A virtual market to bring you and your loved ones some holiday cheer. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts and meet the makers who bring them to life.
Welcome to The Etsy Market Explore a one-of-a-kind world. Etsy is an online marketplace where makers can sell their creations to buyers across the globe. From handmade home decor to vintage jewelry and everything in-between, people come to Etsy to support small businesses and discover spectacularly special items perfect for everyone on their list.
Celebrate the holidays at The Etsy Market! Every year Etsy teams gather together to put on local events. Things couldn’t go as planned for 2020, but our sellers are good at getting creative. So they’ve organized this virtual market to help you find some truly great gifts. Explore their unique items, meet the makers, and most importantly, get into the holiday spirit.
Leicestershire Etsy
We are a team of Local Designers, makers and curators who sell on Etsy. Our team Is based in Leicestershire and the surrounding areas. We would love for you to join our team
Alexia Claire Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "To encourage a love for our native wildlife in children and adults alike."
Where do you make your items? "In my little garden studio in the heart of the National Forest overlooking the beautiful countryside"
How did you come up with your shop name?
Wildlife of Britain greeting card NEW! Garden Explorers activity Pack of 12- Grab all 12 wildlife Kit for kids. Packed full of wildlife Illustrations as a greetings card Spotting pages, quizzes, fun facts, pack, with blank insides for your own Coloring pages! 36 pages of fun. Messages! £20 £18
"My shop name is my first two names, I love that with a business like this you can evolve your offerings, over the years as you learn more about your craft. My name was the perfect way to represent this as my style and products change over time." Favorite holiday tradition? "Dressing the Christmas tree with my partner and a big hot chocolate."
Garden Birds of Britain Wildlife Wall Print- Alexia Claire’s hand painted wildlife art featuring over 30 different garden birds. Perfect for learning about the wildlife in your garden! £18
2021 Luxury Wall Planner with wildflowers watercolour illustrations. This is a luxury thick car wall planner, with plenty of room for memos and is a nice large A2 size. Arrives neatly rolled. £16
Wildlife of Britain postcard pack of 12! This is Alexia’s best selling star product, being used across the nation as wall art, flashcards, nature walk identification charts and for sending to loved ones. The possibilities are endless! £9.80
Bear & Bobbin Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Unwanted clothes!
Where do you make your items? In my attic room, aka the sewing studio, aka the bear cave. What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Meeting other wonderful creators, hearing their stories and sharing ideas! What gift do you want this year? "Just to spend time with family. After the craziness that
has been this year, the only thing I want is to be around my loved ones, play games and make memories. I would love COVID to take a break for one day just so I could give my family a cuddle!" Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "The classic mulled wine."
Bear, owner of Bear and Bobbin
Polka dot cloth sanitary pad..
Bear & Bobbin x Harriet Lowther collaboration watercolour dogs tie up headband.
Blackberry Hare Silver Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Sterling Silver and Resin
Where do you make your items? In my small workshop on the borders of Leicestershire near Lutterworth
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I'm love being part of something with so many other creative makers. It's a great platform and really easy for me to manage. The support I've had from my local Etsy group has been fantastic. The absolute best part is the lovely reviews I've had from my buyers. Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "Peppermint hot chocolate" Michelle from Blackberry Hare Silver
Barley Twist Sterling Silver Stacking Ring
Barley Twist Sterling Silver Bangle
Broadarrow Jack Leathers Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? "Leather, obviously!" Where do you make your items? "In a small purpose built log cabin at the bottom of my garden" Favorite holiday tradition? "Watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ every Christmas Eve with my family. The when Christmas truly starts for me" What is your favorite holiday treat? "Gingerbread cookies...they go so well with my favorite holiday drink" Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "Hot chocolate in my favourite mug with mountains of marshmallows"
Handmade satchel/messenger bag from the finest quality full grain veg tan leather
Wrist cuffs made to order in a rainbow of colours with as much mix-matchiness you could possibly desire!
A cute decision making coin in a handmade stitched leather pouch
ChristineJewellery Shop What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? "I am in control of my shop. It almost feels like my own bricks and mortar shop and I can make it look just how I like and put in as many pieces of jewellery as I want. The support is there when I need it too."
