This Christmas, spend some time with the EtsyMCR Team and get to know us all a bit better, whilst getting your festive shopping fix from the comfort of your sofa!
On Saturday 27th November you can shop from loads of lovely makers taking part in our Online Christmas Market. Most of the action will be on our Facebook page, but you can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter to see what we’re getting up to!
You can also get a head start on your Christmas shopping (or making your own Wishlist!) by taking a peek right now at our EtsyMCR Makers Directory.
If you’re an EtsyMCR Maker and you want to get involved, all the information is up in our Members Group on Facebook. You’ve got until this Sunday 15th November to apply so get your skates on! If you’re not already a member of the Team, you can apply to join us – you just need to be a Greater Manchester-based Etsy seller.
Baiba Auria of Egoiste Gallery chooses her favourite luxury Christmas gifts to help you really spoil your loved ones!
I am Baiba Auria, and I am a portrait artist and an independent gallery co-owner, where me and my team look after a family of 17 artists practicing all kinds of art forms – from felting and sculpture to drawing and fine art. We are very active on Etsy alongside our own website and it has brought us many clients who have become regulars. Through the Etsy Manchester team I have gotten to know many incredibly talented makers and it is my pleasure to curate this years luxury gift list.
So here goes:
An elegant silk hair tie for your or a loved ones winter wedding. It can be customised too, making it a very precious keepsake. Available from Six Stories.Complementing the above, you can’t go wrong choosing this delicate and beautifully balanced piece by SaskiasSassyStore. Beautiful gemstones and silver – great for any age. Unleash your inner mermaid šA keepsake should be irreplaceable and personal and this modern nod to Victoriana certainly delivers – real pressed flowers in a glass frame, small enough to display anywhere. Created by Flora and Fauna by Kitty.These you might want to gift just so you can “share”… Award winning handmade Christmas chocolate selection, just beautifully crafted by Eponine Chocolate.Ceramics make such a beautiful and useful gift and Nicola Briggs Ceramics have caught my attention – beautifully gentle pastel blues with a contrasting platinum rim this bowl is a stunning achievement. She also makes ceramic art and jewellery.Onto my specialist subject now – art (mind you, you might say chocolate is also one :)). House Under The Moon print by Moonlit Press is a fantastic addition to a modern interior, gold and grey are highly complementary colours and the subject is both sweet and beautifully eerie.Last but not least, a gift for that someone who has EVERYTHING – a Limited Edition from our Egoiste Gallery “Pink Punk” Marilyn by the internationally recognised Pure Evil. His trademark black teardrop has made it across the world.
Hope you enjoyed this selection and have a fabulous Christmas! Baiba.
Let’s take a peek at Doodlesworth’s top picks of Christmas gifts for the girls in your life!
Hello, Iām Helen and my shop is Doodlesworth. I make illustrated cards, prints, badges and tote bags. I like to draw things to make myself laugh, Iām a bit of a geek and I love cats, which is all reflected in my work.
This list is titled Gifts for Gals, but a lot of my choices arenāt exclusively for women; they are just things that I like, and a good excuse to show off some of the brilliant things you can buy from Etsy Manchester members.
CeruleanWitch has a lot of great gifts for any witchy ladies. This Cthulhu Bubble Bath/Shower Gel potion bubble bath is my favourite, as it has been decorated with a deep sea monster. I also love that itās made from 100 percent natural essential oils, natural colourings, and Natural Organic Castile soap.Flyttamouse has lots of lovely wooden brooches, pendants and signs. This Fly Agaric Toadstool Wooden Brooch was my favourite. The detail is burned in with a pyrography machine, with hand painted colour.SparrowRoadHandmade has lots of eco-friendly reusable gifts. The skull pattern is my favourite for these reusable Bamboo Make Up Remover Pads, but they have lots of other great designs to suit all tastes.Emily Lisbeth Jewellery has lots of elegant silver jewellery to suit all price ranges. Iāve chosen these silver snowflake studs as they are nice and Christmassy.The Magpie’s Daughter also has lots of unique jewellery with a vintage and antique feel, including these golden hoop drop earrings with deep red gem stones. Her product photos are so lovely too!Norseman Furniture have a lot of very innovative designs, like this copper pipe wine glass caddy, you can carry a wine (or prosecco!) bottle and two glasses easily at once with one hand, which is handy for anyone like me who struggles with carrying a few things at once! It also looks great on display too.Itās always good to get a really nice calendar for Xmas, and this A3 one from JivePrints is great for design lovers with their bright colours and bold shapes. For art lovers LocalHotelParking has lots of unique, quite surreal and often funny hand cut collage art prints, including this ladies meeting called āThe Announcementā.Finally, pop over to my shop Doodlesworth for this cat tote bag which could make a good gift for any cat ladies out there!
Honestly, I could carry on much longer, there are so many talented makers out there in Manchester. Next time you are on Etsy, why not search for etsymcr? You wonāt be disappointed!
EtsyMCR teamie Lindy shares some of her favourite Stocking Stuffer ideas!
Hi, Iām Lindy, the potter behind Black Dog Pottery.Ā I love to play with clay and my studio is in South Manchester.Ā āTis the season for giving and choosing that perfect gift for those stockings hung with care – Iāve chosen a few of my favourites!
Etsy is the perfect place to find handmade stocking stuffers. These fun and quirky gifts are a few of the things you can find on Etsy. Our Etsy Manchester crew have some truly amazing pieces.
Vegan is the new black, and a badge to let Nana know youāre off the turkey might be what youāre looking for. Ā£1.50, DoodlesworthThe festive season is a time to have a tipple or three and these funky coasters are the perfect combination of retro kitsch. Ā£10.00, Kitsch RepublicNicer than what youāll get in your Christmas cracker- this cute little cloud key ring is sure to brighten your day. Ā£8.00, The Moonlit PressA different twist on the Christmas satsuma – these orange earrings will surely be a talking point during lunch! Ā£10.00, YellowThreaddIt is candle season and one of my match strikers makes a perfect gift when paired with a candle. These hand-poured vegan candles smell divine – pop one in the stocking and enjoy! The spiced apple candle will surely put you in the festive mood. Ā£14.00, The Wilton Street Craft Co.This gorgeous necklace will bring of bit of celestial intervention – might just be needed with all the family around! Ā£14.00, SaskiasSassyStore
EtsyMCR teamie Mary Sonja Tudor chooses her fave Back to School, College or Uni goodies to make the new term a bit more fun!
Heya! Iām Mary, the owner, designer, maker and everything else over at Maryās Jewellery Bakery! Iāve always had a love for cake and cats, but Iāve only started displaying it through my crafts earlier this year. I like to work with resin, polymer clay and dollhouse furniture to create unusual and kawaii jewellery, inspired by the Harajuku fashion.
Among many other things, I also love stationery! When this monthās gift guideās theme came up, I just had to get involved! Here are my top picks for amazing Back to School gifts for kids, teens, university students and anyone who is stationery crazy!
