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Born and raised in the Vancouver area, Val never thought she would be a creative/maker Armed with her degree in Criminology from SFU, she worked at Dress for Success Vancouver until she welcomed her first child From there, the creative (and entrepreneurial) bug hit, and she started her Etsy shop, Veespoke
Since then, she dove head first into the craft world, participating in markets (some of her favourites include Got Craft and Portobello West), then organizing markets as part of the Vancouver Etsy Co She’s passionate about empowering creatives and makers in their business journey by providing opportunities and a community for them to be part of and thrive in
When she is not delving into the craft world, she also works at BC Cancer and deep into true crime stories and cute animal videos
Vancouver Etsy Co empowers creative entrepreneurs by providing resources, education, and opportunities to grow The goal is to create a community of inclusive and supportive Designers, Creatives and Makers from the greater Vancouver area who are interested in sharing knowledge, building their business and making meaningful community connections
Anita’s current craft obsession is designing and printing cute stickers with a dabble of knitting
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When she’s not working on VEC or Veespoke, she is focusing on her most important job as a mom of three boys
Anita Chow
Valerie Braacx
A forever entrepreneur, supporter of all cute and pretty things, and adamant optimist
A born and raised Vancouverite who made her mark in the craft world with her (now retired) knitwear business Anita now spends her time as a consumer and cheerleader of local and handmade goods and services She claims she is “efficient because I’m lazy” and therefore a pro at streamlining processes to just make things work better After many years of being a vendor and customer, she has a keen eye for in person market displays, online product photos and look books
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I went to fashion school and worked in the fashion industry for over 15 years, so you'll see a lot of fashion influence throughout my work!
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A l m e i d a I l l u s t r a t i o n s
Nadine, North Vancouver
How did you get started?
My name is Nadine and I am the artist and owner of Almeida Illustrations specializing in paper goods for the big and small moments of life! Introduce yourself and your business
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'Almeida' is both my middle name and my mothers maiden name How did you come up with your business name?
Being able to do something I love and having a creative outlet
almeida illustrations almeidaillustrations almeidaillustrations com
@almeida
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My business name is a combination of my name Amanda and the word anatomical How did you come up with your business name?
Introduce yourself and your business Amanda, Burnaby
For the textbook organ prints, the originals are made with charcoal and led drawn directly onto textbook pages I create the textbook pages based on vintage anatomy books, with a specific page number representing a fun fact about the organ drawn.
@amandatomicalart amandatomicalart amandatomicalart amandatomicalart
A M a n d a t o m i c a l a r t
My name is Amanda and I am an immunology PhD scientist I am also the artist and maker behind Amandatomical Art, where I combine my passion for science and art by creating anatomical depictions to educate others about science I’m constantly inspired by the science and beauty behind anatomy and the various ways it can be visualized
@amy tom amytomartdesign amytomartdesign amyktom@gmail com
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Amy, Vancouver
I make cute anthropomorphic animal and fantastical human art inspired by my love of wildlife, unusual animals and my favourite pop culture characters Every art piece you see in my Etsy shop is high quality reproductions of my original paintings and illustrations
Alpine Soda is a unique low sugar craft soft drink made with fresh citrus and botanicals Inspired by classic Alpine beverages, it's a refreshing local take on an international tradition alpinesoda.ca
Damon, Vancouver
A R T B Y T U N A
How did you get started?
I started out attending small local markets for fan events, creating fan art of some of my favourite cartoons and comics As I was able to grow my online following, I realized there was a market for my style and unique vision, so I pivoted to creating my own designs, comics, and illustrations, now using not only markets, but my online shop, and Patreon based subscription club, to share what I do with the world
Rachel,Vancouver
My creative inspiration comes from both inside, and outside literally I find myself equally inspired by the world I find alone (enjoying the work of other creatives, consuming fresh media like TV and books), as well as outside, where an active lifestyle and the gorgeous scenery of BC sparks a fire in me
How do you stay creative?
@tunasnaps artbytuna com
Melissa, Vancouver
Introduce yourself and your business
How did you come up with your business name
Best thing about your business?
The best part of my business is the interactions a connections made with people during craft marke During this summer, there were people who came me and asked how I started selling my handma crafts There were other people who I connect with as we had a common interest in crochet a they understood the pain of weaving in ends
belcapcreations belcapcreations
Hi, my name is Melissa, and I am the owner of Belcap Creations Belcap Creations creates a variety of handmade crocheted items from toys, clothing, clothing accessories and housewares
B E L C A P C R E A T I O N S
@belcapcreations
Actually, my business name "Belcap" is my last name spelled backwards Pacleb I feel that my personality is the opposite of the rest of my family
We specialize in natural body care products made in small batches right here in Vancouver BC
@bethandoliviahandmade bethandoliviahandmade bethandoliviasmarket bethandolivia.com
B E T H A N D O L I V A H A N D M A D E
Annie, Vancouver
Birch Street Studio is a collection of hand painted and laser cut wood jewelry that you'll want to wear everyday Made right here in beautiful British Columbia, our original designs reflect west coast landscapes and wildlife, along with geometric lines and pops of colour
@birch street studio birchstreetstudio birchstreetstudio15 birchstreetstudio shop
Anne, Surrey
B I R C H S T R E E T S T U D I O S
Chanel, Vancouver
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Introduce yourself and your business
How did you get started?
bittermelonbindery.com
I often feel the pressure to consistently design products to sell, so I make time and space to play Advancing my skills is an excellent way for me to stay creative and expand my knowledge I especially love to work with new materials or try a new aesthetic or style
What’s the most challenging part of your business?
