From growing a garden to baking bread to crafting, 2020 has been the year for home hobbyists and Used.ca is looking to give them a platform.

The free classified website B次元官网网址� known locally as Used Victoria B次元官网网址� launched its new section on Nov. 12 to encourage people to go homemade this holiday season.

B次元官网网址淲e heard from our craft fair partners that this would be a tough holiday season for local crafters, bakers and jewelry designers B次元官网网址� many of whom rely on the holiday season for the majority of their annual sales,B次元官网网址� says Nicki Reich, publisher and director of marketing at Used.ca. B次元官网网址淲e wanted to provide a place for them to showcase their talent and products where locals are already online and ready to buy.B次元官网网址�

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As of Friday afternoon, the Victoria handmade page had more than 200 posts, including horse gift bags, boho wall hangings, bird houses, soy candles and abstract paintings.

B次元官网网址淲ith everything in the world being so uncertain, itB次元官网网址檚 comforting to know that we live in a supportive community that truly cares about the real humans making real items,B次元官网网址� said Katrina Dwulit, Esquimalt Farmers Market manager.

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Reich said they are hopeful the new section will encourage more people to support local people and businesses who have been suffering under COVID-19.

B次元官网网址淪hopping local has increased importance this year when so many businesses are feeling the pinch. We have already seen some beautiful items posted from pet treats to macrame wall hangings to pottery, and we want locals to purchase these unique handmade treasures right here in our community.B次元官网网址�

The new section can be found at .

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