Why did you start your Etsy shop? "When I started my shop 5 years ago I was teaching full-time and wanted to do something more creative. I’ve made jewellery for many years and wanted to ease myself into online selling. Having control of my own Etsy shop and being able to showcase my pieces around the world is great." Favorite holiday tradition? "Slowing down and switching off from the outside world for a while."
Christine Pearson-Jewellery Designer and Maker
Enamelled Copper Stud Earrings
Three Enamelled Copper Brooches
Copper Dropper Earrings with Coloured Enamel
The Colourful Crafter Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? "I mainly work with textile mediums I enjoy mixing things up but my favorite is yarn for versatility." What’s your favorite part about being an Etsy seller? "My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is the reach it gives you, I love seeing people from all walks of life loving my products and being able to connect with other lovers of crafts.." Favorite holiday tradition? "My favorite holiday tradition is Christmas dinner, like everyone I love the way my mum cooks, but I also love it because everyone is sat down together telling cheesy jokes, embarrassing stories and generally being close, it ďŹ lls me with a loving warmth." What gift do you want this year? "A set of hiyahiya or chiaogoo interchangeable needles Crochet amigurumi white rhino.
Custom crochet octopus cat toys and keyrings.
would be a dream gift for me!"
Striped machine knit scarves.
Craft and Bloom Handmade Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I would be lying if I didn't say felt. Having a degree in Fashion Buying with Design I have always loved using fabric and textiles, working with different textures and colours. I have been using textiles from such a young age either dressmaking or mending and creating home furnishings for myself and others.
Where do you make your items?
A festive wreath made up of felt Holly, twine and glittery berries on a wooden hoop.
Now life is hopefully starting to return as normal, any spare time I have I spend in the spare bedroom which has been transformed into a lovely little studio space for me to design and create for Craft and Bloom Handmade.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love the sense of community Etsy has to offer. Even though everything at Craft and Bloom handmade is created by myself, I never feel on my own. Etsy give so much advice and its such a fantastic inspiring platform for everything handmade.
A pretty pastel wall hanging, perfect for a nursery or to brighten up any corner of your home.
One of my favourite custom orders to date, a bouquet of lavender and a delicate single white rose.
Daffodils that will last for many seasons to come!
The Crafty Planter Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "To share our passion for plants, 3D printing and design" How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? "After coming up with many names and designs and testing them out with our family and friends, The Crafty Planter Seems the right fit and represents who we are" What is your favorite holiday treat? "Christmas trees chocolates, Christmas pudding, Christmas chocolate log, the list goes on…" Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "Hot chocolate, squidgy cream, marshmallows, and a flake"
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Curved Square Plant Pots With Feet.
Geometric Copper and Pastel Collection
Geometric Metallic Pot Collection
Copper Styled Plant Pot Collection
Darshe Jewellery Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? DeďŹ nitely Sterling Silver but I would love to incorporate gold into my designs
Where do you make your items? I have a jewellers bench in my garage which is where I do all the messy soldering and the nicer bits I do at my desk in my bedroom
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love that I can sell my jewellery internationally and it is so rewarding to receive good feedback from customers.
Sterling Silver Spinner Ring
What is your favorite holiday treat? "Lindor Chocolate." Favorite holiday tradition? "I am actually British Asian so I love visiting my extended family at Diwali"
Agate and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Amazonite Silver Studs
Sterling Silver Tear Drop Earrings
DeborahBirdArt Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Watercolour and digital silk
Where do you make your items? Original artworks are made in my Leicestershire studio and out on location
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The freedom to sell my own work using a user friendly platform What gift do you want this year? "My grandchildren to be home from Fiji" Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "Gin and Tonic" What is your favorite holiday treat? "Moments to draw and paint on location"
Large Silk Scarf No.43. 90x90cm. Crepe de Chine. £95 + P&P
Large Silk Scarf ‘Blossom’ 90x90cm. Crepe de Chine. £95 + P&P
Set of 4 greetings cards. Leicestershire winter scenes watercolour. £12 P&P
EMILY FOUND A THING Shop Where do you make your items? "My studio is my home, a late Georgian farmhouse we have been renovating since 2018" How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? "Each episode of Bagpuss, a TV show from my childhood started with the thing that Emily had found. The saggy old cloth cat and his friends told stories and fixed the thing.
Unique paper mache birds.
