Maker Stories

A closer look at the products and processes of the creative minds and sellers who we admire.
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Meet the Makers of Etsy shop TulipsAndHeatherShop
This duo has found their passion and teamed up to create Etsy shop TulipsAndHeatherShop — and they’re just getting started. Learn more about Maya & Freya’s work centered around themes of nature, queerness and magic 💫🌷 illustrations, digital drawing, digital art, plant art, flower prints, lavender prints, botanical art, drawings, nature art
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Artist Spotlight: Etsy Seller Netamente
"My textiles are nourished on everything that surrounds me. My near environment such as nature around me, the colors of the plants, autumn changing it all, and from my distant environment, as well. The knowledge and ancient techniques of the original peoples, how they obtained the colors, how they dyed the fabrics and how they wove them. Today, all that turns in my work." Meet Monica from Etsy shop Netamente 👋 Join us in celebrating Latinx sellers on Etsy with finds crafted with skill and rich with personal stories. . • Small business, small business ideas, small business inspiration, art inspiration, artist, artist aesthetic, home decor, wall decor, natural plant dye, fabric dye •
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Artist Spotlight: Etsy Seller LazyBeamArte
“LazyBeamArte is an art series but it’s a lot of things too. It’s my parents, it’s Cuba, it’s El Salvador, it’s my community, it’s palm trees, it’s pink clouds, and it’s my lived experience. It’s these things that give meaning to my work.” Meet Manuela from Etsy shop LazyBeamArte ☀️ Join us in celebrating Latinx sellers on Etsy with finds crafted with skill and rich with personal stories. . • Small business, small business ideas, small business inspiration, art inspiration, artist, artist aesthetic, home decor, wall decor •
Making a Pressed Flower Frame
Have you ever wondered how pressed flower frames are made? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process
We #StandWithSmall | Support Small Businesses on Etsy
Right now the smallest businesses are taking a serious hit. But they’re not backing down. And we’re proud to stand beside them. Join us in boosting these engines of local economies. Support your favorite sellers, their one-of-a-kind items made with love, their friendly service, and their creative expression. We can help them to keep making.
What does your purchase mean to Etsy sellers?
What does your purchase mean to Etsy sellers? “I’m able to run a small business as an artist and because of that I’m able to provide for my family every day." Five Etsy sellers share how much of an impact your purchase has on their lives. Help us support small businesses during these challenging times and #StandWithSmall.
Magical Handcrafted Miniatures From Ceramics Line LithopsStudio | Etsy
A friendlyfox that can fit on a fingertip. A utensil that’s half-spoon and half-cat. “I feel like everybody is rushing all the time and so stressed,” says ceramist Chien Nie Hong. “I want my work to be something that, when they look at it, they’ll calm down, slow down, and just take a breather.”
Imaginative, Colorful Fiber Art From Mandi Smethells | Etsy
Inventive color combinations and surprising shapes (think unicorns and octopuses) set the work of this Minnesota-based fiber artist apart.
Eco-Friendly and Chic Minimalist Handbags From Canopy Verde | Etsy
Merging the beauty of sustainable fashion and classic design, Linda Wong of Etsy shop Canopy Verde creates minimalist, stylish, practical, and most importantly, eco-friendly accessories.
Etsy Journal
Looking back, it seems written in the stars that UK-based artist and illustrator Lee May Foster-Wilson would grow up to do something creative. Read her story on the Etsy Journal
Tellkiddo - Etsy
The dreamy home studio of Etsy shop Tellkiddo, where sustainable kids interior items come to life.
5 Inspiring Etsy Shops to Discover This Women's History Month
Whether you’re shopping, browsing, or gathering the courage to embark on a creative endeavor of your own, read on for a little reminder that what you seek, you find—and on Etsy, that often means rad products with even radder women behind them.
Romantic Wedding Gowns From Sumarokova Atelier | Etsy
Known for their impeccable silhouettes and fine fabrics, the duo hand-tailors each order to the client’s specifications, giving them precisely what mother and daughter have: a perfect fit.