Ghosts, Chickens & Stamps?! Surprising Etsy Trends 2025

Last updated on: October 1, 2025

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In this episode, Julie Berninger chats with Bailey Vann, who went from handmade crafts to thriving in sublimation and digital products.

Bailey reveals why bundling designs boosts sales, how unexpected themes like ghosts, chickens, and raccoons are trending, and why collage aesthetics are taking over Etsy.

She also shares customer insights that help small businesses stand out, plus the design tools she relies on—including Kittle—for creating products buyers love.

Whether you’re exploring print on demand or scaling your Etsy shop, this episode is packed with strategies to spot trends early and turn them into revenue.

Chapters

00:00 Bailey’s Etsy Journey

02:10 Hidden Gems in Digital Design

09:36 Understanding the Customer Base

12:44 Staying Ahead of Trends

15:31 AI Tools for Design

Resources

Bailey’s AI & Design Club

Kittl

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Chelsea Shelton

Chelsea has over 13,000 sales in her Etsy shop and sells on Teachers Pay Teachers too! In her own words, “I wanted to have a creative outlet when I wasn’t spending time with my kids. I never knew that I would have so much success in a short time and pursuing my business as a full-time thing! I love all things printables and creating and cannot wait to help others be successful with their Etsy shops too!”

Chelsea Shelton