Pair of colourful birds on driftwood.
My work is about finding things, working with them to tell new stories and transforming them into new things I hope will be treasured." What is your favorite holiday treat? "Cooking over an outdoor fire if we’re glamping, followed by marshmallows and hot chocolate." What gift do you want this year? "I love handmade organic soap and bath care products."
Characterful papier mache bird.
I love all birds and keep my own ducks.
Eco-friendly badges made from vintage books.
Femka Keramika Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Porcelain
Where do you make your items? I am member of The Clay Room in Leicester
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Packing orders and getting great reviews What is your favorite holiday treat? "Homemade Gingerbreads" Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "Hot Cacao Drink" What gift do you want this year? "Sketchbook"
Handmade Porcelain Serving Plate
Handmade Porcelain Serving Plate
Handmade Porcelain Vase
Handmade Porcelain Hand Painted Cup and Saucer
The Findings Workshop Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I prefer natural fabrics so cotton, silk and wool are all favourites of mine. They are fun to re-style too, I like to use dyes or hand embroidery.
Where do you make your items? I repair and restore the items at my studio in Leicester. The building is full of talented and creative designers and makers so it's an inspiring place to work. Great for skill sharing too!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? My favourite part of selling on Etsy is the customer interaction, no question. The Etsy vintage community are so engaged and supportive, I love it!
Embroidered Velvet Waistcoat with Gold Braid
Gold 80s Disco Boots
1920s Embroidered Silk Tunic with Fringe
1920s Pyjama Style Silk Top
Handmade by Catherine Shop
What is your favourite medium to work with? Its so hard to choose! But it would be split between macrame yarn and clay. Very different to each other i know !
Beautiful and timeless birth announcement gift , handmade from clay and natural twine.
Guaranteed to put a smile on your face - personalised terrecotta plant pot with your choice of plant pun!
Where do you make your items? All of my items are made by myself and in my home.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The part of being an Etsy seller is being my own boss and having the opportunity and platform to reach so many potential customers from across the world.
Beautiful handmade macrame rainbow guaranteed to brighten your day.
Personalised engraved plaque celebrating everyones love story
Never lose your keys again with these pretty macrame key chains!
Hannah Miles Paperart Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Paper, especially textured and FSC certified
Where do you make your items? In my at home studio in Leicester
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Seeing my artwork find new homes all over, and being able to create commissions for peoples special moments. What is your favorite holiday treat? "Gingerbread" Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "Spiced apple" Paper art autumn leaves What gift do you want this year? "To be able to spend it with my parents"
Christmas card, printed in vegan inks on recycled card
Handmade paperart robin mini frames, great as tree decorations.
Paper art custom portraits
Happy Willow Gifts Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love working with fabric! I mostly like to work with cotton fabric but I love linens too! I'm drawn to the huge range of patterns and colours that are available.
Where do you make your items? I make all my items at home. We have a small study where I keep all my fabrics and other sewing essentials. The space is very small though, so more often than not you will ďŹ nd me sewing at the kitchen table.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being an Etsy seller means that my products can be available to people all over the world. It is also a well-known platform for people who want to shop small and are looking for something a little bit different. This is a positive for me as a small business owner. Me
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Lemon Teal Everday Bag
Helen Sibson Art Shop Where do you make your items? "I create from home by an upstairs window, with a view of trees where I can watch the birds and squirrels during the day and hear the owls in the evening." Why did you start your Etsy shop? "Since completing a degree in illustration I’ve been raising my twin boys, so I started my Etsy shop selling my wildlife illustrations so I could work from home, doing what I love while they’re at school."
What is your favorite holiday treat? "Christmas pudding." Everyone has a g0-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "A dark and fruity real ale." What is your favorite holiday treat? "A colourful, hand-knitted wooly hat, I’m always losing hats and I’m terrible at knitting." Helen Sibson, wildlife illustrator
The blue-tit lover’s collection
Nocturnal creatures notebook
Honda & Hollie Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I think my favourite medium to work with has to be my 100% cotton yarn used to make my 100% cotton face scrubbies. They are absolutely gorgeous for giving your face a good cleanse and if you want to get that extra feel good feeling, you can take it up a notch up and use them as an exfoliator.
