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Why Do You Create Handmade?
Last summer Timothy Adam, Editor from Handmadeology, posted this question: Why do you create? I submitted my story and July 11, 2011, it was on the Handmadeology website.
This is my story….
A few weeks ago, I received a message from a client requesting a pair of simple earrings to match the bracelet she purchased. Without hesitation, I agreed to make a pair for her and she knew I did not offer earrings in my shop, nor was it my specialty.
Later that same day, I sent her an email letting her know I shipped her bracelet, along with a few pictures of the earrings. She liked them, they were exactly the length she was looking for and she couldn’t wait until her package arrived.
‘The next week the same customer sent me an email, stating how she loved her bracelet,
and the earrings. She has received all kinds of compliments, which made her feel terrific and she was very pleased with everything.
The question was… Why do you create? I create to share the joy, the excitement, and hopefully bring a smile to someone’s face. Not only for a day or a week but also for years to come. Even now, I think about how excited she was and I begin to smile.
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Handmade Artists create for different reasons. Some feel compelled, some for a loved one, some to inspire others, some create only on the weekends, and some… well just because. Whatever your reason is, everyone has his or her own unique story. Now I am going to ask the question… Why do you create? Leave a comment below and share your story with us.
Thank you for visiting and have an inspirational day. Cari
I also wrote a post on my blog about this article click HERE to read my blog!
Check out these tips for more inspiration.
Written by Cari Baker aka CrochetHooked
Tags: art, artisan, buy handmade, Creative Handmade Artisans, handcrafted, Handmade, Handmade Artists, Handmade Harbor, handmade jewelry, Handmade Products, Handmadeology
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16 Responses to “Why Do You Create Handmade?”
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Thanks for sharing Cari, every body is definitely inspired for different reasons. I think the best for me is when I make a piece specifically for my wife. Sorry but I love her smile 😀
Andrew Dear… A simple smile says it all! The pictures of you and Kimberly together… Well, again… a Smile says it all!
No need to apologize that you love your wife’s smile!
I create because sometimes I just can’t help myself. Other times, because I see something that just begs to be used in jewelry. Other times because I see something that just strikes a chord and I have to try to duplicate it.
Hi Dave… Exactly! Very interesting to hear it is not the same thing over and over… Thank you for sharing.
I usually create because of an interest in a project and the challenge of accomplishing it. Then it evolves to “How can I make that different?” “How can I improve upon it?” At the moment, I create for my own joy, but hope to share that soon.
Hi.. I certainly relate to challenging yourself… looking to improve or take it to the next level. Thank you for sharing!
I create because it is an expression of my self. Making jewelry is how I currently fulfill my need for a creative outlet. I used to do express myself with words and video. Now, with less opportunity to do that, I was looking for something else. With my love of jewelry, this seemed natural.
Well Written Lisa! For myself, sometimes it does seem like the natural thing to do! Thank you!
Isn’t that what you’re supposed to do?… create? I create because I am driven to do so. I don’t understand ‘idle time;’ I always need to be doing something… unless, of course, my delightful husband drags me, screaming and kicking (not!), to some idyllic, remote spot and puts a fishing pole in my hand! Then I can ‘do nothing’ for hours!
Sandi! LOL How wonderful to sit and relax with your honey! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing this with us Cari, really makes you think and make sure your motives are in the right place!
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