A virtual market to bring you and your loved ones some holiday cheer. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts and meet the makers & curators who bring them to life Nov 20 - 21, 2020
Welcome! Explore a one-of-a-kind world. Etsy is an marketplace where makers can sell their creations to buyers across the globe. From handmade home decor to vintage jewelry and everything in-between, people come to Etsy to support small businesses and discover spectacularly special items perfect for everyone on online their list.
Celebrate the holidays at The Etsy Market featuring Manitoba shops! Every year Etsy teams gather together to put on local events. Things couldn’t go as planned for 2020, but our team is good at getting creative. So we’ve organized this virtual market to help you find some truly great gifts. Explore unique items, meet the makers, and most importantly, get into the holiday spirit.
WEST Winnipeg Etsy Street Team WEST is a volunteer based community of local Manitoban Etsy sellers who work cooperatively to support and promote our members. Through collaboration, the group organizes markets, workshops for business improvement, networking events, and promotes and supports Manitoba Etsy shop owners. We are pleased to be hosting our ďŹ rst ever virtual market! It’s going to be an adventure. Join us!
Vendor List AngelaMoiseyCreative
MichikoCraft
AnitaRexDesigns
MommiesLittleMonster
ArtSoapLife
OrangeandPrairie
BabyBobbinShop
OscarandFriendsStore
BitchinKitschKitchen
PegDots
Book’d
PlayfulPeanut
DaisyThirteen
PrairiePeasant
DivaandDudesCollarCo
PrairieThreads
EverythingLittleW
PrairieWireDesigns
FanAttaGirl
PrettyPlatesDesign
FibreArtistry
QuenTessentielle
GlitterandLeatherCo
RaimentReSource
iHooked
SoxnSuch
JustBeHandmadeSoap
TBLBoutique
Laurel Irving Studio
TheJoyfulLifeCompany
LogansLabStore
XOXOKnits
Magination
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Angela Moisey Creative Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I love to keep creating with different materials and came across Wall Art using moss and was hooked. It really fit with my need for connecting with nature during our long winters in Winnipeg. It was natural to start selling them as I made them--helping connect others with the natural materials.”
Where do you make your items? “I create from home in my small extra studio room and my living room when I need a bit more space for larger projects.”
Circular Moss Wall Art
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “My favourite part of being an Etsy Seller is meeting people. I have made some wonderful friends in our Etsy group and many customers have returned several times. I may not remember names all that well, but am always happy to see a familiar face and catch up on our lives.”
Moss Wall Art with Birch Branches
What is your favorite holiday treat? “The holidays are really about family, but if I had to pick a holiday treat favourite, it would have to be whipped shortbread. My family has made it since I was little.”
Natural Dried Floral Arrangement in a Vintage Brass Bowl
Anita Rex Designs Shop Where do you make your items? “I make them at my dining room table! So I can be right in the middle of our home and with our children.”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I love being able to send my wreaths all over the world!”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “My favourite holiday treat is cookies! My mother makes traditional Croatian baking and I always look forward to them!”
What gift do you want this year? “I have no clue what I would like for Christmas!” Burlap Christmas Felt Flower Wreath
Rustic Grapevine Felt Flower Wreath
Buffalo Plaid Felt Flower Wreath
Art Soap Life Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I wanted to help others love their skin naturally with versatile products that are simple to use and made with ingredients that nourish your skin. I am also a very visual person, so clearly these products would be functional and beautiful. I incorporate my own artwork into the labels and packaging for a unique look and sell prints of my work alongside the skincare.”
What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Oil & pigment. Both in soap making and in my painting.”
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? “Definitely mulled wine. Eggnog is a close
Lavender Gift Set
second.”
Concentrated Soap Pastes
Birch Box Balm for Lips, Hands & Body
Cream Deodorant
Baby Bobbin Shop Shop Where do you make your items? “All of our items are handmade on our home sewing machines.”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “It is a play on words - the fact that we sew all of our items (bobbin on a sewing machine) and that we make the majority of our items for babies.”
Favorite holiday tradition? “Each year I wrap up 24 books (new or used) for my kids and starting on December 1st, they get to take turns choosing one each night from under the tree. We have a lot of fun with it.”
Baby Gift Sets Include Blanket, Bib and Teething Necklace
Slouchy Beanies
Three layer rag quilts in both flannel and cotton/minky.
