I created this treasury on Etsy by looking up only local artisans
it's easy to find the folks near you who are creating and selling on Etsy
they have a "shop local" search feature
I was amazed at all of the cool stuff in and around my hometown
why don't I meet these people at the grocery store?
... but maybe I do!
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I just read someone's Facebook status update expressing their displeasure that many of the sellers on Etsy were from foreign countries and many items were factory-made or some such thing -- I'm going to pass this information along to her! Thanks --
ReplyDeleteLots of great stuff here Kimmie, I bet you do meet them in the grocery and you don't have a clue. Maybe they will find you now!!!! Enjoy the holiday. xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize their was a shop local feature on Etsy. I will have to go check it out and see what I find. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great point about supporting the local community. I wrote an article for Handmadeology last year on how important it is for sellers to list their true location (not a vague one like "Midwest,") so that people who choose to shop locally can do so. Copy and past if you want to read it: bit.ly/IhZPGH
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful treasury too!
Fantastic! It is amazing how many talented people are out there -- we just don't always know it. That baby with the crocheted crown is just adorable. Hope your weekend is great Tammy
ReplyDeleteWOW wonderful...such great variety...you are in good company or I should say 'they' are in the best company :)
ReplyDeleteyour comment about WHY you don't meet them at the grocery store is perfect...if only life worked that way...we just never know what lies beneath when we pass by someone
wishing you and yours a lovely Memorial Day weekend Kimmie
oxo
p.s. you make me want to go shopping!
Fun treasury! There's a lot of talent in your neck of the woods. :)
ReplyDeleteI tried that feature for my area and found some real flakes. heehee. Mine is not an artsy area!
ReplyDeleteLucky you. For some reason, I doubt there are many Etsy people who live in Wichita. Everyone I've ever talked to has never even heard of it. Guess I need to meet even MORE people (grin). Good for you.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love the little Mole Skin journals you painted and I say the same thing as you when I pronounce the word.
There are some beautiful things here, Kim. You have made me want to go to each of these places and check out the goods. And perhaps I will. Oh, my poor check book!
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