It’s Easter morning in our house and my 2-year-old, Ada, can’t wait to go downstairs and see what the Easter Bunny has brought her. But first, she needs to find Bunny and bring her along. Although it was a special holiday, this has been the typical scenario in our household for the past few weeks. Ada and Bunny. Bunny and Ada. By now, I have figured out I need to make sure to know where her new bunny is at all times to avoid unwanted meltdowns!
Yep, that’s right. All Instagram features are free for the next two weeks! Why? We want to celebrate and honor our amazing community of makers. Also, are super excited to have a “mini” re-launch of our website. Over the past few months, things have been shifting and want to maximize the ways we can help handmade artisans. We are fully committed to the maker movement and have a great desire to help makers, like you.
So, thank you for all that you do. Thank you for bringing awareness to small businesses, shopping small, and for your never ceasing creativity. It is inspiring, to say the least. We hope you enjoy this little token of gratitude. It’s just the beginning for us. We are looking forward to releasing more ways that help support and grow your passions in the coming months!
(Applications will be accepted now through April 8th, 2016)
Are you sick of the generic jewelry you find at every department store you wander into on Saturday afternoons? I figured as much.
Now is the time to say no to big box stores, and start shopping small. It goes without saying, the “Support Local” movement is taking the world by storm, and I have just the vendor to kick off your shopping spree.
In an age where everything around us beeps and lights up, I have to make a conscious effort to provide my daughter with toys and experiences that are basic, not battery operated and don’t have a screen. There is so much research out there that explains the importance of limiting screen time and getting back to the basics with toys. So, I was so excited to receive a package from Hope Learning Toys for my daughter.
I want to give you a little background about Heather, the founder and creator of Hope Learning Toys because this is what makes her products so spot-on and so much more than just toys.
Heather was an elementary educator for ten years with a passion for literacy development. The decision to become a stay at home mother allowed her the time to create unique sensory learning products. The mission of Hope Learning Toys is to nurture children’s curiosity and cultivate a love of learning.
Kellee from KelleeCreative, an Etsy seller of handwoven goods, interviewed the owner of one of her favorite L.A. yarn shops, Gather DTLA. Handmade Loves is all about support local and shopping small, so we are thrilled to have a guest blogger share that passion and interview her favorite local businesses. Thanks, Kellee!
Enjoy!
There is something so special about knowing what inspires each and every vendor we get the pleasure of working with, and Brandee from RedzJewelry is no exception.
Read more to find out where she gets the inspiration for her craft.
Linda Facci, maker behind Facci Designs, tell us all about her inspiration, story, and fondest handmade memories. We all love felt, and Linda creates all the felt designs we could dream up.
Read more and get to know your vendors!
Our friend Dani from the Handmade Seller and her fiance have decided to let handmade Etsy sellers help plan their wedding as a way to get more exposure to handmade products!
They will be picking as many handmade items as possible for their wedding, but the goal is to spread this news as far as possible so that other brides and shoppers also see it and view your amazing handmade products.
(This is for everyone, not just those who sell wedding items)
It’s all taking place through Pinterest, so it’s super easy! Read More
No matter what season it is, Elena Tari has made sure that scarves are a year-round accessories. With all sorts of styles, designs, fabrics and more, her small shop is versatile and unbelievably beautiful.
Here is her story!