Where do you make your items? I make my items at home. They are sometimes made in the Orangery on the dining table or sat in front of the TV in the living room. The dream would be to have my very own workspace – Honda & Hollie Headquarters.
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 meet ups and will definitely miss the Etsy Made Local Christmas Fair – it is my absolute favourite part of the year.
Christmas Wish Bracelet
!00% Cotton Crochet Scrubbie
Me at the Etsy Made Local Leicester Christmas event held at the King Richard III Visitor Centre last year
Honda & Hollie Logo
Touchy, Feely, No Chewy Silicone Sensory Key Ring
IngridHillArt Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? "My favorite media has to be watercolour but I also enjoy working with mixed media as well. I love the unpredictable nature of watercolour and allowing it to do it’s own thing, with a little guidance from me!"
Where do you make your items? "I feel I am very fortunate to have my own garden studio. I can lost myself for hours in there!"
Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "A Cappuccino, and a cake of course" What gift do you want this year? "A warm snuggly jumper."
2021 Calendar Featuring 12 of Ingrid’s Paintings
A Range of Blank Greeting Cards Featuring Images of Ingrid’s work
Ingrid Hill Art
Letterbox gifts
Giclee Prints of Ingrid’s work
JenniRobsonShop Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I have three! – watercolour paint, ink pens and fabric.
Where do you make your items? At home – it started in the spare bedroom and has now taken over the living room too!
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? The whole experience is fab, from selling across the globe to being part of a supportive and very friendly community to having an easy to set up online shop. How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? "I just used my name! I wanted to have 'designs' in Jenni Robson
there to allow me to experiement with making lots of different products with my illustrations."
Cotton, lined, Zipper and Pencil Cases featuring the Three Mice from the 'Furry Friends' range
Handmade Tote and Book Bags with a Zipper Case featuring Bertie Badger and Friends from the 'Tub Time' range
Handmade Duffle Bag, Handbag & Pencil Case with stationery featuring the 'Bathtub Babies'
Jennie Sergeant Designs Shop
What is your favourite medium to work with? I love working with my illustrations that have been printed onto cotton. I love being able to create three dimensional versions of my drawings; it is fun seeing them come to life!
Where do you make your items? I work in my home studio with my cat Gretel at my feet.
Handmade fabric hedgehog keyrings
Retro Daisy mini print
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is being part of such a brilliant community of creatives! Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "Anything fruity, I love to try different things in foreign places and each time I think it’s just the best until something new is presented." What gift do you want this year? "A dog but don’t tell my cat!"
Handmade rainbow zip pouch | pencil case
Headshot of Jennie Sergeant from Jennie Sergeant Designs
Handmade rainbow fairy Christmas tree ornament | decoration
K+G Curated Space Shop How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? "It’s quite simple. There’s Kenny (first name Helen) and there’s Gra. We wanted to present a considered approach to our vintage collection. Taking time to restore and present the items in a modern context and in turn allowing customers to make considered purchases that will last a lifetime." What is your favorite holiday treat? "It has to be mince pies! Gra is obsessed! He’s straight in at the beginning of October and doesn’t quit until New Years, it’s quite impressive." Everyone has a go-to holiday drink. What’s yours? "Anything served in a vintage glassware and topped with a glace cherry gets our vote!."
K+G. In order of appearance, Graham and Kenny
Mid century Bureau and wicker chair.
Retro office swivel chair
Vintage basket ware.
LauraPeeIllustration Shop What’s your favorite medium to work with? "I absolutely love collecting and sourcing different papers, and really enjoy creating paper. Producing illustrations digitally is also a medium I work in a lot, and many of my Art Prints are created this way. I enjoy both the limitations that paper creates and also the endless freedom of working digitally." What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller?? "I love having a shop on Etsy, as it means I can send my work all across the world which is an amazing feeling. Being an avid supporter of local and independent businesses, Etsy is full to the brim with amazingly wonderful creatives and it has such a supportive and talented community." Favorite holiday tradition? "Quite a new tradition, but I have grown very fond of watching Santa dropping presents off across the world. (on an app) with my niece and nephew just before they go to bed on Christmas Eve."
‘BUMBLE’ Giclee Print
‘Sun+Moon’ New Circular range Giclee Print
‘Healing’ Limited Edition Postcard
Ingrid Hill Art ‘A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there’ Giclee Print
Pippa Jayne Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? I love to work with vinyls and faux leathers, I am always working with fabric that have colour and Sparkle.
