As an image-heavy platform, Instagram has been utilized with a varying degree of creativity by its users throughout the years. Between those who use their accounts to keep track of art progress, and those who sell products and offer services, there’s no better marriage of ideas than the use of the platform to earn out of what you love doing.

Recent times have seen a rise in customized arts and crafts being sold online. And who can really complain when not only are they really adorable but also heart-warming with the way it’s tailored especially for you?

Here is a list of 8 custom crafts shops on Instagram that will ensure you of buying quality items and supporting local sellers:

Akua

If you’re like me, then you may have read that as ‘aqua.’ Perhaps true to this affinity with water, their latest bestsellers are customized water tumblers, all of which are named in true aqua fashion. 

However, their name is actually pronounced in Bisaya as in ‘a-koo-ah’, which is a contextual translation of ‘belonging to me.’ Appropriately, items such as memory lamps and passport holders can also be personalized to make them truly yours.

Instagram: @akua.ph

Astrid Leather

If you’re into leather, Astrid Leather is a shop dedicated to leather and the many elegant handcrafted goods that come out of it. From clutch bags, wallets, gadget holders, keychains, and desk mats, Astrid Leather does its best in crafting and customizing what you want.

Instagram: @astridleather

Dear Paper

Stationeries! What’s not to love about these cute little things that we absolutely need in life — not only to keep things organized, but also to encourage us to be productive with the cuteness of them all.

dearpaperph offers notebooks, notepads, washi tapes, stickers, and more in various designs to appeal to every aesthetic.

Instagram: @dearpaperph

Hibi Studios

Hibi Studios is the right blend of chic and quirky, and it clearly shows in the designs of their products — necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and even anklets. What makes them better is how customizable they are! You can opt to have the beads changed to your personal preference!

Instagram: @Hibi Studios

Ravi Resin

There’s a growing interest in resin-based items and Ravi Ravi is one of those shops to cater to that interest.

Despite being fairly new as a business, Ravi Ravi quickly built a following with their resin-based accessories such as earrings and necklaces, some of which have actual artifacts embedded in them. They are also open to customization, making them perfect gifts and keepsakes.

Instagram: @raviresin

Jewels by Lei

The appeal of custom items is that they are tailored to your identity — so why not start with something with your name on it?

Jewels by Lei is a shop that specializes in custom name jewelry made of non-tarnish and hypoallergenic materials. You can choose from a variety of elegant scripts according to your personal preference.

Instagram: @jewelsbylei

Artistitch Cebu

Embroidery is another art form that allows for customization, and Artistitch has been at the top of that game for several years now.  

Artistitch regularly produces a variety of embroidered products such as patches, caps, visors, banners, and more.

Instagram: @artistitchcebu

Cheeky Chic Cebu

When it comes to personalized items, Cheeky Chic Cebu offers a wide selection of items and the customizations you can make with them, so you can find something that would be a memorable keepsake or a thoughtful gift.

From organizers, towels, tote bags, and others, this shop manifests the beauty in personalized items through the detail they put on their designs.

Instagram: @cheekychic.cebu