Juan Portillo <p>Our products have appeared in different publications, and we are very proud of that! We&#8217;ll try to keep this page updated with the latest appearances of Handmade Expressions in the news (including magazines, newspapers, blogs, etc.) If you come across a story that is written about us, please <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/pages/contact-us">let us know.</a> Thank you!</p> <p>If you are part of the media and would like more information on our fair trade practices, receive one of our press kits, or would like to receive product samples or schedule an interview, please contact us at <em>media@handmadeexpressions.net</em>.<br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Helping Artisans Thrive</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/october/196968.html" target=blank>Entrepreneur Magazine</a><br /> When: October 2008 Issue<br /> Written by: JJ Ramberg</p> <p>Entrepreneur wrote an article showcasing how and why Handmade Expressions started. We are extremely proud of this article, since it means that our business model is being successful and inspiring others. It is truly an honor to be featured in such a prestigious publication.</p> <p><a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/october/196968.html" target=blank><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Entrepreneur_Oct_2008_for_web.jpg' alt='' /></a><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>The Faces of Fair Trade: Manish Gupta of Handmade Expressions</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://fairtrade.change.org/blog/view/face_of_fair_trade_manish_gupta_of_handmade_expressions" target=blank>Change.org blog about fair trade</a><br /> When: October 2008, Fair Trade Month<br /> Written by: <a href="http://www.change.org/profile/view/36950" target=blank>Zara Patriana</a></p> <p>Zarah is the Operations Manager for the Global Exchange Fair Trade Online Store, a project of the international human rights organization, Global Exchange. She is now in charge of up keeping a Fair Trade blog in the social network Change.org. She is doing a fantastic job, writing amazing though-provoking articles that aim to educate everyone about fair trade, and how it&#8217;s more than just an alternative trade system.</p> <p>As part of her blog, she writes stories about people in the fair trade movement. These people can be business owners, producers, or experts. On October, 2008, during fair trade month, she interviewed Handmade Expressions&#8217; founder Manish Gupta. You can read the article by <a href="http://fairtrade.change.org/blog/view/face_of_fair_trade_manish_gupta_of_handmade_expressions" target=blank>clicking here</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://fairtrade.change.org/blog/view/face_of_fair_trade_manish_gupta_of_handmade_expressions" target=blank><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Change_dot_ORG.jpg' alt='' /></a><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Global Goods</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.giftshopmag.com" target=blank>Gift Shop Magazine</a><br /> When: Fall 2008 Issue<br /> Written by: Heather Johnson Durocher</p> <p>Gift Shop Magazine published an 8 page feature on <a href="/collections/fair-trade-gifts">Fair Trade gifts</a>. This is probably the best article about fair trade that we have read. Handmade Expressions is mentioned as a wholesaler of jewelry, bags, stationery, accessories and home decor accents, and there is a picture of our <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-eco-friendly-bracelet-om">OM Bracelets</a> in the first page. We are very happy with this article, because they did a really, really good job of explaining what fair trade is, why it makes perfect business sense for retailers to carry fair trade products, and it talks about many fair trade wholesalers and retailers and their opinions about the industry.</p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Gift_Shop_Mag_2008.jpg' alt='' /></p> <p>If you would like to read the entire article, please <a href="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Giftshop_Mag_Fall_2008.pdf" target=blank>click here.</a><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Green Speak/Toting Around</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.giftsanddec.com/" target=blank>Gifts &amp; Decorative Accessories</a><br /> When: August 2008 Issue<br /> Written by: Bessie Nestoras</p> <p>On pages 48 and 49 of the August issue of Gifts &amp; Decorative Accessories, the writer teaches the reader what many &#8220;green terms&#8221; mean, such as recycled, organic, post-consumer, etc. On one side of that section, our <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-customizable-eco-shopper-bag">eco shopper bags</a> were featured.</p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Eco_Shopper_Gifts_and_Dec.jpg' alt='' /><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Kids&#8217; Stuff</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.newageretailer.com/PageID/233/default.aspx" target=blank>New Age Retailer</a><br /> When: Holiday season 2008</p> <p>There was a feature on socially/environmentally responsible products that retailers could buy in 2008. Our <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-handmade-recycled-toy-garden-elephant-journal">applique toy garden journals</a> were featured in this section.