In this day and age when mass production seems to be over the top, cheap and just not worth what we pay for it many times, there is a whole new resurgence of handmade that is sweeping the country. Artists of all ages are creating with a fury of inspiration and bringing fun, handmade products to the marketplace.

There is nothing like a gift or a purchase that has been crafted by hand with love by someone who truly enjoys the art of making. You get something wonderful and unique and more personalized. What could be better!!!

I have been a crafter for over 25 years and just love all things handmade, there is a warmth about them that you dont find when you shop in the big box stores. You know the old saying you get what you pay for!  Well make what you pay for mean something, let it touch your heart and make you say OH! I just have to  have that. Shop INDIE!  Visit the links below you will find lots of artsts making all kinds of items from the practical and functional to the fun and just have to have that.

For those of you who dont know what INDIE is, it is communities of artists devoted to what they do, its the new word for crafter.  So here are some great places to find great handmade art.

Indie Designer labels 

Indie Collective 

I shop Indie 

Craft Revolution

Indie Holidays 

Anything Indie 

Modish Indie Directory

These websites have lots of artists, enjoy looking around and I hope you find many great things you just have to have.