I found this wonderful post on stumbleupon titled "101 reasons to buy handmade." I'm sure you can add your own reasons but this is a good start!
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/5SIzb6/handmadefortheholidays.tumblr.com/post/12423322135/101-reasons-to-buy-handmade
I decided to support handmade artists and artisans long before I opened up my shop. I'd rather support them than the major department stores who don't pay their employees well and take a huge profit. These are real people trying to make a living doing what they love!
Buy handmade gifts for everyone on your Christmas list! Give handmade gifts for Hanukkah & all your holiday celebrations! Handmade gifts make great hostess gifts too. When you show up for dinner or as a guest for the holidays, bring a handmade gift! Here's a great hostess gift or desktop decoration:
Here are few of my favorite shops:
1. Aside from the adorable photos, this shop has natural pet food: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NaturalPetProducts
2. I think these felted slippers are wonderful at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ekohaus:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81494884/eco-friendly-felted-slippers-blue-gray
3. Beautiful photography at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mylittlepixels
If you want your shop to be shared, please contact me. " Like" either my FB or my etsy page. Leave your site here, on FB, linked-in or anywhere this is posted and I'll review your shop and add it to my favorites list through December!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/angel9
http://www.facebook.com/Angelasartistic
Angela
Angela's Artistic Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/angel9
http://www.facebook.com/Angelasartistic
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