B I T T E R M E L O N B I N D E R Y
I hated eating bitter melon growing up Eventually, I learned to enjoy it I started to cook with it during a time when I was embracing my cultural roots I love hearing other people's bitter melon stories "bitter melon bindery" is a nod to learning ways to embrace myself and where I come from
My name is Chanel and I'm a bookbinder based in Vancouver and Los Angeles I love learning and using traditional bookbinding methods to make bright, modern book designs The books are made with sustainable and recycled papers, including gorgeous patterns from Japan and Nepal I hope my books inspire and support your creative journey
@bittermelonbindery
There's so much to do all the time, so it can feel overwhelming and difficult to focus I've become a better boss to myself over the years I know that creating a high quality handmade item is slow, so I allow myself to go slow Working alone can also be challenging at times, so I would sometimes go to a fellow small business friend's place for co working sessions
bluebirdcakery
Faith, Vancouver
bluebirdcakery www bluebirdcakery com
Whats the best thing about your business?
Everything is made from scratch in small batches We use real ingredients like fresh milk, whole eggs, and natural fruit in all of our products with no additives, preservatives or fillers Our cakes and buttercreams use all butter (no shortening) so it's decadent, fluffy and creamy!
B L U E B I R D C A K E R Y
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The best thing about being in the celebration business is being a part of our customers' happiest moments: birthdays, weddings, showers, retirements, and everything in between! An added bonus of it all is seeing people and their lives grow throughout the years as they start families, change careers or jobs, and celebrate important life milestones It's a privilege and a honour to be included in it
Introduce yourself and your business
Faith Aure has been baking since she was a little girl but it asn’t until 2012 that she and then boyfriend/now husband, Elwin Aure, started Bluebird Cakery, one of Vancouver’s top ocal cake shops and sister company to Creme de la Crumb We specialize in cakes, cupcakes and Cake in a Jar You can find a full range of our Cake in a Jar flavours at this year ' s Vancouver Etsy Fall Pop Up!
By Chloe Cruz is a collection of unique pins, keychains, and stationery featuring some of the diverse roles on film sets
ByChloeCruz bychloecruz com
Bluefish Bohemian offers a collection of handmade Artisan jewelry with a free spirited, boho vibe Designs are influenced by the beauty of the West Coast and feature hand picked semi precious stones, sterling silver, and gold fill Each piece is made thoughtfully with intention and attention to detail From larger one of a kind crystal pendants, to limited edition wrap bracelets and sterling silver necklaces, there is something offered for all in our collection!
Chloe, New Westminster
@bychloecruz bychloecruz
@bluefishbohemian bluefishbohemian bluefishbohemian bluefishbohemian ca
B Y C H L O E C R U Z
Anita, West Vancouver
B L U E F I S H B O H E M I A N
Like most studio, ours is an chaotically organized creative studio space Its mostly white like a canvas that allows us to think in colour What’s your studio like? ca
@bonneboutiquestudio BonneBoutiqueStudio BonneBoutique bonneboutique
Bonne Boutique comprises of a mom and daughter team that shares the love of art, craft, making and planning Our shop offers minimalist, fun functional, aesthetic stickers and stationery with a dash of whimsy, Our goal is to do our part in spreading positivity and love, one sticker at a time!
B O N N E B O U T I Q U E
It is a cliché, but truly, its the customers The ability to ask questions easily allows us to answer them promptly and efficiently Without having to leave the app itself, our customers can instantly message us there thoughts and questions We have met (via message function) so many wonderful Etsy customers
What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?
Introduce yourself and your business Christine, Richmond
How did you get started?
B O T A N I S T S O A P C O M P A N Y
I am avid collector of rare houseplants, and all of our products are botanical based I married my passions into the name of my company
I started making a soap a few years back for Christmas gifts and instantly got hooked It was such a natural transition from baking (my first love) with sourcing natural ingredients, recipe testing, the science behind each exacting measurement and they come out looking like loaves of cake but with a longer shelf life
I'm a crafter, baker, traveller, photographer and a huge fan of handmade/homemade anything! My bath products are and will always be free from synthetics and lab created fragrances, colors, mica's and parabens Basically, no fake stuff
Shelley, Lindell Beach
@botanistsoapcompany
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How did you come up with your business name?
How did you get started?