</p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/New_Age_Retailer_Holiday_08.jpg' alt='' /><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Gifts that give back</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.accessoriesmagazine.com/main.shtml" target=blank>Accessories Magazine</a><br /> When: August 2008 Issue<br /> Written by: Lauren Parker</p> <p>Accessories Magazine wrote a special report on fair trade retailers and wholesalers in North America. They mention how the trend to buy fair trade is growing, even when the economy is not as strong. This is because people are ever more interested in knowing the back story to the products they buy, and are interested in giving back. Our company is mentioned in the article, and our <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/eco-friendly-gift-bags-small">gift bags</a> were featured.</p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Accessories_for_Web.jpg' alt='' /><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Global Village</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/" target=blank>Home Accents Today</a><br /> When: July 2008 Issue<br /> Written By: Tracy Bulla</p> <p>Home Accents Today wrote about the summer&#8217;s fashion trends in terms of handmade products from around the world. Our <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-applique-tree-of-life-cushion-cover">tree of life cushion covers</a> and our <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-applique-batik-placemats">applique-batik place mats</a> were both featured in this issue.</p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/HAT_for_web.jpg' alt='' /><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>In the (reusable) bag</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.countryhome.com/" target=blank>CountryHome Magazine</a><br /> When: July/August 2008 Issue<br /> Written by: Danny Seo</p> <p>CountryHome Magazine showcases all types of casual decorating styles from contemporary, eclectic to romantic and rustic to urban for readers who live a country lifestyle, or aspire to create one, in city lofts, farmhouses, suburban colonials, getaway cottages or wherever else they make their home. It is published 10 times a year, and reaches over 8.3 million readers. In this issue, our Newspaper Bags were showcased as one of the best shopping bags for green retailers.</p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Country_living_2.jpg' alt='' /><br /> <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Country_living_inside_2.jpg' alt='' /><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Talk of the town: Handmade Expressions</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://hfftmagazine.com/" target=blank>HomeFashion &amp; Furniture Magazine</a><br /> When: June/July 2008 Issue<br /> Written by: Mary Gerlach</p> <p><em>HomeFashion</em> is the specialty retailer’s, interior designer&#8217;s and hospitality professional&#8217;s bi-monthly resource for the home decor industry. They gave Handmade Expressions a full-page feature in their &#8220;Talk of the town&#8221; section. This is quiet an achievement for Handmade Expressions, but it&#8217;s all thanks to our artisans and their wonderful products.</p> <p><a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/woven-wonder-cushion-cover" target=blank><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/HomeFashion.jpg' alt='' /></a><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Presenting Paper: National Stationery Show</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: Giftware News<br /> When: May 2008</p> <p>Giftware News wrote a special article on the National Stationery Show in May 2008. They included several products that had &#8220;beautiful grow-up designs&#8221; that &#8220;prove to still be elegant and artsy&#8221;. Among those products were our <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/green-environmentally-friendly-leather-bound-journal">Bound in Leather Journals</a> on page 41. I feels great to have our fair trade products compared to regular products. We have competitive prices and great quality, which helps us provide fair trade choices to the general public.</p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Giftware_News_May_2008.jpg' alt='' /><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Skulls as fashion attract a wide variety of fans</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/031108/living_2008031101386.shtml" target=_blank>Athens Banner-Herald</a><br /> When: March 10, 2008<br /> Written by: Beth Jones</p> <p>This regional publication wrote a story on skulls as an enduring, cross-generational fashion symbol. Our founder, Manish Gupta, was quoted several times talking about how our skull messenger bags and journal have been a success.</p> <p>This article gives us satisfaction and inspiration, since our products are gaining popularity that is not directly related to fair trade. People are getting a great, fashionable product, and on top of that they are discovering that it is fair trade!</p> <p><a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/pirate-journal"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/onlineathens.gif" alt="" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/pirate-journal"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Athens_Article.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Home accents with soul</strong></p> <p>Appeared on: <a href="http://www.homedecorbuyer.com/findit/" target=_blank>Home Decor Buyer</a><br /> When: February 2008<br /> Written by: Megy Karydes</p> <p>Handmade Expressions was featured with the tree of life appliqué wall hanging. The whole article focused on the commitment companies have to fair trade. The writer mentions: &#8220;Doing good and doing business aren&#8217;t necessarily mutually exclusive&#8221;. We are proud to be featured in a positive business article like this one!