VECSPU23 LOOKBOOK

SPRINGPOPUP LOOKBOOK 2023

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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.

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VALERIE BRAACX

ANITA CHOW

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

A forever entrepreneur, a supporter of cute + funny animal vids, and an adamant optimist (until she's not).

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 effective lookbooks

When she is not delving into the craft world, she also works at BC Cancer and deep into true crime stories and her pup, Penny

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PARTNERSHIPS

www.danggoodbooths.com

Dang Good Booths specializes in providing high-quality photo booth rentals for various events, such as weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, and graduation ceremonies. Their photo booths are designed to be fun, interactive, and unique, aimed at bringing smiles to the faces of guests. With a vast selection of props, backdrops, and photo options to choose from, guests can enjoy snapping pictures and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Dang Good Booths' booths are user-friendly, and their professional staff will be present to ensure that the event runs smoothly. Guests are encouraged to book a Dang Good Booth to make their event unforgettable.

@danggoodbooths danggoodbooths

Urbanwalls' goal is to transform the customer's house into a home and their office into an oasis. The team believes that great decor has the ability to transport people, reenergize and calm them. Urbanwalls understands the importance of individualization and has created numerous wall decals for customers to choose from to suit their desired look. Their wall decals are easy to apply, remove, and affordable. Wall decals are a cost-effective way to decorate a home, add character to an empty space, or support designer ADD.

The greatest benefit of Urbanwalls' decals is that they do not damage walls. Customers can cluster them together to create a striking focal point or space them out to achieve a wallpaper effect without the hassle or permanence. Urbanwalls' decals are large vinyl stickers that can remain in place until the customer is ready for a change.

uwdecals.com

@urbanwalls

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CHOICE CHARTIES FOR 2023

50% OF PROCEEDS FROM TICKET SALES BENEFIT:

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VENDORS BY CATEGORY

Accessories

Alex & Leigh Handmade

Kaitabha Handlooms

Retrophiliac

Takemoto Arts & Crafts Inc.

ArtandDesign

A More Colourful World

Amies Studio

Amy Tom Art & Design

Cafe Puff Ceramics GLASEA

Jellyrolldesigns

Jitterbugs Cards

Kelsy Renee Studio

Kokkok Chicken

little corgo

Made by Erin Chu

Nicole Henzel Shop

Over the Hill Studio

STUDIO MODU

Victoria Yahara Studio

BabyandKids

beij

Cove Cap Co

Natural Play Co

BodyCare

Cove Essentials

Milklady Soap Co.

Well Beings Supply

Fashion

100 Days Co

Gracias Clothing Inc.

Junk Wear Apparel

Kallpana

Karma Collective

Oh My, Mela!

Ridge Bidge Designs

FoodandBeverage

Bluebird Cakery

Crimp and Crumb

Kaaj Artisan Chocolate

Mindful Monk

Noisette by Olivia Teal and Rose Tea Ltd

The Salt Dispensary

To The Next Journey

HomeandDecor

@chrissycreatesthings

Blackstrap Home Goods

Canvas Candle Company

Clawed Candles

Eunoia Naturale fromdiiana.studio

Good Smelling Things

Lily Lou's Aromas

Makes by Mali

Mysgreen

Ohne & Co.

poppy wild

Seed to sky wood co.

Talann Creations

Ten & Eight Creations

The 6th Scent Candle

Turning The Tides

West End Wicks

Wildforest Mercantile

Jewelry

Bluefish Bohemian

cLani Clay Designs

Crafts by Dao

ForestialFriends

L’Atelier Wildbirds

LanaBetty

Mindfull Mode

Nodantur Jewelry

PearlAddictions

Sarah Mulder Jewelry

PaperandStationery

Claxton Grove

Colordrunk

Rainier Calligraphy

Pet

Catcouver

The Pawlosophy

Vintage

By The Sun

Evros Boutique Co

VENDOR MAP

@chrissycreatesthings

100 Days Co

A More Colourful World

Alex & Leigh Handmade

Amies Studio

Amy Tom Art & Design

beij

Blackstrap Home Goods

Bluebird Cakery

Bluefish Bohemian

By The Sun

Cafe Puff Ceramics

Canvas Candle Company

Catcouver

Takemoto Arts & Crafts Inc.

Talann Creations

Teal and Rose Tea Ltd

Ten & Eight Creations

The 6th Scent Candle

The Pawlosophy

The Salt Dispensary

To The Next Journey

Turning The Tides

Victoria Yahara Studio

Ridge

Sarah

Well Beings Supply

@CHRISSYCREATESTHINGS

Chrissy, Burnaby

Chrissy is an independent creator located in Vancouver, BC, specializing in hand-painted watercolor art and handmade ceramics.

A MORE COLORFUL WORLD

Katerina, Vancouver

AMIES STUDIO

Amy, Vancouver

Colourful Illustration and artsy products made with live by Kat Tzingounakis

Amy loves creating things by hand as a way to destress from school. She started her business in 2020, making silly-looking creations to bring joy to others while earning money on the side. Crafting has become a big part of her life, and she continues to learn, create, and connect with people beyond her initial expectations

chrissycreatesthings

@more colourful world amorecolourfulworld

kattzingounakis com

atsIllustrationShop

@amies.studio

amiesstudio.bigcartel.com

100 DAYS CO

Dianna, Vancouver

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Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Dianna and I loved drawing ever since I was young. My inspiration comes from my dail lif and my love for all food related items.

