafting together!

Doughnut Bookmark

Sloth Bookmark

Bookmark

Sloth Bookmark

Crazy Crafty Chick Club Shop

Liv Wong Richmond, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started this shop as a creative outlet to help me combat my depression and anxiety How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Ever since I was a kid, I was always the quiet and weird kid who never said much and stayed in the corner playing with scissors and glue. I was called crazy and outcast. I've spent years learning that it is okay to be different. I love what I do. Because in crafting, there are no mistakes, just unique creations. I named my shop Crazy Crafty Chick Club to empower all women to never stop doing what they love.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

Hell Admit One Enamel Pin

I started my shop in December 2018. After years of struggling with depression and anxiety, I wanted to open up an Etsy shop to express my feelings through my designs. I got my first sale a few days after my shop was first open and at that moment I was really proud of myself for how far I had come.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Yay

Enamel Pin

Make Your Own Fortune Sticker

Love is Love Enamel Pin

Elena Markelova Arts Shop

Elena Markelova Maple Ridge, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I opened my Etsy shop after a big move to Vancouver from the middle of Siberia in 2012. Over the years I've been juggling a full-time job and my art business for a few years and then in 2017 I decided to jump into my biz full time.

Etsy helped me a lot with this important decision, because I knew I could rely on my average monthly sales and see a huge opportunity to grow my line and online presence What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is our amazing community! Everyone from hard working individuals creating beautiful things to Etsy team that helps handmade sellers to find their right customers, and to great shoppers of the platform that make so many people's dreams come true!

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Black Tusk

Ummm..I have a mixed feelings towards Pumpkin spice.

Yay in food, but nay in drinks. Sorry all PSL lovers :

Twilight Raven

Vancouver & Tri-Cities Map

Floral Neverland Shop

Olivia Wang Richmond, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I am the Founder, Creator, and Designer of Floral Neverland. My name is Olivia Wang. While I was studying at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, I fell in love with the campus gardens. The gorgeous flowers blooming in the summer around the castle made me feel like I was walking through a fairy tale. I want summer to stay. I want her to dance all year round. That is why I began to preserve real flowers and make exquisite accessories with them. My work let me capture a piece of that beauty and share it with everyone.

Dried Red Rose Resin Earrings

Dried Yellow Rose Resin Earrings

Where do you make your items?

I make all my pieces in my home studio here in Richmond, BC. I collect fresh flowers and press or dry them. Then I coat the flowers with resin to make phone cases, jewelry, and other accessories. That way the natural beauty of the flowers will be preserved forever.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

My shop's name is inspired by Peter Pan's Neverland.

Neverland is a place where everyone will never grow old. I preserve flowers in resin that way the beauty of the flowers will never fade.

Press Flower Resin Wall Hanging

Press Flowers Resin Coasters

Press Flowers Resin Phone Case

G & T Design Shop

Stephanie McRae Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started screen printing in 2013 for a new creative hobby to learn and fell in love with the process. I did my first local craft market that year too, and met so many wonderful makers and artists who sold on Etsy. The rest is history:) What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

My favourite part of being a part of a global online ecommerce platform is that it is so recognized as the top site for handmade, vintage and unique items.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Screen Printed Chair Lift Tea Linen Towel

I first started printing and making cocktail/party napkins and one of my favourite cocktails ( actually I have many;) is a gin and tonic - G&T . It also happens to be my two daughters initials.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

That I truly love what I do, and that every order I send out is 100% me and that I’m so grateful and proud❤ Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

HECK YAY!

What I look for in a Friend 100% Linen Tea Towel

Bee 100% Linen Cocktail Napkins

GlitterPaperScissors Shop

Jodi Axford Surrey, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

After selling locally on the local groups, I thought it was time to open a online store and Etsy has always been a great platform to find one of a kind handmade items.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Love helping people create memorable parties and that every order is different, it’s fun to see which items people mix and match for their party Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was away for the weekend when I got my first cha-ching!

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

YES!

Personalized Cake Topper

Custom Banners in Assorted Coloours

Party Ballooms

Tassel Garlands

Ice Cream Garland

Good Smelling Things Shop

Anna Nehm Coquitlam, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I wanted to create a healthier and more sustainable option to paraffin wax candles and give customers the opportunity to entirely customize their candle in regards to the scent, the jar and the label. During the pandemic, a lot of the stores had to close due to lockdowns so it was important to me to offer personalized gifts that you could send to your loved ones all over Canada.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

Candle Making Process

The main concept of my business is to create personalized candles. The labels are entirely customizable in order to create the perfect gift and customers can choose between a variety of glass jars and tins. Sustainability is a big part of my business. I buy all my supplies from local suppliers, use natural soy wax, fragrance oils that are phthalates and paraffin free, wicks that are 100% cotton & lead free, eco-friendly labels and sustainable packaging.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Yay!

