Etsy is a great way for artists to virtually display their wares without the headache of retail space overhead. There are lots of local artists and artisans on Etsy. Here are a ten local you should know about:
Sunny Ray Designs
Sunny Ray Designs jewelry is sold locally at Block Party Handmade Boutique in SoFo. This line has a distinctive look, blending modern elements with vintage designs. www.etsy.com/shop/SunnyRayDesigns
Roadrunner Necklace, $38. Image credit: Sunny Ray.
Gold and Black Feather necklace, $40. This piece now available at Block Party Handmade Boutique.
Van Vintage Design
StyleBlueprint sings the praises of Jacqui Van Ham, the artist behind Van Vintage Design. Her Etsy shop is full of her repurposed mason jar dispensers and light fixtures. She “brings the farmhouse to the warehouse.” www.etsy.com/shop/VanVintageDesign
Mason Jar Light, Single Drop, for $55. Image credit: Van Vintage Design
Clear Mason Jar Dispensers, Pair for $37. Image credit: Van Vintage Design.
Lindsay Lou Jewelry
Lindsay Lou makes great and very affordable jewelry for all ages. StyleBlueprint profiled her Kentucky necklaces in our graduation gifts article last week. www.etsy.com/shop/LindsayLouJewelry
Brass Bar Necklace, $10. Image credit: Lindsay Lou Jewelry.
Brass Kentucky Necklaces for $10 at Block Party Handmade Boutique.
EM Dash Designs
StyleBlueprint profiled pillows from EM Dash Designs on the May SB Finds after seeing them at the Flea Off Market recently. Her Etsy store is full of great items that make us proud to call Kentucky home. www.etsy.com/shop/EmDashDesigns
Louisville neighborhoods pillow, $45.
Kentucky Pillow Set, $45. Image credit: EM Dash Designs.
Custom Coffee Spoons, $17.50. Image credit: Sycamore Hill.
Bless this Home personalized horseshoe, $68. Image credit: Sycamore Hill.
PaperJacks
Chevron Premium Wrapping paper, $7.99. Image credit: PaperJacks.
Paper ribbon, $5 each. Image credit: PaperJacks.
For Pete’s Sake Pottery
For Pete’s Sake Pottery is not just pottery; it’s everything from monogram door hangers, to dishes, to just about anything you want personalized. Their door hangers have been featured on SB Finds. www.etsy.com/shop/forpetessakepottery?ref=shop_sugg
18″ Wood Circle Monogram, $62. Image credit: For Pete’s Sake Pottery.
Painted Jockey Bowls, $10 each. Image credit: For Pete’s Sake Pottery.
Four Jockeys Walking, $125. Image credit: BandLArt
Chihuahua Dog Metal Art Key or Leash Rack, $26.99. Image credit: Knob Creek Metal Arts.
Owl and Woodpecker Metal Bookends, $62.99. Image credit: Knob Creek Metal Arts.
Derby City Soap
Derby City Soap makes all natural, vegan, cold process, handmade soap and facial masks. www.etsy.com/shop/derbycitysoapco
Tea Tree Soap, $5.50. Image credit: Derby City Soap
French Red Clay Face Mask, $11. Image credit: Derby City Soap.
In addition to Etsy, most all of these artists sell their designs at local boutiques and gift stores around town.
