Handmade Makes You Happy

The reason I buy handmade is because I love the attention to detail and love that goes into a handmade item. I am not presuming that the artist loves me, but I know that they love their craft. I can tell when something is made well, and is unique, that the artist gets joy from making something fun and pretty that will make other people smile.
My most recent purchase is a funky painting of a vintage radio. I love it and hung it up in my office.

Betty, 44, designer, artist, SnappyShop.etsy.com
Los Angeles
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 5:57 pm

Happy bear applique pouch

I love buying Handmade! There are so my wonderful artist that my wishlist is a mile long! I just purchases a bearded guy print from Ashleyg on Etsy and it is my favorite piece so far! I have already framed and hung him in my staircase!

itybitybags, www.itybitybags.etsy.com
PA
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 7:45 am

Wonderfully Handmade

I believe that it is incredibly important to support art and to be creative.

Mamakopp, 32, mother that does everything, www.livenlearnnow.com
Central Missouri
Saturday, September 27, 2008 6:06 pm

Handmade Inspires Style

I love using handmade items. It lets me know i am putting my child and other peoples children in chemical free, organic, and happily made items. I know that my child will not be harmed and that other peoples children will not be harmed by the crazy stuff they put in manufacturer made items! it makes me feel like a good mom and a good person!

Connorsmama, waitress/wham, www.hyenacart.com/connorsmamacreations
Wisconsin
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 12:17 am

Not your average children

I am inspired to buy handmade items for my original, one-of-a-kind kids. I don't have cookie cutter kids, why should they have cookie cutter toys and clothing? My amazing autistic boys, Pieter, 7 and Micah, almost 3, are each unique individuals, despite their special needs diagnoses. And my spitfire redhead Aubrey, 5, could never be duplicated.

I also love supporting other parents like me, who choose to create items at home, so that they can stay home with their children as much as financially possible.

Danz, 31, Designer, Owner: Doodles Jewels, www.doodlesjewels.com
MIchigan, USA
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 4:25 pm

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