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Our Mission

Vancouver Etsy Co empowers creative entrepreneurs by providing resources, education, and opportunities to grow The goal is to create a community of inclusive and supportive Designers, Creatives and Makers from the greater Vancouver area who are interested in sharing knowledge, building their business and making meaningful community connections

Planning Team

A forever entrepreneur, supporter of all cute and pretty things, and adamant optimist

A born and raised Vancouverite who made her mark in the craft world with her (now retired) knitwear business Anita now spends her time as a consumer and cheerleader of local and handmade goods and services She claims she is “efficient because I’m lazy” and therefore a pro at streamlining processes to just make things work better After many years of being a vendor and customer, she has a keen eye for in person market displays, online product photos and look books

Anita’s current craft obsession is designing and printing cute stickers with a dabble of knitting

When she is not delving into the craft world, she also works at BC Cancer and deep into true crime stories and cute animal videos

Born and raised in the Vancouver area, Val never thought she would be a creative/maker Armed with her degree in Criminology from SFU, she worked at Dress for Success Vancouver until she welcomed her first child From there, the creative (and entrepreneurial) bug hit, and she started her Etsy shop, Veespoke

Since then, she dove head first into the craft world, participating in markets (some of her favourites include Got Craft and Portobello West), then organizing markets as part of the Vancouver Etsy Co She’s passionate about empowering creatives and makers in their business journey by providing opportunities and a community for them to be part of and thrive in

When she’s not working on VEC or Veespoke, she is focusing on her most important job as a mom of three boys

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vendors by category

Accessories

Fifth of May Cause Shop

Handmade by Chris & Kris

Ivycdraws

La Brise Scrunchies

Noor & Co

Pinkink

Proud Zebra

Retrophiliac

The Stranded Ones

Veespoke

Art and Design

Amandatomical Art

Amy Tom Designs anitartlet

Art by Tuna

BuggArt

Caringyou Studio

Cliff Nietvelt Photography

Elaine Illustrate

GLASEA

Jelly Ultra Kawaiiboku

Miguel Molina Art

Mojo the Catcoon

Nicole Henzel Shop

Saven Art Studio

Side Project

Slothee Coffee

TENTA CO!

Victoria Yahara Studio

Baby and Kids

MaxMommy

Body Care

Beth and Olivia Handmade Cove Essentials

Jusu Wellness Inc

LOA SKIN

Oil Herb AndMe

Fashion

Aly Originals Co

Gracias Clothing Inc warmth apparal

Food and Beverage

Alpine Soda

Amoda Tea

Bluebird Cakery

Charlie Girl Goods

Claudia's Charcuterie Kitchen

FLTR & BREW

Haisai! Sweets & Treats

Kaaj Chocolate

Living Lotus Chocolate

Luv The Grub

Mindful Monk

The Alfajor Company

The Lady in 605

The Salt Dispensary

To The Next Journey (TTNJ)

Home and Decor

Candle Corner

Claxton Grove

Curvy pots handmade

Eunoia Naturale

Good Smelling Things

Iam Guru Kid

Knot & Feather Creative

Makes by Mali

NightGlow Studio

Noel by alma home

Ohne & Co

Out Of The Woods Woodcraft

pegs + things

Secretsofthekiln

Sustainable Artisan Ten + Eight Creations

The 6th Scent Candle

Turning The Tides

West End Wicks Wild Forest Mercantile

Jewelry

Blue Trimble Designs

Bluefish Bohemian

Crafts by Dao

Dancing Leaf Design

Howling Dog Artisan Jewellery

Kaju

Karma Collective

L'Atelier Wildbirds

Luli Designs

Moonlight Jewels pearladdictions

Sarah Mulder Jewelry

Tink Jewelry

TOODLEBUNNY

Paper and Stationery

Colordrunk Little Corgo Nara Paper Co Papermain

Pet

Catcouver

Outbound Canine Co

Wombats and Cats Handmade Goods

Alpine Soda

Aly Originals Co

Amandatomical Art

Amoda Tea

Amy Tom Designs anitartlet

Art by Tuna

Beth and Olivia Handmade

Blue Trimble Designs

Bluebird Cakery

Bluefish Bohemian

BU Candles by Jacob

BuggArt

Candle Corner

Caringyou Studio

Catcouver

Charlie Girl Goods

Claxton Grove

Cliff Nietvelt Photography Colordrunk

Cove Essentials

Crafts by Dao

Curvy pots handmade

Dancing Leaf Design

Elaine Illustrate

Eunoia Naturale

FLTR & BREW

GLASEA

Good Smelling Things

Gracias Clothing Inc

Handmade by Chris & Kris

Howling Dog Artisan Jewellery

Iam Guru Kid

Ivycdraws

Jelly Ultra

Jusu Wellness Inc

Kaaj Artisan chocolate

Kaju

Karma Collective

Kawaiiboku

Knot & Feather Creative

L'Atelier Wildbirds

La Brise Scrunchies

Little Corgo

Living Lotus Chocolate

LOA SKIN

Luli Designs

Luv The Grub

Makes by Mali

MaxMommy

Miguel Molina Art

Mindful Monk

Mojo the Catcoon

Moonlight Jewels

Nara Paper Co

Nicole Henzel Shop

NightGlow Studio

Noel by alma home

Noor & Co

Ohne & Co

Oil Herb AndMe Out Of The Woods Woodcraft Outbound Canine Co

Papermain pearladdictions pegs + things Pinkink

Proud Zebra Retrophiliac

Sarah Mulder Jewelry

Saven Art Studio

Secretsofthekiln

Side Project Slothee Coffee

Sustainable Artisan Ten + Eight Creations

TENTA CO!

The 6th Scent Candle

The Alfajor Company

The Salt Dispensary

The Stranded Ones

Tink Jewelry

To The Next Journey

TOODLEBUNNY

Toofunni

Turning The Tides Veespoke

Victoria Yahara Studio warmth apparal

End Wicks

Forest Mercantile

Saturday Only Haisai! Sweets & Treats The Lady in 605

Sunday Only

Fifth of May Cause Shop Wombats and Cats Handmade Gods

alpine soda

Damon, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

I made Alpine Soda, a low sugar sparkling beverage made with real citrus and botanicals I have a passion for creating delicious craft beverages!

How did you come up with your business name?

My drink is based on an Italian soft drink called chinotto, but I wanted to make a local West Coast version that is less sugary and more refreshing Inspired by the alpine regions of Europe, Alpine Soda is at home in the mountains of BC

Tell us about h ow your product is made What is your favourite part?

Alpine soda starts with real citrus, upcycling "less conventionally attractive" fruit that grocery stores cant otherwise sell I slice and mix the citrus with spices, bake them to caramelize the fruit, then make an infusion with herbs, carbonate and can My favourite part is the aroma of the baking citrus and spices

aly originals

Alyse, Richmond

I created Aly Originals Co in November 2021 in pursuit of taking this leap as a goal of mine to take more risks in life and not being afraid to dream big

@alyoriginals

anitaartlet

Anita, Vancouver

I created Aly Originals Co in November 2021 in pursuit of taking this leap as a goal of mine to take more risks in life and not being afraid to dream big

@anitartlet

amandatomical art

Amanda, Burnaby

Introduce yourself and your business

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

How did you come up with your business name?