Candle

Personalized coffee scented soy wax candle in an amber jar

Silver Tin Candles

Candle

Greenpetal Soapworks Shop

Lynne Andress Chilliwack, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

The Etsy platform has a great reputation for having shops with high quality handcrafted items.

Where do you make your items?

I make my products in my kitchen studio.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Being able to directly interact with my customers and reading the 5***** reviews!

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Lavender and Lemongrass Gift Box

Greenpetal incorporates two words. GREEN means all products including packaging are biodegradable.

PETAL stands for ingredients that are from flowers and plants including butters, oils & essential oils.

Soap

Half Bar Soap

Sweet Tea Soap

HeikeKuzmins Shop

Keike Kuzminski Coquitlam, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

When I starting sharing my paintings on Instagram, people began asking me how they could purchase my work. I decided to open my Etsy shop so I could earn some income doing what I loved, while working from home and taking care of my kids.

Where do you make your items?

I have a small studio space in my home where I paint, scan, edit, print and package all my Etsy orders. It has a view into the backyard and neighborhood greenbelt. Many backyard visitors have provided me with inspiration for my paintings, including birds, deer, and even bears.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

I wish my customers knew just how much I appreciate them supporting my shop and supporting my work.

Tufted Titmice in the Willows Greeting Card

Five Dark Eyed Junco Print

North American Bird Art Print

Wren Greeting Card

Bushtit in Magnolias Art

I Trust Vibes Shop

Rebecca Collins Richmond, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my etsy shop after being put on temporary leave from my full time job, due to covid. I had been doing most of my selling in person so I knew I needed an online shop in order to showcase my work during quarantine.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I love being able to showcase my work along with other makers! Having made connections with a few the community is so warm and welcoming. I love the support and learning that happens within this community!

Adjustable Nose Cuff

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

The name for my shop came from the many times I didn't listen to my intuition. These situations got me in sticky situations and from then on I decided to trust my gut feeling. Trusting the " vibes " means fully being present, experiencing everything life has to offer and letting go of things that may hold you back.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

I HAVE NEVER HAD IT...

Handmade Statement Earrings

Crystal Mini Moon Displays

Necklaces

Branded Shopping Tote

ivy + echo Shop

Meagan Mah Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Life gets so busy when you're a mom and I longed for a flexible and creative outlet where I could pursue both my passion for being a mom and my love of designing and making.

Where do you make your items?

All of my items are designed and made from my home studio in East Vancouver, BC. Everything is done here, from cutting, sanding and prepping the wood, to designing new products in my sketchbook and computer, and finally cutting the products on my home laser cutter.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

This is my full time gig! I worked as a cartoon animator for many years before deciding to open up my own boutique shop where I could pursue my love of drawing and making.

Wooden Baby Milestone Cards

Personalized Wooden Christmas Sweater Garland

You are My Sunshine Hanging Banner

Cursive One Cake Topper

Personalized Christmas Ornament

Ivycdraws Shop

Ivy Pui Ying Chan Richmond, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I love creating fun and relatable products that bring people happiness. I started my Etsy shop 4 years ago and I've been able to share so many of the things I love with so many of you! I love creating cute cat pins, animal pins, constellation zodiac pins, holiday pins and so much more!

Where do you make your items?

All of my creations start off as a drawing that I make right here in the comforts of my own home. From there I either continue to make them from start to finish or I have the great honor to work with print shops, sticker shops and enamel pin manufacturers to make my creations a reality.

At that point they come right back here to my home office where I package them and send them off with love.

Zodiac Constellation Pins

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was in my car and I had received a notification on my phone. It was an order from Ontario and it was for a full set of my Girl Gang pins. I was so excited!

Foodie Egg + Flower Pin

Halloween Cat Pins

Embroidery Pins

Japanese Creations Shino Shop

Shinobu Mizukoshi Burnaby, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I was motivated to setup my Etsy store when covid-19 hit and all craft fairs were cancelled.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I’m able to reach and connect with a far wider group of customers. It’s also great to be part of the Etsy community and connect with other artists.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was working my day job when I first heard the ‘cha-thing’ sound on the Etsy app.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

Hand Stitched Indigo Coasters

Everything is handmade to perfection using high quality Japanese fabric.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Nay! I like my drip coffee a splash of cream

Quilted Mini Pouch

Indigo Keychain Lanyard

Cup Holder

Jiro Soap Shop

Denise de Ocampo Vamcouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

After learning more about the benefits of handmade soap, I really fell in love with making tiny art resulting in a necessary, consumable product.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

My number one inspiration is my CFO (Chief Feline Officer) Jiro! He is a constant supervisor and of course, my favourite muse!