Bitchin Kitschn Kitchen Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I love finding loving homes for vintage treasures”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “The sense of community”
Favorite holiday tradition? “Decorating my aluminum tree with vintage ornaments”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “fruitcake with marzipan icing”
What gift do you want this year? “absolutely no idea” Tin Globe Bank
Holt Howard Owl Trivet
Holiday Treasures
Book'd Creations Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I fell in love with craft sales when I was a child and, from a young age, aspired to create something that would sell at shows. After doing my first show back in 2016 and seeing how excited people were about my pieces, I decided I wanted people to be able to find me even when I wasn't physically at a craft sale--so I went online! And there's nowhere better to sell handmade goods online than Etsy!” What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I've been able to reach so many people in both Canada and the USA! Etsy's reach is phenomenal.” What is your favorite holiday treat? “Pretty much anything sweet! Decadent hot
"The Great Gatsby" Magnets Photo by Willow Run Photography.
chocolate, decorated sugar cookies, etc.”
"Pride & Prejudice" Book Page Bracelet Photo by Willow Run Photography.
"Les Misérables" Bracelet . Photo by Lock & Co.
Daisy Thirteen Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “All of our quote blocks are made from salvaged wood! While building our house, we wondered what happens to all of the off-cuts when a house is built, and this was the beginning of Daisy Thirteen. We’re proud to partner with local construction companies to collect their off-cuts so that they don’t end up in the landfill.”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Wooden Quote Block for a Special Mom
“Connecting with other Etsy sellers. It's great to bounce ideas off of each other and get feedback on a photo or how to handle a certain situation.”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “Ang: "Fancy" chocolates. The kind that come in a box. Ingmar: Milk chocolate”
"and in the middle of my chaos... there was you."
Inspiration Block
Diva and Dudes Collar Co. Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I was making collars for puppies that I fostered for 2 years before I started my shop. The cuter the collar the quicker the pups were adopted! I was encouraged from friends and family to start my Etsy shop to share my LOVE of fabric and making collars with others.”
Where do you make your items? “In my sewing room!”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “Being able to connect with dog lovers all around the world! Also, I love being able to write a personal note in EACH order! It's amazing how a note can make someone's day!”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy
Plaid Dog Collar
shop? “(Good question!) My dog (Mistletoe) wears sunglasses and is QUITE the Diva! She LOVES the attention she gets when she wears her 'cool shades'! (She has over 50 pairs, a pair for every season and reason!) it only took but a second to think of the masculine word for Diva! Dudes was quickly the answer! Diva and Dudes is TRULY the perfect name for our shop!”
Buffalo Plaid Stag Head Dog Collar
Everything Little Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “My favorite mediums to work with are wood and paints, but I also have a love of sewing with natural fibers and creating soft dolls as well.” Where do you make your items? “I make my items in my small workshop in my basement and at a table set up in my kitchen so I can be around my family while I work.” Favorite holiday tradition? “Doing Sinteklaas (a Dutch tradition) with my children on Dec. 5. My children put out shoes with carrots (for his horse) and they receive a small gift and some treats. Second is the big Christmas dinner we have together with all the family. I am 2 Sizes Summer Sun Peg Dolls
one of 5 and we all have kids so getting together is a lot of fun!”
Rainbow Winter Peg Dolls
10 piece Wooden Rainbow Stacking Puzzle
Hand Painted Toadstool Village with Villagers!
FanAtta Girl Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Resin has definitely become my staple medium.”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I really love the Etsy community. The Winnipeg/Manitoba Etsy teams have been very supportive and have provided a lot of great guidance.”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “It comes from Fanatic Fangirl. My shop started with a lot of items inspired by my favorite Pop Culture fandoms.” What is your favorite holiday treat? “Candy canes” Resin Marble Ocean Pendant
Pressed Real Flower Petal Pendant
Watercolour Necklace
Fibre Artistry Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “wool and silk”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “hearing from happy customers”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “cracking nuts”
What gift do you want this year? “a healthy family”
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? Hand Felted Wool Dryer Balls
Hand Felted Wool-Silk Cushions
“cranberry juice”
23 Color Assortment of Roving
Glitter and Leather Co Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I started this Etsy shop because I love earrings and knew these earrings are unique and different then what’s out there.”
Where do you make your items? “At my dining room table so I can be right there with my kids!”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “Being able to be a Maker as a job!”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop?
