buckcountyframes.etsy.comToday concludes our series on "70 Reasons to Buy Handmade". It's been a fun thing to do and we hope it's inspired many. Thanks for everyone's response, and contributions! No. 64. Supporting handmade artists, which is absolutely vital in this current economy. We need to support local, small businesses and artists over the big corporations. Paperwire.
carolinacottage.etsy.comNo. 65. It's the best way to avoid shopping malls. Cecile Blake.
gardenadornments.etsy.comNo. 66. Boost creativity: everyone loves to see and have handmade items around! It makes people feel special! It inspires! Martha Gomez
ladiesandgentlemen.etsy.comNo. 67. Sincerity. People don’t hand craft things just to make money. They’re not just the product of a slick R&D department for profit. They make things that involve years of learned skills, passion, enthusiasm, commitment and sincerity. Colleen Baran.
futurowoman.etsy.comNo. 68. Inspires collaborations that progressively build upon interesting ideas and products. Chikabird and Ladies and Gentlemen.
pinkbathtub.etsy.comNo. 69. As wonderful as the cyber world is, it is virtual, untouchable. In some ways it connects, in other ways it creates a disconnect—it can be all image and no substance. Handmade is a terrific balance to this tendency. Actual objects that are made by hand have a visceral connection to the real world and to real individuals. They connect and root us in the tangible world in a life-affirming way. Key Lime Design.
EmmaBeeTextileArts.etsy.comNo. 70. It creates a global community, where businesses are supported, ideas are exchanged, and lasting friendships are made. Poppytalk