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

Honestly, I don't remember the exact place, just that it wasn't at home. I was shocked and so very grateful that a stranger took a chance on my brand new shop!

Boba Soaps

Halloween Soaps

Car Diffusers

Galaxy Bath Bombs

Apple Orchard Soaps

Knitting With Nellie Shop

Sarah Lipka Surrey, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I absolutely love knitting and want to share my handmade knit with others.

Where do you make your items?

I mostly make you knits in my living room while watching friends or a movie.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is having my products available to many different customers around the world.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Love Your Lands Beanies

Nellie is my middle name and the name of my great Grandma who was an amazing knitter and crafter.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was making breakfast and I heard the cha ching!

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Yay! 100%!

Tresser Toques

Wild Bees Toque

LanaBetty Shop

Lana Lepper Vancouver, Canada

Brass Oval Earrings

Faceted Iolite Stacking Ring

Ice Cream Cone Lapel Pin

4mm Lyra Earrings

LC Decoupage Shop

Lisa Carley Abbotsford, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I have been doing decoupage for years, and wanted to start a Shop where a crafter could find the best decoupage papers all in one place, instead of having to shop in multiple stores. Whether you do Decoupage, arts and crafts, or mixed media, I have the paper for you!

Where do you make your items?

My papers and designs are sourced from the best companies from around the world, including Australia, Europe and the United States. Whether it’s a napkin, rice paper or furniture paper, you can be guaranteed they are of the highest quantity.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

It’s important to me to be able to offer my customers a wide selection of designs and images from the best companies around. I am continually sourcing the highest quality papers and designs to add to my Shop.

Bubblegum Yum Decoupage Artisan Paper

Tutu Hippo Luxe Decoupage Paper

Gothic Skulls Rice Paper

Little Rabbit Shop

Lyla Shields West Bank, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I wanted to share a piece of my Indigenous culture with others! I love creating and love beading. I was doing beadwork as a hobby and had plenty of people, friends and family requesting custom orders and designs, so it felt like a natural next step.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Sharing my work with buyers from all over!

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

My traditional name means Rabbit in nsyilxcen.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

Beaded Birch Circles

Cloud Beaded Earrings

Beadwork is slow-fashion, each bead is added with love and intention, positivity and good thoughts.

Mauve Beaded Fringe Earrings

Lu Made By Hand Shop

Luiza Libadi Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I work full time at a shoe company where several sample swatches of beautiful leathers arrive constantly. These are small pieces of leathers used to showcase the colours and textures of the materials. After serving their purpose, they are offered as a donation to local fashion schools and whatever is left gets recycled as much possible or discarded. It broke my heart to see all those beautiful materials getting discarded so I asked if I could try to refashion some pieces into earrings and they said yes. My earrings were such a success in the office that the next round of sample swatch clean up I got first dibs! It was lovely to have everyone supporting me with this project. I started making earrings for my co-workers, my friends and my family and people started asking me if I would sell so they could purchase as gifts. So setting up an Etsy shop was the next logical step for me!

Where do you make your items?

Hand Shaped Leather Earrings

At my dinner table. Shout out to my partner for being so supportive of my dinner table "studio time".

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

My favourite part about being an Etsy seller is being part of a community of makers. This is both inspiring and helps drive sales to my shop.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

I love making pretty things with my hands!

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

Lip Shaped Leather Earrings

That was such a fun day! I had invited some friends over for a clothing swap and to celebrate my Etsy store launch.

I created a coupon code for them and they placed their orders online. I guess in a way it was my first Etsy Market!

Rectangle Hoop Earrings

Goldfish Shaped Earrings

Luli Designs Shop

Louisa Hrennikoff Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my Etsy shop in 2007 after hearing about this amazing new online selling platform for handmade artists. I had been running my business for two years and my Etsy shop was my first online presence and online selling was so new back then.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

The name of my business came from wanting to sound similar to my name without being my name directly and after thinking of many "L" based names "Luli Designs" became the winner.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

Pastel Rainbow Seed Bead Hoop Earrings

I am a mum of two girls, a chocolate labrador puppy and my 16 year old business. I love how my business has been able to evolve, grow or take a backseat depending on what else has been going on in my life. My business is a part of me and has helped me to always have a creative outlet and a way to be me through all life changes.

West Coast Inspired Beaded Tube Necklace

Forest Beadwork Earrings

Triangle Beadwork Pendant Necklaces

MagicIce Shop

Ankita Agrawal Burnaby, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I love experimenting with different forms of crafts and turning them into jewelry designs. I am addicted to Earrings myself and so I always wanted to start an online shop for the same.

Etsy provides the perfect portal for me to showcase my handmade jewelry designs in the best possible way and to connect to a worldwide customer base.

