What does it mean to buy handmade? To me it means buying from a real person, it provides a connection to their passion and creativity no matter what the handmade item is..
Their handmade items provide uniqueness, quality, value, beauty and usefulness. Tara Gentile from scoutie girl wrote a compelling blog post this morning that really struck a nerve with me.
I'm not sure the words "Buy Handmade" are the right words to encourage those who might buy handmade to buy handmade.
I think it misses the real point of buying things that are made by hand as opposed to buying something from a big box store or not buying at all.
I think it misses the real point of buying things that are made by hand as opposed to buying something from a big box store or not buying at all.
"Buy Handmade"" Do this, do that", sounds more like an order than a polite request to consider purchasing handmade items.
Maybe changing the wording to " I Like Handmade" or "Handmade Rocks" would be less bossy and more encouraging to those who have not yet found a good reason to buy handmade.
Maybe changing the wording to " I Like Handmade" or "Handmade Rocks" would be less bossy and more encouraging to those who have not yet found a good reason to buy handmade.
Any thoughts?
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