With over eight million unique items—most of them handmade—on Etsy.com [3], 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 [4]—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 [5]—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 [6]—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 [7]—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 [8]—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)

Contact the author at leecopywriting@gmail.com [9] or www.leecopywriting.com [10].

Photos courtesy of individual Etsy.com sellers