How did you get started?

100 Days Co was created in hopes of being ab sustain my family with this business after my maternity leave was over.

How did you come up with your business nam

Being a first time mom, everything was hard in beginning. No matter how much preparation th did during pregnancy prepared me for the amo stress and anxiety that happened during postp Everything changed after my baby turned 100 My baby slept better and started to interact w more. I felt like myself again. Traditionally in C culture, the 100 days symbolized that the baby mother passed the toughest period since birth Days Co was created in celebration of this

ALEX & LEIGH HANDMADE

Gloria, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Busy mom of two who started the business to create accessories for my kids. It first started with headbands then slowly evolve into many more textile accessories as the kids grew. And now I also creat hair bows, hair ties, scrunchies, keychains, handkerchiefs and earrings.

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

My favorite part of being an Etsy seller is that I get to creat and make things I like for myself and my family and then share it to people who also love my creations.

How did you come up with your business name?

It’s a combination of my children’s name since the business started because of them

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AMY TOM ART & DESIGN

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?

Filled with surreal animal paintings. Paint, paint brushes and canvases and cats everywhere.

BEIJ

Kyle & Ally, Port Moody

Introduce yourself and your business

We are kyle and ally, and together we started beij. At beij we mindfully design and create timeless pieces made for the long haul. beij was created not only to make timeless clothes for kids, but to also make it easier to mix and match styles and colours to create the perfect set for your little one.

How did you get started?

it all started with our nephew. we were on the hunt for a matching set for him for christmas that didn't have anything on it - no words or characters. our search was much harder than we thought, so we decided why not create our own!

How do you stay creative?

seeing our clothing on kids and the positive feedback really inspires us to keep working hard and to keep creating new pieces!

BLACKSTRAP HOME GOODS

Diane, Delta

Introduce yourself and your business

@blackstraphomegoods

blackstrapclothandco

www.blackstraphomegoods.com

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ories of a rural Prairie childhood have laid the foundation for Home Goods. Learning the craft from my Mother at a young loped a passion for creating with textiles. Having been raised t farming household, I’ve grown to appreciate the practical imple living and implement the same quality and character designs

u come up with your business name?

I grew up on a farm near Mount Blackstrap which is a man-made mountain designed for the 1971 Canada Winter Games near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan We could see this small mountain out of our dining room window. As a family we swam and fished at Blackstrap Lake. I wanted a business name for myself that meant something special to me hence the name Blackstrap Home Goods.

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

It is a small home-based business. Everything I sell I make myself. Buying from a local business makes me very happy.

BLUEBIRD CAKERY

Faith, Vancouver

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Faith Aure has been baking since she was a little girl but it wasn’t until 2012 that she and thenboyfriend/now-husband, Elwin Aure, started Bluebird Cakery, one of Vancouver’s top local cake shops and sister company to Creme de la Crumb We specialize in cakes, cupcakes and Cake in a Jar

BY THE SUN

By The Sun curates fine vintage jewelry from all around the world for individuals who dare to express their originality and authentic self through jewels. With a growing community of 13K supporters on instagram, on instagram, By The Sun is proud to share high quality fine jewelry with proceeds going back to the community through non-profit organizations. Each gem is hand picked by founder Celia - a current GIA gemology student; with the goal of sustainability in providing a second life to these wearable arts

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bluebirdcakery

www.bluebirdcakery.com

Celia, Burnaby

BLUEFISH BOHEMIAN

Anita, West Vancouver

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Introduce yourself and your business

bluefishbohemian

bluefishbohemian

bluefishbohemian.ca

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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, semiprecious 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!

A day in my life:

On a typical weekday the focus starts with being sure kids are ed and out the door on time. These days I am down to 2 as one s away at University in Ontario. Then I catch up on emails, heck on materials and/or order supplies. Next I'm packing online orders which have been made the previous day(s), and heading to my shipping company to drop off packages.

ometimes I meet up with a fellow creative-a kindred spirit-for unch. In the afternoon, I work on any new orders that have ome in, which often carries into the evening. On bright days I ake photos of new products, as I prefer the natural light. And of ourse, I always fit in at least one dog walk, on the beautiful trails in the forest near my home.

How do you stay creative?

o much of my creative inspiration comes from the beautiful materials that I find in my sourcing. I'm passionate about finding unique and interesting stones and beads. Sometimes I select hings having no idea what they will become, other times, I see a ision for them instantly. What I've learned over the years is, reative energy ebbs and flows, and you have to enjoy every part of the process - even the failures. For failure is success in progress!

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CAFE PUFF CERAMICS

Jacquie, Burnaby

Cafe Puff Ceramics makes dessertinspired ceramics and art to enhance daily coffee, tea, and wellness routines. Their creations add a sweet touch of joy and warmth to everyday life. From mugs to wall art, their pieces are both beautiful and functional.

CLANI CLAY DESIGNS

Lani, Vancouver

COLORDRUNK

Dory, Vancouver

Handmade polymer clay jewelry maker from Vancouver BC

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.

All products are either locallysourced or handcrafted in our studio.

