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Style : Tuesday Top Ten : Australian Etsy Faves

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April 3, 2012
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Do you ever shop on Etsy? Do you know what Etsy is? Well, if you think of eBay and then imagine it’s loaded up with cute, quirky, vintage or handmade things, then you are halfway there.  Etsy is chock FULL of gazillions of sellers who make things or sell things you may not find anywhere else.  If you are in the market for something made by hand, something beautifully nostalgic or even supplies to do a bit of crafty DIY with, Etsy is your homegirl (or boy).

I buy lots of bits and pieces on Etsy, because I am obsessed with uniqueness.  I bought this sweatshirt. I bought this t-shirt. I bought these shoes.  If I’m looking for vintage pieces, Etsy is my first stop too.  It’s easier to find things on Etsy (as opposed to eBay).  Things are more nicely photographed. Things are more reasonably priced, and I just like the way Etsy works.  Give me an E (and a T, S, Y!)

After years of loving Etsy, I was lucky enough to be FEATURED on their site recently. But that is not why I’m sending you there. Nope. I am sending you there because Etsy gives thousands of people all over the world an easy to use, super awesome marketplace in which to sell their wares or buy from independent traders.  Etsy allows people who might not have creative day jobs to make some money (and some sense of things!) on the side doing artsy stuff.  Etsy means that lots of stay at home parents who might not be able to go out to work can create mini-businesses and have their own income.  Etsy allows artisans and crafters from all over the world to list their work and sell it globally. And Etsy provides all kinds of tools to help their community connect, learn and grow.  Awesome indeed.

Etsy allows us to buy independent or local with the very greatest of ease.  That’s really important to me. Is it important to you? We are shopping locally today.  Here are ten super fab Australian Etsy sellers. I hope you enjoy this little shopping tour de Pip!

 

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 Do you have an Etsy store? Drop a link in the comments so we can visit you!

  • http://twitter.com/DustyJo Jo Beveridge

    I make pretty accessories for small and larger girls from Liberty and Japanese fabrics :)  
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/DustyJo

  • Josephine Ryder

    Etsy is definitely my homeperson! Buying and selling on there makes me feel like I’m part of a big community of interesting people who are onto something good :) I sell handmade clothes made from bamboo, organic and vintage fabrics. http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrancesBakerShop

    • http://twitter.com/DustyJo Jo Beveridge

      such beautiful pieces!

  • Candice Barnes

    Love Etsy!! I have just started selling on there recently. But I love the whole community thing, like Josephine said. Making treasury lists, looking at gorgeous pieces that others have made, I spend a LOT of time on there.

    I make quirky little wool felt brooches and embroidered wall art, http://www.etsy.com/shop/candykinscrafts

  • Roslyn Russell

    Great features Pip, love that Peace Warrior by Cat Rabbit, I am looking forward to going to her Owl Knows How exhibition this weekend!
    I have just started selling on Etsy recently, I sew handmade gifts for babies and toddlers and also sell pdf sewing patterns. It’s been great so far, love the supportive community and the customers have all been fantastic! This is my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewddelicious?ref=si_shop

  • Jr Lia

    Etsy love :) My friend Gemma makes cute crazy and wonderful little accessories and clothing at the Triangle of Bears http://www.etsy.com/shop/theTriangleOfBears

  • Christine

    So much great stuff on Etsy! My Etsy Store-  http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonTons For Stylish Lunch Bags

  • Kate

    Don’t forget madeit, the Aussie version of etsy!

  • neetsie71

    I am an ETSY addict!!  Here’s my shop … selling all AUSTRALIAN MADE pillowcases!  MADE AND DESIGNED IN MELBOURNE, in fact!  http://www.etsy.com/listing/89729516/freak-and-showgirl-pillow-cases

  • redjacketonline

    I have a new shop Red Jacket Australia http://www.redjacketaustralia.etsy.com
    but one of my favourite Aussie shops is thedustycaravan http://www.thedustycaravan.etsy.com

  • redjacketonline

    oh and I love kookinuts too http://www.kookinuts.etsy.com

  • http://twitter.com/girlinthepjs Alli Bitar

    Love etsy! You can get photographic postcards on my etsy http://www.girlinthepjs.etsy.com perfect for dropping a quick line to a mate snail mail style.

  • http://www.facebook.com/clairestephens76 Claire Stephens

    Another Etsy addict here….I get lost sometimes looking at pages and pages of beautiful things to buy.

  • Rulitos

    Oh wow!!! So many awesome Aussie Etsy finds! Some of those were already on my faves list… Some of them now are! Thanks for sharing! ^_^

    Now on to check out the stores I the replies!

    Oh, and I’m at http://www.rulitos81.etsy.com :-D

  • http://twitter.com/gusseting kylie gusset

    ms.gusset hand dyed yarns & fibres from north melbourne: http://msgusset.etsy.com

  • Eclecticcritters
  • MelissaTanAustralia

    Wow, thank you for featuring my blue and black checked wristlet! 
    I mainly use vintage and recycled fabrics. This wristlet is coincidentally made from off cut fabrics from another Etsy seller, Penelope Red – http://www.etsy.com/shop/PenelopeRed What a lovely article. I’m so flattered to be featured amongst such a great range of handmade Etsy products!
    - – - – - melissa from http://www.etsy.com/shop/melissatanaustralia

    • http://www.justbaustralia.com.au/ Pip @ JustB

      Oh you are MOST welcome! xxx

  • Yaz

    Hi Pip! This is not a criticism, just some feedback on the site! I love your beautiful images, but dislike that it reloads a new page every time I flick to the next pic. Not sure if this is just happens on my browser? x x 

  • Cath @ Mybeardedpigeon

    Aww Thanks Pip awesome feature of my Tassie cushion lovely lady. After years of loving Etsy I too was lucky enough to be Featured Seller a couple of weeks ago. I love Etsy its the best place to buy presents and an endless source of inspiration- I love the ideas people come up with! so great! 

