8 Etsy Shops That Are About To Blow Up

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What To Buy: iPhone 5 Watercolor Case, $40 

Using abstract designs and vibrant colors, Pencil Shavings is giving us an opportunity to brighten up our iPhones and iPads. The custom cases are beautifully designed with watercolors, chevron and other patterns that assuredly put all of those mass produced cases at the Apple Store to shame. 

What To Buy: Deep Blue Suede Desert Boots, $80

What? You thought Clarks had the desert boot game on lock? While they have certainly established themselves, Blue Drop's made-in-Greece handmade suede desert boots are trying to give them a run for their money. Leather lining, rubber soles and a healthy amount of colors to choose from are details that help firmly places these desert boots in our peripheral. 

What To Buy: All-Over Print Cat Bill Snapback, $40 

It's hard to get real creative anymore with snapbacks, as Just Don has a stronghold on the custom snakeskin cap game. Key Acquisitions disputes that heavily as, along with some well-made snakeskin snapbacks with lambskin underbills, offer a few really cool cat and galaxy all-over print bills. You say no to new snapback ideas, Key Acquisitions can't.

What To Buy: Heirloom Digital Camp Pocket Square, $39

Etsy thrives on ties and pocket squares. It's hard to suss out what's good and what's just there to be there. White Horse Trading Co. ties and pocket squares aren't good; they're Tony the Tiger great. Using ripstop, duck cotton, and other quality fabrics in great colors and patterns (read: camo!), these benchmade goodies conjure up all sorts of ruggedness.

What To Buy: Handstamped Leather Bracelet, $22 

Veggie tanned leather is tough as nails, so you know you're getting something that's going to last. But what Mesa Dreams does is add a personal touch with handstamped messages and designs that truly beautify their belts, bracelets, dog collars, and more. And the choices of message, design, and even color stain are plentiful, which may prove to be the only problem you'd have with Mesa Dreams; too many choices.

What To Buy: Navy Roll Top Tote, $260 

Incredible handmade bags galore, BEXAR Goods has a piece for everyone. Roll top totes, rucksacks, weekenders and more waxed canvas bodied bags in awesome colors than you can shake a stick at. The double-stitching, copper rivets, and veggie tanned bridled leather accents will assuredly hold your travels down whilst using these incredible bags. All these other bagmakers better get their shit straight.

What To Buy: "I Fucking Love You" Engraved Valentine's Day Card, $5

If you've been lurking the online menswear circles, you have probably come across Ted Harrington, owner and rabble-rouser of Terrapin Stationers. As quirky as its owner, these stationery pieces offer an alternative message to friends, family, and loved ones for the vulgar nature in us all. Don't listen to us; listen to Terrapin's die-hard fans, Marc Jacobs or A Continuous Lean's Michael Williams.

What To Buy: Surf Polaroid Tee, $45 

Flux Productions is just full of dope. This shop has some very unique bags and cases using cork, and also has attention-grabbing beach-inspired pieces. The cool Surf Polaroid Pocket tee and Canvas Tropics Beach Print Tote make us want to take a few steps back into summer with swagger. Don't say we didn't tell you about these awesome New York-based handmade goods when they blow up.