70 Reasons to buy handmade +vintage Part 1

blissinateacup.etsy.comNo. 1. help contribute to establishing a new economic model, Sonja Ahlers

This month, to accompany our Home Sweet Home Market, we bring you 70 reasons to buy handmade (and vintage). Why 70 you ask? There are 70 participants in our market, with 70 amazing items that no one else has! One-of-a-kind items, limited editions or at least not mass produced! This will be a continuing post we will be happy to provide throughout the market month. Accompanying these beautiful products are 70 reasons we pulled from our 101 Reasons to Buy Handmade campaign we published last fall where we asked artists, designers and crafters their reasons to buy handmade.

vintagegoodies.etsy.comNo. 2. You can be proud knowing that you're supporting small businesses, Avril Loreti

sycamorestreetpress.comNo. 3. Handmade products are more than just a product. There is love, creativity and uniqueness. And that shows. Stiksel

berdandbee.etsy.comNo. 4. To support the idea that something made from hand from a fellow human is a little more precious than the something which is not. Susan Schwake, artstream gallery

jewelweeds.etsy.comNo. 5. Not only are you receiving a beautiful creation made with genuine love and care, but when you are by buying handmade, you are also supporting and BECOMING part of the dream of: freedom, financial independence, being in charge of your own moral compass, having a daily life's purpose, experiencing more joy, all as a result of doing work you truly love. There's nothing better. Creative Thursday

eikcam.etsy.comNo. 6. It builds community. Michael McDowell, mudpuppy

chakrapennywhistle.etsy.comNo. 7. Because handmade items are what your Great Great Grandma used to buy. Susy Jack*

To be continued...