@cafepuffs

www.cafepuffs.com

@clani clay designs

claniclaydesigns

@bigbluetang

www.colordrunk.co

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CANVAS CANDLE CO

Adrian, Surrey

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Introduce yourself and your business

canvascandleco

canvascandleco

www.canvascandleco.com

Canvas Candle Co creates clean-burning, luxury soy candles in Surrey, British Columbia using a traditional and ethical method of candle making from the very beginning. Canvas Candle Co hand-pours each candle in small, four pound batches to ensure the quality and consistency is the same from batch to batch. Every candle is made of North American, vegan, soy wax for a longer burn time and 100% phthalate-free and paraben-free proprietary fragrance and natural essential oil blends for a cleaner and safer candle experience.

What is your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?

Love connecting with the other vendors and connecting with a community that values local and handmade.

What is your studio like?

Our warehouse and showroom are tucked away in an industrial area of Surrey BC. The showroom is open to the public M-F to shop in person if you choose not to shop online or in one of our 100+ retailers As you're shopping you can peek your head into our pouring room and see/smell what we are currently pouring!

CATCOUVER

Andrea and Gael, Vancouver

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

CLAWED CANDLES

Maxine, Burnaby

ntroduce yourself and your business

www.clawedcandles.com

i everyone! My name is Maxyne and I am the creator of lawed Candles, a soy-wax candle based local business. I reate uniquely shaped candles for everyone's (from all ages) njoyment. Each candle is created with care and passion, with astel colours and unique scents.

ow did you come up with your business name?

am also a nail technician and have based Clawed Candles off f my nail business name (Clawed by Maxyne).

ow do you stay creative?

continuously see other creative artists and vendors at other markets that inspires me to stay creative.

What do you wish customers knew about your business?

I do wish customers could see my process of making candles, how much effort and care that goes into creating them, especially when a candle breaks and my process of having to either fix or re-melt it.

CLAXTON GROVE

Lauren, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

@claxton

www.claxtongrove.com

claxtongrove

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!

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How is your product made? What is your fave part?

First, I pick and press each flower myself. Come spring and summer, my little house is full of flower presses!

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 digital art to a local independent printer who turns my original work into realistic-looking prints! I also make each magnet and jewelry piece by hand, which each has its own process. However, each product I make involves several small steps, including tweezers, delicately pressed flowers, and a generous amount of patience.

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COVE CAP COMPANY

Jenn

+ Krissy, North Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi, we are Cove Cap Co. - a local (we both grew up / live in North Van, with one of us in the Cove!) mama owned brand that focuses on gender neutral minimalist five panel hats for toddlers/kids. All of our hats are made in Canada, using GOTS certified organic cotton with natural dyes in muted colours inspired by natureusing ethical and sustainable practices.

How did you come up with your business name?

Jenn (one of the founders) grew up in Deep Cove! Jenn and Krissy (the other founder) spent a lot of their youth down in the Cove - enjoying its natural beauty!

How did you get started?

Our venture was sparked by motherhood - while shopping for our littles in our lives, we quickly realized that much of kids’ apparel is loud, low quality and not made locally. we are striving to change that with an organic collection of hats in muted colours, inspired by our natural surroundings, go with every outfit and are suitable for any occasion. Our products are made in Canada and are built to last - easily adjustable to last many years and durable enough to be passed on to siblings.

Best thing about your business?

We LOVE what we do! We love working with our local partners to help keep Vancouver businesses thriving. We love working with other Mamas and kiddos. It’s all about balancing motherhood with business and having some fun along the way!

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

Stroller walks / conferences calls + entertaining kids while developing marketing strategies. Busy nap times and late night order packing. It’s all a fun balancing act!

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COVE ESSENTIALS

Heather, North Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

CoveEssentials

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@coveessentials coveessentials

Hi my name is Heather and welcome to Cove Essentials. I launched Cove Essentials a few short years ago because I wanted to share my passion for aromatherapy and all the benefits it can bring I am inspired by the natural beauty surrounding my home in Vancouver...everything from the trails right outside my home, to the North Shore Mountains, all the way down to our gorgeous and soothing ocean.

With Cove Essentials, my goal is to provide aromatherapy products that are made with all natural ingredients, pure essential oils, and scents that connect with your heart and soul.

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

My absolute favourite part of being an Etsy Seller is connecting with people both local and around the world, and who also happen to share in my passion for aromatherapy and all natural ingredients.

Best thing about your business?

My absolute favourite part of working and creating Cove Essentials is connecting with people both local and around the world, and who also happen to share in my passion for aromatherapy and all natural ingredients.

What's the most challenging part of your business?

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CRAFTS BY DAO

Kingdao, North Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

@craftsbydao craftsbydao

CraftsByDao

I made hand embroidered jewelry. All patterns are inspired by my surroundings in beautiful BC. They are perfect as gifts, if you want to treat yourself or your love ones.

CRIMP AND CRUMB

Paige, Vancouver

@crimpandcrumb

crimpandcrumb

www.crimpandcrumb.com

troduce yourself and your business

rimp & Crumb chocolates are handcrafted with ve in Vancouver, BC. We only use high-quality gredients – including ethical couverture hocolate. This is a passion project where each dividual bonbon is dreamt up, experimented ith, and obsessed over to create a bold, bright, nd unique experience

ell us about how your product is made. Fave part? ve been playing in the kitchen and xperimenting with flavours for over 10 years ow. I still remember the day I exchanged my rthday watch for a bright red kitchen aid. My terest in food science took me to culinary arts hool- Northwest Culinary Academy, and I now ork as a pastry chef.