Where do you make your items? I currently have a studio at the Makers yard. It is an amazing building, which son much history and its also really good to be working along side other creatives.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? I love the community that Etsy has Created with their local teams it is so nice to be able to go out and meet up with other people and have a coffee. What gift do you want this year? "A King Charles to Join the family"
Embroidered Canvas Shopper bag
Nightmare Before Christmas Make up Pouch
Me at work at my studio
Kawaii Christmas Decorations
Pulvio Prints Shop Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I started my Etsy shop to fulfill a vision that started when I moved to Leicester and started to appreciate the surreal beauty in the urban landscape. Sharing that with other people is a way I can show my appreciation for the world around me. I also wanted to save up for an engagement ring and wedding plans as that's coming shortly (hopefully, if I keep selling enough!)" What is your favorite holiday treat? "Apple Pie! Especially when it’s homemade by my girlfriend and served a la mode." Favorite holiday tradition? "The first Christmas I ever had with my girlfriend, we ate homemade pizza and watched cheesy musicals all day. Our “Market Lemons” print is perfect for any lovers of this cirtrus beauty.
Any baseball and sport lovers would adore this print which captures the heart of America’s favourite game.
Our “Hosta” print is a lovely addition to any home, bringing fresh plant life to your walls and shelves.
Couldn’t imagine a more perfect day considering Christmas Day is my birthday as well"
This gorgeous boat print captures the beauty of the coast for any maritime lovers.
Coffee lovers rejoice! This “Cars and Coffee” print is a wonderful addition to any room.
Resonate Arts Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Epoxy Resin, Alcohol Inks, Acrylics, Cement& Nature.
Where do you make your items? At Makers Yard Studios. Leicester. Occasionally at home when working on smaller products.
Whimsical Rainbow Resin Button Coasters..
Contemporary Hand Painted Wall Light Switches.
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Dreaming up products, creating , showcasing & selling to people on an international scale. How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? "Resonate Arts was born with my passion and desire to ensure that people were attracted to hand made products which simply resonated with them and put a smile on their face." Favorite holiday tradition? "Visiting Cornwall and their stunning coastlines."
Ocean & Alcohol Ink Wall Art.
Real Dried Botanical Pendant Globe Necklaces.
Ocean Art Resin Coffee Table.
Rolk Shop Shop What is your favourite medium to work with? Wood
Where do you make your items? In my studio @ Makers Yard in Leicester City Centre
What’s your favorite part of being an Etsy seller? Being able to make something that has come out of my head for someone that has decided they need it! :) What is your favorite holiday treat? "Seeing all my loved ones" Favorite holiday tradition? "Music quiz on Christmas day" How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? "Its an abreviation of Rare Folk which was originally my brands name. I chose this as I wanted to design and make for people (folk) that like something different and rare."
Oscar the Basset Hound Christmas tree decoration, pet portraits available.
Rolk
Rosie and Ramona Shop How did you come up with the name for your Etsy shop? "My name is Rosie and my daughter is Ramona. Original!" Why did you start your Etsy shop? "I had my little girl 2 years ago and wanted to pursue my 2 dreams, to work for myself making art and to be a stay at home mum. I’m doing both at the same time!" Favorite holiday tradition? "A Christmas Eve walk in the woods with my family. We’ve been doing it since I was a toddler and now we get to take Ramona!" What is your favorite holiday treat? "My Grandma’s homemade mince pies. She makes over 200 from scratch every year because they’re so popular and delicious!" What gift do you want this year? "Well, I’m pregnant again and I’m a sucker for lotions and creams, so some lovely organic handmade pampering products would go down a treat!"
Here’s a selection of our hand painted Frida inspired plant pots. Every single pot is completely unique and hand painted by Rosie. What plant hairstyle will you choose for your Frida?!
Just three of our fourteen Christmas card designs that are available as single cards or as packs. We have loads of different styles so we’ve got you covered for all family and friends!
Hipster Santa, who wouldn’t want this card?! Check out all of our Christmas designs (there’s a polar bear as well!)
Join us for our Etsy Market Virtual Event
Nov 21st