    • http://twitter.com/Bethany_Bat Bethany_BT

      Cath, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your cushions, especially the map ones!!! I want one of everything!!! lol

  • Penelope

    Hi Pip, such a great write up of etsy! Finally I hope some people in Oz will begin to take notice of etsy, and give it the credit it deserves. I am so happy for my friend, Melissa, to be featured here- isn’t she sweet, she mentioned me too. My shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PenelopeRed

  • Monique

    Thanks Pip for showcasing so many wonderful Aussie etsians. It’s so great seeing Etsy getting more exposure in Australia. I started my label Elkhorn on Etsy and have had such great international and local recognition because of it. If anyone’s into hand screen printed homewares & accessories please pop by my store etsy.com/shop/ElkhornDesign
    Of course there are also some other wonderful Australian online stores too like Blue Caravan. Xx

  • Lyndal

     Etsy is such an amazing community and I love being a part of it! Here is my shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotScones?ref=si_shop

  • Alyssa

    There is nothing better when you are daydreaming on etsy and find something you adore then realise it’s made by an Aussie!! It’s generally a great push for me to buy buy buy!! 

    I have started my little store recently and am sloooowly building on it, i love the making process so much I get distracted and forget to put things up!! http://www.etsy.com/shop/wrapstars?ref=si_shop

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002491028872 Nicole Harman

    Great article, thanks for promoting ETSY!
    Please visit my shop – yes, I’m from Melbourne!
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE

  • http://twitter.com/Bethany_Bat Bethany_BT

    Mountain earring…… love it!!!!!

  • http://www.kate-intheclouds.blogspot.com/ Kate In The Clouds

    Hi all! I have a pretty new stall on Etsy, and I love it when I find someone who has ‘hearted’ my items is from Aus too! It’s so exciting! I’m from Wollongong, I make corsages, teacup candles & pincushions, picture frames etc., and here’s my shop… http://www.etsy.com/shop/kateintheclouds

  • Jodie

    Hi Pip! Who doesn’t love Etsy? I could lose myself in there for hours, nay, days! I set up my Etsy shop earlier this year- little screech owl. Check it out! http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlescreechowl/ 

  • http://twitter.com/Blackcurrantpix Kell

    Great little article, I’ll be checking out the other links =)
    I make jewellery and home decor from my photos of Western Australian wildflowers. http://www.blackcurrantshop.etsy.com

  • Rocky

    I just love etsy! I love anything handmade!!:) Pls. check out my shop:http://www.etsy.com/people/RockyBeads 

    Thank you so much!!:)

  • Alison

    The quality of wares available from Australian Etsy sellers has definitely impressed and inspired me. I only started my store earlier in the year and I’m having lots of fun with it. I make personalised sterling silver pendants: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Secretary925

  • Cat Beloverly

    Oh thanks for the new to me shops! I love the milk and cookies print in particular. ;) I have a little shop selling some embroidered art & cards. It was actually something I taught myself to do when you posted your “Max” embroidery for a wedding gift for your brother I think Pip! Anyhoo, here’s my store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/wouldntitbeloverly

  • Andrea

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/andybeedesigns?ref=si_shop would love you to visit my Etsy store ღ♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥ღ Andy Bee Designs Warrnambool Victoria ღ♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥ღ

  • Bec
  • http://twitter.com/HobCollect Hobart Collectiables

    We’ve got all your Aussie antique and vintage collectables love covered at 
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/HobartCollectables.

    Come dig through our backroom and see if we can’t give you 10% off just for mentioning this blog (we can by the way – type in multiple as a coupon code like suggested at the bottom of each listing even if you just want 1 item and send us a message saying Pip sent you).

    Cheers, Adam and Sarah.

  • Boehm Michelle

    I loooooove Etsy so much! Here is a link to my store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bokbokbgerk

  • Monica

    Loved your article, the more I read the article to more I was thinking Yes Yes Yes. So many amazing things on Etsy. I love your top 10, great collection. Like many  other creators I too have a shop on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyCharliehandmade 
    Come have a sneaky peek!

  • leslie keating

    yay! always love to discover more aussies on etsy! you can find my melbourne based etsy shop full of hand screen printed fabric and goodies at http://www.etsy.com/shop/mazeandvale

  • http://www.etsy.com/shop/BelindaSaville Belinda Saville

    Congrats on being featured, Pip!  Your tute is just fabulous :-)

    It’s wonderful to see Aussie sellers doing well on Etsy…there is so much talent in this great country of ours!

    My handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewellery can be found in my Etsy shop here:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/BelindaSaville

  • http://www.lilbirdieshop.etsy.com/ Jacquie Thompson

    Just discovered your blog via  etsy on facebook, cant wait to have a look through more of your posts. My etsy store is to be found at   http://www.lilbirdieshop.etsy.com 

  • patti

    great story! i have an etsy shop too… http://www.etsy.com/shop/bbppdesigns

  • Sparkle

    I could spend all day looking at etsy!
    Here’s my shop: http://www.tallrabbit.etsy.com
    I design cute stuff :)

  • Maureen
  • Chrislette

    Cute and macabre jewelry and accessories. Handmade and hand crafted by me.
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/straightjacketspoils

  • Kerri

    Realisation Creations on Etsy does superb beaded jewellery

  • Briony

    Hi Pip, great article! I love etsy!

    Here’s my new aussie shop to share :) https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrionyBurke