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The holiday craft shows have come to an end, and the springtime fairs are still months away.
So where can you satisfy your fix for locally crafted goods? We checked out the listings for Perry Hall and surrounding communities on Etsy—a social commerce website focused on all things homemade—and were pleasantly surprised.
Michelle Eusebio, a Perry Hall stay-at-home mom and crafter, operates three shops on the website, SweetPrairieLane, CinderFrostStudios and BellaandHoot, which carry everything from American Girl doll clothing to plush handmade dolls.
"I just like to create, so I've been making dolls since I was little," Eusebio said. "I think dolls are good companions. They help girls work out their problems and learn to become better friends."
Eusebio began selling on Etsy in 2010—during a period in which the website's reach and sales nearly doubled. In 2011, Etsy generated about $525.6 million in sales and today, it hosts more than 800,000 shops, according to the company. It chargers sellers a listing fee and collects a percentage of each sale.
Here are the results of our search for local sellers:
- RiverRockArtsMD in Perry Hall sells handmade ceramic mugs and pendants.
- MargaretMackieStudio in Perry Hall sells original paintings and vintage items.
- SweetPrairieLane in Perry Hall sells handmade plush dolls.
- BellaandHoot in Perry Hall sells American Girl clothing.
- CinderFrostStudios in Perry Hall sells hats and scarfs for American Girl dolls.
- CheshireCGrinne in White Marsh sells collages and crafts.
- ScentGardenCandles in Rosedale sells homemade scented candles and wax melts.
- BelViaggioDesigns in Fallston sells unique artisan jewelry.
- BrassGiraffeVintage in Fallston sells vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry.
- TailsofLove in Fallston sells custom horsehair jewelry.
- Avations in Fallston sells handmade bead jewelry.
- SKPottery in Fallston sells hand crafted ceramics.
- LaurelBWorks in Fallston sells jewelry from precious metals and gem stones.
- SandyCrochets in Joppatowne sells handmade crocheted headwear.
- Terrapinhedgehogs in Joppatowne sells cozy hiding places for small animals.
Are you a local crafter? Tell us about your wares and leave a link in the comments or a photo in the gallery.
Stacey
4:26 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
I am the owner of Kung Fu Cupcake, a small business creating items for children. You can find us at http:///www.facebook.com/KungFuCupcake.
Emily Kimball
4:33 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thanks for sharing the link, Stacey!
Barry Aparicio
4:39 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
I graduated Perry Hall in 2002 but currently live in Dundalk. The link to my shop is http://www.etsy.com/shop/pineapplevillage. We do custom clay earrings. The 2 best sellers are Obviously our ravens and Orioles player number one's :)
Emily Kimball
4:46 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thanks Barry, these are great!
Beate Smock
2:22 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I started my Etsy shop yesterday and I will recommend your to my relatives, who all are one ball friend or another. Very innovative merchandise you have- not that that pays the bills, but i will also post it on my face book wall. I wish you all the best.
Alyson Lex
8:49 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
My mom hand-paints vintage pieces, reclaimed wood, and other fun things to decorate your home, and I help her with the not-as-detailed stuff like prepping and basecoating! (What can I say, I'm a writer, not a painter!) She's on Etsy, which you can find through her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GracefulThings.
Jen Smith Fletcher
9:19 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JensFancy
Handcrafted jewelry by Jen Fletcher :-) Thanks!
Mike Hardesty
1:43 am on Friday, January 11, 2013
Painted/decorated MD Crab shells, Sea Glasss Jewelry. Not on Etsy but local crafter!
https://www.facebook.com/Shorethingcreations
Beate Smock
2:27 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Very awesome merchandise! Posting on my face book!
River Rock Arts
8:35 pm on Friday, January 11, 2013
Hello, I am the owner of River Rock Arts. Thank you for mentioning my Etsy shop in you blog. I also sell on HandmadeArtists.com and have many more listings there than on Etsy. Check them out. They are owned by a couple in New Jersey...more local people.
Charity Buckler
11:54 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
I am from Havre de Grace and I have an Etsy shop called Yellow Rose Accents. I sell ring bearer pillows, wedding cake toppers, home décor pillows and more! http://www.etsy.com/shop/yellowroseaccents
Elizabeth Cook
5:41 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Hi - my name is Elizabeth Cook. I make jewelry and have an Etsy shop called Claire's Legacy Jewelry. I make all types of jewelry but my niche is bracelets - loaded with buttons, beads, shells, anything I can make into beautiful arm candy!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClairesLegacyJewelry
Sue Kirkendall
10:42 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Hi, I live in Abingdon and have a shop on Etsy called From The Heart By Sue. I make fabric rag rugs, rag wreaths and crochet baby blankets, clothing and those adorable sleepy owl hats all the children are wearing. I'd love for you to visit my shop on Etsy!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FromTheHeartBySue
Amanda Gill
11:48 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Hi Emily,
I am the owner of Brass Giraffe Vintage and I just wanted to thank you for including my shop in your article! I was so excited to learn that I had been featured on Patch. In addition to my vintage store, I also have a handbag line, Gilly Lynn, that is handmade in my studio in Fallston. The collection can be found on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/gillylynn
Beate Smock
9:37 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Hi, I am Oma Beate and I have an Etsy store since today. http://www.etsy.com/shop/Patternstriedandtrue?ref=si_shop.
I will specialize in selling inexpensive patterns of all kinds= crochet, painting, knitting, counted cross stitch........
I also finish or help finish projects for people, restore heirlooms, make any kind of repairs......
I am using folk art to enrich people's life, link to the past and make things for the future. I have a traveling European folk art display, which I took to schools, libraries before.
Thank you for including me in your articles.
Susan Elliott
5:24 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
I am based out of Perryman, near Aberdeen, and if you or someone you know is interested in nail care or nail art, I encourage you to visit my shop on Etsy!
The polishes in the Slick Lacquer line are all original, hand-mixed creations made by me, Suzzie. I also hand pour, label, and package everything!
Visit the Slick Lacquer shop on Etsy!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SlickLacquer
or Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/SlickLacquerSuzzie
Sheila Goddard Slayton
9:21 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013
My name is Sheila and I live in Joppatowne MD. I have a shop on Etsy where I sell quilted table runners, baby quilts, pillows, key fobs, etc. I would love for you to check out my shop. I'm just getting started,but I am adding items all the time. I'll take special orders as well. https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewItRosey
give me liberty...
4:01 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013
I just started to sell my handcrafted jewelry and photographs on Etsy. Check it out!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CherylsCornerShop?ref=si_shop