Introduce yourself and your business Clara, Richmond
C Y A R N H U T
I m Clara, the creator of C Yarn Hut C Yarn Hut is a place that allow me to fascinate by the unlimited possibilities, to create something that I love. We knitted and crocheted an array of projects We specialize in amigurumi and handknitted accessories
I learned knitting from my mum when I was young, and self taught crochet 10 years ago I met a knit artist at a craft market, her knitted bracelet made me know knit and crochet not only for appeals, It can be something else That's how I started to learn and to create my own crochet home decoration and accessories time management is the most challenging part of my business Because I have a day time job, so I need to manage time on C Yarn Hut. Need to find a balance on my job, C Yarn Hut, and also my personal life
cyarnhut cyarnhut cyarnhut cyarnhut com
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C A B I N + C U B
What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?
@cabinandcub
Valerie, Vancouver cabinandcub cabin cabinandcubshop com
Being open to inspiration from everywhere nature, music, film, travel, art I think having different experiences and always being open to trying new things also keeps me in the creative zone
Introduce yourself and your business
Cabin + Cub creates original laser cut wood accessories and gift items All our items are designed by Valerie from her studio in Vancouver
I love being part of a creative platform that can reach such a wide and international audience Also, meeting other Etsy makers at events is great too!
How do you stay creative?
A little bit of cuteness mixed with a little bit of the great outdoors and the west coast How did you come up with your business name?
Quynh, Vancouver
I notice that most scented candles in the market right now are container candles and most of the time, people only buy scented candles to experience aromatherapy relaxation at home But we want to make something different and more versatile, a candle that not only creates a pleasing atmosphere but can also be a piece of art itself
Our product is handcrafted scented candles in Vancouver and our business name is Candle Corner
Since most of my candles are dessert inspired, Sometimes, I just go to a coffee shop and look at their pastry which is how I got my ideas!
It can be a wonderful gift and home decor for everybody Consumers can treat our products as home decor and also therapeutic tools
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Introduce yourself and your business
Hi, I'm Quynh Nguyen and I'm currently a student at UBC Since I'm an Arts student, I came up with the idea of making art through candle making process
What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?
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C A N D L E C O R N E R
C A R L A S I M P L E L I V I N G
The beach and the ocean is what have inspired my own personal style I have always loved the modern rustic look, there's just something about neutral colors with wooden accents that are so warm and inviting Each piece is handmade by me using all natural fibers
C o v e E s s e n t i a l s
Carla, North Vancouver
@coveessentials CoveEssentials CoveEssentialsShop coveessentials ca
FAll natural aromatherapy for everyday life Featuring bath salts, soaps, rollers, gift boxes and more Each product contains only natural ingredients and are infused with pure essential oils.
Heather, North Vancouver
@carlasimpleliving
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We're Andrea & Gael, owners of Catcouver We're a cat sitting company that branched out in the craft world two years ago with our Cat Advent Calendar
Tiny, with cats
C A T C O U V E R
What’s your studio like?
@catcouverofficial catcouverofficial com
Andrea and Gael, Vancouver
How do you stay creative?
Tiny, with cats
This year we ' re going even further! Giving back is also in our DNA With every sale and service we offer, we donate to VOKRA, a Vancouver based cat rescue As we ' re always surrounded by cats, by either fostering or cat sitting, we ' ve seen everything that cats can do, what they like and what they don't, as well as for their humans too All of this is inspiring and dictating the way we ' re going with all our different products
What’s your studio like?
Introduce yourself and your business
Having fun! and hearing how one of my cards connected with someone’s heart or how much the card was appreciated by their recipient Best thing about your business?
Hmmmm, maybe it would be nice if others knew how important it is to maintain relationships and that it is the simple everyday gestures that make for meaningful heart to heart connection I guess I would want my customers to know that everything I make, every thing I do comes from a place of love for everyone
I am starting to enjoy the community aspect of being an Etsy Seller and really like the platform for sharing my creations that offer meaningful connections Being on Etsy is my place to change the world one connection at a time
What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?
Hi I am Mheyah Connected Heart Cards are eclectic unique designs so you can connect & celebrate love, community, special moments or a simple thinking of you Hallmark started it and what a better way to show those you love and care about that you are thinking of them, that you love them and want to connect heart to heart I believe it is our deepest human motivator to feel love, give love and receive love My deepest values are for connection, love, community, caring and kindness Here at Connected Heart Creatives I offer ways to connect with others in small but meaningful ways
What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?
Introduce yourself and your business Mheyah, Coquitlam
C O N N E C T E D H E A R T S
@connectedheartcreatives
connectedheartcreatives connectedheartcreatives
C R A F T E D V A N
CraftsByDao
Craftedvan is a female run, Vancouver based company aiming to put smiles on faces around the world with fun magnetic bookmarks, punny greeting cards, pins, and more!