My business name is a combination of my name Amanda and the word anatomical

Tell us about h ow your product is made What is your favourite part?

For the textbook organ prints, the originals are made with charcoal and led drawn directly onto textbook pages I create the textbook pages based on vintage anatomy books, with a specific page number representing a fun fact about the organ drawn

amoda tea

Tegan, North Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Hello my name is Tegan I am the founder of Amoda Tea Amoda believes in the healing power of plants to elevate your mind, body and mood We create delicious latte & smoothie blends that use matcha, mushrooms and herbs to naturally support energy and combat stress inconvenient ways

How did you get started?

I used to make herbal blends for energy and stress for myself and then, for my friends One day I decided to put them up on our website and see if other people we interested and they were a hit!

Tell us about how your product is made. What is your favourite part?

A random idea or personal experience usually leads to a test blend A lot of research and development goes in to creating a new blend That means a blend goes through many iterations until we have found the perfect blend My favourite part is most certainly the moment I know I have nailed it

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 blends are effective is paramount, it takes a lot of developement

amy tom

Amy, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

I am Amy and I started selling my art since 2012 My create my art mainly through oil painting and sometimes ink illustrations

How do you stay creative?

In my day job I am around creative people everyday I am fairly ideas driven so I can't wait to materialized them Sometimes I have so many ideas, I get to buzzed to sleep

What’s your studio like?

art by tuna

How did you get started?

I started out attending small local markets for fan events, creating fan art of some of my favourite cartoons and comics As I was able to grow my online following, I realized there was a market for my style and unique vision, so I pivoted to creating my own designs, comics, and illustrations, now using not only markets, but my online shop, and Patreon based subscription club, to share what I do with the world

How do you stay creative?

My creative inspiration comes from both inside, and outside literally I find myself equally inspired by the world I find alone (enjoying the work of other creatives, consuming fresh media like TV and books), as well as outside, where an active lifestyle and the gorgeous scenery of BC sparks a fire in me

Rachel,Vancouver

beth and olivia handmade

Annie, Vancouver

We specialize in natural body care products made in small batches right here in Vancouver BC

@bethandoliviahandmade bethandoliviahandmade bethandoliviasmarket bethandolivia com

blue trimble designs

Anne, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Blue Trimble Designs is the creative venture of, Vancouver based jewelry maker, Ann Glauser Inspired by the beauty and healing properties of raw crystals, Ann creates jewellery that pairs the specific vibrations of each crystal with the unique energy of the wearer

What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?

Being surrounded by other creatives and feeling supported by customers who love handmade

Whats the best thing about your business?

Seeing my jewelry in the wild on so many beautiful people

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

Being a full time mom balancing life with my 2 daughters while maintaining a business

How do you stay creative

Nature being near the forest and ocean keeps my head clear and allows space for creative inspiration

bluebird cakery

Faith, Vancouver

bluebirdcakery bluebirdcakery www bluebirdcakery com

Introduce yourself and your business

Faith Aure has been baking since she was a little girl but it asn’t until 2012 that she and then boyfriend/now husband, Elwin Aure, started Bluebird Cakery, one of Vancouver’s top ocal cake shops and sister company to Creme de la Crumb We specialize in cakes, cupcakes and Cake in a Jar You can find a full range of our Cake in a Jar flavours at this year ' s Vancouver Etsy Fall Pop Up!

What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?

Everything is made from scratch in small batches We use real ingredients like fresh milk, whole eggs, and natural fruit in all of our products with no additives, preservatives or fillers Our cakes and buttercreams use all butter (no shortening) so it's decadent, fluffy and creamy!

Whats the best thing about your business?

The best thing about being in the celebration business is being a part of our customers' happiest moments: birthdays, weddings, showers, retirements, and everything in between! An added bonus of it all is seeing people and their lives grow throughout the years as they start families, change careers or jobs, and celebrate important life milestones It's a privilege and a honour to be included in it

bluefish bohemian

Anita, West Vancouver

@bluefishbohemian bluefishbohemian bluefishbohemian bluefishbohemian ca

Introduce yourself and your business

Bluefish Bohemian offers a collection of handmade Artisan jewelry with a free spirited, boho vibe Designs are influenced by the beauty of the West Coast and feature hand picked semi precious stones, sterling silver, and gold fill Each piece is made thoughtfully with intention and attention to detail From larger one of a kind crystal pendants, to limited edition wrap bracelets and sterling silver necklaces, there is something offered for all in our collection!

What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?

Everything is made from scratch in small batches We use real ingredients like fresh milk, whole eggs, and natural fruit in all of our products with no additives, preservatives or fillers Our cakes and buttercreams use all butter (no shortening) so it's decadent, fluffy and creamy!

Often the stones I get are limited edition It's always sad when I use up the last of a beautiful batch of beads or gems Experience has taught me that sometimes, there are stones you'll never see again the gifts of Mother Nature never stop amazing me!

Feedback is really important! Some of my best selling pieces were inspired by client requests I love hearing what a customer loves and even doesn't love as it helps me improve and create pieces of integrity that are (hopefully) irresistible!

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

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

bu candles by Jacob

Jacob, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Jacob

My business BU Candles by Jacob

How did you come up with your business name?

My mom is always telling me to just Be You Jacob, you don't have to be like other people that's how BU Candles got its name I put sayings on the candles to remind people to just Be You!

How did you get started?

During the pandemic, my family tried a bunch of different activities to stay busy One day we bought a candle making kit and the rest is history!

Best thing about your business?

I love making the candles but I REALLY love working at markets and talking with customers ELF!

What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again?

bugg art

colleen, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Colleen Bugg and I love art and I love living and raising kids on the North Shore!

How did you come up with your business name?

My maiden name is Bugg and what I do is art!

How do you stay creative?

I love to experiment with different mediums, papers, canvas oil paint, water colour, pencil, chalk, markers all fun!

Best thing about your business?

I think the best thing about my business is the originality I haven't seen any designs like it!

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

I with they knew I don't use a computer to create my designs

It's all done by hand

candle corner

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Introduce yourself and your business

Hi, I'm Quynh Nguyen and I'm currently a student at UBC Since I'm an Arts student, I came up with the idea of making art through candle making process Our product is handcrafted scented candles in Vancouver and our business name is Candle Corner It can be a wonderful gift and home decor for everybody Consumers can treat our products as home decor and also therapeutic tools

Tell us about how your product is made

Since most of my candles are dessert inspired, Sometimes, I just go to a coffee shop and look at their pastry which is how I got my ideas!