</p> <p><a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/tree-of-life-wall-hanging-tlwh101"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Home%20accents%20with%20soul.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Playing Fair</strong><br /> Appeared on: <a href="http://www.giftsanddec.com" target=_blank>Gifts &amp; Decorative Accessories</a><br /> When: September 2007<br /> Written by: Meredith Schwartz</p> <p><a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/life-comes-to-leather"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/files/1/0000/9057/files/Gifts%20&%20Decorative%20Accessories%20Feature.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Our <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/life-comes-to-leather">Life Comes to Leather</a> journals were featured in this article about fair trade gifts. The article talks about issues such as sustainability, social responsibility, fair trade going mainstream with products that are not necessarily ethnic, certification, among others. We are displayed as an example of a socially responsible, yet successful business!<br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Guilt-Free Shopping</strong><br /> Appeared on: <a href="http://gliving.tv/fashion/guilt-free-shopping-handmade-expressions/" target=_blank>G Living</a><br /> When: October 2, 2007<br /> Written by: Winston Gieseke</p> <p><a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/files/1/0000/9057/assets/G%20Living%20Article.JPG" alt=" "/> </a></p> <p>What’s black and white and carried all over town? Not a nun in a parade…</p> <p>Considering how trendy it is, I’m surprised more retailers aren’t offering <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101">reusable shopping bags</a> for customers. I’m not talking about the high-end grocers that charge you $15 to buy a “sustainable” bag that lets you walk around town advertising for them. I’m talking about the every day sort of store that cares about the amount of plastic they spread around the planet.</p> Well, here’s a BYOB idea every store can fly with: Handmade Expressions (whose motto is “Fair trade = justice + peace + love”) has cool grocery bags that measure 12”x16” and are made of several layers of used newspaper and sturdy cardboard. They’re inexpensive and customizable. Best of all, they save new paper from being produced by using paper that would otherwise go into a trash bin. <p>And they’re totally affordable. At 60 cents a <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101">bag</a>, now even Mom &amp; Pops can get you to walk around town advertising for them.</p> <p><strong>Note: Handmade Expressions has increased the price of the bag to 75 cents a bag. This has been implemented to be able to ship the bags faster now that many are being ordered.</strong><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>This is a Paper Bag</strong><br /> Appeared on: <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/newspaper_bag.php" target=_blank>TreeHugger.com</a><br /> When: September 25, 2007<br /> Written by: Jasmin Malik Chua, Jersey City, <span class="caps">USA</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/files/1/0000/9057/assets/Treehugger.JPG" alt=" "/> </a></p> <p>Here&#8217;s an idea for eco-retailers, especially those who can&#8217;t rely on their customers to always <span class="caps">BYOB</span> (which is to say, all of them). Measuring 12&#215;16 inches, these <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101">paper carriers</a> are made from several layers of used newspaper, along with sturdy cardboard bases, so no new paper is used in the process.</p> <p>Each bag costs 50 cents, with a minimum order of 50 bags. You can even customize the bags with your store&#8217;s logo for an extra 10 cents per bag, although you&#8217;ll need to order a minimum of 500 bags to begin with.</p> <p><em><strong>Comment on the post:</strong></em></p> <p>Wow, those are really cool. I&#8217;m no expert on bag prices, so I&#8217;m not sure about costliness, but those could be an awesome marketing opportunity. If you&#8217;re the only store in town with newspaper bags, every time someone saw one they would know it was from your store. Not to mention, you could at least call yourself eco-friendly, too.</p> <p><em>People writing multiple blogs and news sites made a reference to the story, so we were featured in places such as: www.blogowogo.com, www.eco-cide.com, news.speeple.com, www.buzztracker.com, www.blogjunkies.com, www.kinja.com, lifehacker.com, www.myfeedz.com, us.keegy.com, www.personalbee.com, and more!</em><br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Wood log journals featured in Giftware News, May 2007</strong><br /> Appeared on: Giftware News magazine<br /> Written by: Jolene Turner for the &#8220;Show on!&#8221; section</p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/giftware_news.jpg?1251758285' alt='Fair Trade Journal' /></p> <p><em>The &#8220;Show on!&#8221; section of Giftware News informs about the hot companies in upcoming shows. In this issue, Jolene Turner wrote about Handmade Expressions as an eco-friendly source for the National Stationery Show, May 20-23 in New York City. The picture of our product was on page 32, and we were mentioned again on page 38</em></p> <p>The company, Eco Friendly Papers (Handmade Expressions&#8217; sister company when selling paper) produces sumptuous leather <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/collections/journals">journals</a> and innovative and earth friendly papers. In Booth #2444, the company will be showing <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/green-environmentally-friendly-leather-bound-journal">leather bound journals</a> with embossed designs and thick journals handmade of cotton rag paper. All the leather used is cruelty free, which means the leather is obtained from naturally dead animals.