Brass and Leather Earrings
“It took a bit to come up with a name for this shop! Finally decided on Glitter and Leather Co because our earrings feature leather and glitter!”
Camel Petal Leather Earrings
Cork Leather Earrings
iHooked Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “It’s all started when I quit smoking, I started crocheting then I just moved to selling my wares.” What’s your favorite medium to work with? “I love working with merino wools, they’re super soft and keep you toasty warm!” How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “I mixed my love for technology and the love for crochet - iHooked was born!” Favorite holiday tradition? Tweak Toque
“Staying up late as late as possible on Christmas Eve!” What is your favorite holiday treat? “Sugar cookies decorated in fun holiday themes”
Pop up Pom Super Scarf
Binary Beanie
Just Be Handmade Soap Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Making soap will always be my first love, but I truly enjoy blending essential oils for my aromatherapy rollers. There are so many available layers when working with scent that creating a balanced and beautiful blend is so satisfying.”
Where do you make your items? “Every one of my items is made by hand, in my home in Winnipeg.”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I love being a part of a creative community of like-minded artisans. I am always amazed and inspired by their beautiful creations!”
Whipped Rose Facial Moisturizer
Illuminate Face Oil
Small Batch Handmade Soap
Laurel Irving Studio Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “The requests for my art kept increasing, so I started my Etsy shop as an organized way to fulfill the interest.”
What’s your favorite medium to work with? “I work with eco-friendly natural materials, including shells, stone, Lake Winnipeg pebbles, and lots of sea glass!”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “Etsy is like a big Family - it provides the perfect platform to support everyone's unique creative vision, and Etsy customers enjoy getting personal, which I love!” Christmas Tree Pebble Art
In my happy place! Head down & focused on creating.
Sea Glass and Abalone Shell Wall Art Sculpture
Sea Glass Paw Print Pebble Art
Logan's Lab Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Beeswax”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “The worldwide exposure.”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “I used my son’s name, and then thought up a few different ones to go with it. Logan's Lab just worked.”
Favorite holiday tradition? “I get the kiddo xmas pjs every year to open on Christmas Eve, as my own little Christmas tradition.”
Small Lotion Bar
Headache Balm
Lip Balms
Magination Shop Where do you make your items? “I make my items sitting on my couch while watching t.v. after a busy day at my day job.”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I love finding out where new customers live from around the world.”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “It's part of the word - imagination (without the "i"), which I use a lot in my creations and it starts with the same letter as my first name - Marlene!”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “Cookies or chocolates - which is a change up from Crocheted Tooth Fairy PIllow with Pocket.
Knitted Hat & Arm Warmers
my regular salty snacks.”
Knitted Children’s Slippers
Michiko Craft Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “When I realized that creating was something I HAD to do, not just liked to do! When I realized I was not fulfilled until I created. I'd wake up in the middle of the night with the desire to create. And so I did, and some of my best products and ideas have come to me in the middle of the night.”
Where do you make your items? “My home studio in my bedroom overlooks the beauty and nature that Wildwood Park has to offer. The cross country trails, and walking trails are right across the street, it's kind of perfect.” Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? “Hot and spicy herbal tea around a campfire.”
Nature Inspired Custom Calligraphy
Greeting Card Calligraphy Originals
Cozy Sustainable Mittens
Mommies 2 Little Monsters Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “I love to mix textures! I love when I can work with silicone, wood and crochet beads to offer babies all of the texture to help with teething.”
Where do you make your items? “In my “office” a corner of my bedroom”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “I have always referred to my daughters as my little monsters, I have 2 daughters aka mommies 2 little monsters” Braided Pacifier Clips
What is your favorite holiday treat? “Is it appropriate to say all of the above?!?! If I had to pick one I would have to say shortbread cookies.”
Freezer Teethers
Mask Lanyards
Orange and Prairie Shop Where do you make your items? “Located in my home studio in Winnipeg MB”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “Connecting with the local community”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “My mom is my inspiration, she immigrated from Holland where the National colour is Orange. I was born in the Canadian Prairies...together...Orange and Prairie”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “Toffifee...I cannot stop!”
