I would like to feature you on TryHandmade.com

Every day I'm surprised to find people who are uncomfortable buying products from an individual. They would rather buy from a big box store like Target, Wal-mart or Pottery Barn.

To try to combat this attitude, I have a site called Try Handmade where I feature products which by the sheer fact of their wonderfulness and beauty will convince people to make their first purchase from a independent seller.

If you'd like to be featured, please let me know. I look forward to seeing what you sell!

Thanks,
Erika
http://tryhandmade.com

Tags: handmade, promotion

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Permalink Reply by Goddess in the Groove on June 21, 2008 at 9:32am: Hi Erika,

I would love to be featured :).
I have vowed years ago only to buy from other artists, or homebased businesses in general. More awareness and trust is always good :)...People will realize that our art is of much higher quality and "spirit value", as they are made with love.

Excellent idea!
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Permalink Reply by Erika Jurney on June 21, 2008 at 9:44am: Hi Heike, I love your goddesses! Thanks for sending me to your shop. (By the way, the first two links in your profile on this site didn't work, but I found a link to your etsy shop on your blog.)

Thanks,
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Permalink Reply by Goddess in the Groove on June 21, 2008 at 3:08pm: Hello Erika!

Oh oh :). Well, I put 3 o's in Groove, so that is what happens when I attempt to do things when I should be in bed :). Thank you for noticing, and I have fixed it.

Greetings
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Permalink Reply by FearfulPenguin on June 22, 2008 at 5:14am: Hi Erika! What a great idea, after posting this I am going to go have a look through your website, but it sounds fabulous!

I would love to be featured - take a look at my website http://fearfulpenguin.com and do not hesitate to get in touch if you like what you see!

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Permalink Reply by Erika Jurney on June 22, 2008 at 9:08am: Thanks for the link -- I like your blue and green charm bracelet :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by FearfulPenguin on June 22, 2008 at 9:27am: Thank you! I am working on some similar designs at the moment, I do love the charm bracelets :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by IF-Naturals on June 22, 2008 at 5:25am: I would love to be featured as well! I run across this mindset of people ALL the time! and its very frusterating!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Erika Jurney on June 22, 2008 at 9:12am: I think I can smell your soaps through my computer -- they look great!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by IF-Naturals on June 22, 2008 at 11:08am: Thanks! I have some new goodies in the works too and they should be out in the next week or two!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by PetitPlat by _sk on June 22, 2008 at 5:43am: Hello!

I would like to be featured, but I'm not sure I'm the best example :)
I'm selling miniature food in 1:1é scale (one inch scale) and also miniature food jewelry, the elegant version, not the cute one.
These are quite original products which are mostly searched by those who want to buy handmade.
Let me know if you fin it interesting!

Best regards,
Stephanie
www.flickr.com/photos/_sk
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Permalink Reply by Erika Jurney on June 22, 2008 at 9:13am: I am amazed by your skill -- beautiful items you have crafted!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by PetitPlat by _sk on June 22, 2008 at 11:18am: Thank you! I enjoy doing miniatures so I'm very glad when people like them!; ▶ Reply to This