I'm Erika Jurney, and my personal blog is Plain Jane Mom.

I am completely enamored of handmade products and I want to share this love with you. I understand that it can initially seem intimidating making a purchase from an individual instead of a faceless yet 'reliable' corporation, and I am here to help you find items which will help change your mind using nothing but the sheer power of their incredibleness.

I find it wonderful and awe-inspiring that there really are people out there making so many things which we can choose instead of mass-produced dreck. Whether you buy handmade new items, or upcycled / recycled / repurposed, you're doing the planet a favor, and you are helping to support an artisan. What could be better than that? New factories will get built with or without my help, but being able to encourage and support artists, artisans, crafters, and hobbyists is a dream come true for me.

How to Advertise on Try Handmade

It's easy. Full details are here.

How to apply to get your work featured on this site

1. The work must be made by you.
2. The work must be beautifully photographed. tips.
3. The work must be available for online purchase.
4. If your work fits these requirements, just email me at erika@tryhandmade.com. Due to the high volume of submissions I might not be able to get back to you, but I read every email you send.
5. While you're waiting, consider adding your site to my Directory of Businesses Run by Humans, and if you have an Etsy shop, convo me the Shop ID (number at the end of your home page URL) and I'll add it to the rotating Featured Etsy Shop in my sidebar.

FAQ

1. "Can I purchase a review on your site?" Nope.

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More than you ever wanted to know about me is on my personal blog's About page.