10 Etsy Success Stories in 2017

In 10 Etsy success stories in 2017, you’ll find inspiring stories of Etsy makers who have skyrocketed since the beginning of this year.

These are the brands you need to remember, because they’ll probably become wildly popular very soon. Their sellers obviously know what they’re doing when it comes to marketing their business. From designers to painters to jewelry makers who work with beads and metal, these are some of the best.

To determine a shop’s success within 2017, we scoured Etsy to find shops that said “On Etsy since 2017.” All shops have a start year like this right below their shop name. Then we took a look at the number of favorites (or likes) each Etsy shop that started in 2017 had. This number can be found in a square box with a heart, right under the start year. It means that Etsy users have marked this as a favorite shop to follow. Every shop that had over 100 favorites was ranked, and put into this list.

We have no way of knowing what month these shops were opened in, but at the most they’ve had only 5 months to be noticed. Given the amount of “favorites” the shops listed at the end of this article have, they’ve worked pretty hard. You would think they’ve been at this for years.

Of course there’s a chance some of them just got lucky, or happened to be selling something that happened to be popular this year. But this list will give you a better indication of what’s trendy in 2017. What buyers are really looking for. Some of the items might surprise you, like magnetic facial portraits- who even decided those would be a hit?

But somehow these makers had the foresight to know what would sell, and because of it they’re steadily on the climb. (For more interesting Etsy success stories, check out 10 most popular Etsy shops in 2017.)

By reading this, you’ll come across some beautiful artwork, and maybe even a few things to buy. Some of the shops listed even give a portion of sales to charitable organizations, so you can feel good about your purchase. If nothing else, we hope you’re inspired to give that spark of a business idea a go, even if it’s a little different. You might be surprised how popular it will become within a short period of time. Who knows, maybe you’ll have your own success story to add to the list by the end of the year.

So without further adieu, 10 Etsy success stories in 2017. Please note that the images shown throughout the text do not correspond to the actual items, found on Etsy, but only serve an illustrative purpose.

10. Ivorybydesign

favorites: 124

In her bio,  this talented seamstress says that she’s been secretly crafting beautiful children’s clothing for years. Her 2017 New Year’s resolution was to finally make them available to the public, and her great reviews, high number of favorites and high number of sales tells us that her customers are very glad she did.

9. PrintsInPyjamas

favorites: 132

This shop contains everything relaxation related, from mugs to coasters to quality handmade pajamas. According to their bio, they started this shop because they want to work from home so they can wear pajamas as often as possible. Understandable.

8. Pegai

favorites: 176

We are continuing our list of Etsy success stories in 2017 with a shop full of beautiful leather products, like wallets and phone cases. But the best part is, everything is made in an environmentally friendly way. 10% of each sale is also donated to sponsor impoverished children’s education. No wonder this shop got so big so fast.

7. KamiSunshine

favorites: 206

This Los Angeles maker was inspired to create her own fashion line through her trips to Japan and Korea, so naturally, K-pop fashion is her thing. It’s bright, adorable and unique.

6. BotanyPress

favorites: 212

Beautifully printed vintage botanical illustrations are printed onto mugs, coasters and t-shirts in this shop, run by a husband and wife team who also run number 9 on our list of 10 Etsy success stories in 2017.

5. RonGalleryOfArt

favorites: 216

The oil paintings in this maker’s shop, the next one on the list of Etsy success stories in 2017, are huge, shiny and extraordinary. He should be like the most popular artist on the planet, so go give his shop a favorite.

4. KitAtlas

favorites: 269

This environmental science teacher crafts detailed, customized magnets depicting facial portraits. Imagine what a funny gift that would be for a friend. She also ships her orders in attractive, environmentally friendly packaging.

3. NikkiandNibby

favorites: 350

The impetus for this stamped jewelry shop came from the Women’s March back in January. The feminist slanted sayings they stamp onto bracelets and keychains have clearly been a hit ever since.

2. OhMyGodBeads

favorites: 5,556

Remember doing Perler Beads when you were a kid? Well, this shop is like Perler Beads on steroids. Who knew you could make such intricate designs with beads?

1. PortraitGiftUA

favorites: 7,758

Just the most breathtaking customized portraits. And 7,758 favorites. Enough said. So ends our list of 10 Etsy success stories in 2017.