Best thing about your business?

I love hearing about how people make tasting the chocolates into an activity.

EUNOIA NATURALE

Christin, Burnaby

Introduce yourself and your business

@eunoianaturaleca

eunoianaturaleca

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Eunoia Naturale makes handmade decorative candles and wax tablets using all natural soy wax. We make candles that not only smells good but also looks good so you can enjoy it before even having to light it.

w did you come up with your business name? wanted to create a brand that offers ducts that promote wellness and relaxation. oia means well-mind, beautiful thinking and is exactly what we want our customers to when they light our candles.

w is your product made? What is your favorite part? of our products are handmade in small batches. Each candle is hand decorated so no two candles look exactly the same. Our favourite part is the creative process, coming up with new designs and scents to offer. We try to create candles in different styles so that everyone will find something they’ll like.

Best thing about your business?

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

EVROS BOUTIQUE CO

Elaine, Burnaby

A thoughtfully designed and curated collection of new and vintage clothing, as well as fine art and photo prints that I've painted / photographed for the modern boho home

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Diana, Surrey

My name is Diana, and I'm a lover of all things colorful and creative. Whether it's through my passion for illustration or my love for ceramics, I always strive to create something that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also brings joy and happiness to those who see it.

@evros.co

www.evros.ca

@fromdiiana.studio

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FORESTIAL FRIENDS

Josie, Surrey

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Josie Thomas and I am a Canadian artist who works from my home studio in Surrey, BC. My passion for art, nature and the outdoors inspired me to start my jewelry business in 2020.

ForestialFriends uses eco friendly epoxy to preserve botanicals such as mushrooms, flowers and plants. Mainly specializing in jewelry design, we also create larger terrarium-style pieces.

This intricate process begins with foraging and drying or pressing each forest treasure by hand, from the tiny pieces of moss, to the bold, magical mushrooms All of the botanicals used in our artwork are native to British Columbia, Canada.

How did you get started?

I started my small business when Covid first hit badly and everyone was temporarily out of work. It began with a fun craft to keep myself busy and turned into so much more!

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

I love the community that comes with being an Etsy seller! I’ve met so many amazing artists and other small businesses along the way!

Best thing about your business?

The best thing about my business is that all the botanicals used are handpicked in B.C. It’s amazing to see how many different species are native to our province!

What’s your studio like?

My studio is messy but functional, and FULL of dried mushrooms and plants.

Music while you work?

Pink Floyd always gives me creative inspiration!

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GLASEA

Mona, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

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 A

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 that are sustainable, vegan and non-toxic.

How did you get started?

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

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

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

GRACIAS CLOTHING INC

Kingdao, North Vancouver

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 and travel. Cooking and trying new yummy foods and laughing our butts off going to witty comedy shows 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 peaceful 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.

@gracias.clothing

JELLYROLLDESIGNS

Rosanna + Jerry, Port Coquitlam

@jellyrolldesigns

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www jellyrolldesigns com

jellyrolldesigns

Introduce yourself and your business

Jellyrolldesigns was created to show our appreciation for aesthetics and feed our passion to create! Located in Canada, we are heavily inspired by Anime, Arts, and Music.

How did you get started?

We started with Rosa doing small clay creations, and Jerry wanting to create some apparel designs. 2 years later, we still do apparels, but also pins, keychains and other crafts.

How did you come up with your business name?

Originally, it was supposed to be “Jerry and Rosa”. We love food and Rosa loves desserts so she thought it was cute to use “Jellyroll”

How do you stay creative?

By working hard, we play hard. We take necessary breaks and immerse ourselves in music, nature and relaxation

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

First process is the design process Once that’s done, we either print in house or send it to print. Then if it needs to be sublimated, we press it onto shirts and totes. Our favorite part is definitely seeing the final product come out.

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Best thing about your business?

Being able to do what we love, and seeing others enjoy what we have to offer!

JITTERBUGS CARDS

Celinda, New Westminster

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Celinda and i am the artist behind JitterbugsCards. If you're looking for one of a kind unique cards, resin pieces and whipped cream (decoden) items i am your stop!

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

When you see someone so happy when they receive your item it makes you want to create more.

How do you stay creative?

I look at Instagram or Pinterest for inspiration.. but sometimes when i cant seem to get inspired i stop, go take a breather and then after i feel refreshed i get back to it.

Best thing about your business?

Everything is unique one of a kind and lovingly made by me. :)

JUNK WEAR APPAREL

Anita, Vancouver

Junk Wear Apparel is a local Vancouver, BC brand. Junk represents knowing your past, good or bad and owning your future #OWNIT. Our slogan is, “Everyone has a past, Own your future”

KARMA COLLECTIVE

Cordia, Vancouver

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

@junkwearapparel

www.junkwearapparel.com

@karma collective

sharethekarma

SharetheKarma

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KOKKOK CHICKEN

Callista, Burnaby

All the stickers, sticky notes, art prints, tote bags are designed and handmade by me, and all along with a cute cartoon called Kokkok! Kokkok is an alien chicken, which is also created by me:)

@kokkok chicken

kokkokchicken com

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KAAJ ARTISAN CHOCOLATE

Fatima, Vancouver

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Introduce yourself and your business

At Kaaj we handcraft high quality organic chocolate from Bean-to-Bar Each single-origin chocolate bar is made with Fairtrade certified cocoa beans and all but one are Vegan. Our collection ranges from 82% Dark to 60% dark milk with unique inclusion bars such as Pistachio/Saffron and Earl Grey/Cardamom.