C R A F T S B Y D A O
@craftsbydao
Kingdao, North Vancouver
Diana and Erica, Vancouver
@craftedvan craftedvan craftedvan craftedvan com
Hi, Im Dao, a self taught hand embroiderer I have been using flowers, birds, mountains and lakes from my local area in my work Living in this Beautiful British Columbia has had an impact on my embroidery I hope people would adore my "paint with thread" jewelry as much as I do
D E V I A R T S C O L L E C T I V E
@devicollective DeviArtsCollective DeviArtsCollective deviartscollective com
The beauty of the west coast, in a fine jewellery collection Dancing Leaf Design is the work of Japanese artisan Noriko Kobune Her colourful hand dyed lace, three dimensional heirloom kimono fabric earrings and hand engraved metal jewelry with gemstones are created with new and recycled materials
D A N C I N G L E A F
Bayoush,Norh Vancouver
@dancingleafdesign dancingleafdesign dancingleafdesign dancingleaf.ca
Noriko,Vancouver
Devi Arts Collective is a women led jewelry brand born out of the inner desire and willful purpose to connect with people We create accessories that when worn, are an expression of the bold, the confidant, and the vibrant qualities in our truest selves
Introduce yourself and your business
Sharing a love of wild space and connecting with people from all over the world!
What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?
Deep Coloured Water = the water that is used while painting with watercolour paint is deeply coloured by pigment
Hi! I'm Tamara, an adventurist and a watercolour artist that is passionate about experiences in nature!
How did you come up with your business name?
D E E P C O L O U E R E D W A T E R
@TamaraPhillipsArt TamaraPhillipsArt DeepColouredWater tamaraphillips ca
Tamara, Vancouver
I put a lot of effort into being environmentally mindful
What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?
With gourmet flavour pairings and a mere fraction of the sugar, East Van Jam produces fun and guilt free spreads inspired by the eclectic variety of characters that make East Vancouver so unique Made locally with BC produce and so much love, less sugar means there's way more fruit in every jar
E A S T V A N J A M
@eastvanjam eastvanjam com
Natalie,Vancouver
How did you come up with your business name?
E L B O Q U E C O U T U R E
@elboquecouture elboque elboque ca
Tell us about how your product is made. What is your favourite part?
Elboque means blessing Spanish merino shearling is one of our main materials used "El" is a definite article in Spanish language The word "boque" sounding [bok] means blessing, or being fortunate, in Korean language which is my mother tongue Also our highly skilled bag masters are from the country
My studio is a multi functional space, filled with merchandise, raw materials, sketches, packing materials, photography kit, and a work table with a huge yearly calendar hanging in the wall
What’s your studio like?
Hello, I am Michelle, the creator of Elboque We produce and sell premium quality shearling products Bags are our main items but we are expanding the collections to apparels, bedding, and a variety of accessories Michelle, Vancouver
I participate in the tradeshows during the Fashion Weeks in Europe or in New York to keep abreast of the current trends and developments in the industry And I draft the design of the bags to produce for new season, share the designs with different manufacturers and sourcing partners, hear their opinions in terms of the level of difficulties and of the cost in the making I choose a few items to produce for the upcoming season My favorite part in the process is when I present the proto samples to a small number of my loyal clients in a small private gathering and hear their candid opinions!
Introduce yourself and your business
Introduce yourself and your business
I love connecting to people from all over the world and hearing their stories when they receive my artwork Sometimes one small detail can make their day and mine!
@elenamarkelova art
I have a small studio room at home, which is great because I do most of my work late at night when my son is in bed My two cats, Syrax and Iris, are always there with me watching my brush movements and making sure that I don't miss anything
E L E N A M A R K E L O V A A R T S
My name is Elena and I'm a watercolour artist inspired by nature and wildlife I create unique double exposure artwork to breathe in life into your homes
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Elena, Maple Ridge elenamarkelovaarts ElenaMarkelova ElenaMarkelova com
E A S T V A N B E E S
eastvanbees.com
@fankatz accessories
Fankatz accessories started early 2022 and mainly focused on festival accessories especially unique designed hand fans to add a little fashion accessory to your outfit
Stephen, Vancouver
EastVanBees eastvanbees
F a n k a t z
FANKATZ
@eastvanbees
fankat com
EastVan Bees is all about the bees We work with hive host homeowners businesses and community gardens in various Vancouver neighborhoods to produce the most diverse multi floral honey that can only come from here We use all the products of the hive to make candles, balms, salve and tinctures Our bees thrive in the urban environment as there is always plenty of food within the diversity of pollen and nectar to make happy healthy bees and that makes for happy healthy honey
Hazel, Vancouver
I started out bead weaving and learning from a book I bought at a Japanese bookstore When resin was first introduced into the crafting world I was hooked, so now most of my work is made with resin
Best thing about your business?
F A N C Y P O P
Hi! My name is Emily, and I make cute earrings and necklaces out of resin and sometimes air dry clay
Turning my ideas into reality! It is a great feeling when the idea I have in my head comes out the way I had hoped it to I also enjoy the times when people pick my pieces out for a gift for someone they care about or they have share a really sweet story for why they feel connected to a certain piece of jewelry that I made
fancypop
Introduce yourself and your business
@hellofancypop
Emily,Coquitlam hellofancypop.com
How did you get started?
Tell us about how your product is made What is your favourite part?
How do you stay creative?