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

I notice that most scented candles in the market right now are container candles and most of the time, people only buy scented candles to experience aromatherapy relaxation at home But we want to make something different and more versatile, a candle that not only creates a pleasing atmosphere but can also be a piece of art itself

Quynh, Vancouver

caringyou studio

Ahreum,Surrey

I'm an illustrator, so all of our designs are drawn by myself with ipad and an apple pencil! Goods we make are greeting cards, stickers and eco friendly tote bags! They are all designed and hand illustrated by myself and also handmade at our studio

claudia's charcuterie kitchen

Claudia, North Vancouver

We love a good charcuterie board And we believe real charcuterie magic goes beyond meats and cheese

So we crafted a collection of condiments designed to elevate the flavors of any charcuterie

claudiascharcuteriekitchen

catcouver

Introduce yourself and your business

We're Andrea & Gael, owners of Catcouver We're a cat sitting company that branched out in the craft world two years ago with our Cat Advent Calendar This year we ' re going even further! Giving back is also in our DNA With every sale and service we offer, we donate to VOKRA, a Vancouver based cat rescue As we ' re always surrounded by cats, by either fostering or cat sitting, we ' ve seen everything that cats can do, what they like and what they don't, as well as for their humans too All of this is inspiring and dictating the way we ' re going with all our different products

How did you come up with your business name?

We're also doing cat sitting in Vancouver, so we'll let you guess

What’s your studio like?

Tiny, with cats

Andrea and Gael, Vancouver

charlie girl goods

@charliegirlgoods charliegirlgoods

www.charliegirlgoods.com

Introduce yourself and your business

Hello, my name is Sabrina and I am the owner of Charlie Girl Goods, a Mama owned small business based out of beautiful North Vancouver where we create by hand small batch caramels and other confections from scratch

We use natural ingredients and love to incorporate local ingredients into our recipes every chance we get

We know that once you try our sweet treats you won’t be able to eat just one!

How do you stay creative?

I love creating new caramel flavours playing with combinations, thinking about how I can showcase local ingredients into my product and taking classic old fashioned treats and elevating them for a modern twist

Best thing about your business?

Creating mouthwatering treats that puts a smile on my customers faces There is nothing better than hearing a customer tell you how much they love what you created. It makes my day every time I hear that

Sabrina, Vancouver

claxton grove

@claxton grove claxtongrove

Introduce yourself and your business

Claxton Grove is a line of paper goods and botanical gifts that celebrate the beauty and symbolism of flowers

A self described flower enthusiast, my goal is to create beautiful items to be gifted, or admired in your home I've long been fascinated by the historic, symbolic, and cultural meanings associated with flowers and foliage I'm excited to share them with you now!

How did you get started?

Claxton Grove has been a decade in the making! It's a natural continuation of products I made for my Little Wren business once upon a time I've always wanted to expand on the pressed flower and floral inspired items I offered, while also incorporating flower history and symbolism I had become fascinated with Eventually, it was clear that it made the most sense for Claxton Grove to become its own entity, separate from the Little Wren brand So when I returned from living abroad in London I got to work, inspired by my time away, and Claxton Grove was born

Tell us about how your product is made What is your favourite part?

I always pick and press each flower myself Come spring and summer, my little house is full of flower presses! Then for the prints, I create original art prints, which I scan using a high resolution scanner After a little finessing and editing, I send the art to a local independent printer who then turns them into realistic looking prints! I also make each magnet and jewelry piece by hand, which each has its own process Basically, think lots of small steps, tweezers, delicate pressed flowers, and a lot of patience

Lauren, Vancouver

cliff nietvelt photography

Cliff, Vancouver

colourdrunk

Dory, Vancouver

Colordrunk is an artful concept brand founded in 2021 in Vancouver, BC From art prints to stationery, our intention is to create designs that will inspire colour and creativity into our everyday lives

dancing leaf

Noriko,Vancouver

The beauty of the west coast, in a fine jewellery collection Dancing Leaf Design is the work of Japanese artisan Noriko Kobune. Her colourful hand dyed lace, three dimensional heirloom kimono fabric earrings and hand engraved metal jewelry with gemstones are created with new and recycled materials

cove essentials

Heather, North Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Hello, my name is Heather and I am the owner and maker of Cove Essentials My goal with Cove Essentials is to provide you with aromatherapy products that are made with all natural ingredients and pure essential oils and that it allows you to relax, unwind and recharge

How did you get started?

My mom was the one who introduced me essential oils (lavender) many years ago when I w experiencing anxiety I got a firsthand experience o how aromatherapy can help support someone wi a challenge they are facing and the benefits

What is your favorite holiday tradition?

Playing cards with family after dinner and how competitive it can get but it's always fun!

crafts by dao

Kingdao, North Vancouver

curvy pots handmade

ivy, Surrey

Introduce yourself and your business curvypotshandmade.com

Hi! I'm Ivy I've been making ceramics and pottery since 2011 You will find my pottery style to be bold and colorful, designed with the user in mind Based in the Fraser Valley, I also host pottery workshops for date nights and beginners wanting to try wheel throwing for the first time You can find my art on Etsy as well as in local craft and art shows around Vancouver

How did you come up with your business name?

I love making ceramic bowls and coffee mugs My signature designs are always curvy so curvy pots it is!

How did you get started?

I've also been obsessed with clay, even as a kid I reconnected with clay in adult wheel throwing classes decades later

Tell us about how your product is made What is your favourite part?

I make all my pottery on the pottery wheel, first shaped and sculpted then dried and trimmed and afterwards glazed with vibrant colors and designs

My favorite part is wheel throwing, forming a piece of clay and visualizing the transition into an functional form

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

Making pottery requires patience and there are a lot of steps that could fail The raw materials in pottery making are also very expensive so this business has a high operational cost

elaine illustrate

Elaine, Coquitlam

Introduce yourself and your business

ElaineIllustrate is a small business dedicated to creating beautiful and delicate illustrations, temporary tattoos and enamel pin design

How did you get started?

How do you stay creative?

I always think of what I would like to have tattooed on my body or pins that I would like to own and try to make it a reality

eunoia naturale

Christin, Burnaby

Introduce yourself and your business

Eunoia Naturale creates handmade decorative candles and wax tablets. We make candles that not only smell good but also look good so you can enjoy it without even having to light it

How did you come up with your business name?

We wanted to create a brand that offers products that promote wellness and relaxation Eunoia means well mind, beautiful thinking and that is exactly what we want our customers to feel when they use our candles

Best thing about your business?

Having a creative avenue to make what we want and seeing other people enjoying our products

fifth of may cause shop

Shirley, Coquitlam

Introduce yourself and your business

I'm Shirley, mother of 2, and with this little small gig of mine, namely "Fifth of May Shop", I suppose I can be called a mother of 3?!

"Fifth of May" is otherwise known as a cause shop 10% of all proceeds are donated to BC Cancer Research Foundation It is something that is close and dear to my heart, and I've donated over $900 to date Currently, I design and sell silicone and wood bead accessories, such as lanyards, keychains, ornaments, necklaces, and pens

How did you get started?

This all started in the midst of COVID, during the tail end of 2020 Being stuck at home majority of the time, I wanted to find a new hobby and simply a way for me to raise funds and give back to the community Then, there was a calling from a Canadian silicone bead company when they had a sale Right then I knew I had to give it a shot Literally, launched my Etsy shop while my kiddo was napping!

fltr & brew

Flora, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

I'm Flora and I'm the owner of FLTR & BREW This is a passion project of mine for me to share my love for coffee and being able to enjoy that wherever we go FLTR & BREW makes single serve pourover coffees for everyone to enjoy good coffee anywhere! These pourover coffees are perfect for camping, picnics, or traveling

How did you get started?

It all starts from my love for camping and drinking coffee My day does not exist without coffee as the first thing so even when I'm camping Before FLTR & BREW, I'd begrudgingly pack instant coffee with me on camp trips/travels to make sure I could make my morning cup Let's be honest, instant coffee just doesn't taste great but it does the trick While I was traveling in Asia this year, it was my first time trying single serve pourover coffees at the hotels I stayed which I instantly loved and thought " now wouldn't this be great to bring camping?!" That's really how it started, I came home and started to look into how I could start doing this for myself!

glasea

Mona,

Vancouver

GLASEA is a Vancouver based, female run, glass blown art, jewellery + home decor small business Each piece is one of a kind and is hand made with love with flameworking or glass blowing techniques

How did you come up with your name?

I grew up by the Mediterranean sea and am lucky enough to now live by the ocean, so I combined my two favourites, glass and the sea and came up with GLASEA

What is your favorite part about being an etsy seller?

Building relationships with glass collectors! Nothing better than seeing pics with their new glasea and the happiness on their face We strive to make people happy one glass piece at a time

goodsmelling things

Anna, Coquitlam

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi, my name is Anna and I am the founder of Good Smelling Things I hand pour soy wax candles th are sustainable, vegan and non toxic

How did you get started?

Good Smelling Things started as a passion pro almost two years ago The field I was workin back then completely disappeared due to covid it was time for me to re invent myself I found it extremely difficult to purchase nice personalized gifts at the start of the pandemic most places were in a lockdown and stores w closed This is when I opened up my online store offered customers to personalize their own cand

That my candles are all customizable from the jar, the scent to the label to make the perfect gift

What do you wish customers knew about you or your business

gracias clothing inc

@gracias clothing

Hanna, North Vancouver graciasclothing www.gracias clothing.com

Introduce yourself and your business

Gracias is a brand created by Panamanian musician Felipe Arias and Finnish Clothing Designer Hanna Tahvanainen It is a streetwear brand inspired on the idea of appreciation, thankfulness and the spirit of love and multiculturalism We are all about unity, love and good times

How do you stay creative?

Creativity is a huge part of our life Disciplined exercise and keeping a loving uplifting peaceful home is very important Living and creating around good music Immersing ourselves in nature an travel Cooking and trying new yummy foods an laughing our butts off going to witty comedy show keeps us energized and joyful in our crafts

What’s your studio like?

Our studio and creative space is all at home In between plants, doggies and a cozy creative peace environment An array collection of 80s toys, fabrics paints, markers and colours Piano, guitars and the sound of a sewing machine The smell of yummy hardy food in the kitchen and soulful tunes s waying through

Hina, Vancouver

haisai! sweets & treats

Through our exploration and development of unique and delicious baked goods, Haisai! Sweets & Treats offers a fusion of tastes, flavours & textures that bring back fond memories of our childhood growing up in a Japanese Okinawan household in Canada

@haisai vancouver haisaivancouver www haisaivancouver com

handmade by chris & kris

Kristie, Delta

One stop shop for cozy knits and home decor

@handmadebychrisnkris handmadebychrisnkris www handmadebychrisnkris com

howling dog artisan jewellery

Christine, Richmond

Howling Dog is my fun and whimsical alter ego, It a collection of of jewellery for when life is just too serious! My designs are delightful and offer a touch of the unexpected with a splash of nature in every piece, each time planting a smile on you!

iam guru kid

Gabriela, New Westminster

IAM GURU KID is a Canadian brand, run by a mompreneur dedicated to creating educational products for kids that foster connection and wisdom We believe in promoting early learning through fun and inspiration!

ivyc draws

Ivy,

Richmond

Introduce yourself and your business

KIvycdraws is a passionate designer and illustrator who aims to create fun and relatable products that bring people happiness Ivy is passionate about all things cute, but she also loves winter, and space (Stars, planets and all the beautiful goodies in the sky)

@ivycdraws ivycdraws ivycdraws

jusu wellness

Sonya, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Sonya and I am the sole shareholder and President of Jusu Wellness Inc

At Jusu Wellness Inc we manufacture and sell plant based face, body, and home care products made in Victoria, BC Each of our products is carefully crafted with honest ingredients that work Our formulations meet and exceed the rigorous criteria of the most ethical products on the market Blended with 100% pure essential oils and botanic extracts, free from hidden fillers, and toxins Good for you, good for your family, and good for your earth

How

Jusu means Juice in Japanese Jusu Bar was a cold pressed juice company founded by Bruce Mullen Jusue Wellness evolved from Jusu bar Originally, the pulp from the juice was infused into Jusu Wellness body care

did you come up with your business name?

jelly ultra

Brooke, Delta

Operating since 2014, Jelly Ultra is a woman owned business focused on creating designs and crafted items that bring joy

k j isan chocolate

At Kaaj we hand craft organic chocolate from Bean to Bar! A collection of single origin and inclusions bars such as Earl Grey/ Cardamom and Pistachio/Saffron With multiple vegan options!

@jelly

Karma Collective is an Apparel and Jewelry brand all about sharing positivity and inspiration thru our designs

@kaajchocolate

kaju creations

Mariana, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Kaju is a small batch handcrafted jewelry brand created in Vancouver in 2018 I carefully design and make minimalistic jewelry for everyday wear, with high quality and low maintenance Dress up or down, my mission is to make you feel confident and feminine every day!

How did you get started?

I worked for a bigger jewelry business for a while before moving to Canada and I loved it! Moving to Canada and trying to adapt to a new country, figuring out my life from zero was not the easiest I started to make jewelry as a hobby and decided to open an Etsy shop just for fun Within a few months, I started to get a lot of orders and what once was a hobby started to feel like a business I decided to go full time on it and I couldn't have made a better choice!

kajucreations kajucreations kajucreations com

kawaii boku

@kawaiiboku kawaiiboku kawaiiboku Kawaiiboku.com

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi! I am Sonia, a stay at home mom and the creator of Kawaiiboku Kawaiiboku is an art & accessories brand that celebrates Japanese ulture related and simple things in life My goal is to spread a bit of joy and happiness through Kawaiiboku's merchandise and illustrations♡

How did you get started?

t started as a side hobby as I often attended pop p events and craft shows I couldn't find the style I was looking for and why not put my major to good use?

Best thing about your business?

The best thing is getting to know other artists/creators and customers I love connecting with similar hobbies and liking to chat up future creative ideas

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

Everyone's life is busy, and my goal is to spread a bit of joy and happiness little by little through my merchandise and illustrations

Sonia, New Westminster

knot & feather creative

Introduce yourself and your business

I grew up in North Vancouver and now call Kitsilano my home My work is inspired by my beautiful surroundings and I use mostly neutral colours and salvaged driftwood to create unique statement pieces All of my wallhangings are named after places of natural beauty around BC Knot & Feather Creative was born out of my love of creating beautiful things and each piece is lovingly hand crafted in my home studio

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

Marketing and keeping on top of social media I love creating and I'd rather spend all my time doing that than creating marketing strategies

Music while you work? If so, what artist? Or your favorite song?

