Made in Media: Etsy Handcrafted Gifts

We all know the advantages of shopping locally: It's an investment in your community, an important way to keep money local during trying economic times, and a way to lessen your carbon footprint. But, what if you prefer to do your shopping from the sofa?

Never fear: there are still ways to shop close to home without actually leaving home.

Etsy, a website for vintage and handmade wares, is a great resource for the online shopper. The site has sellers from all over the world, but includes an Etsy Local page where you can select your location and only shop close to home.

Check out the lists below for jewelry, paintings, spices, accessories, clothing and other holiday gift ideas—all made in the Media Patch area and surrounding region.

Thirty3vintage, located in Media, offers vintage jewelry, like these emerald cut red rhinestone earrings ($19.33) or the 1960s black glass rhinestone necklace ($24.33). 

• Feltland2013, located in Broomall, offers felt activity books like this Alphabet Book ($49.95) or a crib mobile ($44.99) and felt and wood picture frames ($9.99).
• CT Costa Photography, located in Broomall, specializes in photographic images that represent the beauty of nature like this Beach Path Sunrise Photograph ($140) or this Cattail Fine Art Print ($35).
• Sugared Spice Shop, located in Newtown Square, offers homemade infused sugars and spices such as this roasted garlic sea salt ($9) or this perfect for a gift, Spice Up My Life Infused Salt Set ($30).
• Under the Umbrella Mom, located in Broomall, specializes in personalized wedding wire dress hangars such as this personalized bridal dress hangar ($25).
• Ruftic Designs, located in Newtown Square, specializes in raw, recycled and reinvented materials to create art such as these rough cut-out Live, Laugh and Love wooden signs ($30) or this recycled wine cork coaster set ($15).
• A La Liz, located in Newtown Square, offers handmade handbags and accessories like this clutch wristlet with a bird design ($25) or this custom-made quilt made of t-shirts ($250).
• Signature Bonz, located in Broomall, offers all natural designer dog treats such as this 24 mini assorted Christmas dog treats covered in yogurt, peanut butter and/or carob ($9.99) or these Christmas cannoli dog treats ($8).
• Hoof and Antler, located in Philadelphia, offers vintage clothing and home decor items like this men's 1950s black fedora hat ($42) or this vintage pulldown classroom map ($150).
• PlumetotheWind, of Ardmore, offers Etsy buyers handmade cards and prints, including these vintage-style wedding invitations with a yellow hot air balloon on the front, ($3.95).