Its mission is “to empower people to change the way the global economy works.” Etsy creators aim to “bring heart to commerce and make the world more fair, more sustainable and more fun.” Etsy sees itself as the world’s handmade marketplace, and plenty of Berks entrepreneurs post their cool creations there. Here are just a few…
SWEET STUFF BY BRENDA | Sweet Stuff by Brenda features items to use in your paper crafting projects, handmade paper-crafted gift items and small vintage pieces. Look here for book page wreaths and garlands, handmade journals and paper crafting kits, and miscellaneous vintage finds. Pictured: Book page wreath, $45. Find it at: etsy.com/shop/SweetStuffbyBrenda.
DENTDELION | Dentdelion offers stuffed animals, play food made with felt, baby rattles and accessories. All of the items are locally handmade, using eco stuffing, earth-friendly fabrics, upcycled woolen garments...even the tiniest details are earth-friendly. Pictured is the cozy bear, priced at $20. Find it at:
FIREBUG BEADS | Firebug Beads features handmade artisan lampwork (glass) beads for the casual to serious jewelry designer. All lampwork beads are handmade by Nicole Wozniak, a self-representing artist #W117, in her home studio. Pictured bead, $45. Find the products at: firebugbeads.etsy.com.
TYPOTHECARY LETTERPRESS | Typothecary Letterpress offers great gifts and gift cards for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays and other special occasions. They also offer custom jobs including wedding invitations, coasters, holiday cards, and prints that are more personal, such as wedding vows. Pictured: “There’s no place like home” written in Pennsylvania Dutch makes a great housewarming or holiday gift, $30. Find it at: typothecarypress.etsy.com.
TUTUS GALORE & MORE | Let Tutus Galore & More create something lovely for you! Owner Mariel Figueroa loves working with different fabrics, materials and colors. All pieces are handcrafted. After all, you are uniquely created; let Mariel make that tutu & accessory for a unique you! Pictured dress and headband, $55. Find it at: etsy.com/shop/TutusGaloreandMore.
PNZ DESIGNS | PNZ Designs specializes in custom rustic wedding décor. The shop features almost 200 original designs for you to treasure not only on your wedding day, but as a lasting keepsake for years to come. Pictured is a Tall Customized Birch Bark Vase, $19. Find it at: etsy.com/shop/PNZdesigns.
'STUDIOHOSTE' | ‘studiohoste’ is a furniture and housewares design company committed to establishing a balance of aesthetic integrity, craftsmanship and intelligent design. Many studiohoste original designs are constructed using recycled or found materials, and every piece is finished in an eco-friendly blend of beeswax and mineral oil. Pictured is an original blind mount floating shelf, $275 per shelf. Find it at: etsy.com/shop/studiohoste.
ELLA-BOW-BELLA | Ella-Bow-Bella makes boutique-quality accessories for girls. Handmade items include hair clips, bows, headbands, hats, tutus, cheer bows and accessory organizers. Orders can be customized and always arrive neatly packaged. Makes the perfect holiday, shower or birthday gift! Price of headband pictured: $6.99, tutu pictured: $22.99. Find them at: etsy.com/shop/EllaBowBellaShop.
LIL’ PEAR JEWELRY | Lil' Pear offers a collection of modern, special and unique initial charm bracelets and necklaces to adorn you and your loved ones. Each piece is embroidered with an initial...yours, a child's, your significant other's...on exquisite fabric and set into an antique copper or silver charm. Charm/bracelet and charm/necklace combos are priced at $35. Individual charms start at $15. Find them at: etsy.com/shop/LilPearJewelry.
EARTHENPURL: WEARABLE ART INSPIRED BY NATURE | EarthenPurl designs are one-of-a-kind wearable art creations born from a combination of freeform hand-knit, crochet and experimental artistic techniques—via inspiration from the natural world. A variety of handspun yarns—from Etsy artists worldwide—are incorporated in many EarthenPurl designs. Pictured is the Original EarthenPurl Hoodie, $169. Find it at: EarthenPurl.etsy.com.
JENNY’S NATURALS HANDCRAFTED SOAP | Jenny makes all-natural, cold process soaps with a cleansing base of olive, coconut and palm oils. Herbs, grains and clays add natural color, and most soaps are scented with pure essential oils. Offered are 4oz. bath-sized as well as 1oz. personal-sized soaps. Pictured is the Lavender Soother soap with comfrey root and oatmeal, $4 per bar. Find it at: etsy.com/shop/jennysnaturals.
VINTAGE JANE | Vintage Jane is jam-packed with fun and eclectic finds for the home and child. Shop owner Stacey McCaffrey is drawn to a balanced mix of industrial, kitsch, retro and sweet! She specializes in vintage children’s items such as toys, clothes, and nursery and bedroom decor. Stacey believes in adding a vintage touch to every room to make it unique and more personal. Pictured is a vintage wire basket, priced at $36. Find it at: VintageJane.etsy.com.
