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Get ready to create, share, and appreciate all things crafty on "National Handmade Day" celebrated every April 6th! This day is all about embracing creativity, promoting sustainable living, and supporting local artisans who handcraft unique and beautiful items. The tradition of making handmade crafts goes back centuries and spans cultures worldwide, with many techniques and styles passed down through generations. Join us in celebrating this artistic day and let the uniqueness of handmade crafts inspire and rejuvenate your creative spirit! Get your hands ready for some fun-filled DIYs, grab your colourful yarns, sparkling beads, and lovable fabrics; it's time to revel in creativity like never before!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Revival of Arts and Crafts</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Arts and Crafts Movement in the late 19th century started a revival of handmade crafts and artisanal work as a reaction against industrialized production.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Craft Festival</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first major national craft festival, the Smithsonian Craft Show, was held showcasing the work of hundreds of artisans nationwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of Craft Organization</div><div class='timeline-text'>American Craft Council formed as a national, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Marketplace for Handmade Items</div><div class='timeline-text'>Etsy, an online marketplace that specializes in handmade, vintage, and craft supply items was launched, providing an important platform for artisans.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Handmade Movement Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pinterest and Instagram gain popularity, expanding the handmade movement and encouraging sharing and selling of handmade crafts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Handmade Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Handmade Day was officially celebrated for the first time in the United States on April 6, dedicated to recognizing and supporting the value and aesthetics of handcrafted items.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Craft a unique DIY project</h3><p class='facts-text'>Get your craft materials out and start on a special craft project to celebrate the day. Whether it’s knitting a scarf, building an origami masterpiece, or painting a canvas, enjoy the process of making something from scratch.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Attend a crafting workshop</h3><p class='facts-text'>A good way to explore and appreciate crafting is by joining a local workshop or class. You can learn a new skill like pottery, jewelry making, or basket weaving and meet other craft enthusiasts too.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a crafts fair</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize your own crafts fair inviting local artisans and craft lovers. Let each participant showcase their handmade items. A community event like this can promote the love for handmade and local products.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Visit an artisan market</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take the day as an opportunity to visit a local artisan market. This will allow you to appreciate the time, effort, and creativity that goes into each handmade creation, while also supporting small businesses in your community.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Gift a handmade item</h3><p class='facts-text'>Celebrate National Handmade Day by gifting a handmade item. Not only are you giving a one-of-a-kind gift, but you're also supporting artisans and the creation of more beautiful handmade items. It's a win-win situation for everyone.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Appreciating Creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Handmade Day gives us an opportunity to appreciate the creativity and skills involved in making handmade crafts. From knitting a scarf to building an origami masterpiece, we get to delve into the process of creating something beautiful from scratch.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Supporting Local Artisans</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day enhances our understanding of the time and effort that goes into each handmade piece. It's a fantastic way to support local artisans and small businesses in our community, whether that's by attending a local workshop or visiting an artisan market.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotion of Sustainable Living</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Handmade crafts promotes sustainability. Instead of purchasing mass-produced items, buying handmade creates less waste and is kinder to the environment. Through supporting handmade items, we are also promoting sustainable living and conscious consumption.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Handmade Items Tell a Story</h3><p class='facts-content'>Every handmade item comes with its unique story - Who made it? Where was it made? How was it made? These narratives add a distinct emotional value to the crafted items that mass-produced items can’t match.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Supporting Economically Disadvantaged Artisans</h3><p class='facts-content'>When you purchase a handmade product, you help support skilled artisans in economically disadvantaged areas who would otherwise struggle to sell their unrivalled creations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Handmade Crafting is Therapeutic</h3><p class='facts-content'>Crafting is not just a hobby; it's also therapeutic. Many people practice crafting as a stress-relieving method or even meditative practice, providing them both a creative outlet and a means to relax.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Handmade Crafts Foster Community Connections</h3><p class='facts-content'>Local workshops, fairs and markets featuring handmade crafts often serve as community gathering points, fostering connections and strengthening relationships within the community.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Crafting Can Preserve Cultures and Tradition</h3><p class='facts-content'>Handcrafting methods are often passed down through generations, helping to preserve traditional art forms, cultural practices, and craftsmanship skills.</p></div></div>
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