How did you get started?

After taking a chocolate making course and learning about the craft of bean to bar chocolate making, we decided to fill the gap in the market for single-origin craft chocolate.

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

The craft of Bean-to-Bar chocolate is very precise and each bar takes a few days to make. Going through the process of roasting, winnowing, grinding all the way to molding and packaging. When you see a bar in someone's

KAITABHA HANDLOOMS

Vaishi, Langley

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Vaishi and I own Kaitabha Handlooms, where we create d-woven fabrics that showcase our Indian cultural tage. Our belief is that traditional solutions can address ay's problems caused by an increasingly mechanized ld. Our products promote mental and physical health, serve cultural heritage, support sustainable livelihoods, reconnect people with each other and the environment. us in celebrating over 5000 years of traditional handm craftsmanship.

How do you stay creative?

I enjoy finding brands that prioritize slow fashion, sustainability, and supporting hand-loom artisans. Researching new weaves and their history inspires me to create products that promote wellness. Connecting with nature also inspires me and influenced our line of linen lavender sachets and yoga eye pillows.

Tell us about how your product is made

I work with our fabric suppliers to select hand-loom fabrics that have an interesting history and story behind them. I also look at how and where they are made, if they are made in a sustainable manner, and if the artisans are treated and paid fairly. If they pass this criteria, they are included in our collection.

From there, we go onto my favourite part, the design process. Depending on the material and its properties, I accordingly assign them to a specific product

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

I recently got into podcasts, especially if they're about current affairs, ancient history, and spirituality. My current favourites are "The Ranveer Show" and "Koncrete Podcast" .

KALLPANA

Stefanie, North Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

I am a fashion designer and I created this brand because It was hard to find clothes I could identify with, comfort and uniqueness is my number one goal Kallpana produces one of a kind designs, it does not support mass production.

How do you stay creative?

That I get to exposed Kallpana to everyone that appreciates handmade garments.

How did you come up with your business name?

Kallpana in Quechua means to flow. I have let this whole process flow to see where it will take me, I am enjoying every part of the process, flowing with all.

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

IThat I get to exposed Kallpana to everyone that appreciates handmade garments.

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

The jumpsuits are made with natural fibers such as 100% linen and 100% cotton. Each garment is not designed with anticipation, the applique comes at any time, that is what I enjoy the most, how the details come spontaneously; I love that it surprises me every time, it's like the cherry on top.

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

I usually go for a morning walk with my dog Jasper and exercise at the gym right after I prepare meals; lunch and dinner, and I go to my studio most of the afternoon to work on sewing projects.

KELSY RENEE STUDIO

Kelsy, Abbotsford

Introduce yourself and your business

Hi I’m Kelsy, the artist at Kelsy Renee Studio. I specialize in storytelling through knotted fibre art tapestries. (Aka macrame) If there’s ever a memory or story you’d like captured in a piece of fibre art, my commissions are open!

Tell us about how your product is made. Fave part?

To make my designs I typically sketch out a rough idea on Procreate. I’ll play with colour palettes at this point too sometimes. Once I have a design laid out, the structured part has to happen. I measure everything, so that I have a clear pattern that I can replicate, if need be, in the future. I measure every piece of cord before I use it (I’ve gotten quite quick at this). I use my hands to knot all the cords onto the dowel and then proceed to knot the design I’ve sketched, The final touches include a trim (this can change the whole feeling of a piece) and my signature piece of raffia tied to the back, so there’s no confusion as to which way to hang it against the wall

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

Marketing is the most challenging for me. However, I’ve learned a lot and I do enjoy this aspect. There’s just never enough time or energy to do all the things in a day!

L’ATELIER WILDBIRDS

Sophie, Vancouver

@wildbirds

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!

LANABETTY

Lana, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Lana and I am the goldsmith of my business, LanaBetty. I make geometric contemporary jewelry using a combination of 3d printing and traditional jewelry design. My newest collection, Mantra, is a combination of thoughtful art and gentle reminders to support and guide you through your day. Each pendant is imbued with a mystical formula of invocation, each inscribed with its own unique mantra; a small message of strength and encouragement to find your path, wherever it may lead. I sincerely hope you will join me to explore this new way to share my art!

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

I love connecting with shoppers from all over the world.

Tell us about how your product is made. Fave part?

There are many many steps to create a cast metal pendant in sterling silver or bronze. For me, it starts with the 3d model that I design. Being able to hold the 3d print in my hands to understand the size and scale is really helpful in the design process. With a finalized 3d print, I will use it to create a mold and use lost wax casting to create multiples. It is a labour intensive and time intensive process and I am deeply proud of it!

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LILY LOU'S AROMAS

Lily, Surrey

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@lilylousaromas

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ily and I started Lily Lou's Aromas; a vegan & aroma small business brand. I am also all about h and speaking out against bullying. Being only 9 starting a small business was one of my dreams. nately severely bullied in school and so my decided to homeschool me. Lily Lou's Aromas s a homeschool project but has grown in the last lf to the business that it is today!

come up with your business name?

t name and Lou is a nickname my mom calls me. Together it created Lily Lou's Aromas as I create candles, wax melts and other aroma products!

