I love things that are made by hand. I think that years of travel and meeting artisans all over has given me a special appreciation for those who have the talent and take the time to make beautiful items by hand.
Normally, I prefer to travel, explore, meet people and find those special souvenirs to purchase and take home as a reminder of a trip, a place or a person. But, sometimes, you just need something... and rather than run out to Target to find it, I prefer to peruse etsy.com, the site for handmade and vintage items. The items found on etsy are made by artisans all over the world; they are usually very reasonably priced and often they are unique. What better way to support artists directly then buy from them, directly!
Here are a couple of items and artists who I really like... maybe you have some you like, too? Share your thoughts and your great finds
This Ontario based artist makes the cutest little kids wallets and take-along games. Her car wallet for small matchbox size cars are adorable and so inexpensive! There are other versions of the wallet that hold more cars. You can choose the fabric for all wallets. This one below is only $5.50 and holds two cars.
She also has these small tic tac toe games. The game board itself is also a pouch, so no worries about losing the pieces. You can choose the fabric and whether you want plastic or foam game pieces. I'm not sure how you can beat the price, at only $2.50.
This Indianapolis based artist makes a huge variety of bags, wallets, totes, diaper bags, pyramid pods (for coins, pacifiers) and card holders in a dizzying array of vibrant fabrics. Prices -- again -- reasonable! The passport holder below -- handmade and in your choice of fabric -- is $10.95.
This Brazilian artist makes photo albums, scrapbooks, journals, passport holders and wallets out of vintage maps and leather - but what I really love are the items he makes using vintage art. His prices are reasonable, at around $15 for a 4 x 6 photo album that holds 60 photos and $25 for an album that can hold 120 photos. Below is an album I am thinking of purchasing for my photos from a trip we are taking later this year to Hawaii.
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