<br /> <br/> <br/> <strong>Phoenix Home and Garden</strong></p> <p><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/phoenix_magazine.jpg?1251758342' alt='' /></p> <p>There was an article written about a company who does special packaging. Our embellished eco-friendly papers were used as an example of how to make wonderful Christmas packaging!</p> 2007-09-26T16:29:02-05:00 handmade-expressions-in-the-news 120602 2007-09-26T16:29:02-05:00 9057 2009-08-31T17:42:09-05:00 Our products have appeared in different publications, and we are very proud of that! We'll try to keep this page updated with the latest appearances of Handmade Expressions in the news (including magazines, newspapers, blogs, etc.) If you come across a story that is written about us, please "let us know.":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/pages/contact-us Thank you! If you are part of the media and would like more information on our fair trade practices, receive one of our press kits, or would like to receive product samples or schedule an interview, please contact us at _media@handmadeexpressions.net_. <br/> <br/> *Helping Artisans Thrive* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/october/196968.html" target=blank>Entrepreneur Magazine</a> When: October 2008 Issue Written by: JJ Ramberg Entrepreneur wrote an article showcasing how and why Handmade Expressions started. We are extremely proud of this article, since it means that our business model is being successful and inspiring others. It is truly an honor to be featured in such a prestigious publication. <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/october/196968.html" target=blank><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Entrepreneur_Oct_2008_for_web.jpg' alt='' /></a> <br/> <br/> *The Faces of Fair Trade: Manish Gupta of Handmade Expressions* Appeared on: <a href="http://fairtrade.change.org/blog/view/face_of_fair_trade_manish_gupta_of_handmade_expressions" target=blank>Change.org blog about fair trade</a> When: October 2008, Fair Trade Month Written by: <a href="http://www.change.org/profile/view/36950" target=blank>Zara Patriana</a> Zarah is the Operations Manager for the Global Exchange Fair Trade Online Store, a project of the international human rights organization, Global Exchange. She is now in charge of up keeping a Fair Trade blog in the social network Change.org. She is doing a fantastic job, writing amazing though-provoking articles that aim to educate everyone about fair trade, and how it's more than just an alternative trade system. As part of her blog, she writes stories about people in the fair trade movement. These people can be business owners, producers, or experts. On October, 2008, during fair trade month, she interviewed Handmade Expressions' founder Manish Gupta. You can read the article by <a href="http://fairtrade.change.org/blog/view/face_of_fair_trade_manish_gupta_of_handmade_expressions" target=blank>clicking here</a>. <a href="http://fairtrade.change.org/blog/view/face_of_fair_trade_manish_gupta_of_handmade_expressions" target=blank><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Change_dot_ORG.jpg' alt='' /></a> <br/> <br/> *Global Goods* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.giftshopmag.com" target=blank>Gift Shop Magazine</a> When: Fall 2008 Issue Written by: Heather Johnson Durocher Gift Shop Magazine published an 8 page feature on "Fair Trade gifts":/collections/fair-trade-gifts. This is probably the best article about fair trade that we have read. Handmade Expressions is mentioned as a wholesaler of jewelry, bags, stationery, accessories and home decor accents, and there is a picture of our "OM Bracelets":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-eco-friendly-bracelet-om in the first page. We are very happy with this article, because they did a really, really good job of explaining what fair trade is, why it makes perfect business sense for retailers to carry fair trade products, and it talks about many fair trade wholesalers and retailers and their opinions about the industry. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Gift_Shop_Mag_2008.jpg' alt='' /> If you would like to read the entire article, please <a href="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Giftshop_Mag_Fall_2008.pdf" target=blank>click here.</a> <br/> <br/> *Green Speak/Toting Around* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.giftsanddec.com/" target=blank>Gifts & Decorative Accessories</a> When: August 2008 Issue Written by: Bessie Nestoras On pages 48 and 49 of the August issue of Gifts & Decorative Accessories, the writer teaches the reader what many "green terms" mean, such as recycled, organic, post-consumer, etc. On one side of that section, our "eco shopper bags":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-customizable-eco-shopper-bag were featured. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Eco_Shopper_Gifts_and_Dec.jpg' alt='' /> <br/> <br/> *Kids' Stuff* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.newageretailer.com/PageID/233/default.aspx" target=blank>New Age Retailer</a> When: Holiday season 2008 There was a feature on socially/environmentally responsible products that retailers could buy in 2008. Our "applique toy garden journals":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-handmade-recycled-toy-garden-elephant-journal were featured in this section. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/New_Age_Retailer_Holiday_08.jpg' alt='' /> <br/> <br/> *Gifts that give back* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.accessoriesmagazine.com/main.shtml" target=blank>Accessories Magazine</a> When: August 2008 Issue Written by: Lauren Parker Accessories Magazine wrote a special report on fair trade retailers and wholesalers in North America. They mention how the trend to buy fair trade is growing, even when the economy is not as strong. This is because people are ever more interested in knowing the back story to the products they buy, and are interested in giving back. Our company is mentioned in the article, and our "gift bags":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/eco-friendly-gift-bags-small were featured. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Accessories_for_Web.jpg' alt='' /> <br/> <br/> *Global Village* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/" target=blank>Home Accents Today</a> When: July 2008 Issue Written By: Tracy Bulla Home Accents Today wrote about the summer's fashion trends in terms of handmade products from around the world. Our "tree of life cushion covers":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-applique-tree-of-life-cushion-cover and our "applique-batik place mats":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/fair-trade-applique-batik-placemats were both featured in this issue. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/HAT_for_web.jpg' alt='' /> <br/> <br/> *In the (reusable) bag* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.countryhome.com/" target=blank>CountryHome Magazine</a> When: July/August 2008 Issue Written by: Danny Seo CountryHome Magazine showcases all types of casual decorating styles from contemporary, eclectic to romantic and rustic to urban for readers who live a country lifestyle, or aspire to create one, in city lofts, farmhouses, suburban colonials, getaway cottages or wherever else they make their home. It is published 10 times a year, and reaches over 8.3 million readers. In this issue, our Newspaper Bags were showcased as one of the best shopping bags for green retailers. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Country_living_2.jpg' alt='' /> <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Country_living_inside_2.jpg' alt='' /> <br/> <br/> *Talk of the town: Handmade Expressions* Appeared on: <a href="http://hfftmagazine.com/" target=blank>HomeFashion & Furniture Magazine</a> When: June/July 2008 Issue Written by: Mary Gerlach _HomeFashion_ is the specialty retailer’s, interior designer's and hospitality professional's bi-monthly resource for the home decor industry. They gave Handmade Expressions a full-page feature in their "Talk of the town" section. This is quiet an achievement for Handmade Expressions, but it's all thanks to our artisans and their wonderful products. <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/woven-wonder-cushion-cover" target=blank><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/HomeFashion.jpg' alt='' /></a> <br/> <br/> *Presenting Paper: National Stationery Show* Appeared on: Giftware News When: May 2008 Giftware News wrote a special article on the National Stationery Show in May 2008. They included several products that had "beautiful grow-up designs" that "prove to still be elegant and artsy". Among those products were our "Bound in Leather Journals":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/green-environmentally-friendly-leather-bound-journal on page 41. I feels great to have our fair trade products compared to regular products. We have competitive prices and great quality, which helps us provide fair trade choices to the general public. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Giftware_News_May_2008.jpg' alt='' /> <br/> <br/> *Skulls as fashion attract a wide variety of fans* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/031108/living_2008031101386.shtml" target=_blank>Athens Banner-Herald</a> When: March 10, 2008 Written by: Beth Jones This regional publication wrote a story on skulls as an enduring, cross-generational fashion symbol. Our founder, Manish Gupta, was quoted several times talking about how our skull messenger bags and journal have been a success. This article gives us satisfaction and inspiration, since our products are gaining popularity that is not directly related to fair trade. People are getting a great, fashionable product, and on top of that they are discovering that it is fair trade! <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/pirate-journal"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/onlineathens.gif" alt="" /></a> <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/pirate-journal"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Athens_Article.jpg" alt="" /></a> <br/> <br/> *Home accents with soul* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.homedecorbuyer.com/findit/" target=_blank>Home Decor Buyer</a> When: February 2008 Written by: Megy Karydes Handmade Expressions was featured with the tree of life appliqué wall hanging. The whole article focused on the commitment companies have to fair trade. The writer mentions: "Doing good and doing business aren't necessarily mutually exclusive". We are proud to be featured in a positive business article like this one! <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/tree-of-life-wall-hanging-tlwh101"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Home%20accents%20with%20soul.jpg" alt="" /></a> <br/> <br/> *Playing