A few weeks ago I emailed my list of subscribers to see if anyone had started (or grown) their Etsy shop with the help of the content on this site. The following list is all of the responses I received – some shops have been open for more than a decade, while others opened their shop the same day I sent out the email. With ~everything going on~ this year, the best thing we can all do is support small businesses run by people like us when we’re buying gifts for our loved ones (and ourselves), so here’s a list of 26 Etsy shops from my readers that you can support this year. I hope you find something you love!
Shops are listed in alphabetical order because that’s my second favorite way to organize things (this post contains some affiliate links).
Amber Printable Studio
Alice from Amber Printable Studio sells printable planners and trackers to help you organize your life and meet your goals. The Life Goals Planner is an 8-page workbook that’s perfect for starting a new year on the right track (especially after THIS year, amiright?). Her products have both an English and an Italian version and you can follow her on Instagram here.
BELLS & ROSES CO.
Ashliegh of Bells & Roses Co. sells science and nature-themed gifts and novelties. She’s been creating fun gifts for family and friends for a while, and after discovering one of my print-on-demand blog posts on Pinterest, she finally took the plunge and started a shop of her own. Love it! Check out her growing product line on Etsy.
Biden Harris Merch
Latoya started Biden Harris Merch to celebrate the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, and the first Madam Vice President, Kamala Harris. The pink and green shirt pictured above represents the colors of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first African American Greek-lettered sorority that includes MVP Kamala Harris as a member. She also sells face masks, greeting cards, and confetti poppers (we’re all going to need one on January 20, 2021). You can also follow Latoya’s shop on Instagram.
BLESSED BELIEVER CO.
Aliya of Blessed Believer Co. sells faith-based printable wall art. She’s brand new to Etsy so make sure to check out her latest items and follow her on Pinterest or her blog, Authentic Aliya.
BOTANICAL BIRD JEWELRY
Cyd of Botanical Bird Jewelry has been selling vintage and nature-inspired jewelry since 2008. I love the Lilly of the Valley locket pictured above, but all her pieces are truly gorgeous. Check her out on Etsy, Instagram, and Pinterest.
CHEERFUL GIFT CO.
Chasity started Cheerful Gift Co. thanks to her love of gift-giving. “I’m a wife and mom from deep in the heart of Texas, and gift-giving is truly my love language. It is my belief that given the current circumstances of the world it’s even more important for us to show our love to those we cherish. I started Cheerful Gift Co with a mission to create affordable products that will help you spread joy and love while celebrating life and all the little things that make it meaningful. It is my hope that my products will remind you to be present in the moments that matter and to love each other well.” Obviously the Kamala sweatshirt is my favorite, but she has plenty of other adorable giftable products in her Etsy shop.
CLEVER PHRASING PRINTS
Delilah created Clever Phrasing Prints to provide others with “cute, cozy printables to decorate their space.” This Certificate of Confirmed Niceness is a fun addition to your Elf on the Shelf this holiday season. Check out the rest of her designs on Etsy.
Colorly Studio
“I decided to open my shop so I can do what I love doing- creating beautiful art and designs, and hopefully be able to support myself off it. I hope you will love them as well and that they will bring little bits of joy and color into your life.” – Gilli of Colorly Studio. Check out her beautiful mandala wall art on Etsy.
COUNTRY WOOD DESIGNS
“We make products from recycled whiskey barrels, with our main product being our signs. We have an assortment of different sayings, fonts and 7 choices of lettering colors. Custom signs are no extra charge! Enjoy 10% off until Dec.13, 2020. Coupon code: CHEER10”. – Lea from Country Wood Designs. Shop their selection on Etsy and follow them on Instagram or Facebook.
Empower Shop
Lindsey of Empower Shop sells funny and inspirational t-shirts and sweatshirts. The “blow me” hoodie is a personal fave, but the multi-slacking shirt is all too relatable. Check out her latest products on Etsy.
FAWN LANE HOME
Lauren of Fawn Lane Home sells modern and botanical home decor. I love this abstract watercolor printable for filling out a gallery wall.
FIFI ROSE CREATIVE
Callie of Fifi Rose Creative sells custom illustrations of your favorite pets and people. These make great gifts for couples/newlyweds, pet lovers, and new home owners. Get a custom portrait of your fur friend here.