I first chose a character I would love to work with (from a well known character or my personal design) Then I chose a dessert that I would love to eat / learn how to cook, Then I see how can I translate these character into that dessert And finally I bake it My favorite part is to design the sweets To re design a cute character to my style and then transform it into a dessert (And eat it of course)
Hi! My name is Adhara and I'm a foodie who loves to bake cute baked goods! Come foodie with me :D
My 9 to 5 job is to do cartoons But I still need to create something artistic for myself! So to bake cute toon ish goods satisfy my crave for sweets and create something artistic I also love to watch cartoons and anime This keeps me inspired and updated for any new characters/designs
Introduce yourself and your business
F O O D I E T A L E S
Adhara,Burnaby
@foodietales
My studio is actually my home kitchen at the moment However, I'm really excited because next year I will be converting my garage into a small workshop!
Hey, I'm Katrina! I am currently taking my Masters in Toronto and on the side, I created GroundsUp in March 2022 At GroundsUp, we collect spent coffee grounds from local coffee shops in Vancouver and Toronto and use it as a primary material in creating sustainable and novelty items Our mission is to reduce the negative environmental impact of spent coffee grounds while creating beautiful handcrafted home products
Introduce yourself and your business
I always loved the concept of taking a wasted product or material and using it to create something new The idea for my products originated from my love of coffee and observation of just how many coffee grounds I would go through and dispose of daily What started out as a few experiments sparked by my own curiosity, turned into my small business GroundsUp
How did you get started?
@groundsup products
Katrina,Vancouver groundsup
What is your studio like?
G R O U N D S U P
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Julia, Langley
My name is Julia, and I am the maker behind Gus Kids Co Gus Kids Co specializes in baby and toddler soft sole shoes that actually stay on! I have also expanded to offer baby and kids clothing
I started Gus Kids Co while on maternity leave with my oldest I was making shoes for him, and decided to try selling them I did a ton of research and opened my shop July 2016 A couple years later I was able to quit my job, and run Gus Kids full time
G U S K I D S C O
Introduce yourself and your business
How much care I put into every pair Every shoe has many small pieces If something does not come out right, I redo it I value my shop’s reputation and want my customers to be happy!
guskidsco guskidsco Accessories
@guskidsco
Alev,North Vancouver @giveadogabonecanada giveyourdogabone.ca
H U N N Y B A B Y Shazeen,Burnaby
@com hunnybabyco
G I V E Y O U R D O G A B O N E
hunnybabyco hunnybaby hunnybaby
A line of carefully crafted mom inspired products that are intended for babies; tots; and parents on the go without compromising on style and function!
For the past 10 yrs I have been making Reversible Dog Bandanas and Lavender Eye Pillows The bandanas come in over 30 different designs, XS, S, M, L, XL
The eye pillows are made with a generous amount of Lavender and a washable 100% cotton covering
business? @ikiwisicanada ikiwisicanada illknowitwheniseeit shop illknowitwheniseeit com Introduce yourself
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Cassie & Christine, Vancouver
We are Cassie + Christine of I’ll Know It When I See It™ is a two woman show creating sweet + slightly snarky paper goods™ + gifts from Vancouver, BC Sometimes nostalgic, often funny + occasionally Asian inspired, our products include greeting cards for all occasions, stationery, stickers, magnets, puzzles, calendars + more
Our business name is a bit of a play on one of the most dreaded phrases a designer may hear from their client "I'll Know It When I See It" is what someone might say when they can't articulate their needs + simply hope to stumble upon what they want with an "aha" moment We hope that when someone sees our goods, they'll have that special moment of, "Yes! That's exactly what I'm looking for!"
Being able to design what we like + then having people enjoy it The laughs we hear + the joy we see when others browse our goods is such a great feeling Best thing about your and
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Shinobou,Burnaby
JapaneseFabricShino @japanesefabriccreationshino
Ivycdraws is a passionate designer and illustrator creating fun relatable illustrated products to bring people happiness Her goal is to celebrate all the little things that make people unique and things that make life fun :)
@ivycdraws com
My name is Shinobu Mizukoshi I was born and raised in Japan “Japanese Fabric Creations Shino” specializes in handmade objects made with high quality Japanese fabrics Japanese fabrics are so beautiful and unique with its pattern, color and texture I’m proud of my products quality
J A P A N E S E F A B R I C C R E A T I O N S S H I N O
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Ivy, Richmond
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I V Y C D R A W S
We are living in a comfortable and modern society which are comfortable and convenient! We are all aware of there is too much waste in the world! We are all talking about environmental issues, recycle, reuse now it’s time to start from ourselves!
J L C O L L E C T I O N
collection.ca
Louisa, Richmond
@ jl collection
Kaju is a small batch handcrafted jewelry brand created in Vancouver in 2018 I carefully design and make minimalistic jewelry for everyday wear, with high quality and low maintenance Dress up or down, my mission is to make you feel confident and feminine every day!
K A J U C R E A T I O N S
I worked for a bigger jewelry business for a while before moving to Canada and I loved it! Moving to Canada and trying to adapt to a new country, figuring out my life from zero was not the easiest I started to make jewelry as a hobby and decided to open an Etsy shop just for fun Within a few months, I started to get a lot of orders and what once was a hobby started to feel like a business I decided to go full time on it and I couldn't have made a better choice!
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@kajucreations
Mariana, Vancouver
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@kawaiiboku kawaiiboku kawaiiboku kawaiiboku carrd co
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Sonia, New Westminster
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t started as a side hobby as I often attended pop p events and craft shows I couldn't find the style I was looking for and why not put my major to good use?
The best thing is getting to know other artists/creators and customers I love connecting with similar hobbies and liking to chat up future creative ideas Best thing about your business?
Hi! I am Sonia, a stay at home mom and the creator of Kawaiiboku Kawaiiboku is an art & accessories brand that celebrates Japanese ulture related and simple things in life My goal is to spread a bit of joy and happiness through Kawaiiboku's merchandise and illustrations♡
Everyone's life is busy, and my goal is to spread a bit of joy and happiness little by little through my merchandise and illustrations What do you wish customers knew about you or your business?
@karma collectiv e
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Liting,Burnaby litingleahart com @litingleahart Karma Collective is an Apparel and Jewelry brand all about sharing positivity and inspiration thru our designs Local ceramics artist
Cordia, Vancouver sharethekarma SharetheKarma SharetheKarma L i
Going through the process of seeing my dinky iPad sketches eventually evolve into a physical item I can hold! I can wait up to 3 months for certain products to be made and shipped to me, so when it finally gets in my hands, it's sooo satisfying
Since my art is based off original Corgi characters that I came up with, I like to give each of them their own personality, and pretend they go out of adventures as a group I pair the dogs with my other hobbies and interests, like food and plants, which leads to some pretty cute art and designs
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Hi, my name is Cindy and I run Little Corgo! I design and create Corgi inspired art, stationery, and lifestyle goods for fellow Corgi lovers all over the world Introduce yourself and your business Cindy, Vancouver
How do you stay creative?
littlecorgo
L O A S K I N
L U V T H E G R U B com
Tyler,Vancouver
@loaskin LOASKIN loaskin com
Loa Skin was born out of the need to empower people from all walks of life to overcome their skin adversity and claim their inherent right to natural beauty We hope you'll join us in taking the new approach to beauty
Alia,Vancouver luvthegrub luvthegrub luvthegrub
@luvthegrub
We rescue produce seconds from being thrown into the landfill and turn them into gourmet fusion chutneys and spreads through a paid employment training program for newcomer refugees
Luv The Grub is a local Vancouver social business spreading love to people and the planet with delicious chutneys and spreads
lulidesigns
lulidesigns weebly com
lulidesigns
@lulidesignsjewelry
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Take my kids to school, walk the dog, have a cup of coffee, answer emails, pack up orders, do some household chores, have lunch with my husband, work on jewelry projects, pick up the kids from school, take kids to their activities, have dinner, put kids to bed, watch some tv while working on jewelry again, go to bed
My name is Louisa Hrennikoff and my business is Luli Designs, a jewelry company of beadwoven and wire wrapped jewelry Introduce yourself and your business Louisa, Vancouver
L U L I D E S I G N S
My studio is a very small nook off my home kitchen It is organized chaos because I have limited time to commit to my business and I would rather create than tidy!
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It gives me an opportunity to be creative and meet people at the same time I never thought meeting people (other makers and/or customers) will be a part of my small business But the support from other makers and the satisfaction of customers really makes me happy that I started my small business
Malina, Burnaby
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makesbymalishop
Hi! My name is Malina and I am the maker behind Makes by Mali My small business is a tumbler business where I make double walled stainless steel tumblers with various different designs on them. These tumblers are good for both hot and cold drinks for up to at least 6 hours I also make snowglobes tumblers and glass cups which are popular with cold and iced drinks All of my products are all locally handmade, created, and designed by me All of my tumblers are reusable which is great as you can take it with you wherever you go
I wanted a business name that included part of my name in it Since I wanted the initials MM as part of my logo, Makes by Mali sounded nice and it fitted the idea that the products were made by me
M A K E S B Y M A L I
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@makesbymali
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@malathebrand malathebrand.com
My name is Melody and I am the founder of Mala the Brand, an eco friendly scented candle company based in Vancouver, BC Mala was founded in late 2019 while I was working my 9 5 job, and while I was making candles as a passion project in my spare time When i lost my job later that year, I decided to see if i could make Mala my full time gig!
We make everything meticulously by hand in our studio in Richmond, BC My favourite part is coming up with new scents every season!