The most important thing as a student is to stay on track! Keep track of your daily tasks with ByNikomiās planners – a great way to bee organized! šDonāt forget to be kind to yourself, though! A great way of combining both, the Need to Do – Nice to Do notepad from TheMoonlitPress allows for an easy way of treating yourself every so often.Often overlooked and yet so important, a soon-to-be favourite cup is one of the first items youāll reach for in the morning! Whether itās filled with coffee or tea, this warm autumn design from BetulSalmanArt is bound to start your day with a hefty dose of beauty. (Itās also perfect for drinking home-made pumpkin spice lattes! *sips*)For those with a serious sweet tooth, ReconsideredRetroās hand-drawn notebooks will make a nostalgia-filled gift!An ideal way to make sure you never lose your pens again, this strappy pen holder from PumpkinAndPeas is perfect for any A5 sized notebook!āBut how will I carry all these amazing goodies?!ā, I telepathically hear you say. In one of giflynndesignās custom hand-painted backpacks, of course! They also make being away from your pets a little easier. š And for days when a couple notepads and a pen will suffice? Stand out with LocalHotelParkingās art collage tote bags! Always carry around a little positivity with personalized pencils from WinniesWorldOfWonder – also a great way to ensure your pencils donāt mysteriously go missingā¦Keep your room as cosy and stress-free as possible with an adorable print from MantraAndMoon! Or, if your life is all about sugar, surround yourself with not one, not two, but a set of THREE kawaii food prints from the Pastel Goth Princess, SophieMayde!
In celebration of Pride Month, Team Leader Saskia Wrycroft aka SaskiasSassyStore has curated her first Gift Guide, showcasing a few of the many talented makers in our beautifully diverse Etsy Team. EtsyMCR is proud to have many LGBTQ+ Members. We’d like to wish you a very happy Pride!
Wear your Pride on your Pocket with this t-shirt from Rainbow & Co. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary with this artwork of Stonewall Icon Marsha P Johnson by Cranfields Creations.Choose your own rainbow from this selection of Flag Charms by Mary’s Jewellery Bakery and wear it for Pride – or, just because it’s a Tuesday, and on Tuesdays we wear rainbows.Stephanie aka Bracken and Moss Design hand-knits these gorgeous tea cosies with the option of an adorable rainbow bee.You might spot Jon Turner’s robots around the city. Now you can wear your own with this adorable rainbow umbrella enamel pin.Show your Manchester Pride with this embroidered hoop by Natalie Gaynor Designs. Look fabulous in these rainbow dangle earrings made by The Lobe Wardrobe!Enjoy reading this risograph zine featuring a collection of historical love letters collected and illustrated by 2Bmcr.
This month, Lars from Norseman Furniture chooses some of his favourite Father’s Day gifts made by the EtsyMCR team!
Hi my name is Lars, I am a father of two and I am currently in my second year of business with Norseman Furniture where I make bespoke industrial style furniture and homeware.
I have been asked to put together a Fatherās Day gift guide,
with some unique ideas from our talented EtsyMCR teammates.
So, what do you get for a Dad other than socks? As a father myself, I have tried to look at this based on gifts that would make me smile. So, letās get started.
First things first, you need to buy a card, and this one from BeckyBygone made me chuckle.For the craft beer lover, I think these coasters from BeardyBearByKPD would go down a treat.For the Executive Dad, I think these personalised cufflinks from OMGoshShop would definitely put a smile on his face and may even bring a tear to his eye.For the Techy/Geeky/Sci-fi Dad, this Cyberpunk trinket dish with circuit board impressions from BlueButterflyCrafts should get some use, even if it is to keep spare computer components in.For the designer Dad, this Marbled Geometric Wall Clock from Misshandled will get pride of place. I should know, I have one myself.What Dad doesnāt like baked beans? I know beans on toast is my go-to quick meal fix, so this candle in a baked beans tin from McPoodleShop should light him up.For the Dad who’s into his exotic pets or generally just loves spiders, this cute needle felted jumping spider from Noseytoescreations should get pride of place. He may also enjoy pranking spider haters with it.For the art-loving Dad, this handmade linocut art print by HabitatsPrintStudio features buildings that can be found around the Manchester area. Due to the way these prints are produced, each one is unique.For the music-loving Dad, this detailed print of the history of Manchester Music from TheSenseOfDoubt should make him happy.This recycled copper wrap bracelet stamped with song lyrics by CCartistmaker would be worn with pride.Finally, for the Manc Dad, this Manchester Quote Phrase Dictionary print by ShookNorth will keep him entertained as well as looking great on the wall.
