Featured Shop: Black Widow Balm
“My first creation was a purple lip balm I called Ursula, after a very memorable character from One Hundred Years of Solitude.” – Shareta
Featured Shop: Homestead Seattle
“We want to help end a cycle of consumerism that wastes money on lower quality, disposable furniture.” – Michele
How-Tuesday: DIY Lip Balm in Upcycled Containers
Soothe chapped lips year-round with a silky, scented balm that’s made using natural ingredients and an upcycled container.
Featured Shop: Nicola and the Newfoundlander
“I’m a very restless maker: I love working on new projects, new designs, new anything for my shop.” – Nicola
Tying One on With Handmade By Emy
In this short video, a tie maker shares the tale of her unexpected path to entrepreneurship.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Feeling the love? Share a paper-cut valentine with your nearest and dearest.
Real Weddings: Desert Dream
Joel and Krysta’s romance began with an Etsy collaboration, which soon blossomed into a partnership and one-of-a-kind desert wedding.
Featured Shop: Datter
“I like pieces to look a bit raw and to show real signs of being handmade – I don’t like anything to be too polished and ‘clean.’” – Kaye
Make Your Own Masterpiece With the Rijksmuseum
Check out five Etsy designers’ creative interpretations of images from the Rijksmuseum, and learn how your work could land in the museum’s shop.
Fresh Shop: Taftyli
From Krakow, Poland, two creative sisters have launched a business dedicated to collaboration and innovation.
The World of Unconventional Love Tokens
Flowers and cards are nice, but the most memorable Valentine’s gifts draw on your own individual quirks.
Featured Shop: Coralie Beatrix
“As a little girl, I aspired to live on an island and sell my creations.” – Katie LeBourgeois
Make Your Own Red Velvet Bonbons
Take your love for red velvet to the next level with these DIY dark chocolate bonbons.
With This Ring
Engagement rings get all the glory. While they symbolize a promise, their less-flashy counterparts carry the truly weighty vows that make a marriage.
Next Chapters
Etsy sellers are enjoying creative and financial success in second, third and fourth careers — even post-retirement. Want to be inspired? Read on.
