"Do not yield to discouragement in the face of difficulties and do not abandon yourselves to false solutions which often seem the easiest way to overcome problems. Do not be afraid to make a commitment, to face hard work and sacrifice, to choose the paths that demand fidelity and constancy, humility and dedication. Be confident in your youth and its profound desires for happiness, truth, beauty and genuine love! Live fully this time in your life so rich and so full of enthusiasm."
"Let us look with greater hope to the future; let us encourage one another on our journey."
~ Papa Benedict XVI

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Catholic Handmade site ("like" Etsy to give a vague idea)

Below is a note from Jessica.  We are members of several of the same yahoo groups.  I have checked out the site and find it to be a very interesting idea. I am very much looking forward to seeing how it all pans out...both as a buyer and possibly a seller (eventually...one can hope right?)  So please take a few minutes to check it out....maybe take a couple of thier surveys...become a follower....it appears a worthwhile endeavor to support. And please pass the information on!
~allison

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Everyone,
There is a new Catholic site starting soon - to buy and sell handmade items, artwork, etc. It is designed to be a truly safe place for Catholics to shop online for quality items, without any chance of "funny business" showing up. You can see more about it here:

http://catholichandmade.net  (which redirects to the blog until the site is ready http://shopcatholicartists.blogspot.com )

Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Catholic-Handmade-Artists/125038687569045?ref=ts

The projected start date is September 1, but they are looking for some input from the type of people who might buy from this sort of site --- buyers-only (not potentially selling) to take two *short* surveys. You do NOT have to experience purchasing on Etsy, Artfire, Zibbet, Ebay, etc - in fact, a mix of experiences is sought (little, lots, or none at all!).

Following are the two links to the two surveys:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FTVFF5X

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FTDLBQR

Please forward the above links to anyone you think might be interested.

Now, if you think you might be interested in joining as a seller, the blog has information on that too.

Thank you all so much and God bless!
~Jessica

1 comment:

Jessica said...

Thank you for sharing this around! We are making good progress and are looking forward to have it all up and running around the 1st of September (keep checking our blog for updates!).

While the surveys are "officially" closed - as long as the links are active, they can still be taken and everyone's feedback will be considered.

Thank you again!