Posted On: January 08th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I'm an artist and as such I tend to be a little indie/artsy. Make fun of me all you want. I don't care. :P (No really, I don't care.)
In my latest artcapades, I decided to take the pledge to buy handmade gifts this year. Not necessarily because I think it's the best idea on the planet. It'll definitely make gift buying harder. But more because I want to support my fellow craftsmen/women.
A great place to buy handmade, original stuff: Etsy
Whether or not you give it a try, take a look at the labels on what you buy at stores and see where it comes from. Most things come from overseas. So why not support an artist from the states?
It doesn't focus on the artisitic elements per se, but more about not buying things new and how much it saves the pocketbook and also the environment.
Re: Buying Handmade - Give it a shot
Posted On: January 09th, 2008 at 4:24 pm by Anna Joy
It is a lot better for the environment to buy handmade instead of buying stuff from Walmart that's been made in China. I try to be moderately green and buying handmade is another great way to do that.
I try to be moderately green and buying handmade is another great way to do that.