21 Reasons Why Handcrafted Gifts are Better

If you're new to the idea of buying handcrafted gifts or hesitant to gift something that has been handmade, we'd love to share with you what makes Kyle's gifts so special.

Here's 21 of the top reasons we believe handcrafted gifts are better than mass produced ones:

1. IT'S MADE WITH LOVE:

Your item is created by an artisan who is putting love, creativity and care into your gift. They truly enjoy what they do and the item you purchase contains a portion of the positive energy that went into creating it.

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2. IT HAS STORY:

There's a personal story behind each of Kyle's designs. For instance, she drew up her alien design after a cancelled flight led to an unexpected hotel stay at a Denver hotel hosting a UFO convention. This birthed her daughter's fascination with aliens (you can read the entire story at the bottom of Kyle's alien gifts page).

In addition to the designs themselves, there's the story of Kyle's journey to becoming an artist and a multi-step process that goes into crafting each individual gift.

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3. IT WILL BE VALUED:

People appreciate handmade pieces and place extra value on them. The fact that Kyle's gifts are individually handcrafted adds more interest to the items themselves.

When I let my friends and family members know that their gift was made my hand - and that I had a part in the designing process - they really seem to cherish it's uniqueness and the special thought that went into it. They value it more.

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4. CUSTOMIZATION:

Kyle let's you participate in the creation of your gift. 

You can't walk into Nordstrom, find the perfect high heel shoe and then ask them to make it an other color for you. But at Kyle Design, you can choose a pill box (among many other gifts), pick from 100's of embellishment designs, and specify the color.

That in and of itself is pretty darn cool, don't ya think?

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5. UNIQUENESS:

And since you get to play a role in the creative process of your gift, you'll be gifting an item that's truly one-of-a-kind. No one else will show up to the party with the same item for your Dad or Grandma, and no one will say, "Oh, I have one of those - from Target!"

Nope, your gift will be truly unique.

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6. A SPECIAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE:

When you purchase a handcrafted item, you're buying directly from the maker. The result is much more intimate and personal shopping experience.

And when you finally get to hold the item in your own hands, you get the satisfaction of knowing it was carefully and joyfully made just for you. 

The result is a complete opposite shopping experience than getting something that's produced for the masses.

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7. GET VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY:

You're paying for a quality product that isn't merely marked up for a corporation to turn a ridiculous profit, but is priced to sustain a living for an artistic entrepreneur who has a family to feed. In our case, Kyle's two lovely daughters and the family pups.

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8. QUALITY:

Kyle's gifts aren't cheaply made but are instead built to last. She doesn't skimp on quality in order to cheaply produce her business card cases, pill boxes, flasks and other gift items.

In fact, we have many reviews of products that customers have been using for years and they attest to the exquisite quality of her craftsmanship.

Skilled artisans like Kyle have pride in their work, and they want it to last. Kyle and her team are deliberate & mindful about the placement of each bead, the quality of each engraving, and the beauty of each final piece of art.

9. EXCLUSIVITY:

No one else will give the same gift as you - guaranteed! When items are crafted by hand using unique cuts of stained glass and iridescent colored film, no two come out the same, which makes each item exclusive.

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10. INVESTING IN ART:

Building on the last point - each item is exclusive and one-of-a-kind, making it a piece of art.

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11. SUPPORTING AN ARTIST:

When you buy something directly from an artist, you're supporting their vision, which is awesome both for you and for them. 

You get the satisfaction of knowing you've helped support someone directly - you've enabled them to continue following their creative dreams.

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12. SENSE OF COMMUNITY:

You absolutely feel a sense of community when you receive an uncommon item that has traveled from their hand to yours.

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13. SUPPORTS THE ECONOMY:

Whether you live nearby or not, when you support an artisan like Kyle, you support their local economy and community.

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14. ADVOCATES THE ARTS:

Keep the crafting industry alive! By doing so, you'll allow for more unique items to become available each year. Kyle regularly draws new artwork to embellish her unique gifts & accessories.

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15. RECOGNIZES ONE'S TALENT:

Ever pass a street artist that is so talented you stop in your tracks to acknowledge their giftedness? When you're in awe of someone's art, it's something they appreciate *so* much! 

And when you take it a step further and purchase some of their work, you've given them the greatest gift of all - you've recognized their time and their talent, and you've placed worth on their masterpieces.

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16. BETTER GIVING EXPERIENCE:

Giving a handmade gift is more personal than giving someone a gift card. They'll appreciate the special thought that went into choosing the gift, and you'll feel warm and fuzzy for having put thought into it.

In essence, you're telling the recipient, "I care enough about you to buy you something as individual as you are." People love that. And nothing feels better than giving a gift someone loves.

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17. IT’S PERSONAL:

You know who made the item and who to contact to say "I love it! Thank you!".

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18. REWARDS CREATIVITY:

You've essentially rewarded creativity, craftsmanship and entrepreneurship. And that's a really good feeling :)

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19. SAVES TIME & MONEY:

Buying gift online allows you to avoid an unnecessary trip to a crowded store, shopping plaza or mall. You won't fight the crowds (saves time) and you won't waste your gas (saves money).

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20. FIND SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:

Get all your shopping done at once. From the convenience of home! With Kyle's variety of gifts and 500 artistic designs for each one, you can truly find something for everyone on your list - the wine drinker, the coach, the outdoorsman, etc.

This is especially great during Christmas!

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.21. IT'S H.A.N.D.M.A.D.E!

Let's just revisit that fact one last time - these products are made by hand! 

An artist carefully used their hands, their time and focused their attention to make something just for you. 

How cool is that?!