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Handmade Rocks!!!

I think the thing that inspires me to buy handmade and to make things handmade is that fact that so much love, time and effort goes into it. When I make a purchase or make something, I like to think that each item is tailormade to fit me or to fit someone else. ...

Handmade is so much more!

When you buy handmade it is so much more than just getting a product. Handmade items offer that unique character that can only come by being individually hand crafted. Whether creating or purchasing, these kinds of items offer imagination, inspiration and a sense of true contribution. As a mother, I love being able to offer my children the gift of hand made items both that I have made or that I ha...

Cute Stuff for Fluffy Butts

I am inspired to become a more earth-friendly mother. It is my choice to cloth diaper and find new ways to use sustainable and reusable items. I love making unique clothing for cloth baby bums. Dyeing wool yarn is a real passion. I keep things simple and affordable. ...

I'm Inspired by Quality

Only when I make handmade can I know - and pronounce! - all of the ingredients in a product. Only when I buy handmade can I be sure I'm really supporting small business and getting some one-of-a-kind quality, even when the item isn't technically "one of a kind."...

Susan Foley's handmade inspiration

Buying handmade is unique and eyecatching- no one else has seen it. I bought the cutest Rudolph Reindeer Christmas cards that make me smile every time I look at them. For the first time in years I'm excited to mail out Christmas cards to friends and family!...

Brooke's handmade inspiration

I love buying handmade because I know I have a one-of-a-kind find that no else in the world has! For the same reason, I paint and sell my cards. There's no better gift than giving handmade!...

missus goo's handmade inspiration

Handmade is our connection to each other. ...

Paul and Kate Studio's handmade inspiration

I buy handmade first because I treasure unique creations. Second because I value the connection it creates between the artist and myself. Third because I like to support individuals instead of large companies....

Bath Soap

I recently purchased some bath bars. Absolutely wonderful products! her soap is amazing! website: http://hyenacart.com/bluebirdbathcompany...

Comtemporary heirloom jewelry - where stones have style!

There nothing like handmade, especially when it�s made with love! I come from a family that believed in hand-made: my grandmother was a clothing designer, grandpa was a tailor, dad was a haberdasher, mom is a baker...and I am a jewelry designer! As a child I was learned to support the artist�s community. When I travel and when I�m home, I visit art fairs, festivals, and galleries for inspiration....

Bath & Body Luxuries

I love to buy and make handmade products because I love to support WAHMs. I love to know that the products I am using are made with all natural products and are not mass produced. I would much rather support mamas than support large companies that do not put *love* into their products. I work from home in order to bring in extra $ and to be here for my daughter. ...

Handmade Necklace

I bought this necklace for my sisters birthday. She was thrilled with it necklace ...

My love of handspun

I've always loved handmade items as they're much more personnal and made with the love of the crafters for their arts. I started learning about handspun last year when some friends showed the ones they made. After buying quite a few skeins I figured that's what I wanted to learn next. I tried it and fell in love! It also brought the love of knitting back! Having my own business allows me to stay h...

Creativity Cures the Soul

My most recent handmade purchase is a wonderful owl bank created by fruitflypie I'm so in love in handmade goodies. They make me so happy. I know when I buy handmade items the process of creation probably created so much joy in ...

100% pure plant oils for the body & massage

Hand-made is the best economic stimulus package going for Main Street USA right now since the Capitol doesn't seem to be able pull themselves together and create an effective plan. I always had a feeling that one day Big Business was going to ruin our society. It's unfortunate that I was so right. I'm happy to direct as much money towards independent business as possible....