Manitoba Leather Keychains
Leather Pine Tree Earrings
Brass Arc Necklace and Leather and Brass Earring
Oscar and Friends Store Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “My shop was started to provide pet owners with comfortable, stylish designs to dress their pets in.”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I enjoy designing new pet accessories and selling them to people all over the world. It makes our world seem so much smaller.”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “Black Forest Trifle”
What gift do you want this year? “A vaccine for Covid.”
Buffalo Plaid Reversible Dog Bandana
Ho Ho Ho Christmas Dog Bow Tie
Naughty or Nice Reversible Dog Bandana
Santa Christmas Dog Bow Tie
Peg Dots Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “I probably enjoy working with ceramic mugs the best. The paint just feels "right" on the ceramic.” Where do you make your items? “I do all my work in my home studio.” How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “My hometown is Winnipeg, Manitoba...also known as The Peg. And the Dots part should be self explanatory!” Favorite holiday tradition? “I have so many! Every year we get our kids matching Christmas pjs which they open on Christmas Eve. They look forward to it so much, I'll have to say that one is my favourite.” Elegant Hand Painted Ornaments
Gorgeous Hand Painted Coffee Mugs
Custom Painted Wood Ornaments
Playful Peanut Shop What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “The flexibility to balance work with raising our families!”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “My oldest daughter was the original peanut - we wanted a name that would allow some flexibility in growing our product line, but still sound fun and whimsical.”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “Nuts n Bolts (but only with REAL butter!)”
What gift do you want this year? “New reading materials! I've been through so many Mini Wet/Dry Bag
books this year!”
Portable Change Pads
Child Aprons & Play Oven Mitts
Zippered Snack Bags
Prairie Peasant Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “A friend had encouraged me to sell at local craft
sales, but at that time, I didn't think I'd ever have enough stock to fill a table. When I heard about Etsy, I thought it was the perfect solution because I could start off small.”
Where do you make your items? “In my home in the centre of Turtle Island (that
we call Canada).”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “The prairies are home to me, and I will forever
be in love with the big skies and wide open
Tea Dyed Vintage Linen and Paper Blank Journal
spaces. The word peasant implies making do with what you have on hand, with simple low cost or recycled materials.”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “Caramel popcorn!”
Recycled Vintage Book Blank Journal
Recycled Vintage Atlas Envelopes
Prairie Threads Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I was selling a few fibre goods in my other shop,
PrairiePeasant, but I thought it would be best to separate my journals and baskets into two distinct shops, so PrairieThreads was born.”
What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Reclaimed fabrics, whether from thrifted linens
and garments, to scraps from quilter friends or damaged items that would otherwise be tossed.”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “Making something new and beautiful and useful
from materials that would otherwise be going to the landfill.”
Reclaimed Fabric Rope Basket
Reclaimed Fabric Coiled Baskets
Rainbow Reclaimed Fabric Coiled Mat
Prairie Wire Designs Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I started my Etsy shop as a way to share my love of creating with others. It started as a hobby and it quickly became something I love.”
What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Any metal is my favourite to work with. They all do such different things when you work with them. It keeps things interesting when I’m creating my pieces.”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “I live on the prairies and my obsession with making jewelry started after I discovered wire as a Custom Family Tree Sun Catcher
medium so it was a pretty natural fit.”
Customizable family birthstone necklaces
Mixed Metals Necklace & Earrings
Copper & Aluminium Statement Necklace
Pretty Plates Design Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Fine bone china” What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I love that it connects me to people all over the world who also love pretty plates.” Why did you start your Etsy shop? “I hosted a wedding shower for my daughter and didn’t have enough of my own heirloom china for each guest. So I spent time hunting for pretty plates in charity shops and found all kinds of mismatched china plates. During the above mentioned soirée I also discovered that when entertaining, space is at a premium so tiered stands are the perfect solution. After the shower I had all this mismatched china and so I did some research about how to drill holes in porcelain, bought a drill and my passion for rescuing
Upcycled Vintage Plates Tiered Cake Stand
orphaned china from landfills was born.”
Vintage Mismatched Table Settings, for a Boho Dinner Party
Upcycled Broken China Earrings
Quen Tessentielle Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Essential oils of course! :)”
Where do you make your items? “I make my oil blends in my treatment room or in my kitchen if I am making a balm/salve and when I'm making my bracelets and other accessories I like to sit in front of the TV and watch my favourite movies/shows”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I love the WEST team as there are always people willing to help and support each other as makers.”