It felt like the right place to help me achieve my dream and share my creativity with the world.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

For me the best part of being an Etsy seller is that it makes me feel like I am a permanent participant in a craft fair but in a digital way.

Resin Earrings

I love the way Etsy has made it so convenient, with their amazing support and tools, for beginners like me to start up our own shop and help us realize our dreams.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Currently most of my jewelry designs are resin based.

For me personally resin when solidified looks like Ice. It feels almost magical that a fluid form could be transformed into such a variety of creative and unique designs.

Hence the name Magic Ice!

Resin Earrings

Resin Earrings

Resin Earrings

Michelle Kwee Studio Shop

Michelle Kwee Burnaby, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I've always been inspired to start a shop that aims to be that simple joy to your day while still being environmentally conscious. What started out with stationery, has now evolved into lifestyle products as well, putting no limit to the type of product offerings we have.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Hearing how our products are a part of our customer's life. Whether it's their go-to scrunchie for their thick hair, the print that is hung in their baby's room, or the notepad that's a part of their daily morning routine — each story warms our hearts.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

That I do my best to source materials that aim to be environmentally friendly and support local businesses. My goal is to continue to learn and improve on these two values.

Fabric Hair Clips

Water Bottle Sticker

Self Acclamation To Do List

Móhu Store Shop

Lauren Bergstrom Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

My store started as a creative outlet while I was studying music at university. I used to crochet to relieve the stress of studying, and started selling my work on Etsy, just for fun at first.

Where do you make your items?

I make everything in my home studio in Vancouver.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I love reading shop reviews, because I get to see the joy my work brings people.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Amigurumi Animals

Móhu is a Mandarin Chinese word that means fuzzy or woolly, chosen because of my love of wool and fluffy things, and to celebrate my Chinese heritage.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

When I made my first Etsy sale, I was in my apartment in Johannesburg, back when I still lived in South Africa.

Deer Plushie

Bee Amigurumi DIY Kit

Crochet Unicorn Ornaments

Mysgreen Shop

Moon Choi Langley, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

To sell the product, Where do you make your items?

At my house in Langley BC What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I can continue to sell it.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

My means my name, Moonyang. Green means eco-friendly. In other words, Mysgreen means Moonyang's eco-friendly product.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

Product Collection

Winnipeg MB

Beeswax Food Wrap Set

Reusable Pouch Set

Reusable Mask

Beeswax Food Wrap

Ode Shop

Katrina Jones Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my ETSY shop to share my love for design and sustainability. Quality, design-forward home goods are often expensive and difficult to find. By salvaging goods, items are saved from landfills and people are able to furnish their homes in a highly unique, more affordable and sustainable way.

Where do you make your items?

I source items from all over Vancouver and surrounding areas. Estate sales are my main sourcing location, but I also use auctions, thrift stores and garage sales.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

The community! It was so nice to set up a shop and instantly have people follow your shop and purchase from you. There's such a wide community of folks who love vintage and who are actively looking for it - so it's nice to connect with people about vintage who love it as much as I do.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I think I was at my part time job! I set up my shop not expecting anything and I made my first sale within 48 hours, it was awesome.

Green Depression Glass Bowl

Fire King Milk Glass Tray with Gold Edging

Crown Devon Blue Amphnora Vase

Okanagan Dye Works Shop

Nikki Marshall Vernon, C anada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

To sell my products so I could quit my full time job and do what I love.

Where do you make your items?

At home What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

The great exposure that I get How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

I live in an area called the Okanagan.

Mohair Silk Hand Dyed Yarn Sand Dune Colourway

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was actually at home and my first sale was made to a band. I was so excited.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

I have been making crafts and selling them since I was 12.

50 Grams Mini Set East Coast Colourway

Needle Felting Kit

Periwinkle Designs Shop

Lisa Seriosa Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

We needed an online store and felt Etsy was the right fit for us. Etsy houses an amazing community of talented makers and we wanted to be a part of it. We are passionate about our products and want to share them with as many people we can. Through Etsy we have the potential to reach others around the world.

Where do you make your items?

We design and create all our items in our home studio in Vancouver, BC. We are proud to say everything is done inhouse from beginning to end including the packaging!

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

We did not start out as a handmade Eco-Friendly business. Over the years we have morphed multiple times to come to where we are now. Today we are proud to have a business that our kids love and are 100% involved. They want to be part of the solution in preserving the environment for the future.

