The Etsy Market is a series of virtual shopping events that pop up across different cities around the world. Some events are run by groups of Etsy sellers, directly sharing their creativity with their community. Others are run by us, with the goal of celebrating incredible makers. Either way, you’re sure to have an incredible, inspiring time!
Welcome to The Etsy Market Explore a one-of-a-kind world. The Etsy Leicestershire is a group of Artists, Makers , Designer and vintage sellers. We are all based in and around the Leicestershire area. And we all have Etsy Shops This look book is a great showcase of some of our talented team members this festive season
Pippa Jayne Philippa carney Leicester, Leicestershire
Where do you make your items? I have recently just moved into a new studio in Burton on the wold in loughborough. How do you spend your down-time? I currently volunteer with the guides in birstall. I also love to chill out and watch netflix and listen to true crime podcast What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love the community that they create and the support they give to build your business. And our team in leicestershire is friendly and so supportive of each other.
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Stan and Gwyn Sian Preston Burton Overy
Why did you start your Etsy shop? As a print designer for many years working for several well known high street brands, the mission for Stan&Gwyn is to 'free my mind' and design exclusively what I desire with no boundaries. With also a passion for sewing from a young age, I began my Etsy shop as I loved the idea of being able to be in control of the complete design process. Hand made with true passion from Gwyn, which is me, and Stan.. well he makes a good cuppa!
Where do you make your items? We converted or outhouse earlier this year into a new studio. My favourite part is the glitter ball, which hangs from the centre of the ceiling. I do a happy dance underneath it whenever I get an order.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? For me being in complete control of my designs is everything. That being said, I do love the challenge of a custom order and often the best ideas come from them. Being a Girl Boss totally rocks! #Livingthedream
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Jennie Sergeant Design Shop
Jennie Sergeant Leicester , Leicestershire
Where do you make your items? I illustrate my characters in my home studio and make my fabric products here too!
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? I was out trawling charity shops for treasures when I made my first Etsy sale!
How do you spend your down-time? I do lots of baking, running and hanging out with my senior cat Gretel!
Camille’s Land Camille Medina Leicester, Leicestershire
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? I was working part-time in a gift shop when I made my first sale on Etsy. It was so great coming back home and finding out that somebody had ordered something that I'd made!
How do you spend your down-time? When I'm not working I love to go to the gym, watch anime with my cat Sushi, and draw cats and cosmic things.
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I wanted to share my artwork on products that would make people smile.
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Kirsty Freeman Design Kirsty Freeman Loughborough, Leicestershire
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I love designing/making & wanted to share my love for creativity with other people!
Where do you make your items? I make everything in my home studio in rural Leicestershire.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love knowing that people all over the world are learning to love embroidery & that they get to stitch my designs! I'm so grateful for Etsy giving me the platform to be able to do that.
How do you spend your down-time? I love reading, walking my dachshund Oakley and drinking hot chocolate!
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JenniRobsonShop Jenni Robson Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I wanted to share my work with the rest of the world. Etsy is a well known online platform and was the ideal next step to selling my art. Easy to set up and manage without having to be concerned about the technical challenges of being online.
Where do you make your items? In my studio at home.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being part of a very supportive community with lovely like minded creatives and also knowing that Etsy takes care of the very complicated parts of having an online shop.
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Wakamatsuya Mika Mihell Leicester, Leicestershire
Why did you start your etsy shop?
I didn’t see many sellers , who made my style of paintings in the uk. So i thought maybe there was a market. Where do you make your items? At Home
How do you Spend your Down Time ? Running Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? I don't remember! It feels a long time ago...
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Blackberry Hare Silver Shop
Michelle Prior Leicester, Leicestershire
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I'd been making silver jewellery for the last few years and wanted to to share my products with those looking for handmade items so Etsy was the natural place to start my shop.
Where do you make your items? In a small village on the edge of the Leicestershire border
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Community with other sellers and getting lovely feedback from buyers
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? At home hearing the notification noise on my mobile.
How do you spend your down-time? Making jewellery, entertaining my son and our pets and listening to rock music!
Christine Jewellery Shop
Christine Pearson Leicester , Leicestershire
Where do you make your items? I make my jewellery in the spare bedroom at home in Leicester. I can leave everything out and get a quick cup of tea when I need one.
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? My first sale was made when I was at home in the evening. It was exciting to hear the notification!
How do you spend your down-time? As well as jewellery making I enjoy yoga and walking.
Sukhjit Takhar Leicester , Leicestershire
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? My absolute favourite part has to be being part of a team – Leicester Etsy. I love being part of a community where we share ideas, best practice and support each other. I am missing our meetups and am really missing the Etsy Made Local Christmas Fairs – it is my absolute favourite part of the year.
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? Long story short I wanted to name it after my two daughters, instead I named it after their two dolls "Honda & Hollie."
How do you spend your down-time? It has to be on the sofa watching a comedy on Netflix. Friday nights are movie nights for the family and I. We absolutely love them, they totally mark the end of the week and pure down-time!
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Derynbirddesigns Deryn Bird Mounsorrelt, Leicestershire
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I love creating jewellery and all things pretty, and thought it was the perfect solution to have this as my full time job.
How do you spend your down-time? With my family, I also love to do puzzles and watch quizzes.
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? I was at home, it was the day we completed on our forever home.
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Paw Dog Supply Nicole Wright Leicester , Leicestershire
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I started it as a lockdown project & decided to make an Etsy for my hobby :)
Where do you make your items? At home! On my sewing machine
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love the Etsy community & seeing everyone’s handmade creations
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? At home (furlough) so it was an extremely pleasant surprise!
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Hannah Miles Paper Art Hannah Miles Leicester , Leicestershire
Where do you make your items? At my home studio in Leicester
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?
My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is being able to collaborate with customers to make customised and personal gifts and artwork for them.
How do you spend your down-time? In my down time I grow my vegetable garden and watch the birds that visit.
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Wild Brambling Issy Leicester , Leicestershire
Where do you make your items? At home in Clarendon Park, Leicester
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? I was at home because I was unemployed after a mental health crisis. Starting to sell on Etsy helped me to rediscover my creative side and to make my own path by helping people live more sustainably in style ❤
How do you spend your down-time? I love nature (which is why I started an eco business), so most weekends I’m out hiking in the Leicestershire countryside with my boyfriend. I also love cooking and curling up with a good book.
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Littlecadeaux Bavneeta Takhar Glenfield , Leicestershire
Where do you make your items? In my home
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Making the products, especially the bookmarks :)
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? At the cinema
How do you spend your down-time? Reading a book
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SSInksbyshellja Shellja Keshwala Leicester, Leicestershire
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Connecting with customers individually
Where were you when you made your first sale on Etsy? On a road trip!
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Creations by Kree Shop
Kree-Louise Arnold Ravenstone
Why did you start your Etsy shop? I went looking for handmade bunting for Halloween and couldn't find what I was looking for so I made it myself. I wanted something that would last a long time instead of paper or single use and realised I might not be the only one looking for these sort of items and decided not start making for other people.
Where do you make your items? I have a craft room at the moment that is overflowing with fabric but one day I would love a dedicated studio.
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