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A diverse and inclusive network of creatives building a cooperative online social marketplace.

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We believe in humans not AI! This analysis shows the pitfalls of the new AI gift tool by Etsy, premiered at their first Super Bowl commercial. Our gift guides are written by our artisans and supporters. Read the analysis by Etsy watchdog CindyLouWho2: https://www.cindylouwho2.com/blog/2024/02/07/etsys-new-gift-mode-decent-idea-but-poor-execution

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We are wrapping up our week of celebration with Sunday Sale-ebration! Celebrate a recent handmade sale from your shop or something handmade that you have purchased recently. Testimonials or reviews from your happy customers on your socials and don't forget to tag us!

Thanks for celebrating with us all week!

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Today is Support Handmade Saturday! Share why it’s important to support handmade, or what your favorite ways to support handmade are.

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Today we are celebrating the friends we have made through the co-op community. Let's support a maker by sharing their work on our socials. Don't forget to use so we can find your posts to feature!

Happy Friday!

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It's Top of the Line Tuesday! Share with your audience one of our most popular products today using so we can re-share.

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Know Our Values (1 of 4): Member-owned co-op. We are a member-owned, member-run, and member-benefiting co-op of artisans, supporters, and (someday) employees. Membership is open and voluntary, and we adhere to the 7 international principles of cooperativism. Learn more about our values: https://artisans.coop/pages/our-mission-and-values

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Did you know? The first art-based cooperative was founded in Paris in 1860 by a group of artists aiming to control the distribution of their own work. Explore more about the cooperative art movement and discover modern-day artisans at our cooperative: https://artisans.coop/

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Why the chicken? What began as a joke inspired by the commonality between the words “coop” and “co-op” turned into a serious discussion about chickens. The organizers were animated by the idea of a visual mascot representing the diversity, range, and quirkiness of artisans. Read the story behind our branding: https://blog.artisans.coop/blog/the-story-behind-our-branding-and-chickens/

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We are global! We have over 160 shops and counting with Artisans in Canada, Ireland, France and more!

Are there artisans you wish had a shop at Artisans Cooperative? Tag them below!

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Have you joined the Coop yet?

We’re looking for artisans and supporters who want to take back control from Big Tech marketplaces and join us today as early members of the co-op. Learn more at https://artisans.coop/membership

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Your friends will be buzzing with envy when they see this adorable hand stitched bee in your choice of keychain or pendant.
https://artisans.coop/products/bee-pendant
Photo credit: https://toot.cat/@Raeyn of Raeyn's Crafts

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At Artisans Cooperative, we believe in the power of creativity to enrich lives and build connections. Learn about our mission to support artisans and promote the value of handmade craftsmanship: https://artisans.coop/
Image credit: Artisans Cooperative

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Find us at the Indie Sellers Guild Convention April 13-14th!
https://indiesellersguild.org/convention/
Image credit: Artisans Cooperative

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This beautiful Bee and Flower Framed Painting comes to us from the studio of Elaine Fraticelli. It is framed in an exquisite pine which makes it a an excellent choice for a gift for your friend, or a treat for yourself! Find it here: https://artisans.coop/products/small-abstract-bee-painting-framed
Image credit: Elaine Fraticelli

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Know Our Values (4/4): Authentically handmade: Our community-written Handmade Policy reduces artisans’ competition from drop-shipped resellers and mass-produced products, and benefits customers, too, by providing a selective marketplace they can trust to be entirely handmade. Read our values: https://artisans.coop/pages/our-mission-and-values
Pottery Image: StellaNCWorks

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Welcome travelers of every realm. The Artisans Cooperative invites you to browse and engage our gifted merchants in conversations. Know that adventure beckons in our wondrous Emporium.
Read this awesome blog post by our very own Leenna and find fan-tastic cosplay essentials.
https://blog.artisans.coop/blog/virtual-cosplay-and-players-emporium/

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Thinking about gardening? Don't forget to wait until it's warm enough for all of the little helper bugs have had a chance to survive the colder temperatures and frosts of early spring. Until then have a look at the Artisan Cooperative's blog post & Handmade Gifts for Gardeners. featuring this little guy by Joan's Garden.
Follow the link and read about all the great gift ideas here https://blog.artisans.coop/blog/7-handmade-gifts-for-gardeners/

Photo: Joan's Garden

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Did you know that many of the items on Etsy aren't handmade? Use our tips to filter, search, and critique on Etsy, ensuring you shop truly handmade creations. Have you ever purchased anything off of Etsy you thought was handmade but later learned it was a mass produced product instead? Tell us about it below and learn how to make sure this doesn't happen again to you at the link in our bio!

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This is not your average Easter Bunny. This is a stunning Raku fired statue of a white hare praying in a seated position from @moonrabbit. This gorgeous handmade piece evokes a spiritual rabbit goddess feel.
Image credit: Drifting Spirits
https://artisans.coop/products/hare-goddess-kami-spirit-raku-sculpture

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How unique are these handmade Embroidered Bee Earrings? Adding them to your Spring Wardrobe is sure to have your friends buzzing over them!
https://artisans.coop/products/embroidered-dangly-bee-earrings-on-14k-plated-studs
(image credit: Half Obsessed Threads)

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We're honored to be featured in Nonprofit Quarterly! Read our member-written article, Why Artisans Are Building an Alternative to Etsy: https://buff.ly/3OIFnYm

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Ethically handmade pads, topped with your choice of flannel, minky, jersey or a mix of fabrics. Cozy Folk LLC offers comfortable and functional cloth pads and liners as well as related accessories like bags, pouches, and non-staining, super easy to wash pillows and pillow cases.
This starter set is designed for people who are new to cloth pads, giving cloth pads or just wanting to explore more.
Look for a blog post about Cozy Folk coming soon!
https://artisans.coop/products/starter-set-of-washable-period-pads-designed-made-by-cozy-folk-llc

Photo: Cozy Folk LLC

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The shamrock ornaments that are created at Stella NC Works are custom made in her shape from their own cookie cutter pattern. You can't get them anywhere else on earth. What a great way to decorate for St. Patrick's Day with a one of a kind handmade clay shamrock ornament in several different color options.

Shop for these ornaments by Stella NC Works on Artisans Marketplace: https://artisans.coop/products/shamrock-st-patricks-day-ornament-pottery-shamrock-ornament

(photo: Stella NC Works)

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We're honored to be featured in Digits & Threads, the member-supported online magazine for Canadian fibre and textile arts, crafts & industry! Read the article, A New Online Marketplace Empower Makers: https://www.digitsandthreads.ca/a-new-online-marketplace-empowers-makers/

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Why the chicken? What began as a joke inspired by the commonality between the words “coop” and “co-op” turned into a serious discussion about chickens. The organizers were animated by the idea of a visual mascot representing the diversity, range, and quirkiness of artisans. Read the story behind our branding: https://blog.artisans.coop/blog/the-story-behind-our-branding-and-chickens/

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