Sure, These 29 Things From Etsy Are Random, But They're Also 100% Worth Buying

Sure, These 29 Things From Etsy Are Random, But They're Also 100% Worth Buying

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-05-24 05:03

1. A "Born to Yap" retro-leaning wall art printable you could situate right by your favorite spot to hunker down for an hours-long catchup call. Nothing hits quite like gossip that has nothing to do with you or the person who's hearing it for the first time. 

GS Print Shoppe / Etsy

GS Print Shoppe is a San Francisco–based, woman-owned biz you've likely seen on TikTok that specializes in wall art, both download-and-print, and printed-and-shipped offerings.  

Promising review: "I love it sm!! What’s best about this poster placement is it’ll be my background for meetings :)" —natalie collins

Download it from GS Print Shoppe for $5.31 (upon download, you'll receive five 300 dpi JPEGs for each design; also available in a horizontal version and a similar physical poster).

2. Handmade porcelain stuffed "olive" door knobs in case you're the olive friend (I am!) and want to snazz up your builder kitchen cabinets or a nightstand you rescued from the sidewalk. 

KOLOSceramics / Etsy

KOLOSceramics is a Seattle-based shop specializing in porcelain food-shaped knobs and cabinet pulls. 

Get them from KOLOSceramics for $15 each (available in pepper, cheese, or no stuffing styles).

3. An extraterrestrial bookmark for anyone with out-of-this-world reading habits. Psst, if you're on the prowl for a new book, I can't recommend Mariana Enríquez's A Sunny Place for Shady People enough!

Ghosttraveler / Etsy

Ghosttraveler is a Chicago-based shop specializing in all kinds of cute stuff. 

Promising review: "IT'S SO CUTE!! 😭 I love using it in my book!! 😋" —Maddy

Get it from Ghosttraveler for$4.44

4. A linen baby doll dress you can have custom-made to fit your measurements. Plus, that super cute low back (and the upcoming summer heat) will be the perfect excuse to go bra-less. Life is short. Bra bands are too tight. 

Hanalulu / Etsy

Hanalulu is a Hanoi, Vietnam–based slow fashion business. 

Promising review: "Beautiful, amazing quality and such a sweet person helped me. Will order again in the future!" —Isabella Murillo

Get it from Hanalulu on Etsy for $57.75+ (available in standard sizes or custom measurements).

5. A pasta tote to tip off passersby that you live life on the edge by NEVER saying "when."  

AlmostAlwaysSunny / Etsy

AlmostAlwaysSunny is a San Francisco–based shop specializing in apparel and accessories. 

Get it from AlmostAlwaysSunny for $20 (available in two colors).

6. A hand block–printed table runner that'll help create the perfect setup for your next tinned-fish spread. Did my invite get lost in the mail?

Julie Peach / Etsy

Julie Peach is a Denver-based shop specializing in hand-block printed items. 

Promising review: "Absolutely in love with this runner!! It is better than pictured and is so well-made." —Angela Ashman

Get it from Julie Peach for $58+ (available in three lengths). 

7. A shark bath bomb you can have a lot of fun with post-Jaws rewatch. If you don't rewatch it at the start of summer, idk I just think you're living life wrong. 

Soft Skin & Bubbly Sins / Etsy

Soft Skin & Bubbly Sins is a McRae, Georgia–based shop specializing in thematic bath bombs. 

Get it from Soft Skin & Bubbly Sins for $6 (available in a variety of scents).

8. A print of the perfect happy hour combo for those in the know (and top-tier taste buds). And in case you've never considered this combo, you're welcome.   

TigerArtStudios / Etsy

TigerArtStudios is an Austin-based shop specializing in food and drink art.

Promising review: "A perfect genuine girl dinner captured in one quality piece of art! It’ll help finish off decorating my kitchen." —Nancy Issen

Get it from TigerArtStudios for $20.40+ (available in eight sizes).

9. An "iced coffee" candle you'll probably want to put a bit out of reach — lest you grab it and try to take a sip during a work video call you really had no business tuning into (and you knew all along). 

Fairytale Candles / Etsy

Fairytale Candles is a Winter Garden, Florida–based shop making all kinds of food-lookalike candles. 

Promising review: "Super cute and I love the scent! Makes a great gift." —Julie Ketola

Get it from Fairytale Candles for $22.50.

10. A "white fridge" pen cup you can park on your desk and lure in the BEST kind of office pals. NeNe Leakes is an ICON and I shall not hear otherwise. 