Tell us about how your product is made. Fave part?

I love creating my whipped candles with my dad It makes candles look delicious even though you can't eat them! But they smell amazing!

Best thing about your business?

I love working with my family. My mom and dad help me with a lot of the business and I also have an operations manager, Alannah, who I love to work with as well!

How do you stay creative?

II do a lot of brainstorming, looking at pictures for inspiration, chatting with my mom and friends for ideas and sometimes even going to my followers to see what they want to see next!

LITTLE CORGO

Cindy, Vancouver

littlecorgo.com

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.

MADEBYERINC

Erin, Burnaby

All my pieces are unique and one of a kind, handmade with lots of love. I truly enjoy the challenge of creating ceramics for use in everyday life, that are both functional and durable, and unique with its own character and charm. My work ranges from tableware such as plates and bowls to decorative planters and bud vasesthere are endless possibilities of what could be created from a ball of clay.

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.

MINDFULL MODE

Montana,Vancouver

Mindfull Mode is a modern Mental Health brand! We sell high quality and purpose driven items that advocate for Mental Health. We also donate a portion of our proceeds to Non Profit mental health organizations. We carry both mens and women’s jewelry, all of it is of exceptional quality. The jewelry is waterproof, nickel free and 14K gold plated.

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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.

MILKLADY SOAP CO.

Anna, Burnaby

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How did you get started?

The journey of making soap started with my child's eczema My very first version of soaps were vegan to be shared with family and friends.

MYSGREEN

Moon, Langley

@mysgreencom

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co-friendly fabric products to challenge the ero waste; Hand-made items by Mysgreen Langley, BC. Canada. Mysgreen's most opular product is reusable waterproof ouches, over 400 fabric patterns, can use a ouch as a sandwich bag, snack bag, wet ag, diaper bag, cosmetic bag, lunch bag, and ore. Also, Mysgreen's beeswax food wrap, hich can keep food fresh for a long time, is n eco-friendly product that helps reduce astic use.

How did you get started?

I majored in costume design in Korea and worked for a clothing company for a long time. I immigrated to Canada and started this job using my experience.

NATURAL PLAY CO

Janice, North Vancouver

Our mission at Natural Play Co is to inspire open ended creative play with natural materials. All of our wooden materials are curated to promote learning and discovery through play

@naturalplayco

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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 find that absolutely fascinating.

NODANTUR JEWELRY

Carmela, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

Nodantur Jewelry is uniquely designed jewelry and accessories inspired by fantasy, Celtic symbolism and nature. It is completely handcrafted in micro-macrame technique and made out of durable polyester cords using various knots to create new designs in combination with different beads and gemstones.

How did you come up with your business name?

Nodantur comes from a Latin word meaning "knotted". I really liked the sound of it and it quite literally describes how my jewelry is made so it felt like a perfect name.

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

Micro-macrame is a knotting technique that uses thin cords to create intricate jewelry. It can be timeconsuming, but I also find it to be very relaxing and therapeutic! My favorite part is creating a new design a inations.

NOISETTE BY OLIVIA

Olivia, Burnaby

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www.noisettebyolivia.ca

Introduce yourself and your business

Hello! I am Olivia, the founder and baker behind Noisette by Olivia. What is Noisette by Olivia? It is a small baking business supporting local food producers and farmers through small batch, thoughtfully curated baking.

How did you come up with your business name?

"Noisette" means hazelnut in French. "Chocolate Hazelnut" is one of the very first cookies I made at markets years ago. When the previous business name wasn't suitable anymore and we needed a business name change, "Noisette" came to our mind. It is perfect!

How do you stay creative?

Going for long walks, visiting different neighborhoods in our community, and learning from other cultures.

OH MY MELA!

Introduce yourself and your business

I am the Muse behind Oh My Mela!

I am an artist of many mediums. The past 4 years I have been exploring color and texture with fabricdesigning bags pouches and baskets.

How did you come up with your business name?

Early in my creative explorations many friends would comment on my pieces with "Oh my, Mela!" This eventually became my business name.

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

My favorite part of the bag making process is "interviewing" fabrics, playing with color and texture, to achieve an interesting and cohesive final outcome.

Mela, North Vancouver

OHNE & CO.

Mikaela, New Westminster

Introduce yourself and your business

Hello! My name is Mikaela and I'm the "we" behind Ohne & Co My business is a small home based brand that I do on the side of all the other million things I have going on. Like many creatives I love to stay busy and enjoy visiting with all of the market goers!

I personally deal with my own mental health struggles and like to be super transparent about it I've created some totes and keychains that highlight that and simply have uplifting messages.

Body positivity is a huge passion of mine and being able to create candles in different body shapes and colours has been super rewarding. All our candles are scented and made of high quality soy wax

Come visit our booth and see the many little things we make. Keychains, dried floral bouquets, tote bags, repurposed resin trays and more!

How do you stay creative?

I always have a million ideas running through my head. Ohne & Co has been a great outlet for me to share my creative ideas with the world!

OVER THE HILL STUDIO

Cameron, Squamish

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Cameron. I started Over the Hill Studio in early 2022. The studio itself is pretty streamlined. I am the sole employee and creator working on an Ipad and laptop using Procreate, Photoshop, and Indesign.