Of course! Though I don't have a specific artist I listen to while I work it changes depending on the mood I'm in. Currently I've been in a 90's grunge mood and am listening to Soundgarden, Alice in Chains & Screaming Trees on repeat

Christine, North Vancouver

l'atelier wild birds

@wildbirds.atelier

www wildbirds shop

Introduce yourself and your business

Dainty gold filled jewelry line Originally from France, I designs and assembled all my pieces in my East Vancouver studio Inspired by my grandma’s vintage jewelry and my favourite natural elements, all my designs are created to be worn everyday, everywhere From the beach to your favourite wine bar, my collections are versatile and meant to be collected and layered Find your own treasure at the next pop or on the online shop!

How do you stay creative?

Travelling and exploring is my biggest source of creativity But I also spend a lot of time outdoors, on the beach especially, I find inspiration in natural elements and colours!

What’s your favorite – or least favorite –Christmas song?

All I want for Christmas is youuuu!

Sophie, Vancouver

la brise scrunchies

Burnaby

@labrise scrunchie LaBriseScrunchies linktr ee/labrisescrunchie

Introduce yourself and your business

We design and handmade botanical scrunchies and fashionable hair clips with cute and voluminous looks We would like to share our love of nature and colours that make you shine and be confident Our brand mission is to craft hair accessories with comfortable, natural and fashionable looks

How did you come up with your business name?

It started as a side hobby as I often attended pop up events and craft shows I couldn't find the style I was looking for and why I own a flower shop called "Fleur de Brise", and I thought the scrunchie shop could extend my love of nature and flowers by naming it "La Brise," which means "The Breeze" in English "La Brise" represents our mission in making wavy, voluminous scrunchies with nature components not put my major to good use?

Alice,

little corgo

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi, my name is Cindy and I run Little Corgo! I design and create Corgi inspired art, stationery, and lifestyle goods for fellow Corgi lovers all over the world

How do you stay creative?

Since my art is based off original Corgi characters that I came up with, I like to give each of them their own personality, and pretend they go out of adventures as a group I pair the dogs with my other hobbies and interests, like food and plants, which leads to some pretty cute art and designs

Best thing about your business?

Going through the process of seeing my dinky iPad sketches eventually evolve into a physical item I can hold! I can wait up to 3 months for certain products to be made and shipped to me, so when it finally gets in my hands, it's sooo satisfying

Cindy, Vancouver

living lotus chocolate

Audrey, Vancouver

@livinglotuschocolate livinglotuschocolate www.livinglotus.net

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Introduce yourself and your business

m Audrey, founder of LIving Lotus Chocolate We make ethically sourced, vegan, bean to bar chocolate.

Best thing about your business?

Being able to see people's eyes light up when they try our chocolate

Music while you work? If so, what artist? Or your favorite song?

Yes, always music A lot of Pink!

Brave by Sara Bareilles

What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again?

It's A Wonderful Life

loa skin

Introduce yourself and your business

Loa Skin was born out of the need to empower people from all walks of life to overcome their skin adversity and claim their inherent right to natural beauty We hope you'll join us in taking the new approach to beauty

We’re a team of humans rambunctious enough to take on what we like to call “big beauty” and challenge our own beliefs when it comes to what we put on our largest organ; our skin For years, we ourselves struggled with acne, eczema and Cheilitis; which you may know takes a blow to your self esteem no matter what your age

We had used everything from luxury and drug store skin care to pharmaceutical grade tubes of wishful thinking Frustrated, we set out on a journey to question everything we were told (read: marketed to) about skin care After endless months of reading the latest scientific studies regarding skin health, we landed upon a pretty major discovery regarding the use of specific fatty acids to alleviate inflammatory skin conditions; just like the ones we had

From there we began formulating, or more like concocting, in Spencer’s parent’s kitchen We wanted to use natural botanicals to execute the science we had discovered Long nights, lots of Pyrex measuring cups and using ourselves as lab rats later Loa Skin was finally born An entirely botanical product developed for people like us, who want to live their lives without skin worries Four years into our business, we have grown into a manufacturing space, a small team, and many part time employees

Tyler, Vancouver

@loaskin LOASKIN loaskin.com

luli designs

@lulidesignsjewelry lulidesigns

lulidesigns lulidesigns weebly com

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Louisa Hrennikoff and my business is Luli Designs, a jewelry company of beadwoven and wire wrapped jewelry

Give us a brief snapshot of “a day in your life”

Take my kids to school, walk the dog, have a cup of coffee, answer emails, pack up orders, do some household chores, have lunch with my husband, work on jewelry projects, pick up the kids from school, take kids to their activities, have dinner, put kids to bed, watch some tv while working on jewelry again, go to bed

What’s your studio like?

My studio is a very small nook off my home kitchen It is organized chaos because I have limited time to commit to my business and I would rather create than tidy!

Louisa, Vancouver

luv the grub

Alia,Vancouver

@luvthegrub

luvthegrub

luvthegrub

luvthegrub.com

Introduce yourself and your business

Luv The Grub is a local Vancouver social business spreading love to people and the planet with delicious chutneys and spreads We rescue produce seconds from being thrown into the landfill and turn them into gourmet fusion chutneys and spreads through a paid employment training program for newcomer refugees

Best thing about your business?

We get to support our team and see their growth.

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

Chutneys are SO versatile. You can use them in EVERYTHING

makes by mali

Malina, Burnaby

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi! My name is Malina and I am the maker behind Makes by Mali My small business is a tumbler business where I make double walled stainless steel tumblers with various different designs on them. These tumblers are good for both hot and cold drinks for up to at least 6 hours I also make snowglobes tumblers and glass cups which are popular with cold and iced drinks All of my products are all locally handmade, created, and designed by me All of my tumblers are reusable which is great as you can take it with you wherever you go

How did you come up with your business name?

I wanted a business name that included part of my name in it Since I wanted the initials MM as part of my logo, Makes by Mali sounded nice and it fitted the idea that the products were made by me

Best thing about your business?

It gives me an opportunity to be creative and meet people at the same time I never thought meeting people (other makers and/or customers) will be a part of my small business But the support from other makers and the satisfaction of customers really makes me happy that I started my small business

max mommy co

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Jenn, owner and creator of MaxMommy This is our very FIRST Pop Up shop ever! I’m so excited to finally be able to show case MaxMommy in person MaxMommy was inspired by my first born son, Max! We specialize in mealtime essentials such as cute silicone food bibs, suction bowls, plates, snack cups and more! I created MaxMommy to provide parents out there with more options for cute, affordable, durable tableware

How did you come up with your business name?

Funny story actually! Looking back and thinking about all the cartoons my son used to watch, one was called, SuperWhy! They always referenced, “maximum power!”

When I was thinking of names for my business, MaxMommy came into mind A play on words (because my son ' s name is Max) combined with a meaning behind it that we, as moms are always "Maxed" out, providing "Maximum" power for our kids everyday "MaxMommy" embodies, be the best that you can be for your kids and family

Jennifer, Vancouver

miguel molina art

Miguel, Vancouver

A limited edition selection of poster pins and prints with a clean and minimalist vibe

@mm artdept madpins bigcartel com

mindful monk

Alice, Langley

For consumers who want to make better nutrition choices, Mindful Monk provides delicious and high quality snack products sweetened with monk fruit and packed with good fats

@mindfulmonksnacks

mindfulmonksnacks mindfulmonk.co

mojo the catcoon

Joane, Vancouver

A local small business that sells cute stickers, punny cards, and premium quality art prints that are customizable

moonlight jewels co.

