Shop local from these 8 Raleigh, NC Etsy sellers

Whether you need a custom birthday crossword or a card that spells out “I love you” in sushi, these Raleigh creators have you covered.

A comfy looking blanker draped over a chair and a cup of coffee on the table.

Wrap up in a chunky knit blanket from ShepsWool.

Screenshot from ShepsWool

We’re pretty big fans of the whole “shop local” thing, so we’re highlighting some Raleigh-based creators on Etsy you can support in exchange for leather totes, cozy blankets, and Halloween party kits. Here’s what we have our eyes on.

🛍️ A four-step cat ladder from TheCatLadderStore so your feline friend can look out the window and pretend it’s not paying attention to you.

🛍️ A card that says “I love you” in sushi from MudsplashStudios, perfect for anniversaries or holidays — Star Seller.

🛍️ A chunky giant blanket made from knitted Merino wool from ShepsWool to get into the cozy fall mindset — Star Seller.

🛍️ A Halloween party kit with cute black pinwheels, pom pom spiders, and a tassel banner from PompomsArt for your next spooky shindig.

🛍️ A Rosie The Riveter t-shirt, one of many cute shirts from OptimistStore Star Seller.

🛍️ A customized crossword puzzle from YourCrossword, aka the perfect gift for the person who has everything — Star Seller.

🛍️ A leather tote in your choice of dark brown, tan, or black finish from HawksAndDoves.

🛍️ A 14K gold necklace with dainty pearls from SilverbySelene for the ultimate feminine piece of jewelry — Star Seller.

Know other local Etsy sellers you love? Tell us about them.

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