My sister in law, a very creative an caring spirit, spent the week introducing me to Etsy. I have become addicted. I am amazed at how many creative people there are on the site selling their hand crafted items. And the best part so far is the supportive community, the ability to communicate with like minded people who love what they are doing.
I want to tell everyone I know, because almost everyone I know is creative and makes something beautiful. It doesnt' matter what level you are at. You can grow by learning from others.
I was an English major in college, my favorite period being Pre-Raphaelite and William Morris.
Dr. Wilbur Albrecht at Colgate University addicted me to the literature, art, and passion of the makers and followers of the movement. William Morris brought back the craftsperson, the one who puts their love and effort into making things. I am taking a pledge to buy all of my gifts this year on Etsy, to support the artists and craftspeople who are trying to make it work or just have fun. We need to return to the individual, the self-sufficiency we once had, instead of the mass production of discount stores.
Everyone, Creative! Let your mind open up to new ideas and new People!
Welcome 2008!
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