Over the Hill Studio creates a variety of art prints, posters, postcards and greeting cards featuring lighthearted illustrations that are perfect for adding a little fun to your home decor or sending some joy to family and friends. My work features the animals I love as well as the scenery of BC, which I create by combining illustration and photography with a variety of filters to make digital collages.

Tell us about how your product is made. Favourite part?

Aside from coming up with an idea, I love thinking of ways to bring things to life as efficiently as possible, and to scale it up into other potential creations.

Best thing about your business?

Frequent mountain biking, skiing, and hiking helps to clear my head and get me in the mood

How do you stay creative?

Frequent mountain biking, skiing, and hiking helps to clear my head and get me in the mood.

Shima, Port Coquitlam

Introduce yourself and your business

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I am the daughter of a second generation of pearl farmers.

I receive my product straight from the source to create my 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 “

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 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.

POPPY WILD

Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Courtney and this is Poppy Wild. Poppy Wild started when I wanted to kept my wedding bouquet but didn’t want to spend too much on preserving it So I did it myself! Since then I have expanded to resin. When I’m not pressing flowers I’m working with Indigenous Youth in care and supporting them as they transition to adulthood.

How did you come up with your business name? poppies and wild flowers are my favourite!

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

That flowers are unpredictable! Sometimes they dont turn out exactly how I want them to.

Music while you work? If so, what artist? loving Miley Cyrus’ new album.

Courtney, Maple Ridge

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RAINIER CALLIGRAPHY

Chanel, Richmond

Creating romantic, elegant and timeless stationary with hand written calligraphy

@rainiercalligraphy

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RETROPHILIAC

Margaux, Vancouver

Introduce yourself and your business

@retrophiliacart

www.shopretrophiliac.com

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 selfemployed 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.

RIDGE BIDGE DESIGNS

Stephanie, Maple Ridge

Introduce yourself and your business

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Hey there! I'm Steph, the founder and one-woman business owner of Ridge Bidge. I'm so excited to share my story with you. I was born in New West, but I spent my early childhood in the Lower Mainland and Lillooet. However, I've spent most of my life in Germany, where I worked a really ungrateful office job that left me feeling unfulfilled and struggling with depression.

Eventually, I knew that something had to change. I decided to move back to BC with my newborn and partner, eager to start a new chapter in my life. For almost three years, I was a stay-at-home mom, focused on raising my little one and settling into my new home. But deep down, I knew that I wanted more. I wanted to do something creative and fulfilling that would allow me to express myself and share my passion with others.

It was on a warm fall day while gazing out at the majestic Golden Ears in Maple Ridge that the idea for Ridge Bidge came to me. I wanted to create leisure apparel that spoke to mountain lovers like me, featuring unique and stylish embroidery that would help people show off their love for the great outdoors.

And now, here I am, living my dream as the proud owner of Ridge Bidge. It hasn't always been easy, but it's been worth it every step of the way. I'm thrilled to be able to share my passion with others and to create clothing that brings joy and inspiration to people's lives. Thanks for joining me on this journey!

Best thing about your business?

I turned our basement into my embroidery studio, complete with all my supplies and trusty machine. It's a lifesaver during market seasons, despite the organized chaos and lack of natural light. Grateful for this dedicated workspace to pursue my passion.

SARAH MULDER JEWELRY

Sarah, Vancouver

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h Mulder Jewelry is imagined, designed and finished in couver, Canada. Sarah designs "Jewelry for City Dwellers Bohemian Hearts" and focuses on statement pieces that be tailored down to pair with everyday looks.

w did you get started?

gning and creating from her Gastown studio in downtown couver, Sarah's designs are a reflection of her adventurous t. After graduating in 2000 with her Diploma in Fine Arts, h traveled to Europe to study Art History, her first trip ad further sparked her love for the arts. Financing her to Europe and later her Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts ugh the sales of jewelry, design became a full-time career 011. Now Sarah balances her time between making every day versatile jewelry and creating fine art and custom artwork f r clients.

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ove sitting in coffee shops and letting the world stroll by. nything can spark a creative design moment for me, just by e simplest shadow or crack in a pavement. I love seeing what omen strolling around the city are wearing, it always sparks a eativity in my soul.

How is your product made? Favorite part?

Working with artisans, Sarah's designs are made from carved wax that is set in moulds. The pieces are then finished in 24k gold or rhodium plating. Sarah pairs the designs with hand-cut semi-precious stones and finishes the jewelry in her studio in historic Gastown. Each piece is handmade to ensure a quality product.

What's your studio like?

My building is a V-shaped, brick heritage building in Gastown. It's beautiful and has always felt like a second home. Visitor always compliment the space for it's unique characteristics as I have one of the only V-shaped studios in the building. I've been there 9 years and it just gets better and better.

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SEED TO SKY WOOD CO.

Colby, Squamish

ntroduce yourself and your business

@seedtoskywoodco

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The more I created and built, the less space I had to store them ll. These functional pieces of art needed a permanent home. From the moment I saw that someone else appreciates and oves the work I do and the genuine joy and excitement on their ace, that was it. I wanted to share my craft with everyone, and hus, Seed to Sky Wood Company was born.

How did you come up with your business name?

Based in Squamish, serving the sea to sky region I came up with the name as a clever word play on the beautiful Sea to Sky highway. Seed to Sky is the journey a tree takes from the moment it is planted, growing upward reaching for the sky and for every sale we make we plants 1 - 5 trees

What’s the most challenging part of your business?