Moonlight Jewels Co is a wellness brand focusing on crystals and is curated to bring out your inner goddess

Our business is called Nara Paper Co where we love and appreciate all things paper

nicole henzel shop

Nicole, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

I studied illustration at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, this is where I discovered my illustration style I’m inspired by the human form, silhouetting it’s beauty through wispy contour lines but that’s not all i illustrate! I also like to throw in a little bit of dry humour from time to time for those who like a good laugh through art

How do you stay creative?

I have to have alone time in nature, this really recharges my batteries and allows me to reflect on what moves me Once I can tap into that, I feel inspired and can’t wait to start a new project!

Best thing about your business?

Art is such a universal way for people to express themselves and share their feelings with the world This avenue is incredible to connect with others on a level other than just talking It helps us understand what we are as human beings and influences how we relate to each other I find that absolutely fascinating

night glow studio

Introduce yourself and your business

Melissa and Selena became best friends in 8th grade of high school, and have been finishing each other’s sentences ever since We are a female owned local business and we’ve always had immense passion for interior design, lighting fixtures, and aesthetic decor pieces After stumbling across LED neon tubes on Amazon, we realized the endless possibilities and the creative potential of using this material as a building block With our engineering and graphic design background, we help our customers create statement pieces and light up any atmosphere with a whole vibe

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

Our biggest challenge is time Each sign is handcrafted and made with you in mind We want your sign to be perfect and nothing less but creating a sign takes time from the design process, drafting a mock up, to then making the sign We don’t like to rush this process because we want to ensure each sign we make, the quality and design exceeds your expectations

Melissa and Selena, Burnaby

noel by alma home

Alisa, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

I'm Alisa, a Vancouver mom of two and a small business owner NOEL by Alma Home is a holiday line of boho & minimalist holiday decor Every item is handmade and provides a modern twist on traditional Christmas decor, perfect for decorating your home with your family, gifting to friends, or even creating large holiday displays

How did you come up with your business name?

My business started in a beautiful 100 year old home located on Alma Street in Vancouver, BC This home is where I draw my inspiration and joy, and I hope my pieces bring you the same feelings of creativity and bliss "Alma" also means "soul" in Spanish and reflects what I hope becomes our shared purpose: sustainable and handmade pieces that are good for your soul and good for the environment

Music while you work? If so, what artist? Or your favorite song?

I always love music in my shop! Any 90s 2000s R&B throwbacks or Motown is my go to At the shop I usually listen to vintage CDs and tapes I find that absolutely fascinating

@noelbyalmahome almahomevintage noelbyalmahome almahomevintage com

noor & co

We sell handmade oversized scrunchies in the softest and most beautiful fabrics that do not damage your hair The scrunchies are very versatile for sll seasons and can be worn on your wrist,hair or ankles We also sell crystal bracelets and becklaces which have great healing powers that can benefit you in multiple ways

ohne & co

Mikaela, New Westminster

We are a woman owned small business based out of New Westminster, BC At Ohne & Co we specialize in up cycling preloved glassware, creating beautiful dried bouquets and offer an array of hand made decor pieces for your home With a slow production approach, each product is hand crafted in our local home studio

Our goal is to bring beautiful one of a kind pieces into your space that simply make your heart happy, giving the new and preloved items beauty for many years to come Each piece can be styled in your space completely on your “Ohne” or with the help of Ohne & Co

oil herb and me

Kitty, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Making handmade natural skin products is my hobby, my passion I spend my leisure time creating product recipes and designing all my packaging The process of creating from start to finish give me tremendous satisfaction

How did you come up with your business name?

Oil, Herbs are the two main ingredients i use to make my products

Best thing about your business?

i can keep my business as a hobby but not a job and i have so much fun doing it

What’s your favorite or least favorite Christmas song?

i ....want a hippopotamus for xmas!!1

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

just want to enjoy my products and like them

out of the woods woodcraft

Introduce yourself and your business

During the day I work in education, at night, woodworking I enjoy making functional items that look beautiful and are meant to be used I work mainly with wood salvaged from urban trees that have blown over in storms, been cut down for development, or have just died Had I not rescued the wood it would have ended up going to waste

How did you come up with your business name?

The name is a nod to where my products come from They come out of the woods and they are made from wood The idea that you are purchasing a wood item and it came from a tree that at one time was part of our ecosystem The tree gives us life and now that it is dead I'm giving it a new life as a product for someone ' s home

How did you get started?

In 2014 I bought a lathe and started learning how to turn bowls The bowls slowly piled up and many were given away One weekend while visiting a market with my family my children said that I should sell my bowls, the seed was planted and Out of the Woods Woodcraft grew from there

Scott, Vancouver

outbound canine co

Kimberly, mission

Introduce yourself and your business

Hello! My name is Kimberly and the inspiration behind OBC is my dog Tucker We crave adventure and seek comfort in the mountains. My Business was born out of a need for capable and quality gear made for larger and stronger dogs while out on the trails and while training

How do you stay creative?

There are times I spread myself to thin, but how I maintain my creativity is by getting outdoors and exploring our beautiful British Columbia mountains while having my camera in hand Photography is a large part of my business and shooting products in the forest, getting the perfect shot of Tucker that will than become my websites Home Page image, or inviting Customers and Friends out for the day and capturing precious moments of other people and their dogs Photography brings out my creativity and shooting others allows me to think about how to create products that suit everybody's lifestyles

paper main

Papermain specializes in vibrant and cheeky pop culture greeting cards and kidswear Our collection includes handmade, foiled kraft cards and colourful printed options too All designs are illustrated by Nan Maung in her home studio in Burnaby

@papermainco papermain papermain papermaincreations.com

pinkink

Regina, Vancouver

We design and handmade seasonal and personalized crafts

@pinkinkonline pinkinkonline

pearl addictions

Shima, Port Coquitlam

Introduce yourself and your business

I am the daughter of a second generation of pearl farmers

I receive my product straight from the source to createmy unique jewelry and accessories

How did you come up with your business name?

I have always had a passion for pearls and can not see myself without Hence “PearlAddictions “

How did you get started?

I started making jewelry as a hobby 20 years ago I really enjoy the process and decided to turn it into something more

Tell us about how your product is made. What is your favourite part?

It’s really a family affair It starts with my family in Japan in creating beautiful pearls in the ocean near my village I receive the pearls directly from them and drill the pearls and set them or string them creating my products

Best thing about your business?

The best part of my business is that I get to do something I enjoy doing every day and I get positive feedback from my customers and build great friendships

pegs + things

Carmina,

Port Coquitlam

Introduce yourself and your business

pegs+things is a new shop making hand painted peg dolls and things Designs are endless and vary They are customizable for any occasion. Family peg doll sets are available to order Each doll is lovingly hand painted with detail that make them individually unique Peg dolls are versatile They are toys, art, centrepieces, gifts, decorations and more! Anything is possible!

