Etsy Journal

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Inspiration

5-Star Buys: A Play-Friendly Take on a Family Portrait

With their lovingly painted, personalized details and durable wooden design, these display-worthy dolls are a huge hit with kids and adults alike.

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Featured Shops | Home and Living

Dazzling Stained-Glass Decor From Szklo Glass

Let the modern mirrors and celestial suncatchers from this Utah-based artist add some serious shine to your home.

Creativity | Inspiration

Elevate Any Basic Banana Bread With This Tasty Trick

The secret to making this classic comfort food even more warm and inviting? Topping it off with a fruity flourish.

Creativity | Inspiration

How To Make a Custom Beard Oil

Learn how to create a simple, smoothing oil in your very own signature scent—or whip one up for the bearded guy in your life.

Shopping Guides

5-Star Finds From Inspiring Black Creatives

From breathtaking portraits to comforting self-care staples, Etsy shoppers can’t get enough of these standout items from Black-owned shops.

Featured Shops | Home and Living

Sunny Statement Prints From M. Koby Art

Let the pieces from this Miami-based illustrator serve as a powerful reminder that art can make any space happier and homier.

Creativity | Inspiration

Make Your Valentine a Mixtape (Cookie)

Treat your valentine to a sentimental sweet with these easy-to-customize mixtape cookies.

Featured Shops | Home and Living

Quilts Full of Culture From the Women of Gee’s Bend

Discover the rare chance to own a one-of-a-kind patchwork piece from the women of Gee’s Bend—a rural, Black community of Alabama quilting legends.

Inspiration | Style

5-Star Buys: Your New Favorite T-Shirt

This playful line of food-themed tees is a home run with Etsy shoppers looking to spice up their everyday attire.

Occasions | Shopping Guides

20 Shops to Bookmark for Extra-Special Guy Gifts

From backpacks and bandanas to bread kits and beard oil, these shops stock heartfelt finds for every kind of fella.

Featured Shops | Style

Statement Jewelry for Nature Lovers From Mai Solorzano

Inspired by the beauty of the earth and sea, these intricate, organic pieces are gifting gold for any occasion.

Home and Living | Shopping Guides

22 Brilliant Candle Shops With Rave Reviews

Looking to cultivate a calm and cozy vibe at home? Buyers agree: The fragrant delights in these 22 shops strike all the right notes.

Inspiration | Occasions

The Etsy Guide to Showing You Care This Valentine’s Day

From one-of-a-kind gift inspo to extra-special ideas for celebrating at home, these creative tips will have you on your way to a heartfelt holiday.

Featured Shops | Style

Customizable Leather Accessories and Gifts From Holtz Leather Co.

Featuring a collection of belts, bags, coasters, and placemats ready for your personal stamp, this family-run shop is your key to the perfect present.

Creativity | Inspiration

Make an Easy, Flower-Infused Bath Soak

Take bath time up a notch with this restorative botanical soak.

Home and Living | Inspiration

New Podcast Alert! Meet the Maker Who Launched a Quilting Shop on the Road

Find out how Laura Preston launched a successful business around her bold, modern textile designs—all while roaming the US in a travel trailer.

Featured Shops | Style

Meaningful Jewelry That Tells a Story From Everli

This delicate jewelry line took shape as its designer worked through a life-changing decision. Now, her pieces help others meet their own challenges.

Shopping Guides

5 Bright Ideas for a Fresh Start in the New Year

Get ready to start 2021 on a positive note with these inspiring everyday accents, super-smart furnishings, and mood-boosting hues.

Inspiration | Occasions

10 Little Reasons to Be Thankful This Year

From the company of our pets to calming craft kits, we’re taking a look back at a few of the things that brought us some cheer this year.

Shopping Guides

11 Standout Etsy Shops That Got Their Start This Year

In a time of unprecedented challenges, these new-to-Etsy makers persevered and proved that creativity always prevails.

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Featured Shops | Home and Living

Custom Gifts and Homewares From Vital Industries

Discover fun, functional glassware, decor, T-shirts, and more from this husband-and-wife duo with a knack for crafting perfect presents.