FIRST LACTATION HEIFER
Katherine of First Lactation Heifer is… my sister-in-law! After graduating from veterinary school and giving birth to her first child on the SAME DAY, she needed a way to make some money while on maternity leave. I helped her set up her shop in January (talk about timing) and she’s created all sorts of designs that reflect her journey from vet school to motherhood. (FYI: a first lactation heifer is a cow who’s given birth for the first time, and that’s what she kept calling herself while she was pregnant and caring for animals at work). Anyway, I love this boob sweatshirt – perfect for breastfeeding moms or anyone who likes boobs (who doesn’t?).
HOME SWEET HOME DECOR CO.
Kelly of Home Sweet Home Decor Co. sells farmhouse and boho style throw pillows and shower curtains. I love these pink tree pillow covers as holiday decor that looks good all winter. You can also follow her on Pinterest and Instagram.
JENNIFER WARD STUDIO
Jennifer Ward sells gorgeous custom wall art including friend group portraits, custom home illustrations, custom pet illustrations, and other fun gifts. She says her passion is to help collectors “curate a space that nurtures a sense of well-being a relaxation.” Check out her shop and follow her on Instagram.
JUST ENOUGH CRAFTS
Valeria started Just Enough Crafts in 2019 to help her save up money for her dream of studying abroad. She makes cute and quirky jewelry and accessories that she’s sold to customers from all over the world. I love the Ron Swanson snowman ornament and the bacon & eggs earrings. You can also follow her on Instagram.
LACE AND LILAC DESIGNS
Alexis of Lace and Lilac creates editable wedding invitations and stationery that you download and customize with your personal details. I love that she has a section for weddings that have been cancelled and/or postponed – very relevant for the times! You can also follow her on Instagram.
THE LAPIS BOUTIQUE
Jacqueline started The Lapis Boutique as a creative outlet that would help bring in some extra money for her family. She sells cute everyday shirts with seasonally-relevant phrases, perfect for gifts! I need the “if you can read this, you’re not 6 feet away from me” shirt for the grocery store. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
LILIES AND MARBLES
“I started Lilies And Marbles with a few of my best friends earlier this year. We sell custom gifts where we can customize the avatars to look just like you and your friends and even your pets. We can create custom pets based on a buyer’s picture, add tattoos, create custom body type and more so that the avatars look as close as possible to the reality. We sell mugs, prints, Christmas ornaments and more and our gifts are perfect for all occasions, especially Christmas as they are very sentimental. Our shop became very popular in a short period of time and we really enjoy making these special gifts. Our dream became a reality and we quit our daytime jobs to work on Etsy full time.” – Anna from Lilies and Marbles.
You can also use the coupon code 20FFLILIESANDMARBLES for 20% off your order. This best friends cosmetic bag would make a great gift for the friends you haven’t seen much this year.
MAGIC HERON CREATIONS
Shanna is brand new to Etsy and sells printable stationery and planner pages in her shop Magic Heron Creations. I love the colors of her humpback whale and sea coral stationery pictured above.
MODISH NOTIONS
Jasmine is another brand new Etsy seller who launched her shop Modish Notions just in time for the holiday season. She sells handmade tote bags and pouches – I love the retro floral fabrics she uses. You can also follow her on Instagram.
ODDLY SPECIFIC DESIGN
Jamie started Oddly Specific Design while looking to expand her line of greeting cards with other products. She took my course (now available as an eBook) and had her shop up and running in a couple of days. She now has a full line of products listed with her funny, quirky phrases and she’s adding more all the time. You can also follow her on Instagram.
PICAS PRINTABLES
Pat sells printable planner pages, party games, journals, and more in her shop Picas Printables. Her gratitude journals feel especially relevant this year – they’d be great for printing off and binding as gifts for your friends and loved ones. You can also follow her on Instagram.
STITCHED WITH INK
Kristen of Stitched With Ink is a dental hygienist by day and designer by naptime. She creates digital files you can use to create products with a cutting machine or other type of printer. These files can be used to create t-shirts, ornaments, posters, or anything else you can craft up.
SWEETBRIER SHOPPE
Wendy and her husband just opened their store, Sweetbrier Shoppe. They create holiday-themed printable wall art, coloring pages, gift tags, and planner pages that you can buy once and print for all the kids in your family.
TEXAS WOMAN SALES
Lindsey from Texas Woman Sales sells the iconic fried cat from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, but also has a line of fun printable products such as wall art and self-care bingo (love it).
Ready to start your own online business? Check out these posts:
How to Make and Sell Printables on Etsy
How to Sell T-Shirts, Mugs, Posters, and Home Goods With Print-On-Demand
How to Make Money With Affiliate Marketing
Thank you for the feature! Love everyone else’s stuff! Wishing you all luck in your businesses!