Melody, Richmond
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M A L A T H E B R A N D
meltydays com
M I N D F U L M O N K
Sarah, Kelowna
Alice, Langley
For consumers who want to make better nutrition choices, Mindful Monk provides delicious and high quality snack products sweetened with monk fruit and packed with good fats
mindfulmonksnacks
mindfulmonk.co @mindfulmonksnacks
@meltydays
M E L T Y D A Y S
Melty Days takes pride in providing a natural eco friendly option to your everyday candle use The candles are made with phthalate and paraben free fragrance oils, FSC certified wooden wicks, and coconut soy wax
Eco friendly fabric products to challenge the zero waste; Hand made items by Mysgreen in Langley, BC Canada Mysgreen's most popular product is reusable waterproof pouches, over 400 fabric patterns, can use a pouch as a sandwich bag, snack bag, wet bag, diaper bag, cosmetic bag, lunch bag, and more Also, Mysgreen's beeswax food wrap, which can keep food fresh for a long time, is an eco friendly product that helps reduce plastic use
I majored in costume design in Korea and worked for a clothing company for a long time I immigrated to Canada and started this job using my did get
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started? @mysgreencom MysGreencom MysGreenCom mysgreen com
Moon, Langley
N A P O L E O N B U N N Y P A R T E Vancouver
Tiffany,
@genbunnyparte GenBunnyparte NapoleonBunnyparte napoleonbunnyparte com Find your hoppy place with bunny themed goods for humans!
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Wendy,Nanoose Bay
@oldscoolartist @pembertonbagcompany
P e m b e r t o n B a g
pembertonbagcompany com pembertonbagco
oldscooldesigns oldscooldesigns
Pemberton Bag Company was established in 2019, when Nina wanted a bag she could use outdoor, in all weather, yet stylish for everyday use Not wanting to use synthetic fabrics, she discovered oilcloth The original wet weather fabric, used by Scottish fishermen and sailors for the durability and to keep them dry on the water
C o m p a n y
pembertonbagcompany
Gorgeous vintage silverware hand stamped with cute, witty and inspirational phrases perfect for gift giving
Nina, Pemberton
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PeriwinkleDesigns ca PeriwinkleDesignsCa periwinkledesigns ca
@periwinkledesigns ca
We are always in create and design mode! Behind the scenes we are researching, designing, creating and testing new products we can offer to our customers We love to keep things busy and interesting!
Being able to do something I love and having a creative outlet
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Lisa (Mompreneur) and Madison (Kidpreneur) from Periwinkle Designs are local makers from Vancouver, BC This mompreneur and kidpreneur duo create eco friendly products Their product line includes beeswax food wraps and bags, unpaper towels, cotton napkins, reusable coffee filters, furoshiki fabric gift wrap and more!
Lisa & Madison, Vancouver
My name is SL and my brand is Riceball Design you can find my inspirations are ing influenced by Asian Culture, nimals and Anime related I had doodling since I was a small kid, I f express myself Fast forward to we had been so focused on my on and my profession to which I pletely stopped any form of arts
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Introduce yourself and your business Yan,Richmond
Design iceballdesign riceballdesign com
r i c e b a l l
@Riceball
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t pop up event, so we are a little little scared to meet everyone! I will enjoy the event, and see you guys soon!
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Jonathan, Delta @thesaltdispensary thesaltdispensary thesaltdispensary
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Sarah, Vancouver SarahMulderJewelry sarahmulder.com sarahmulderjewelry Hand made smoked and flavoured salts JEWELRY FOR CITY DWELLERS WITH BOHEMIAN HEARTS
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My products are made beginning with second hand leather either salvaged from thrifted othing or scraps from other leather workers I cut pieces by hand, and paint them using a high quality leather paint My favourite part of the process is creating patterns. I either paint my atterns by hand, or use Japanese paint markers
Jamie,Vancouver
It's a combination of 2 parts of my heritage Scandinavian (Swedish) and Asian (Japanese) his was a nickname I had for myself, as well as a jumping off point for design inspiration. w did you come up with your business name?
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m Jamie Carlson, and my business Scandinazn is a line of colourful, creative jewelry with a focus on sustainability I use repurposed leather as the main component of my designs Introduce yourself and your business
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@simpleries
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Hi, hello! I’m Chelsea, just a humble jewelry maker and hard working small business owner to Simpleries
Chelsea, Winnipeg ca
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Hands down, my favourite part of owning a b is the connections I get to make with m community I find it an absolute honour friendships with the people who wear my creations
Simpleries was born from humble beginnings stemmed from a hobby that would serve as creative escape from the anxieties that cons me It became a form of art I never knew I cou create
sriracharevolver
sriracharevolver com
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Sriracha Revolver Hot Sauce Inc is a small batch hot sauce company featuring international ingredients creating brand new flavours to inspire the chef at home Sriracha Revolver is a woman owned and Indigenous owned business
Jordan, Vancouver
@sriracharevolver
That Queer Card Co is an LGBTQ+ greeting card, stationery, and gift shop that celebrates queers for queers and the folks who love them That Queer Card Co was born out of frustration with the lack of representation in mainstream greeting card companies and aims to encourage, empower, and entertain the LGBTQ+ community
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the6thscentcandle the6thscentcandle com
The 6th Scent Candle started out with goal to create a clean burning candle that not only satisfies the senses of the nose but is sustainable for the environment
t h e 6 t h s c e n t c a n d l e c o
@the6thscentcandle
We specialize in creating natural wood wick candles that create a subtle crackle reminiscent of an outdoor campfire all the way through the burn of the candle The soothing crackling sounds compliments the natural fragrant scents our candles give off We instill the highest standards in our products that we proudly share with you
thatqueercard co
@thatqueercardco
The6thScentCandle
Allie, Langley
Shauna,Vancouver
How did you come up with your business name?
