by Dayna Isom Johnson

Nov 10, 2026

Image credit: Kristina Koseva

There's a new creative class bringing fresh energy to traditional craft, from ceramics and crochet to custom framing. Some are just getting started, while others have spent years perfecting their techniques. Together, they're helping fuel a craft revival that's bringing handmade back into the conversation.

Now, cult-favorite fashion brand Lisa Says Gah is bringing that creativity into the home. For its first-ever home collection, the brand teamed up with three Etsy makers to co-design Etsy Says Gah!, a limited-edition collection inspired by its signature prints and playful motifs.

It's a fitting new chapter for the Etsy Design Awards, which are evolving in their eighth year to find new ways to celebrate makers and bring their work into the spotlight. This year, Lisa Says Gah founder Lisa Bühler joined me as a judge to handpick this year's Grand Prize and category winners, before collaborating with three of them on the collection.

Today, I'm excited to unveil Etsy Says Gah! and celebrate all 15 winners of the 2026 Etsy Design Awards.

Lisa Says Gah Comes Home

Image credit: Kristina Koseva

Inspired by Lisa Says Gah's Fall collections, Pastoral Daze and Swan Dance, Etsy Says Gah! brings the brand's signature prints, horse and swan motifs, and playful details beyond the wardrobe. Think crochet swan coasters, a sculptural swan bud vase, a horse cameo mug, and a block-printed photo frame.

For its first move into home, Lisa Says Gah worked directly with three Etsy makers, each bringing their own techniques and ideas to the designs.

“We’ve wanted to bring Lisa Says Gah into the home for a while, and we wanted to do it in a way that felt thoughtful and collaborative. Working with these Etsy makers gave us the chance to create something completely different. They each brought their own ideas, skills, and a little bit of whimsy to the collection, and I love that you can see both their personalities and ours in every piece.” - Lisa Bühler, CEO and founder of Lisa Says Gah

Meet the Etsy Design Award winners behind the collection:

  • Jacqueline Sanchez, this year's Grand Prize winner and the ceramic artist behind AtelierVinda, creates sculptural pieces inspired by nature and family memories.
  • Cait Mellor, the Touch Grass Award winner behind bycaitcrochet, brings a playful, contemporary perspective to traditional crochet.
  • Emma Miller and Kristen Kellar, the Internet Famous Award winners behind FrameMavens, give custom framing a fresh look with colorful fabrics and unexpected combinations.

Etsy Says Gah! is available exclusively on Etsy starting today, just in time for holiday gifting and hosting. And while these three makers helped bring the collection to life, they're just a glimpse of the talent we're celebrating this year.

Meet the 2026 Etsy Design Award Winners

From glassblowing and embroidery to ceramics, jewelry, and vintage finds, this year's Etsy Design Award winners showcase an incredible range of creative talent. Lisa and I personally handpicked the Grand Prize and 13 winners for their originality, craftsmanship, and creative perspectives, while Etsy shoppers chose the People's Pick winner.

Grand Prize Winner — $25,000 USD Prize

Handbuilt Fish Scale Ceramic Vase by Jacqueline Sanchez of AtelierVinda (Houston, Texas)

More than 1,500 individually hand-applied and painted ceramic scales make up this year's Grand Prize-winning piece. Inspired by nature and family memories, Jacqueline Sanchez's sculptural vase is an extraordinary feat of craftsmanship, with each tiny scale shaped and placed by hand.

People's Pick Winner — $5,000 USD Prize

Handblown Glass Baskets, StephanieMcCuneGlass (Asheville, North Carolina)

The Etsy community has spoken. Stephanie McCune's handblown glass baskets bring a contemporary perspective to centuries-old glassmaking techniques. After honing her craft while apprenticing with glass artists in western North Carolina, Stephanie now creates each basket by hand, making every piece one of a kind.

Award Winners — $1,500 USD Prize

Etsy Says Gah! is available exclusively on Etsy.com today, just in time for holiday hosting and gifting. In addition to this limited capsule, Lisa Says Gah put together a curated shopping guide, highlighting more Etsy finds for the holiday season. Explore all 2026 Etsy Design Award winners here.