June is Pride Month and as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I decided I wanted to write a round up of LGBTQIA+ owned stores so we can show our support to creators within the community. It has become increasingly common for big name businesses and corporations to just start throwing a rainbow onto everything, so it is important to consider where your proceeds are going. Many big companies do support and donate to LGBTQIA+ charities, but it is always worth checking which charities they are partnered with. Supporting LGBTQIA+ charities is obviously also really important, but spending your money to directly support the creativity, art and businesses of LGBTQIA+ creators is incredibly important all year round (not only in pride month). Below you will find a bit about my coming out story and who I am today! Below that, you will also find a list of LGBTQIA+ owned online stores/businesses you should support!
A bit about me & my LGBTQIA+ story
I remember last year (2020) during pride month, we were all stuck in lockdown. Perhaps things would have been different if we weren’t stuck in lockdown in the middle of a global pandemic, but I remember seeing other people posting their coming out stories/making a post to come out there and then. For whatever reason, I just couldn’t do it. I was scared. I was terrified people would judge me and not want to know me. I’ve known I was Bisexual since I was around 17 years old. The following month, in July 2020, I finally plucked up the courage to “come out” but as we were still in lockdown, I just had to do it via social media. Almost a year has passed since I “officially” came out and I’ve learned a lot about myself in that time. Of course, there were whispers and there were comments but overall, people were kind. Not long after I came out, I’ve also realised I identify as Demisexual. Demiseuxal people only feel sexually attracted to someone when they have an emotional bond with the person. I’ve always known this was how I was, but I didn’t know there was a name or a label for it. If you’re a regular reader you will already know that I’m also now in a relationship with a man who I absolutely adore and I love him so much. However, people just see a heterosexual relationship, they tend to assume I’m no longer bi because I’m with a man, but that doesn’t take anything away from who I am as a person or how I identify. There is a lot of biphobia within the LGBTQIA+ community and outside of it, so hopefully things will change for the better. I’m incredibly thankful for the LGBTQ+ movement, pride, the activists/people who have fought for us and continue to fight for us, for our rights to be who we are as individuals. Love is love.
SazdzArt – Pendants, earrings and more (UK)
Sarah offers original creations in the form of earrings, pendants, brooches, illustration, portraits and more! She is very talented and this glittery dachshund brooch is a personal favourite of mine.
Shop at SazdzArt on Etsy
InkaTuuulia – Text & Illustration (Finland)
Inka Tuuulia offers a variety of text and illustrated products, including postcards, stickers, pins, commissions, prints, printables and more! This sticker really stood out to me, as it is Pride Month! It’s available in different sizes (small or large).
Shop at InkaTuuulia on Etsy
The Confetti Cove – Filled to the brim with all things cute and colourful! (UK)
Olivia is a bisexual Etsy seller, who has a variety of cute and colourful products including mugs, bags, bottles, cards, etc! I particularly love this mug because it would make an awesome gift, which could have a range of meanings, whether it’s for a LGBTQIA+ friend for pride or a reference to the moon phases.
Shop at TheConfettiCove on Etsy
Blossominart – Handmade stickers & accessories (UK)
This artist sells adorable stickers, bookmarks, scrunchies and paintings. All LGBTQ+ stickers are on sale during Pride Month 2021 for the WHOLE month! I am obsessed with this Love Is Love holographic sticker.
Shop at blossominart on Etsy
CraftyTeaWitch – Gifts, Stationary, Pins, Totes and Digital Items (UK)
CraftyTeaWitch aka Hadley is an Etsy seller who creates gifts, stationary, pins, totes and digital items. I am obsessed with this personalised frame, which has inclusive and LGBTQIA+ friendly personalisation options.
Shop at CraftyTeaWitch on Etsy
JewldByAnacaren – Mostly handmade jewelry (USA)
Anacaren is 25 years old, bisexual and is a full time, stay at home mother. JewldByAnacaren is a latina owned business, which sells mostly handmade jewelry. Her store sells a variety of products including beautiful earrings, rings, necklaces, anklets and much more.
Silverton Art Store – Paintings, stickers and more (UK)
Charlie is a freelance artist who has recently launched an online art store, which sells paintings, home decor, mugs and stickers. His website headline states “Home of the Rainbow” which is very fitting, I love it so much. The rainbow angel kitty painting is absolutely fabulous and I adore the glossy holographic glitter finish on it.
Sweet Meow Shop – Cute and kawaii accessories (Finland)
Sweet Meow Shop is owned by a queer Finnish crafter, who loves everything cute and pastel. Her products are handmade accessories such as necklaces, chokers, earrings, stickers and more!
Shop at Sweet Meow Shop on Etsy
PippinTruman – Fun and pretty stickers (UK)
Etsy seller, Pip, offers high quality waterproof stickers and art prints. They also currently have custom orders open. These stickers are perfect for laptops, notebooks, etc and will meet your decorating needs.
Shop at PippinTruman on Etsy
IncredibleGood Inc – Embroidery Designer (USA)
Katie is bi and makes embroidered hats, patches, bags, wall décor, stickers and more! I particularly love the beanies, there a variety of different flags available e.g. pan but there is also a custom option if your pride flag isn’t currently listed and you’d like it printed onto a beanie.
Shop at IncredibleGood Inc via their website
Biwitchingcrafts – Polymer clay and resin trinkets (USA)
Cae is a non-binary Etsy creator, who makes jewelry, keychains, pendants and stickers. I love how they have items on the store which are themed colour-wise to the LGBTQIA+ flags e.g. trans, lesbian, bisexual, etc!
Shop at Biwitchingcrafts on Etsy
DelicateJobb – Earrings, Jars/Bottles and PRIDE themed items (USA)
This Etsy seller is bi and non-binary, offering items such as earrings and pride themed products. At 20 years old, they are a very talented artist/creator. These pride earrings are handmade and you can choose which flag you want on them.
Shop at DelicateJobb on Etsy
There are so many incredible and talented LGBTQIA+ creators and artists who have online stores. Please consider supporting some if you can!
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