How did you come up with your business name?

Me: “I want to paint something ”

Hubby: “what do you want to paint?”

Me: “I dunno, maybe pegs and things ”

I started painted pegs for my daughters but they weren’t too into them but I wanted to keep painting them so I just kept painting and started giving them out to friends and family

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

pegsthingsbycarmina

proud zebra

Jimmy, Port Coquitlam

Introduce yourself and your business

We’re Delwin (he/him) and Jimmy couple currently located in Port Co Columbia! We met and fell in love Singapore, and we’ve been togeth years Delwin loves plants and outd his architecture career to pursue hi through Proud Zebra Jimmy is pas marketing and loves Toy Story, des

Proud Zebra is a boutique brand th our LGBTQ+ community through cr embellishments and accessories t be proud of who you are! We believ products that are classy, elegant, a

What’s the most challenging pa business?

The biggest challenge we have faced is managing the large inventory we have as a small business We carry over 350+ variations due to the highly inclusive nature of our business We intentionally have many variations of pride flags for each product and ultimately this complicates the inventory management process We are proud to say that after much chaos, we have sorted our distribution center to ensure it is neat and organized to accommodate the large number of different products

ProudZebra

retrophiliac

retrophiliac

Margaux, Vancouver retrophiliac

www.shopretrophiliac.com

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi! I'm Margaux I'm Autistic and I design enamel pins, patches, stickers, magnets and much more Many things have a neurodiversity, disability pride or communication focus, but I also have some cute and vibrant pieces sure to appeal to anyone who loves colour!

Best thing about your business?

Being able to work for myself and showcase what disabled people are capable of I fight for resources for self employed people I also really enjoy being able to control the sensory input and my hours Making creative decisions is an absolute joy

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

Disabled and Autistic people are capable of so much more than people realize I do a lot of disability activism and advocacy work and it directly ties in to what I sell It's full circle

What is your favorite holiday tradition? Hanging out in my mom ' s kitchen making potato latkes (pancakes) with my sister We never make enough!

sarah mulder jewelry

JEWELRY FOR CITY DWELLERS WITH BOHEMIAN HEARTS

the 6th scent candle co

Allie,

Langley

The 6th Scent Candle started out with goal to create a clean burning candle that not only satisfies the senses of the nose but is sustainable for the environment

We specialize in creating natural wood wick candles that create a subtle crackle reminiscent of an outdoor campfire all the way through the burn of the candle

The soothing crackling sounds compliments the natural fragrant scents our candles give off We instill the highest standards in our products that we proudly share with you

saven art studio

sabina, Richmond

Introduce yourself and your business

I am Saven! A professional illustrato jeweler and the owner of a local Van Saven Art Studio (@saven.art). I star to create a world where dreamy sou of cute and imaginative lifestyle goo stickers, tote bags, desk mats, appa create unique products by reimagini inspired by my travels, anime and fo

Best thing about your business?

The best thing would be meeting an other artists from around the world is incredibly supportive and I'm glad

What holiday movie or special do over and over again?

Studio Ghibli movies are my favorit the amazing drawing and story themes are timeless I can't count the number of times I have rewatched Castle in the Sky!

secrets of the kiln

Celine, North Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi I’m Celine and I run my handmade pottery brand Secrets Of The Kiln! Its

How did you come up with your business name?

I find pottery can seem like wizardry but specially when you’re just starting out! There’s so much to know and so many secrets to unlock It is what drew me in to the craf and the constant learning and discovering new tricks an techniques means I’m never bored! I want to learn all th secrets!

What’s your studio like?

I work in a micro studio which is approximately 75s Being a small business it’s important to keep overhead t minimum, and so I try to make the most of the space in studio while also having lots of different projects on the It’s definitely a challenge but I make it work Maybe one I’ll be able to afford the large studio of my dreams!

www.secretsofthekiln.com

side project

Kira, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

I'm Kira! I came to art as a way of healing and taking solace from the hustle of daily life Although I do make art that is a bit more complex and conceptual, the majority of what I make is just meant to be beautiful and to inspire happiness My favourite thing is when someone sees a piece I've made and they smile Sometimes we need a break from intellectualizing and theorizing about art sometimes we just need to love and appreciate art for its beauty Sometimes it's enough to enjoy beauty for what it is

How do you stay creative?

I stay creative by making time for art Ceramics and visual art are healing and have become a core part of who I am

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

I want my work to be accessible I don't think art should be a correlated to class I want people of different socioeconomic backgrounds to be able to access art whether with a painting or a mug or a wall hanging Art is for everyone and I want my work to honour that

slothee coffee

Jessica, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Hello! My name is Jess and I’m the human bean behind Slothee Coffee I’m a former barista turned content creator who was born and raised in Vancouver, B.C.

How did you come up with your business name?

I really like sloths because they remind me to slooowww down and to focus on exerting energy in things that serves me well Brewing and drinking coffee is a very sensory experience for me, one that allows me to slow down and get in touch with the present moment

Tell us about how your product is made. What is your favourite part?

The process involves handcrafting lattes with espresso and steamed milk Drawings and writings are then etched on the latte's foam with food colouring To capture the latte art's fleeting beauty, a photo is taken of the coffee My favourite part of the process is seeing the final results and then getting to drink the latte afterwards!

@slothee coffee

slotheecoffee

www.slotheecoffee.ca

sustainable artisan

Jeffrey, Richmond

Introduce yourself and your business

We are artisan recyclers, crafting useful home decor from single use containers Our goal is to fix the broken plastic recycling system, while creating elegant space in sustainable homes

Inspired by Precious Plastic, we ' re developing an efficient and eco friendly plastic recycling solution By integrating the recycling process from collection to remanufacture, we completely cut out fossil fuels and can quickly transform the materials, all by ourselves

The materials we collect are turned into wood like boards with beautiful patterns. Using woodworking tools, we handcraft these boards into useful and intriguing home decor

We hope to demonstrate how this new recycling system can clean up communities around the world while inspiring local artisans Help us craft a more sustainable world !

@sustainable artisanbc

SustainableArtisan BC www sustainableartisan com

SustainableArtisan BC

tenta.co!

Liz Anne, Vancouver

Introduce

yourself and your business

Hi, we ' re TENTA CO! and we’re plushie makers and the creators of Melty, the original ice cream octopus! Come check out our tentacled plushies and other soft creations like our plushie headbands!

All of our plushies are 100% original designs, super soft, and we’re always working hard to bring more creations to all!

tentaco

/www tenta co

ten + eight creations

Introduce yourself and your business

Ten + Eight Creations is multi passionate creative Becky Wosk's business Becky creates handmade Jesmonite decor and accessories She also has a line of enamel pins and vinyl stickers Becky is also part of the local Vancouver band "Hollow Twin"

How did you come up with your business name?

Ten + Eight Creations is an homage to my Jewish roots, the number 18 is symbolic of life and luck in Judaism

How did you get started?

I've always been creating, but during the height of the pandemic, I started crafting with different materials embroidery, epoxy resin, painting, and eventually settled on Jesmonite because I absolutely love working with it and it is eco friendly

Tell us about how your product is made. What is your favourite part?

