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.

More from RALtoday
With flavors from chef + co-owner Saif Rahman’s culinary journey, this fast-breaking meal offers new tastes for Ramadan.
With the Winter Olympics well underway, we’re craving an Italian day without having to leave the 919. Here’s how to have a Milanese staycation right here in Raleigh.
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts over a million bird lovers nationwide to help record the bird population — here’s how you can get involved in Raleigh.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Don’t be caught empty-handed — use our guide to classic gifts fit for your sweetheart right here in Raleigh.
Dig into Raleigh’s must-try pizza shops including NC State hangouts, high-end Detroit-style pizza, and bagel shops moonlighting as pizzerias. Whatever style you prefer, there’s pizza in Raleigh for you.
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
Get your hats and mittens — it’s finally snow season in Raleigh. While the 919 isn’t known for its wintery weather, we’re holding out hope for some history-making snowfall soon.
The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and we’ve got five local sports bars to catch the big game at with everything from raffle prizes to a soup showdown.
Plan your next snowy adventure with these 10 resorts to ski, snowboard, and tube within five hours of Oak City.
The Olympics are nearly here, and there are plenty of Olympians with local ties, from NHL players to college students.