Shop Buffalo Etsy: Stocking Stuffers

Christmas is upon us! Check out these last-minute treats for empty stockings!

Pearl clip-on earrings by PECollectibles, $8

Dinosaur earrings by LilyPickford, $10

Breast cancer awareness key chain by StreetThreads, $6

Neon pink wooden bowl by paragraph loop, $8

Snowman charms by CharmedByWine, $9

Gingerbread men charms by MariposaMiniatures, $7

Beer mug magnet by QuotedMosaicCollage, $6

Pink Buffalo Bills key chain by DoggieStylz, $5.50

Cupcake slippers by catsmeowcrocheter, $10

- Jocelyn | paragraphloop

Shop Buffalo Etsy - Gifts for Under $25

Are you done with your holiday shopping yet? I know I'm not. Lucky for both of us, there is still time left to buy something local on Etsy. Our members have helpfully offered up some gift ideas for you, and they all cost $25 or less!

Takealong quilted tic tac toe game by edbyAnne, $20

Set of 5 Christmas light wine charms by CharmedByWine, $15

White pearl and crystal earrings by LRichardsDesign, $18

Vintage goldtone candy cane brooch from PECollectibles, $6

Crochet chain infinity scarf by AlchemyofYarn, $15

Blue and orange knit monstapus ornament by erinmakesstuff, $20

Set of 4 beer hop cork coasters by RusteriorDesign, $10

Snowflakes adjustable dog collar by StreetThread, from $16.70

Pink and white bird cage glass pendant by GlowingGlassStudio, $15

Padded camera strap cover by ColeenO, $10

Green heart shaped pottery bowl by GoldhawkPotteryEtc, $22

Embellished stocking by AnxietyAntoinette, $20

Red and gold Christmas clutch wallet by BuffaloHandmade, $24.99

Earrings with sterling silver butterfly charms by ALCustomJewelry, $24

Set of 5 stained glass teardrop ornaments by JewelsInTheGarden, $20

Set of 8 blank note cards by ZeeBestCards, $10.95

Miniature yeti/snow monster sculpture by MariposaMiniatures, $15

Painted bottle with snowman and light by BottlesLightsnThings, $25

Red snowflake Christmas stocking by AilurosDesign, $15

Dandelion hand embroidery hoop art by AniaJane, $14

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Good luck finishing up your shopping; I hope this list gave you some great ideas! As always, you can find more great stuff from Buffalo's artisans and vintage gurus right here on Etsy.

Monday Interview: Erin Makes Stuff

 This week Erin Makes stuff takes some time out of her busy monster making to share a little about herself and her knit bundles of fun!

 

 

Please tell us a bit about yourself? 

 Hi! I’m Erin! I live in Derby and used to be an art teacher. I now go to school to learn how to make teeth! I come from a creative family and don’t know what to do with myself if I’m not constantly making something! I like things that are colorful, fun and well crafted. My favorite color is magenta.

What do you create? How long have you been working on your craft/art? Mostly I design and hand-knit monsters. Since I’m often asked where the idea for my monsters came from, I’ll tell you here! One day, many winters ago, I wanted a new hat. So I bought a book on how to knit and figured it out. I made many awful hats. In 2007 I decided to start figuring out how to turn the monster doodles from my notebooks into knit monster plush. After trial…error… more error… more trial… I eventually figured out how to make something pretty cute! The monsters are always evolving and I usually work a pattern from memory. I usually get ideas for new monsters while I’m working on other monsters. I’m now a little addicted to knitting.

How did you come up with your store name? 

 My shop name is “Erin Makes Stuff” so I put a lot of thought into that one.

How does Buffalo influence your work?  

I travel a bit around WNY for art shows and I can say with absolute certainty that all the Buffalo shows I do are the best! I love the energy and appreciation people in this city have for the arts and am proud to be a part of it. Also, I’ve recently started making Buffalo Bills fan monsters. They’ve become a hit and I’ve shipped them to transplanted Buffalo natives all over the country!

How do you promote your work to the world? 

I am an Instagram addict! I am always posting new photos of the monsters there [@erinmakestuff]. I think it’s an awesome tool to easily share photos of my work with fans from all over the world. I also have a Facebook page and a website.

www.erinmakesstuff.com
www.facebook.com/erinmakesstuff.monsters
www.instagram.com/erinmakesstuff

 

What is the hardest part about selling online? 

The monsters that I knit are so soft and plush that people want to pick them up and enjoy them. Knit items are made to be touched. When I sell online shoppers lose that experience, regardless of how good the photos are. I also miss seeing my customer’s reactions. At a show, almost everyone that walks past my booth cracks a smile. And that is what is most important to me: making other people genuinely happy.

Do you have any up and coming art shows/craft shows that you would like us to know about?

 I just finished my holiday show season, but my next event is at the Larkin Exchange Building on February 14^th. I keep the “EVENTS” page on my website updated regularly.

Shop Buffalo Etsy - Secret Santa

Are you stumped on a Secret Santa gift? Can't think of what to buy for Cousin Norbert or your cubicle neighbor? Our team members have some suggestions for you!

Wooden brown bear merit badge by FoxandHammer, $35

Buffalo NY Christmas ornament by CDesignIllustration, $7 and up

Gold glitter flower hair clips by FastCrawl, $14

Pair of snowman charms by CharmedByWine, $9

Custom bleached shirt by AnxietyAntoinette, $20

Buffalo headband by BuffaloHandmade, $8

Felt flower brooch by ZanieCraftsFeltedArt, $15

Set of four knit washcloths by AlchemyofYarn, $10

Vintage aqua rhinestone brooch from PECollectibles, $10.75

Zipper wallet by edbyAnne, $6

Gift card holders by ButtonNoseStinkyToes, $15

Peace glass sun catcher by JewelsInTheGarden, $24

Multi strand bracelet by ALCustomJewelry, $44

Upcycled vinyl tortilla chip pouch by Sugarshoxcrafts, $15

Superhero bow tie by sewwon, $8

Set of two painted Christmas wine glasses by methodsandmadness, $20

Painted wood jewelry dish by paragraphloop, $12\

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I hope you found something here for your friendly gift exchange! Join us next week for another holiday gift guide, and until then, hop on over to Etsy to see what else our team members have to offer :)