Jesmonite is a composite material, it is gypsum and acrylic resin it is water based, durable, and eco friendly. I mix the materials, custom mix colours, and pour them into molds, then they have to be sanded and sealed I love taking the products out of the mold seeing how the colours and patterns turn out is the best!

Becky

the alfajor company

Pamela, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi! *wave*

I am Pamela Ordonez, founder and head baker of The Alfajor Co

How did you come up with your business name?

The alfajor is a well known cookies across Latin Americ Two cookies with dulce de Leche in between and mos the time, coconut shavings as a wonderful trim around the cookies I wanted my company to specialize in the alfajor and be the one that brings forward more flavou options as well as dietary preferences.

Best thing about your business?

People tell me all the time the story of the first time had an alfajor somewhere in Latin America or how it such a special gift, but only lasted 5min because finished them in one go haha

What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?

Being part of a group of like minded vendors and pushing quality over quantity over all.

the salt dispensary

Jonathan, Delta

Hand made smoked and flavoured salts

the stranded ones

Sophie, Vancouver

We are a group of artist who celebrate our Asian heritage with tie dye and printed illustrations to tell our stories Sophie, who is an illustrator and fabric designer, loves shibori tie dye and likes the dreamy, random patterns the method produces Jimmy is an artist, whose nostalgic works are deeply inspired by old Taiwanese movies Gal is an aspiring designer, whose works illustrated her thinking on her childhood growing up as an Asian bipoc and the bitter sweet details of daily life

Jenny,Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi! I'm Jenny, owner & designer of Tink Tink is a unique collection of lightweight jewelry that explores simple geometric motifs My designs are centered around contemporary minimalism taking inspiration from sculpture and modern architecture Each piece is handmade and hypoallergenic

How did you get started?

I took a glass bead making course with a friend and haven't been able to stop making jewelry since

How do you stay creative?

There are times when inspiration is ubiquitous and everything sparks creativity When I find myself searching for it I look to mediums like sculpture or architecture to cultivate it

to the next journey

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Pegah, and TTNJ is a brand of no bullshit food products that elevate your gastronomic experience It's fairly simple, we ' re not mass producing Instead, we ' re setting out to do a few items and do them really darn well For now, we ' re slinging hot sauce

How did you come up with your name?

To The Next Journey was initially our travel blog over a decade ago It documented our wanderlust tales, rattling around in a 60s series Land Cruiser, cooking and eating along the way

Tell us abouthow your product is made?

I use the ingredients listed, cook up batches of hot sauce, put it in to bottles and label them My favourite part is transforming what are relatively ordinary ingredients in to a unique flavour profile to stimulate the olfactory system

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

All the products are locally made from scratch in Squamish, BC

Pegah,Squamish

toodlebunny

Introduce yourself and your business

TOODLEBUNNY Designs is a unique handcrafted collection by Vancouver based jewellery designer Trudy Wynans

Launched in the spring of 2006, TOODLEBUNNY Designs is an imaginative jewellery collection with feminine yet edgy pieces Clean lines and bold simplicity are combined with whimsical charms creating modern adornments The pieces vary from being simple and pretty to ones that are a bit more rock n’ roll something for every woman

My studio is located in East Vancouver in the hundred year old Parker Street studios Studio visits can be made by appointment in our Vancouver Studio Send us a message to shop in person

420 1000 Parker Street

Tell us about how your product is made What is your favourite part?

Deconstructing vintage components into some new wearable art is my favourite part Especially designing my one of a kind signature asymmetric earrings

How did you come up with your business name?

It's my partners pet name for me and he had registered the domain name fir me when I first started making in 2006 So i guess it was chosen for me!

theladyin605

Olivia, Burnaby

I’m Olivia, aka the Lady in 605! I make custom sugar cookies and other baked goods I grew up in the kitchen baking, and in the last six years started honing my craft making sugar cookies I started the Lady in 605 around the start of the pandemic, and it’s grown ever since!

Michael Vancouver

veespoke

Valerie, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Val and I started Veespoke when I was on maternity leave with my first child I started with the infinity scarf; I love the simplicity and functionality of the scarf but wasn't finding it in the fabrics I liked so I solved my own problem! Since then my line of scarves has grown to invlude blanket and triangle scarves

How did you come up with your business name?

Veespoke is a play on the word Bespoke, "made for a particular customer", but changed up the "Be'" for "Vee" for Valerie

Best thing about your business?

Seeing someone I don't know wearing one of my scarves!

@veespoke

veespoke veespoke veespoke com

victoria yahara studio

victoria, North Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Victoria and I live in North Vancouver with my husband and our two young boys I am a Linocut printmaker who is inspired by Canadian wildlife, Motherhood and the botanical symbolism from the Victorian Language of flowers All of which is reflected in my linocut series that uses flowers to depict different themes such as Love, Friendship & Motherhood

How did you get started?

I became very inspired to create during my maternity leave after the birth of each of my sons Both times I wanted to honour my new baby With my first son I created my Canadian Wildlife Alphabet tea towel / wall hanging For my second son, I honoured my breastfeeding journey with a Linocut print of a silhouette of Mother and Baby

Tell us about how your product is made What is your favourite part?

I design and draw illustrations that I transfer to a Lino block and delicately carve the image out I then ink the block & print it onto watercolour paper with my small hand operated printing press Everything is hand done from start to finish by myself

The first test print of a new block is always thrilling! It’s the first time you see all your hard work of carving come to life It is also where you see details that need finalizing

warmth apparel

Blaire, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

We are a small Vancouver company looking to style you and your doggo in warm flannels and wool! We design classic looks that will keep you feeling warm & cozy as well as your best friend as we specialize in matching tees with dog scarves We sew out of our house, so everything is handmade and cared for!

west end wicks

@west

Emily, Vancouver west end wicks west.end.wicks

Introduce yourself and your business

We are West End Wicks, a local homemade candle business with a penchant for local wildlife! Our duo consists of Emily who creates the scents and pours the candles and Kevin who designs the artwork and branding Our passion for nature and the environment inspired the names and scents of our candles Each candle is named after a bird that can be spotted in the Lower Mainland We also give back to organizations working to support our wildlife and donate $1 from each candle to the Wildlife Rescue of BC

What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again?

Without fail we fire up some of the older animated specials How The Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas as Vancouver becomes cooler Partnered with rum and eggnog it makes for an idyllic evening

wild forest mercantile

Jonathon, Delta

New Potter since 2020 Exploring my creative side by making handmade goods Located in Delta, BC BIPOC, , Avid Plant and Vintage Collector

@wildforestmercantile wildforestpottery

wombats and cats handmade goods

Milly, New Westminster

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi, I'm Milly and I like sewing I am also a (crazy) cat mom and a mother to a sweet 9 month old who are both inspirations for my shop creations From catnip kickers to scrub caps to baby bibs, I like creating useful accessories that bring delight in everyday life for humans, tiny humans and fur babies

Best thing about your business?

Making new friends who have similar interests and passions, and reconnecting with old friends who have been nothing but supportive! In addition, being able to raise funds to support organizations that I am passionate about

What’s your favorite or least favorite Christmas song?

Last Christmas by WHAM!