People who are... liking the Tariffs tell you to just buy American or go without, especially to small businesses.
I haven't found many American sellers that make holographic and gold foil art prints. (You know, like how you see in Artist Alley of anime conventions?)
Stickers, lanyards, wallets, bookmarks, comic books, pins, acrylic stands, notebooks, stationary, coloring books... expensive or non existent in the US
Giving a crap about your product, loving making it, continuing to work on making a better quality product... makes a better quality product lol.
I think co-op US businesses tend to have better quality items. Especially food. 
But the problem is... small businesses embedded in the community *need* inexpensive things for their business like paper gift bags and tissue paper and stickers which come from China. W/o that, you're cutting small biz off at the knees.
I think... artisans (in this case American) put so much love and craftsmanship into each piece that it comes out quality.
I think the problem underlying manufacturing *anywhere* is companies deep cutting corners to make more money. Ever saw a cool home decor item where the seams break, or the figurine shatters because the ceramic is so thin?
Yeah.
American Made + cutting corners = disposable crap.
It's a global problem! Not just US vs China
Good morning. I'm gonna start some ish right here.
"Made in America" doesn't mean better quality than imported. OMG, it definitely doesn't. 
I've bought "made in America" stuff like clothes that could have had better quality.
(This doesn't include American artisans. Artisans out here are killin it with the use or quality wood, metalwork, hand sewn things, etc.)
"Made in America" =/= better quality and construction.
Et pour les personnes qui sont dans l'ouest parisien, le 17 mai, elle exposera avec d'autres artistes et artisan.es à la Jardinerie Poullain (dans le 78)
Petit instant promo :
Ma mère crée des œuvres en papier dans un univers onirique, et toujours en lien avec la figure de l'arbre.
Elle fabrique des sculptures, des créations dans des cadres, mais également des veilleuses et des petits porte-bonheurs. Il y en a pour tous les budgets.
Il est aussi possible de lui passer commande pour une création unique 
Sa boutique en ligne : Ô pied de mon arbre
https://www.etsy.com/fr/shop/OPDMA (elle est aussi présente sur instagram)
- Saving The Bass -
How I did repair and restyle my thunderbird bass guitar as an artisan jeweler.
Part 9
Last step: Screw on the handmade pickguard, done!
End of my series:
From trash to jewelry.
A damaged used bass guitar, rescued and rebuilt with love, silver and gold.
All unique pieces handcrafted and handengraved by me.
"Crafting with heart is the secret ingredient that transforms simple materials into treasures, and challenges into opportunities. In every stitch and stroke, we weave not just products, but stories." - Alma Vasquez
- Saving The Bass -
How I did repair and restyle my thunderbird bass guitar as an artisan jeweler.
Part 8
I sawed out the new pickguard, drilled the screw holes, marked the new design, engraved it by hand on black aluminum sheet metal.
Mais qu'est-ce qu'on va mettre à la pride cette année ? 
Tu peux arrêter de te casser la tête, découvre une petite sélection de mes créations dans la vidéo ! pour les voir de plus près et en découvrir bien d'autres, ça se passe sur mon shop : https://bbbribri.sumupstore.com 
"True artistry in handmade crafts is the alchemy of vision and tenacity, where everyday materials transform into extraordinary tales that inspire." — Mia Greenwood
Scop de devs, étape #1 – un appel du pied
Je suis tombée sur le site de les tisserandes, deux tisserandes suisses qui ont ouvert une boutique avec pignon sur rue dans le quartier du Flon à Lausanne, et recrutent d'autres artisanes du textile pour se constituer en collectif : on y vend tes créations, et tu viens faire tourner la boutique. Ça m'enthousiasme énormément, ce genre de projets, et j'aurais adoré m'investir, mais 1/ Lausanne c'est loin et je ne peux réalistement pas me bouger une à plusieurs fois par semaine […]
"In the hands of a craftsperson, raw materials are not just transformed—they're imbued with dreams, creating legacies that tell stories long after we've left." — Ava Billings
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Just spent the day exploring San Blas in Cusco, and wow! It's amazing how a short climb can take you to a completely different world. The energy here is so creative and inspiring. I'm thinking a thread on the economics of supporting local artisans here is in order... anyone interested? #Cusco #SanBlas #Peru #Travel #Artisan #SupportLocal #CulturalHeritage
"Handmade crafts aren't just creations; they are whispers of the soul, transforming passion into tangible wonder where creativity and entrepreneurship unite in harmony." — Luna Everhart
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"Crafting with your hands not only stitches together materials but also weaves a story of passion, perseverance, and personal expression. In every handmade piece lies the essence of its creator's dreams." — Isla Carter
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"The heart of a handmade creation lies not in perfection, but in the story stitched within; it’s a testament to human touch that no machine can replicate." — Angela C. Morgan
hi everyone! i'm Nora and I have a jewelry store!
i've been having a tough time making sales lately, so if you could share this, it would be a big help!
"Creating with your hands is more than craftsmanship; it's pouring heart into the tangible, transforming imagination into form and legacy." — Mia L. Bardot
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