Reversible Cotton Napkins

Unsponge Plastic Free Scrubby

Unpaper Towel Roll

Beeswax Food Wraps

Reusable Cotton Facial Pads

Pilar Prints Shop

April Rogers Courtenay, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I decided to get on Etsy while in University completing my Secondary Education Degree. My teachable subjects are Art and English, so I was absorbed in my classes and creating daily. I designed my first travel poster in a digital arts course, hung it on our wall at home, and it garnered some reactions from friends and visitors. So, in my spare time, I designed a few more posters and attended a local artists' market. On the first day, my table felt empty; so that evening I hand drew a few quirky black and white greeting cards on a pre-cut deck. They sold fast and I ended up drawing more at the table to replenish. When I realized I had found a niche of customers who liked my art, I approached a few local shops, received some sound advice regarding production and sales, and opened my Etsy shop in 2015! It was a huge learning curve and I am still learning on the daily.

Funny Greeting Cards for Funny People

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Pilar is an anagram for April and the name of Ernest Hemingway's beloved boat. At the time of opening my Etsy shop, I was preparing for a teaching practicum and urged to change or alter my name on all social media accounts. Wanting a bit of anonymity because of my art's occasionally saucy and inappropriate nature and having studied plenty of American Literature-- only felt natural to name my shop Pilar Prints.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

HARD YAY

Stickers

Happy Birthday Cards

Custom Digital Portrait

Pinmoji Shop

Grace Wen New Westminster, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my Etsy shop originally with two dog enamel pins based on my own drawings. I considered it as a fun project outside my full-time job as an investment representative.

While I have more weird animals and characters in my mind, I started turning my imagination into little toys by sewing with felt and making them wearable as brooches.

As a plant lover, I always want to decorate my home with various trees or flowers. I especially admire the traditional bonsai trees which are like miniature landscapes you can enjoy at home. Therefore, I also tried to ‘grow’ my own plants with felt.

Where do you make your items?

All my items are made in my bedroom, which is also my study room – with the crafting tools, embroidery threads, felt fabrics as well as stationery attaching on two pegboards.

Handsewn Plants in Vases

Handsewn Bonsai Plant

Handsewn Bonsai Plant

Handsewn Bonsai

Felted Brooches

Pure Heart Essentials Shop

Debbie Schinzel Kanata, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

My daughter has had endocrine products since the age of three and when she was in her twenties, I learned that your skin is your largest organ and decided to study skincare formulation to create natural products for my girls and family. They became very popular and soon the health clinics I worked in started asking for my products.

Before I knew it Pure Heart Essentials evolved and I opened my Etsy shop to share our clean, cruelty free products with everyone. Thanks Etsy for the opportunity to list our products!

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I love meeting other Etsy sellers and learning from each other.

Head to Toe Skin Care

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

I was researching names and fell asleep, woke up and out of my mouth came Pure Heart Essentials. The name represents Pure ingredients made with Heart and Essential skincare!

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was at our local Etsy event and so excited to be with other makers.

Shampoo Bars

Spa Day Gift Set

Beard Care Gift Set

QuiltsbyOokie Shop

Donna Johnston Maple Ridge, Canada What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Creating something special for someone How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Long story - short version, my brother-in-law came to visit us during a snowstorm. I had a native style parka and he saw me in it he said "Little Donna Ookpik, lives in the arctic, she went on a picnic with her friend the architect"!

So the name stuck and was shortened to Ookie.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

At home Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Yay!

Flowers and Butterflies Quilt

Bunnies in Basket Quilt

Lions, Tigers and Bears Quilt

Butterfly Quilt Detail

Zebra Quilt Detail

Quietly Shop

Michelle Beauregard Coquitlam, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

We’re Quietly and we’re reinventing the weighted blanket market. While most traditional weighted blankets are mass produced, using fillers, our blankets are handmade, and are naturally weighted by using only the material itself, using over 300 meters of fabric, and that's it. Our blankets are a natural tool to improve your mood, handle stress, and fall asleep faster.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Handmade Weighted Blanket

I sell to customers across Canada, and I've been amazed at how many customers support me at a local level! One customer was gifting a blanket for someone special in their life, they were this person's main support when she was growing up, and the generosity she show to someone to make them feel special touched me! It's been so great to connect with them and get to know them on a personal level.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

The brand name Quietly, came from an Alexa app that I created. I suffered from tinnitus due to my injuries, and white noise really helped me get through it. So I decided to create an white noise app to help others, and named it Quietly!

Black Weighted Blanket

White Weighted Blanket, Adult and Travel Sizes

Radiance Soap Company Shop

Marilyn Colborne Surrey, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Radiance Soap Company came about due to my reduction of chemicals in my home. I have sensitive skin and have dealt eczema for most of my life. As my recipes for cleaners grew, I turned to my bath and shower. There had to be something better out there.

I found a store nearby that sold vegan soaps, and I picked up a bar. It was great! My skin felt so soft. It was an unscented hemp soap; the love affair began.