Ether + Opal / Etsy

If you're a fan (and you should be), you absolutely need to watch her YouTube channel.

Ether + Opal is a Chicago-based shop featuring all kinds of fun reality TV–inspired products. 

Promising review: "Loves it. It arrived on time and is exactly as expected." —Patrick

Get it from Ether + Opal for $26.99.

11. A Stanley Cup for your lip balm because your insides aren't the only part of you that deserves to be hydrated! Just maybe this'll make it easier to keep track of your Work ChapStick and your Car ChapStick and your Bag ChapStick. 

TheFelizCo / Etsy

TheFelizCo is a Wrightstown, New Jersey–based shop making a variety of minis. 

Promising review: "These are so great! Everyone asks about it and wants to know where I got it. I’ll be ordering more soon for gifts." —Chelsea

Get it from TheFelizCo for $13.19+ (available in 10 colors and two lid types). Also available in an Owala-inspired keychain

12. A weekly pill organizer will also remind you to finally take your friend up on going out to that all-you-can-eat sushi place you've been meaning to try in the neighborhood. 

Next Gen Modeling / Etsy

Next Gen Modeling is a Nashville, Georgia–based shop specializing in 3D-printed decor and gifts. 

Promising review: "Very adorable, just like in the picture." —yehwah

Get it from Next Gen Modeling for $5.77+ (available with a keychain on each sushi "piece" too). 

13. A disco cactus plant stake that'll liven up the houseplant that seems to wither one day and perk up the next. Perhaps this shiny beaut will rub off on it a bit.

PaloverdeBotanicals / Etsy

PaloverdeBotanicals is a Ventura, California–based shop with gardening accessories. 

Promising review: "I saw one of these at a plant expo, and regretted not getting it. Finally was able to find this one and I’m so happy!" —Ashley Britten

Get it from PaloverdeBotanicals for $26.

14. A Vampire Lestat tour T-shirt for anyone who can't wait to sink their fangs into the third season of Interview With the Vampire featuring Rock Star Lestat (and still listens to the Queen of the Damned nu-metal soundtrack). I'm right there with ya. 

Trending Scents / Etsy

Idk about you but I personally haven't been the same since the season three Comic-Con teaser

Trending Scents is a US-based shop specializing in candles. 

Promising review: "A must-have for the next season of Interview With The Vampire!" —Armida

Get it from Trending Scents for $28 (available in unisex sizes S–4XL).

15. A watering can so gorgeous that it'll remind you to actually water your house plants! Because some of us need the reminder. 

Modernized Pottery / Etsy

Modernized Pottery is a Dallas-based shop specializing in home goods.

Get it from Modernized Pottery for $28.50+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).

16. A watch-face bag strapcan help revive last spring's bag that you LOVE but whose strap has been through the wringer. And it's easy to remove so you can move it around to bags as you please. 

ReynaldaJewelry / Etsy

ReynaldaJewelry is a shop specializing in watches, and jewelry and accessories made out of watches. 

Promising review: "This strap is SO cute — perfect on quite literally any bag. Be warned if you have longer hair because it can get a little pinch-y, but overall a fantastic addition to the purse collection." —Abbey

Get it from ReynaldaJewelry for $20.02+ (available in six styles).

17. A showstopping table lamp will somehow still mesh in with all sorts of decor despite being the coolest thing you've bought this year. 

Walmen / Etsy

Walmen is a Brooklyn-based shop specializing in 3D-printed decor.

Promising review: "This lamp is exactly as it’s pictured. Cute and super lightweight. It’s exactly what I was looking for." —Trey hartt

Get it from Walmen for $96 (available in three colors).

18. A Truvy's Beauty Spot shirt because everyone knows that it takes some effort to look like this. Now if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit by me.

Custom Gift Fairy / Etsy

Custom Gift Fairy is a shop specializing in novel T-shirt designs. 

Get it from Custom Gift Fairy for $9.05+(available in unisex, women's, youth, toddler, and baby bodysuit sizes, and a range of colors). 

19. A game controller standin a variety of hues and designs so everyone in the fam can get one to their liking. 

Hot Dogger / Etsy

Hot Dogger is a Denver-based shop specializing in video game–related items. 

Promising review: "This was the third one ordered. Now my whole family has one. We really enjoyed the quality and met all expectations. They are solid and lightweight." —Truitt Fortenberry

Get it from Hot Dogger for $20+ (available in a range of colors and five designs).

20. A chic printed top-and-short set that'll be the perfect ensemble to help you feel like you're on vacation, even if you're just popping out to the store for more TP.

