With over eight million unique items—most of them handmade—on Etsy.com, there’s something for everyone. Here at Louisville.com we’ve picked out a few favorites for Valentine’s Day, made even more terrific by the fact that all of them are from Louisville-area sellers. Best of all, all of the sellers have agreed to in-person sales or immediate shipping to save time, and are open to creating a similar item if someone beats you to the one you’ve gotta have. (Mention this article and contact individual sellers for details.)

When Dragons Roamed Necklace—This dragonfly pendant features 1.5mm freshwater pearls on a 14kt gold-filled chain with a 14kt gold-filled lobster claw clasp. A portion of the proceeds will go to building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. ($23.00)

Love Advice from Benjamin Franklin Card—That Ben Franklin was a frisky fellow, and he’d approve of this three-dimensional card for Valentine’s Day or any other day. The inside is blank for your own words of wisdom. ($5.50)

Hometown Pride Necktie—This funky vintage tie gets an updated twist with a fresh screenprint of—what else?—a fleur de lis. If you love Louisville, or your love loves Louisville, or Louisville loves your love…well, you get the idea. ($15.00)

Heartbeat Dictionary Magnet Set—For those who take matters of the heart a bit literally, this two-button set illustrates the center of the circulatory system in word and picture taken from an old kids’ dictionary. ($4.00)

Beer My Valentine Card—If your beloved’s idea of love is a cold brew, this one’s for you. Beer ads backed with patterned velvet fabric paper make these hearts last a bit longer to keep the buzz going. ($5.00)

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Photos courtesy of individual Etsy.com sellers