Top 50 Etsy Moms
Etsy.com is a booming hub for artists all around the world to sell their handmade products, consequently creating a community bursting with creativity and ingenuity. It's a place to find unique treasures that directly supports some of the most talented individuals and their crafts. Not surprisingly, many of these artists, dreamers, designers and builders are moms like us. They're balancing the day-to-day parenting responsibilities - sometimes with another day job, sometimes as a single mom - while still squeezing in time for their growing business. (This is where naps and bed times come in handy.) And they're not just doing it for the money; they're utilizing this creative outlet while teaching
their children the value of artistry, resourcefulness and determination. 
We sifted through thousands of these talented moms to find our favorite 50 of the bunch. (Not an easy feat, you can imagine.) What we love about Etsy moms is the fact that, besides being exceptionally talented and busy, they all create products inspired by a mother's own needs and wants. That's why so many of these shops feature affordable, safe and stylish alternatives inspired by motherhood.
Although our picks span dozens of different categories, cultures and time zones, there were overwhelming similarities between the moms. The vast majority described their skills and insatiable need to create as being passed down through the family tree - one generation patiently teaching the next. Even more similarly, each and every one - whether they've been crafting for 3 or 30 years - pinpointed their children as inspiration. Often it was the desire to work from home while raising the kids; sometimes a need for better, safer products for their children; and many times it was a dream resurrected from the innocent imagination unfolding before them. Regardless, these moms are all motivated by their children, who in turn will be inspired by their mothers.
Of course it's nearly impossible to find every talented Etsy mom, so we encourage you to share your favorites and, of course, support these striking talents.
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Lillipops | Jayme Lillie
Shop Here For:
Whimsical little dresses made from vintage and recycled fabrics.
Signature Item:
Lollipop dress, $48
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Who:
Jayme Lillie, mother of three in Tacoma, Washington.
Why We Love Her:
This stay-at-home mom’s designs and craftsmanship stand on their own, but we truly love that all of her dresses are made from materials that had a life, a purpose and a story prior to climbing trees and twirling in the backyard. And while girl clothes are her specialty, she has the occasional little boy number that makes our hearts melt – like her adorable and summery “Mito Mike Shorts,” which donates a portion of every purchase to help children battling mitochondrial disease. Jayme’s seasoned sewing skills (starting when she was only 4 years old) and eye for imaginative designs, all of which are inspired by her own children, provide parents with alternatives to mass-produced, generic garments.
