| Why
Handmade?
Better
gifts -
Give something one-of-a-kind & meaningful, with handmade quality
and craftsmanship that can be seen and felt.
Feel
better - Support a local artists and crafters directly.
Re-connect to the human side of gifts and giving
Better
for the environment - Large scale production brings
toxic polution to the earth and even your home (think recent lead
paint toy mess) .... support small-scale and independent producers;
it's better for the earth & safe for your home.
More
on buying handmade here:
www.buyhandmade.org/why-buy-handmade
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Anne Mossop,
Albany |
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Alison Bates,
Troy |
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quality, honesty, and a connection to your space! |
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MC3 / adjmagazine,
ALBANY |
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the fiat currency wont last much longer, |
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Holly Katz,
Albany |
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helps local artists and artisans |
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Deb Cavanaugh,
Albany |
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Charlene Therrien,
Castleton |
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I am making or buying handmade about 75% of my gifts this year! I know they will love that I did. And it's satisfying and fun. |
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amy neumann,
oneida |
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Handmade is the best, support your stay at home crafty moms and dads!!! |
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Jen Barkan,
Albany |
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Stacy Pettigrew,
Albany |
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Lainy Slyder,
Albany |
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Because giving handmade is giving love! |
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Nadine Medina,
Troy |
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Because we can make a powerful and positive change. |
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Karissa Millard,
Waterford |
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Why not? |
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samantha cotterill,
niskayuna, ny |
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there's a wonderful connection to the hands that made it |
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Marilyn Bellafiore,
Delmar |
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ali herrmann,
canaan |
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honest, genuine, handmade work! |
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petra jancovicova,
albany |
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it's the only way to go!!! fuel your local economy! |
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HelenMary DeSimone,
Athens NY. |
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Rana Morris,
albany |
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Maureen Murphy,
Albany |
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It's made with love |
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Brianda Hunt,
Sidney |
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Support local artists and small businesses. |
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Amy Z,
Mechanicville |
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Nothing is better than a one-of-a-kind original..and if you buy local, you know it's made in the USA! |
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Nicole LaFayette,
Saratoga Springs |
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30 Beekman St. Saratoga Springs (Supports local artist) |
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Sarah Zar,
Troy |
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Handmade gifts remind us that we can help create a more beautiful world. |
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Zhenelle Falk,
Troy, NY |
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Because how I spend my money means something. |
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Kiara Marra,
Rensselaer |
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because handmade gifts are the best, of course! |
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Jen
Stelling, Cohoes |
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Because handmade is beautiful! |
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Leah
Penniman,
Albany, NY |
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Melissa
Marceau,
Albany |
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Made with spirit, creativity and love, love, love |
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felicia delaney,
albany |
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local economies support strong communities |
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Ken Satterlee,
Schenectady |
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Level of Humanity |
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Mara Afzali,
Albany |
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Quality Is a good thing...and you can support a real person! |
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Laura Koennecke,
Albany |
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Vincent Tocco,
Schenectady |
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Support Local Existing Artists |
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Jonathan Draper,
Albany |
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Support the Arts |
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dina ziskin-fortune,
saratoga springs |
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handmade is from the heart. |
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Melissa Wasilewski,
Albany, NY |
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The process of making and browsing is less stressful than hunting and malling. And, I feel less guilty about price when I recieve handmade. |
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Heather White,
Accord |
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everything you give will have a little bit of love put into its making. <3 |
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Erin Shannon,
Petersburgh |
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it's handy! |
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paul holloway,
schenectady |
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how else can i show what i do? |
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Elizabeth Carivan,
Albany |
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Drea Mitchell,
Castleton |
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Nancy Ost,
Albany |
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Bhawin Suchak,
Albany, NY |
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because handmade looks, feels, and smells better and you know where your $$ is going |
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Kathy Manley,
Cropseyville |
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Laura Koennecke,
Albany |
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Casandra Tanenbaum,
Lake Worth, FL |
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Handmade gifts warm the heart and support the artists in any community! |
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Megan
Schmidt Root, Albany |
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Amelia
Garretson-Persans,
Albany |
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Pretty
soon there won't be any paper money left- we'll have to barter
for food? |
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karin
maag-tanchak,
Albany |
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because
handmade gifts have soul |
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jennifa
myers,
Albany |
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Its
more personal and always the best to recieve. |
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Ali
Herrmann,
Albany |
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Need
I explain that you get unique, handmade, one of kind treasures
that make your friends admire you even more?!? Oh, wait...because
you like supporting local talent, buying art, and one on one
interactions with the creator of your purchase |
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connie
Frisbee Houde,
Albany |
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supporting
real people making things from their hearts |
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Jacinta
Bunnell,
Albany |
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duh! |
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Devon
Whitney,
Albany |
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Dee
Tilotta,
Albany |
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Buy
from indie artists where the only thing mass-produced is creativity! |
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Leah
Walsh,
Albany |
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give
more personal gifts and support artists |
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Kirsten
Ott,
Albany |
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It
just makes sense! |
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Jill)
Castle,
Albany |
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Because
no one else will have exactly the same thing (made with love!) |
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Jill
Draper,
Albany |
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B/c
it's better to support artists than sweatshops & box stores |
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Emily
Betti,
Albany |
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give
HANDmade and support the flow of creative energy! |
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Victoria
van der Laan,
Albany |
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Jeff
Root, Albany |
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communityARTS! |
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Lauren
Jacobs, Albany |
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supporHANDMADE! |
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Rebecca
Schoonmaker,
Albany |
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Give
the gift of ART! |
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Rachel
Wrightson Naylor, Troy |
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keep
it TightKnit! |
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Elizabeth
Young, Troy |
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Support
our local artists and small local businesses! |
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Jamie
Felitte,
Albany |
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support
your neighbors! |
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