I generally just use it for crochet patterns and gifts. DD requests things like earrings and art prints.

Anonymous wrote:$100 is meant as an engagement gift. I'm not really an Etsy person , but I feel like I have to use it

I love Etsy, and I’m looking almost every day. Their best things are vintage.

I love these stores:

The Style Thrifer:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStyleThrifter?ref=usf_2020

Davecottage:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Davecottage?ref=usf_2020

My French Antique Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyFrenchAntiqueShop?ref=usf_2020

Etsy is also a great place for handmade.
Here are some cute options:

Strawberry napkins:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/791608793/strawberry-cloth-napkins-hand-printed?ls=r&sh_rv=1&ref=items-pagination-11&crt=1&sts=1&content_source=a9329c383bc039fcb5ca1c2fddaae4ef4ea27841%253A791608793&logging_key=a9329c383bc039fcb5ca1c2fddaae4ef4ea27841%3A791608793

This shop is on a break, but it’s got great reviews.

Baskets By Terry
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BasketsByTerry?ref=usf_2020


There are hundreds of great stores. If our styles don’t match, just create an account and start searching for things you like. The algorithm will get better at showing you cute things. I’m insanely jealous of your gift card.

I love Etsy. I've gotten great gifts from there. Some things I've purchased:
Personalized ornaments
Personalized cutting board
Home decor
Handbag
Jewelry
Artwork
Picture frames
Stickers
Tshirts
Keychain with my grandma's handwriting engraved on it
Invitations

Vintage item (a fantastic turned wood lamp base), upholstery fabrics, other craft items.

I used to buy the most gorgeous handmade soaps from a seller until she got a Whole Foods contract and decided to close her Etsy store. I still dream about the Tuscan olive blossom fragrance.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not after my info got leaked and I had fraud charges on my credit card.

Why do you think that was because of Etsy? Your cc could be cloned from a million different places. Do you never buy gas because gas stations have instances of cc skimming? Ridiculous.

Bc it was the only place I used the credit card is why.

You're engaged? I used it so much for my wedding. Personalized ring plates, signs, embroidered things.

I also like handmade painted christmas ornaments, birthday party decor.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based in Northern Virginia, we make crochet purses, crochet earrings, appliqued/patchwork tote bags and sell them on Etsy. Our shop is new. We make very few items since all handmade items are very time consuming and we are doing this only for fun. We also advertise on Etsy to get our shop some reputation. So far we have made almost 20 sales (all handmade and unique) in 7 months, and absolutely no profit. Actually we have some loss due to advertising costs.

Our shop's name is Lunaris Artisan if anyone wants to check it out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lunarisartisan

Thanks for this. I remember when Etsy was all handcrafted.
Now if I hear about an artisan, I go specifically to that Etsy store. I don't browse around with the china crap. So get your name out there and post images of your real creations!

Thanks for the encouragement. I hope more people discover our shop based in Northern Virginia. We only sell on Etsy and we don't have a physical shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/lunarisartisan

I've purchased eyeglasses chains handmade by a lady in Greece,

Homemade soaps from both Maine and Virginia,

Gorgeous seashell wreath and a rock wreath by an artist in Oregon,

More seashell decor by an artist in Rhode Island,

Vintage handkerchiefs sold by a collector in Canada,

Homemade birdhouses and butterfly houses by a woodsmith in Michigan,

And varioud other bits and bobs over the years.

Have never had any issue with any of the Etsy sellers I purchased from over the years nor any problems with my payment method being abused.

A gift card to Etsy is a very nice gift, there is a world of artisan work to explore there. Enjoy!

Yes. Mostly for craft supplies (I knit and sew), but I also like it for vintage home decor and books.

I've purchased a few items from this seller:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiccadillyPrairie?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1750273785&from_page=listing

This one, too:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JansVintageStuff?listing_id=755268335&ref=simple-shop-header-name&source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=136348&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=136348&awc=6220_1751458521_49eb49cba6911c9b439c89ff9ed6abdc

Anonymous wrote:Based in Northern Virginia, we make crochet purses, crochet earrings, appliqued/patchwork tote bags and sell them on Etsy. Our shop is new. We make very few items since all handmade items are very time consuming and we are doing this only for fun. We also advertise on Etsy to get our shop some reputation. So far we have made almost 20 sales (all handmade and unique) in 7 months, and absolutely no profit. Actually we have some loss due to advertising costs.

Our shop's name is Lunaris Artisan if anyone wants to check it out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lunarisartisan

Thanks for this. I remember when Etsy was all handcrafted.
Now if I hear about an artisan, I go specifically to that Etsy store. I don't browse around with the china crap. So get your name out there and post images of your real creations!

Is there a way to identify homemade (not china crap) sellers more easily?

If you have any shops you like, please name them.

Personalized things and buttons for knitting projects.

Cotton Covid masks! Good times

Commission some art or jewelry