Mellow Yellow Soap

I learned about cold-processed soap making. My first soap I made was a castile soap, thinking that it would be the easiest. All I needed was olive oil, lye, and distilled water.

This soap has become my Olive Olè. Then I found a vegan hemp recipe.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

All clients in Surrey will have free delivery with coupon SURREY2021.

Last one! Pumpkin spice... yay or nay?

Prefer pumpkin pie.

Rosie Posie Soap

Blue Beer Soap

Olive Ole Soap

RainycoastCreative Shop

Marie Fee Port Coquitlam, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

For me, creating jewelry provides the escape I need in my daily life, especially after a tough day at my fulltime job.

I have always loved designing jewelry for myself and my friends, sold at few markets and eventually started Etsy store to share my creations with even more people. And I never regretted that decision, knowing that there are many happy customers wearing my jewelry is the greatest feeling.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

My favourite part is hearing from my customers.

Nothing beats knowing my jewelry creations are making people happy around the world.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Red Jasper, Black Onyx Dangle Earrings

When I was deciding on the name, I was stressing over it for quite some time. And then it hit me! I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, why not use it in the shop’s name. It is located along the west coast, gets a lot of rain, bingo, rainycoast was born, creative was added to it to describe my work.

Carnelian Silver Pendant Earrings

Green Agate, Black Onyx Lava Diffuser Bracelet

Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Ammonite Pendate Necklace

Sarah Hammond Studio Shop

Sarah Hammond Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my Etsy shop in covid times, lots of brick & mortar stores were either closing or moving to online. So it made sense to try to reach a broader audience for myself & Etsy ticked all the boxes as a portal for this.

Where do you make your items?

I illustrate all my art in my home in Vancouver in beautiful British Columbia. All artwork is then reproduced as prints which I’m proud to say are all printed here in Vancouver too, including the Messengers from the Great Bear Oracle cards.

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

5% of all my sales goes to the charity CPAWS, To help protect the wilderness and parks of Canada that I most love. Check them out here https://cpawsbc.org/

Messengers From The Great Bear Oracle Cards

Bumble Bee Print

Symmetry of Nature Print Colour IV

Sip Candle Company Shop

Nanga Blaszak Surrey, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I have been on Etsy for almost a year, however I started Sip Candle Co. in August of 2017.

Where do you make your items?

In my kitchen! Fun fact: I can make up to 250 8oz candles at once on my HUGE kitchen table.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Most of my business is local. Being an Etsy seller allows me to reach a larger audience and share my passion with a larger group of people.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Merlot Scented Candle e

I knew I wanted to make wine scented soy candles before I came up with the name of my shop. Sip Candle Co. seemed like a fun and logical choice.

The Sip Candle Collection

Amaretto Nog Scented Candle

Chardonnay Scented Candle

Sloane & Blake Shop

Heather Mannas Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

When my eldest, Blake was teething, and being a hockey player myself, I was unable to find a hockey silicone teether for my daughter. Again, a year-and-a-half later, I was unable to find one for Sloane. After extensive research, I discovered there were no hockey designs on the market and was motivated to create one.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

The positive feedback and reviews our customer leaves.

It's always rewarding to hear how happy our customers are with their order.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Sloane & Blake was named after my two daughters.

Carrara Bracelet Key Ring

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

When I started playing hockey, it was predominantly a male sport. I want to break barriers, inspire, and see more female participation in all sports. As an advocate of living an active lifestyle through sports and being outside, I built my business to encourage little ones to share the same passion through my designs and products.

Hockey Net Silicone Teether

Solid Key Ring

Leopard Bracelet Key Ring

Stella Rey Handmade Shop

Savannah Erwin Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started crafting a lot during the beginning of Covid, creating little things for my baby girl's nursery. I really loved making garlands, incorporating different textures of beads & felt. I realized how much I needed this creative outlet, I started selling things on Facebook Marketplace, and things grew from there!

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Engaging with customers. Chatting about their custom colours & ideas, and in the end when they send you a photo of how it looks in their space. It is such a cool process!

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

My etsy shop is named after my daughter :)

Beaded Coffee Table Garland

Wristlet Keychain

Pompom Garland

StudioLahh Shop

Leigh Ward Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I have a huge love for lettering and calligraphy, and I started an Instagram account to showcase my work.

When my friends were asking me to create prints for them as gifts, home décor and their weddings, I thought "you know what, this could be a thing!" and Etsy is the perfect platform for me.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

I love the control of running my own shop, and having customers enjoy what I create! I get so excited when I have an Etsy notification and it's a message about my work or a new order!

Shoulda Woulda Coulda 8.5”x11” Print

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

My Dad calls me 'Leigh-Lahh-Leigh' so I went with StudioLahh! It was nearly Studio4 after my old art classroom in high school.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

In my apartment! It was the day I launched, and I was so nervous!