Definitely the business side, and "wearing all the hats" of my small business. My skill and experience is in the woodworking side. I didnt have any experience in running a business, nor was it really something I aspired to do, but had to learn if I wanted to pursue my passion of woodworking in the realm of high end hand made furniture and home décor. So its been a challenging journey through that side of things.

Aside from that, time management is also a big challenge. I often spend way longer than I quoted for on a project, making sure every detail is perfect and finished to the highest of quality.

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

What it costs to purchase sustainably sourced solid hard wood slabs and the amount of time and work that goes into every piece I make.

STUDIO MODU

Juhee Surrey

Introduce yourself and your business

We make custom orders such as aprons, bags, clothes, and pouches. We also provide embroidery services. Additionally, we own a sewing studio to teach people how to sew.

How did you come up with your business name?

We decided on Studio Modu as our business name. "Modu" means together in korean. We want to share our lovingly made handgoods with others

How did you get started?

We love sewing. My partner Katarina’s major was fashion design in University and my major was Fine art. We love to sew, draw, and create things with our hands Together, we opened our studio in 2018

How did you get started?

We put 100% effort to achieve perfection. My favorite part is getting feedback from customers and when they proudly use or wear our products everyday.

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

My day starts with sewing. I plan for my sewing classes and complete any projects if I can. I end off the day with coffee.

What’s your studio like?

Our studio is a fun environment because we are able to pursue our hobby. We ensure that our customers enjoy their time by listening to their feedback and doing our best to implement it.

TAKEMOTO ARTS & CRAFTS INC.

Barbara, Vancouver

Handmade eyewear since 2007, 3600+ sales on Etsy.

5A Custom system: Any styles, materials, colors, sizes, and lenses

TEAL AND ROSE TEA LTD

Pardis, West Vancouver

Focusing on enhancing your most convenient fine tea experience. Teal and Rose offers the highest quality aromatic tea to fulfil those blissful moments

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TALANN CREATIONS

Fran, Mission

@TalannCreations

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Introduce yourself and your business

My name is Fran Briscoe and my business is Talann Creations. I do laser etched and cut wood art as well as custom work.

How did you get started?

When I was young I thought I would be the next great artist! But life intervened and worked with computer in the early 1980s. Flash forward about 25 years. I was looking for a creative business to do and came across an ad for laser engravers. So I put together the creative side and the technology side.

How did you come up with your business name?

Talann was a very special Irish Wolfhound who passed away while I was setting up the business. As well honouring his memory it's a unique name.

How do you stay creative?

Strangely enough, a good night's sleep usually helps. And ometimes it's just something I've seen that triggers an idea.

Best thing about your business?

I work at home and I'm my own boss. I do markets and get to meet lots of people.

TEN + EIGHT CREATIONS

Becky, Vancouver

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 materialsembroidery, 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!

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THE 6TH SCENT CANDLE

Allie, Langley

@the6thscentcandle

the6thscentcandle

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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.

THE SALT DISPENSARY

Jonathan, Delta

Hand made smoked and flavoured salts

@thesaltdispensary

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THE PAWLOSOPHY

Angeline, Burnaby

Introduce yourself and your business

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My name is Angeline and I'm the co-founder of The Pawlosophy. We're a dog care brand that aims to bridge convenience and health by re-imagining conventional dog supplies.

How did you come up with your business name?

I wanted a name that speaks for what the brand is and my partner came up with Pawlosophy ( a paw philosophy)

How did you get started?

The Pawlosophy is inspired by my dog. When he was still a puppy, I was struggling to clean his paws and as someone who has a busy lifestyle, it was hard having to groom my dog every so often. Our Paw Cleansing Foam is made to make it convenient for dog owners to clean their dog's paws and keep them moisturized and soothed.

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

Everyday is a little different since I'm still a student so I work on The Pawlosophy after classes Usually I start packing orders, manage social media, answer emails, etc after 3pm

Best thing about your business?

I get to meet so many dogs!!

TO THE NEXT JOURNEY

Pegah, Squamish

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?

TURNING THE TIDES

Michael Vancouver

Turning The Tides is a Vancouver business founded in 2020 to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable living. Our repurposed products aim to inspire positive change and support the circular economy.

WELL BEINGS SUPPLY

Michael, Vancouver

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At Well Beings, we believe in using simple solutions to solve our everyday problems Our focus is on designing beautiful products to inspire a sustainable lifestyle, and mindfully choosing organic material so that our products can be kind to the earth.

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.

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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.

WEST END WICKS

Emily, Vancouver

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.

How did you get started?

Finding a creative outlet to pursue during quarantine in March 2020 led to the creation of West End Wicks. Emily has always loved the way candles enhance the feeling of a space through the fragrance and warmth they bring. Designing candles allowed her to experiment and create a product that embodies the environment around her. While spending time at home during COVID, she began to notice all of the different birds that would land on our balcony. The excitement they would bring to the day inspired the names of each candle.

Best thing about your business?

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The uninhibited experimentation. Neither of us comes from a business background or has entrepreneurial roots. Every decision; from scent development, to staging a photo shoot, to the type of labels we use develops from discussions between us. Although it can be draining at times, we enjoy the successes and challenges that come from our collaborative creative process. West End Wicks started as a creative outlet, and it hasn’t strayed far from that.

Val + Anita, xx