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? “Go-to holiday drink has to be hot apple cider. Rescue Collection: 3 Best Helpers in 1
Tastes so good on a cold, gloomy day.”
Aromatherapy Wrap Bracelet
A Natural Answer to a Vapo Rub.
Raiment ReSource Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with?
“Vintage fabrics, beads and found items” What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “Meeting others with the same interests and sharing my finds, finding more items to create with.”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “Raiments refers to clothing and wearable items and I'm providing a resource for these as well as supplies to create them; and the items I create are all from remnants of Raiments that are too precious to discard.”
What is your favorite holiday treat? “Sugar Plums, a 1960's sweet treat made from vanilla wafers, condensed milk, coconut and jello powder!” Vintage 1960's Handbag
Sewing Slippers: Victorian Style
Fashionista Face Masks.
Sox ‘n’ Such Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “Wool and wool blends”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I love that my socks, made on an antique machine, almost 100 years old and from a small town in rural Manitoba, can travel worldwide.”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “While socks are my main focus, I have learned to make other woollen garments. I wanted my name to reflect that, and be catchy as well.” Knitted Wool Fingerless Gloves with Rolled Cuff
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? “Hot chai latte made with sugar free cinnamon dolce (Starbucks)”
Children’s Knitted Leg Warmers
Knee High Knit Socks
TBL Boutique Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? “After making gifts for family and friends for many years, my daughters encouraged me to set-up shop, share my talents and join the lovely maker community.”
Where do you make your items? “at home in a converted garage”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “connecting with customers and hearing their feedback”
How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? “we love bags!” Cosmetics Case Featuring Blue Birds
Adorable Super Soft Baby Blanket
Autumn Spider Web Table Runner
The Joyful Life Company Shop Where do you make your items? “Our items are all designed locally in Winnipeg, and printed in Manitoba and Alberta.” What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “We love the opportunity to connect with customers and other makers that Etsy provides. The Etsy community is creative, energetic, and always doing something new and exciting!” What is your favorite holiday treat? “Vinarterta, made from my Grandmother's recipe.” Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? “Cranberry Mimosas in champagne flutes rimmed
Document Your LIttle One’s School Journey
with sugar. A sparkly, festive drink that makes you feel fancy!”
Create a Treasury of Beloved Recipes
Birthday Interview Book, A Few Minutes Each Year for a Precious Keepsake
XOXO Knits Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? “I work extensively with chunky yarns, in particular most items are created using Lion Brand Thick and Quick wool and acrylic blend yarns in fabulous colors.” Where do you make your items? “My fibre studio is my home located in the heart of Canada, Winnipeg Manitoba.”
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? “I love the platform that Etsy provides for small businesses like myself. In particular I learn alot from other sellers with regards setting up my shop effectively to garnish more traffic.”
Favorite holiday tradition? “Spending quality time with my family.”
Triangle Scarf or Cozy Shawl
Winding Road Hat: Lacy, Slouched, Drapes Perfectly at the Back
Coffee Cup Sleeves
Vendors by Category Bags & Purses PrairieThreads TBLBoutique Craft Supplies & Tools BitchinKitschKitchen FibreArtistry RaimentReSource Jewellery Book’d FanAttaGirl GlitterandLeatherCo Orangeandprairie PrairieWireDesigns PrettyPlatesDesign Health & Wellness ArtSoapLife JustBeHandmadeSoap LogansLabStore QuenTessentielle Home & Living AngelaMoiseyCreative AnitaRexDesigns DaisyThirteen FibreArtistry Laurel Irving Studio MichikoCraft PegDots PrairiePeasant PrairieThreads PrettyPlatesDesign
Kids Babybobbinshop Magination Mommies2LittleMonster PlayfulPeanut Knitwear & Crochet iHooked Magination SoxnSuch XOXOknit Masks & Accessories DivaandDudesCollarCo Mommies2LittleMonster PlayfulPeanut RaimentReSource Pet Supplies DivaandDudesCollarCo OscarandFriendsStore Toys, Games & Family EverythingLittleW TheJoyfulLifeCompany Upcycled Book’d MichikoCraft PrairiePeasant PrairieThreads PrettyPlatesDesign Vintage BitchinKitschKitchen PrettyPlatesDesign RaimentReSource
Thank you for joining us Happy Shopping! Wishing you a safe & joyous holiday season
Join us for our Etsy Market Virtual Event
November 20-21, 2020