Boozy Print

Handwritten Personalized Calligraphy Print

Subject II Change Shop

AJ Molinari Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

As I started to get more compliments on my personal creations, I wanted to see if people would be interested in purchasing them. At the same time, I actually met the co founder of Etsy when it first launched and so I thought I would give it a try. Best decision I've ever made!

Where do you make your items?

In my home studio in Vancouver, BC. I have zones setup to cater to different jewellery techniques and projects such as a soldering station, casting station and an assembly station.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Amethyst Mediative Necklace

I would say my favourite part of being an Etsy seller is, being able to show off my products internationally! I love that I can share my work with the world. Etsy’s platform provides more exposure for small businesses worldwide and helps with promoting listings. It's the perfect combo.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

The name Subject II Change aka SIIC, came from the idea that I didn’t want to identify to a specific look, style, or vibe. Fashion trends and individuals energies are always changing / evolving, and I wanted to offer pieces that could cater to what you need to enhance your current journey.

Gold Knocker Studs

Vintage Sunflower Threaders

Karic Eye Necklace

Tempire Terrazzo Shop

Rhiannon Berthelot Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

A passion for creativity! As a child I used to spend hours outside making "perfumes" that smelled more like pond water than the cosmetic counter at Hudson's Bay. A recent graduate of interior design school I've always gravitated toward materials. Starting my own creative business has been a dream of mine that I was suppressing for too long.

Design school gave me the confidence to begin building that dream by taking it out of my head into reality onto the web pages of Etsy.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

The creative freedom of course! Etsy is a trailblazer for creators like myself. The platform has created a VERY popular niche for people who take pride in sharing their talents with as many people as possible.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Pretty in Pink

My partner and I were joking about my building a tile empire and that stuck! T in Tempire stands for tile, and terrazzo is the style used in design. .

Blue on Blue

Jungle Canopy Collection

Emerald Colllection

Copper Collection

The 6th Scent Candle Shop

Allie Lee Langley, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Ever since I was young, I have always been in love with candles. I adore the moment my favorite candle sparks to life, enveloping its sweet aroma into my room. In just a matter of minutes the fragrant scents make the air of the room come alive, persuading me to wind down for a tranquil nights rest. Waking up the next morning I feel truly refreshed and rested. Softy gazing into the heart of a burning candle reminds me of the literal meaning of my name-spread knowledge/intelligence-like a candle. Having a candle in my room brings out the best in the environment and inspires me to be a better teacher.

As an early childhood educator and teacher, I have made a lot of classroom decorations and educational materials sparkling my creativity. Combined with my love for art, creative ideas, and candles, I thought it would be an amazing idea to make my own soy candles. I started making candles for my friends, and family and with their support I experimented with different soy candle recipes with high quality ingredients.

Where do you make your items?

Our candles are hand-poured in small batches at our studio located in Langley, BC

Natural Candles

Wood Wick Candles

Wax Melt Burner

The Salt Dispensary Shop

Jonathan Villocero Delta, Canada

Black Truffle Salt Sample Set

Seasonings

Garlic Scape Salt

Thé Vert Jewellery Shop

Hitomi Nunotani Coquitlam, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I’ve always been into fashion and creating jewellery. I loved sketching pictures of clothing and accessories to go with it as a kid. I would’ve loved a career in fashion, but life takes you through many unexpected turns. I was in my 4th or 5th career at the time and my husband and I were juggling life at work and home with two kids. We decided that it was getting too stressful and it would be best for one of us to stay home to be with the kids. I stayed home and as much as I feel fortunate and love to be with the kids, I needed something for myself. I went straight into jewellery making. I started participating as a craft vendor at the Powell Street Festival selling my jewellery. There, I experienced for the first time how amazing it was to have customers who were interested in my jewellery and wanted to expand my audience. I had long dreamt of sharing my creations with the world and being on the Etsy platform has given me this opportunity.

Where do you make your items?

Blair Stacking Bracelets

I have a desk in my basement that has been my work desk for years now. In the summer, I like to take my work outside in the backyard!

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

I wanted a shop name that incorporated who I am. I was born in Japan, grew up in Canada loving the French language. I also drink a lot of tea and my all time favourite colour is green. The name Thé Vert Jewellery encompasses all of this! “Thé Vert” is green tea in French, which the Japanese are known for, and it includes my favourite colour!

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I can’t remember where I was going, but I was sitting in the passenger side of my car when I got an Etsy notification on my phone. I thought it was someone who liked one of my items, but it turned out it was a sale! I turned to my husband who was driving and said, “OMG! I got a sale, I got a sale, I got a sale!” I was super excited! And til this day, I continue to be excited every time I get a sale. I'm always so grateful for each and every one of my customers!

