The Best Designers from 5 Categories Compete To Win #TheEtsies

Have you ever walked around at a craft show just to see what creators make and what sells? Etsy is finishing up a HUGE contest right now! It is like a huge craft show of the best designers online! It is called #TheEtsies.

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#TheEtsies

The Etsy Design Awards are Etsy’s first-ever global award program. Etsy is showcasing the work of creators from around the world. #TheEtsies highlight the best of Etsy and celebrates the talented makers behind the winning products.

Etsy narrowed it down to five different categories: Inventive Decor, Signature Style, Festive Celebrations, Earth-Friendly, and Creative Collaborations. Of the thousands of entries that were received from around the world, Etsy judges have selected 160 finalists. These finalists are in the running for a $15,000 USD Grand Prize or the top prize in their category.

Here are some of my favorites…

Signature Style Category

Ivory Color Baby Frock/ Kids Frock/ Summer Frock/ Birthday Girl Dress/ Easter Dress from Etsy Designer Chitralie

Mother and daughter designed this dress together based on the daughter's illustration. Absolutely unique and beautiful!

#TheEtsies finalist for the Signature Style category girl wearing beautiful yellow illustrated dress — Beautiful dress from Etsy Vendor Chitralie in the Signature Style category

Organic Cotton Mockneck Twirl Dress in ‘Rambling Rose' Print from Etsy Designer thiefandbandit

Thief&Bandit is truly handmade as their fabric is hand printed on beautiful, soft organic jersey with non-toxic water based ink. The prints start as ink drawings and is heat set into the fabric for longevity of wear. Then it is cut and sewn. Amazing style!

#TheEtsies 2019 Finalist Etsy Design Awards Twirl dress — This cleverly designed twirl dress in the Signature Style category was designed by Etsy vendor thiefandbandit

Festive Celebrations Category

Custom Painted Photo Backdrop by Etsy artist thesmallcreative

This amazing artist can use your vision to make a custom painted backdrop for your event photos! It is usually painted on a 6 foot by 9 foot canvas drop cloth.

#TheEtsies Festive celebrations finalist thesmallcreative custom painted backdrop — In the Festive Celebrations category, Etsy artist, thesmallcreative, displays a custom painted backdrop for photos.

Inventive Decor Category

2019 Calendar Wallplanner by Etsy Designer WiLaNo

On this gorgeous wallplanner, the year has been divided into 52 rows of 7 days each. Each month has been given a different color. With its harmonious pastel color scheme and the innovative layout, it is a high-quality, attractive design element for any wall. It is printed on both sides: English/International calendar on one side and a German calendar on the other side.

#TheEtsies 2019 Finalist Etsy Design Awards Wallplanner plant glass bottles — What an innovative design! A wallplanner with an English calendar on one side and German on the other by Etsy Designer WiLaNo

Earth-Friendly Category

Essence Tri fold wallet – handmade with natural – vegan – sustainable – Cork fabric wallet by Etsy Vendor CORKIZA

High quality cork which is beautifully textured, naturally waterproof, scratch resistant, and light-weight has been used to make this unique wallet. Cork ages beautifully giving it an added natural charm. This handcrafted fold wallet in cork fabric has ample space for all your cards, coins, money and your mobile phone. It comes packaged in a beautiful cork wood box absolutely free. A better sustainable packaging alternative. It is also a PETA approved vegan product.

#TheEtsies trifold wallet made of cork fabric — This tri-fold wallet made of cork fabric was handcrafted by Etsy vendor CORKIZA

Wild bird garland, 9-piece hanging mobile decoration kit by Etsy Shop noull

What a wonderful craft to make at a child's birthday party and then the child can take it home and hang it in their bedroom to remember the festivities for seasons to come! Everything you need is included in the kit and it is very simple to do – just pass the included cord through the holes and the garland is ready!

#TheEtsies bird mobile crafted from a kit Etsy Design Awards Earth-Friendly — This hanging mobile decoration bird craft kit was made by Etsy Designer noull. It is a finalist in the Earth-Friendly category of the 2019 Etsy Design Awards.

Creative Collaborations Category

Llama Stuffed Animal Birthday Gift for Child, cute llama plush toy from Etsy vendor SirWinslowsZoo

SirWinslowsZoo's cute llama can give smiles and create memories that will last forever. This handmade plush toy is snuggly for naptime, a buddy for comfort and a friend to join in all your child's amazing adventures.

#TheEtsies girl with llama plush toy reading a book — Llama plush toy by Etsy vendor SirWinslowsZoo is a finalist in the Creative Collaborations Category.

Artist's paint brush case, custom leather artist roll by Etsy Artist pliplopcom

I personally think this would be an excellent personalized gift for an artist you know and love. It would work great for pencils, ink pens or brushes. It should last a lifetime and the receiver would always remember you gave it to them. If you do creative work, you know how it is important to keep your tools in order. It is made of quality natural soft leather. Every pencil case is created by hand from start to finish.

#TheEtsies — This beautiful personalized soft leather artist's roll was handcrafted by Etsy Artist pliplopcom

See all 160 finalists of The Etsy Design Awards HERE.

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