Etsy / My Little Belleville

My Little Belleville is a Salt Lake, Utah-based small biz.

Promising review: "Bought this for my upcoming birthday trip — it’s so cute! Fits great. Arrived quickly. Thanks a bunch!" —Kristine Herbert

Get them from My Little Belleville for $38.25+ each (available in sizes XS–XL and three patterns).

21. Fidget "plants" you can twist, press down, or fidget with in all types of other ways. AND you won't even have to water them! Talk about some functional foliage.

Playful Printing / Etsy

Playful Printing is a shop specializing in plant-like practical home accessories. 

Promising review: "These are awesome! They just need a little warming up, but then they're good to go!" —K D

Get it from Playful Printing for $6+ (available in four colors and several plant types).

22. A gummy bear alligator hair clip for an extra sweet way to keep your hair outta your face this summer. Anyone else want ice cream?

cat & coco / Etsy

Cat & Coco is a Los Angeles–based shop specializing in cute clothes and accessories for kids. 

Promising review: "My daughter absolutely loves this hair clip! So cute and well-made. The bears are all aligned perfectly and are attached solid! Thank you." —Poke Mob

Get it from cat & coco for $5+ (available in two sizes and in a "milky" bear version).

23. A ledge planter so you can take FULL advantage of your deck situation to spread some floral joy to your backyard. This will also securely attach plants to your porch or other rails. 

Plant Traps / Etsy

Plant Traps is a shop specializing in these planters. 

Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for. Heavy duty material, better than expected." —Allison Froeba

Get it from Plant Traps for $33 (available in white or black).

24. A cross-stitch PDF pattern to profess your love for that Costco $1.50 hot dog/soda combo and do something with your hands while they're not double-fisting said hot dogs.

Thimbleey / Etsy

Thimbleey is a Vancouver-based shop that specializes in cross-stich patterns. 

Promising review: "My second pattern from this seller and they always turn out great! This pattern was deceptively substantial- the number of stitches in that bun is no joke! But it turned out so crisp and everyone loves it." —Abbey ME

Download it from Thimbleey for $5.

25. A 15-pack of dreamy cocktail stickers you can put on your Hydro Flask and make your pals wonder if you DID bring water to the park — or you're just gatekeeping because you didn't have enough sangria for everyone. 

CARAFREEDAY / Etsy

CARAFREEDAY is a Toronto-based shop selling all kinds of fun accessories. 

Get them from CARAFREEDAY for $7.49.

26. Or perhaps a Scream sticker to help you kick off another Slasher Summer. It never feels like summer 'til I watch a masked killer slowly (but somehow very efficiently) stalk some teens. 

SweetJazziVibez / Etsy

SweetJazziVibez is a New York–based shop with a ton of horror stickers. 

Get it from SweetJazziVibez for $5+ (available in a three-pack or a Scream sticker pack). 

27. And a mini horror VHS keychain, including some movies that your mom would NOT let you get at Blockbuster back in the day. BUT she was right about Leprechaun. It def would've given you nightmares. 

Mistress Of The Craft / Etsy

Mistress Of The Craft is a Riverbank, California–based shop specializing in horror items. 

Promising review: "I got the hellriser one and it's perfect! Will definitely come back for Christmas!" —T

Get it from Mistress Of The Craft for $6 (available in a range of films). 

28. A solar-printing kit to help motivate you to combine some outside time and crafting time this season...then have some beautiful art to show off after! (Psst, this is also a really fun activity for kids!) 

Elemental Leaf / Etsy

Elemental Leaf is an Australia-based shop specializing in solar prints and kits. (BTW, shipping is free.) 

This kit includes hand-treated blue printing paper, printed instructions (with YouTube video links), and a natural plant cellophane bag. AND all the materials are compostable! You'll just need UV rays, water, and natural elements (think flowers, leaves, etc.) to make the prints. 

Promising review: "Sent this to my granddaughter in her Easter box. She lives in NH. She was so excited!!" —Tracy Gravitt

Get it fromElemental Leaf for $8.42+ (available in several sheet quantities).

29. A tiger-print dress passersby will assume you bought on a luxurious, tropical vacation. Go ahead. Let 'em assume. But then if they ask, be super helpful and point them to this Etsy shop chock full of dresses in glorious prints. 

Babita Tex / Etsy

Babita Tex is a New York–based clothing store. 

Get it fromBabita Tex for $61.99 (available in sizes S–XL).

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