Margaux Fan Tassel Earrings

Kanko Gold Fan Earrings

Gold Ginko Earrings

thebag.ca Shop

Andrew Murray Vancouver, Canada Where do you make your items?

Vancouver B.C. What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

The Etsy clients, everyone is fantastic.

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Hiking in Joffre Lake Park.

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

At an Etsy Winter Market!

Vancouver Market Tote Bag

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

That we donate to local water restoration with every bag sold. In 2020 we donated to Mossom Creek Salmon Hatchery and the fantastic job they are doing in Port Moody.

Vancouver Navy Crew

Big Poppa Tote Bag

TOODLEBUNNY Shop

Trudy Wyans North Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I originally started my etsy shop on January 19, 2006 when it was very new and still in beta mode. I was selling vintage deadstock enamelled stud earrings from the 1970s just prior to starting my own jewelry line that same year. I have had my own online shop for many years but decided to expand my online presence in the fall of 2020 and reopened my etsy shop Where do you make your items?

I worked from home for 8 years before moving into my studio in the historic 1000 Parker Street Studios in East Vancouver in 2014. I have a combined workspace and showroom that is open to the public by appointment. I have a video of my small studio in my profile if you'd like to see where I create.

Vintage Cloisonne Locket Necklace

How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

My partners pet name for me is toodles, and one Easter he wrote on the card 'to my little TOODLEBUNNY' and it just kind of stuck. He registered the domain name as a small gift, so I guess my company name was given to me, but I love it!

Asymmetrical Medieval Maden Earrings

Pyrite Filgree Earrings

Travel Posters Studio Shop

Karolina Wuniak Burnaby, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

A few years ago I went to travel the world with my husband. We spent over 3 years travelling through 4 continents. When we decided to call Vancouver our new home, I needed to find another way to seize the beauty of all the amazing places we have seen. Having tons of photos on my drive that nobody ever sees is simply a waste. So I started to design vintage travel posters based on my photos. Since I live so close to such magical forests and mountains and I spent a lot of time there, I am constantly inspired by nature which you can probably tell looking at posters :) Unfortunately, our wall can't fit all travel prints, so I decided to share my Canada Travel Posters with the world and other folks who appreciate some amazing travel posters on their walls. That's how Travel Posters Studio was born.

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Possibility to interact with folks who enjoy nature as much as I do and wants to appreciate it.

Squamish Travel Poster

Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

I was away, visiting my hometown in Poland, when I got an email that I sold my very first Vancouver poster! It was such a great feeling :) What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?

I create these posters and mugs being inspired by the beauty of West Coast forests and mountains and love to share my love in a creative way with others.

Squamish Mug

Vancouver Mug

Vancouver Travel Poster

Veespoke Shop

Valerie Braacx Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

When my first son was born, I made the decision to not return to work in a full time capacity, however my busy brain craved to something creative. Veespoke was born out of my love for infinity scarves and the inability to find them in prints i liked!

What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

The connections I have made with customers all over the world that I would not have otherwise.

Where do you make your items?

All my items are made in my home studio in East Vancouver How did you come up with the name of your shop?

It’s a play on the word Bespoke, but replaced it with Vee for Valerie.

Weespoke by Veespoke Burp Cloth 3pack

Gauze blanket scarf

Triangle scarf

Well Beings Supply Shop

Kitty Wong Vancouver, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

Confronted with the amount of plastic my lifestyle was creating, I sought to create reusable products to swap out everyday single-use items. With a few meters of fabric and no sewing skills, I FaceTimed my dad for help to transform them into facial rounds, bags, and bath accessories.

Where do you make your items?

My dad and I work together to come up with the product designs. When it comes to production, we rent a sewing machine in a local family-owned textiles shop about one day per week. My dad would sew all of the products, and the rest of my family & I would cut thread, tie, and package them. I've always been interested in the Sharing Economy Model to reduce carbon footprint, and I'm so proud to be achieving that through Well Beings!

Cotton Shower Poof

Zero Waste Self Care Bundle

Soap Saver Pouch

Organic Cotton Facial Rounds

Organic Cotton Facial Rounds

White Birch Handmade Goods Shop Tessa Ironside Golden, Canada Why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started by Etsy shop on a whim after making myself a pair of earrings!

Where do you make your items?

In my studio at my home in the mountains of Golden BC What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Seeing pictures, gift messages and thoughtful reviews How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?

Large Blush Leather Leaf Earrngs

A name inspired by the mountains and woodlands around us Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

Camping at Mitten Lake in Golden BC Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy?

My full time gig is being a stay at home mama to my 2 little ones, but my shop is a close second!

Yellow Leather Petal Hoop Earrings

Geometric Brass and Leather Earrings

Blush Leather Petal Hoop Earrings

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