Fair* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.giftsanddec.com" target=_blank>Gifts & Decorative Accessories</a> When: September 2007 Written by: Meredith Schwartz <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/life-comes-to-leather"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/files/1/0000/9057/files/Gifts%20&%20Decorative%20Accessories%20Feature.jpg" alt="" /></a> Our "Life Comes to Leather":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/life-comes-to-leather journals were featured in this article about fair trade gifts. The article talks about issues such as sustainability, social responsibility, fair trade going mainstream with products that are not necessarily ethnic, certification, among others. We are displayed as an example of a socially responsible, yet successful business! <br/> <br/> *Guilt-Free Shopping* Appeared on: <a href="http://gliving.tv/fashion/guilt-free-shopping-handmade-expressions/" target=_blank>G Living</a> When: October 2, 2007 Written by: Winston Gieseke <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/files/1/0000/9057/assets/G%20Living%20Article.JPG" alt=" "/> </a> What’s black and white and carried all over town? Not a nun in a parade… Considering how trendy it is, I’m surprised more retailers aren’t offering "reusable shopping bags":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101 for customers. I’m not talking about the high-end grocers that charge you $15 to buy a “sustainable” bag that lets you walk around town advertising for them. I’m talking about the every day sort of store that cares about the amount of plastic they spread around the planet. <notextile> Well, here’s a BYOB idea every store can fly with: Handmade Expressions (whose motto is “Fair trade = justice + peace + love”) has cool grocery bags that measure 12”x16” and are made of several layers of used newspaper and sturdy cardboard. They’re inexpensive and customizable. Best of all, they save new paper from being produced by using paper that would otherwise go into a trash bin. </notextile> And they’re totally affordable. At 60 cents a "bag":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101, now even Mom & Pops can get you to walk around town advertising for them. *Note: Handmade Expressions has increased the price of the bag to 75 cents a bag. This has been implemented to be able to ship the bags faster now that many are being ordered.* <br/> <br/> *This is a Paper Bag* Appeared on: <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/newspaper_bag.php" target=_blank>TreeHugger.com</a> When: September 25, 2007 Written by: Jasmin Malik Chua, Jersey City, USA <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101"> <img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/files/1/0000/9057/assets/Treehugger.JPG" alt=" "/> </a> Here's an idea for eco-retailers, especially those who can't rely on their customers to always BYOB (which is to say, all of them). Measuring 12x16 inches, these "paper carriers":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/this-is-a-paper-bag-npb-101 are made from several layers of used newspaper, along with sturdy cardboard bases, so no new paper is used in the process. Each bag costs 50 cents, with a minimum order of 50 bags. You can even customize the bags with your store's logo for an extra 10 cents per bag, although you'll need to order a minimum of 500 bags to begin with. _*Comment on the post:*_ Wow, those are really cool. I'm no expert on bag prices, so I'm not sure about costliness, but those could be an awesome marketing opportunity. If you're the only store in town with newspaper bags, every time someone saw one they would know it was from your store. Not to mention, you could at least call yourself eco-friendly, too. _People writing multiple blogs and news sites made a reference to the story, so we were featured in places such as: www.blogowogo.com, www.eco-cide.com, news.speeple.com, www.buzztracker.com, www.blogjunkies.com, www.kinja.com, lifehacker.com, www.myfeedz.com, us.keegy.com, www.personalbee.com, and more!_ <br/> <br/> *Wood log journals featured in Giftware News, May 2007* Appeared on: Giftware News magazine Written by: Jolene Turner for the "Show on!" section <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/giftware_news.jpg?1251758285' alt='Fair Trade Journal' /> _The "Show on!" section of Giftware News informs about the hot companies in upcoming shows. In this issue, Jolene Turner wrote about Handmade Expressions as an eco-friendly source for the National Stationery Show, May 20-23 in New York City. The picture of our product was on page 32, and we were mentioned again on page 38_ The company, Eco Friendly Papers (Handmade Expressions' sister company when selling paper) produces sumptuous leather "journals":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/collections/journals and innovative and earth friendly papers. In Booth #2444, the company will be showing "leather bound journals":http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/products/green-environmentally-friendly-leather-bound-journal with embossed designs and thick journals handmade of cotton rag paper. All the leather used is cruelty free, which means the leather is obtained from naturally dead animals. <br/> <br/> *Phoenix Home and Garden* <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/phoenix_magazine.jpg?1251758342' alt='' /> There was an article written about a company who does special packaging. Our embellished eco-friendly papers were used as an example of how to make wonderful Christmas packaging!