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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Handmade Holidays 2013 - Guest Writers Needed

Some of you might remember this series from last year and I'm excited to bring it back!


I'm trying to do less of my shopping at chain stores, both in general and for the holidays. First of all, supporting local and indie businesses is so important. If nobody buys from these awesome people, they can't afford to do what they do and we all miss out. Plus, going to the mall or a big box store this time of year just turns into a snarl of rude people and nowhere to park, so I'd rather just avoid it.

I already have a couple of posts in mind for this topic, but I'm looking for a few more from guest writers to flesh things out. (If I've already chatted with you, you're good to go!)

Here's what I'm thinkin':
>> gift tutorials
>> roundups of your favorite handmade items
>> recipes that would make excellent gifts
>> why you love to buy/make handmade

If you have an idea for one of these topics or something else that you think would work, either leave a comment here or shoot me an email: paige [dot] ronchetti [at] gmail.com. I'm excited to hear what you want to write! Team Handmade!
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10 comments:

  1. Your Invisible CrownNovember 7, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Looking forward to your holiday posts! Especially the tutorials, what's better than staying in and getting crafty?

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  2. Memories for LifeNovember 7, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I've already started adding several Etsy items to my favorites list for Christmas gifts! Buying handmade is so much more fun than the mall!!!
    Can't wait to read your series!

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  3. SarahBethNovember 7, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Handmade is always better! Most of my gifts come from Etsy -- handmade and vintage! Sounds like you'll have an interesting series coming up!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 7, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I can't wait for it! :)

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  5. Melissa at bubbyandbean.comNovember 7, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Looking forward to these posts! I really make an effort to do at least half my shopping handmade.

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  6. DancingMooneyNovember 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Yup, malls are a joke this time of year. In fact, I kind of hate going to the mall anyways, isn't it always that way? LOL. Looking forward to your round up, I love the holidays!!!

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  7. Paige @ Little NostalgiaNovember 7, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Thanks, everybody! I'm glad you're all excited! Kickoff will be November 19th.

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  8. Splendid Little StarsNovember 7, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    great series idea! Handmade is so much more special! less stuff, more meaningful gifts

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  9. KristenNovember 8, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Count me in! I love to shop handmade. Unfortunately we still end up with a lot of toys and clothes from big box store, but as the kids get older and they start appreciating handmade more, we'll add more things in.

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  10. NatashalhNovember 8, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I'd love to participate! I'd probably need to post a little later (I'm still student teaching through the 20th), but it sounds like fun and totally my kind of thing.

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