As the global march toward a digital future continues, some local crafts merchants are following suit by opening their own shops on Etsy, an increasingly popular e-commerce website that calls itself “the world’s handmade marketplace.” It specializes in handmade and vintage items as well as arts and crafts supplies. Most of the sites 800,000 sellers use it to make a little extra money and gain a little extra appreciation. For others, the site is their livelihood.