Posts Tagged ‘buy handmade’

Take Scoutmob’s Shop Indie Pledge, Enter to Win Etsy Shopping Spree

Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:42 View Comments

This year the folks at Scoutmob are promoting a Shop Indie initiative this holiday season. Hello Craft encourages you to buy handmade and shop from local, independent businesses when possible.That’s why we think Scoutmob’s Pledge to Support Indie Businesses is pretty awesome.
Scoutmob says:
It’s the holidays. You’re in gift-buying, festive party-planning, dining out with friends mode. [...]

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Who Are Your Most Valuable Customers?

Friday, March 25, 2011 8:39 View Comments

I loved all the responses and discussion my last post tipped off about discounts and whether makers should use them. As discussed in the comments, there’s a time and a place for coupons and discounts—one great example is using discounts to reward frequent customers for their support.
So who are your most valuable customers? I’m not [...]

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Take On 2011 with Printable Calendars

Thursday, December 30, 2010 15:27 View Comments

With 2011 nearly here, there is still time to get organized for the upcoming year. One of my favorite ways to do this with calendars — especially downloadable ones. Not only do you get quality for a low price as you print it out yourself, you can print as many as you want for your [...]

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Last Minute Handmade Gifts: There’s Still Time!

Thursday, December 23, 2010 20:20 View Comments

The last minute flurry of holiday activity is upon us. Don’t panic. Yes, time is short, but don’t get desperate and shower your loved ones with useless plastic and mass-produced junk. Take a deep breath and keep reading for last minute gift ideas you can still buy or even make, including a quick [...]

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Last Minute Gifts: Buy Handmade from Crafty Pop-up Shops

Monday, December 20, 2010 8:06 View Comments

Time is running out, but it’s not too late to buy handmade gifts this year.  In this post I cover three holiday pop-ups shops where you can find a large selection of handmade goods from super talented artists.
Crafty Wonderland Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Portland, Oregon
Runs through December 30th

Craftland Holiday Show
Providence, [...]

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Shopping Holiday Craft Fairs: Featuring Second Storie

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 9:17 View Comments

The Holiday Season is here. As the month progresses, warm, fuzzy, seasonal memories of yore may flood your mind: sipping egg-nog with loved ones, munching on latkes, caroling in the snow, and wearing ugly sweaters, to name a few.  I, however, believe this special time of year means one thing: WAR.
In case you didn’t already [...]

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