@thelemonsquare thelemonsquare Accessories
I make delicious, buttery and zesty Lemon Squares
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Dan, Vancouver
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We named our business after the one and only product that we make, Lemon Squares By naming the business so we were committing to remain focused on creating high quality delicious desserts, specifically Lemon Squares
How did you come up with your business name?
As a teacher, I work with over 200 students I noticed that the classes that did mindfulness in the morning, had a calmness about them I could t find any cards and tools that I loved, so I decided to make some
How did you get started?
Introduce yourself and your business
Seeing my products being used!
What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?
Sarah, Vancouver
t h e p r e p a r e d e n v i r o n m e n t
@the prepared environment
In Montessori, it is very important to have a space that children can be independent and thrive in It’s called the prepared environment
ThePreparedEnv thepreparedenvironmentproject com
I’m Sarah and I am a Montessori teacher and mom from Vancouver I create Montessori inspired affirmation cards and mindfulness tools for children and their adults
t i n k
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@tinkbyjenny
Jenny,Vancouver
Hi! I'm Jenny, owner & designer of Tink Tink is a unique collection of lightweight jewelry that explores simple geometric motifs My designs are centered around contemporary minimalism taking inspiration from sculpture and modern architecture Each piece is handmade and hypoallergenic
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How do you stay creative?
There are times when inspiration is ubiquitous and everything sparks creativity When I find myself searching for it I look to mediums like sculpture or architecture to cultivate it
I took a glass bead making course with a friend and haven't been able to stop making jewelry since How did you get started?
inkmodernjewelry
What's your favorite part of being an Etsy Seller?
My favourite part of being an Etsy seller is the customers Etsy, is such a great platform to receive feedback and reviews and chat with customers
Kim, Delta
@tuliptreetotes
Hi! Im Kim and I started Tulip Tree Totes in 2017 out of a passion for sewing and quilting with bright colourful fabric I started sewing tote bags because I believed in bringing my own bag and I hated the idea of paying money for boring branded totes In the Fall of 2017 I launched my Etsy site which I continue to update with cute seasonal and themed totes
What’s the most challenging part of your business?
tuliptreetotes
The most challenging part of my business is finding the time I work full time and operate Tulip Tree Totes on the side I honestly wish I had more time to make and create
t u l i p t r e e t o t e s
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Katelyn, Coquitlam
Michael, Vancouver
turningthetides.ca
Go Green to Save the Blue
@turning tides
TurningTheTidesVan
Tiny You Baby Store offers one stop shopping for busy moms and dads These products combine the very best of health, comfort, and design sense, appealing to discerning parents looking for exceptional value at affordable prices A lot of the manufacturers and artisans in Tiny You Baby Store haven’t had the opportunity to build a global presence, so many of the products we carry are debuting in North America for the first time
@tinyyoubabystore tinyyoubabyshop TINYYOUBABYSTORE tinyyoubabystore.ca
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@almeida illustrations Valerie, Vancouver almeida illustrations almeidaillustrations almeidaillustrations com
Veespoke is a play on the word Bespoke, "made for a particular customer", but changed up the "Be'" for "Vee" for Valerie
V e e s p o k e
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Best thing about your business?
Seeing someone I don't know wearing one of my scarves!
My name is Val and I started Veespoke when I was on maternity leave with my first child I started with the infinity scarf; I love the simplicity and functionality of the scarf but wasn't finding it in the fabrics I liked so I solved my own problem! Since then my line of scarves has grown to invlude blanket and triangle scarves
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How did you get started?
How did you come up with your business name?
WalkingDot
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@walkingdotcreative
Allison, Surrey
walkingdot
I learned how to crochet from my Oma when I was a child, but didn’t get back into it until my niece was born in 2013 and I crocheted her a baby blanket In 2014, I had a bad experience at a graphic design internship and crocheting brought me out of a deep depression
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The name WalkingDot was inspired by a quote from artist Paul Klee, “A line is a dot that went for a walk ” The idea for the name stemmed from memories and memorable design, which led me to think about stories, communication, connections, and finally, paths, lines, and dots
WalkingDot specializes in cozy contemporary crochet, including hats, scarves, cup cozies, and more, where all items are crafted by hand and heart I believe in crocheting high quality items that are long lasting as well as stylish and well designed
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@westcoastleslie westcoastleslie WestCoastLeslie westcoastleslie.com
Jonathon, Delta
West Coast Leslie Designs is passionate about creating high quality handmade knitwear that empowers women to live in comfort and confidence We care about the environment and primarily use natural fibres that are not only good for you but are also good for the planet WCLD pieces are an investment in yourself and will become a cherished part of your daily routine and your life We know that our pieces will give you the confidence you need to take on the world, while feeling cozy and comfy
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wildforestmercantile
New Potter since 2020 Exploring my creative side by making handmade goods Located in Delta, BC BIPOC, , Avid Plant and Vintage Collector
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