We have a fun shop we want to introduce you to. The Design Bar is a handmade company with fashionable genuine leather earrings that we know you're going to love. Whether you buy one of their already designed pairs or design a  pair yourself (you heard that right), we know this shop is something we had to share.

So what's that... you can design your very own pair of earrings?? Seriously, The Design Bar makes buying a pair of earrings a fun experience you'll surely remember. We're thinking fun as a sentimental gift, or matching set for a bridal party, even a pair for a little girl who loves to dress up - either way, if you don't buy them for someone else, you'll want to get a pair for yourself.

We just love everything about them. They're on a mission, where quality should never be a compromise. Their focus is creating one of a kind pieces, to be unique, durable and attractive. When you purchase a pair of earrings from The Design Bar, you become a part of their family. They are there every step of the way, whether it's a search for the perfect pair or designing a pair for yourself. If you do decide to design your own, you have the option to name your design and have it posted in their online shop. They'll also give you a custom code to share and if your design gets five purchases, you'll get to create another custom set for free!

All that being said, when we were approached by Alissa at The Design Bar about doing a fun little giveaway with them - of course we said YES! The company is so fun and their genuine leather earrings are so fashionable. We love everything the company stands for. We were messaging back and forth and they've decided to not only giveaway one, but three pairs of their beautiful leather earrings. This is something you don't want to miss. And, in case you have - be sure to take a look at their shop to get your hands on a pair.

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GIVEAWAY TIME!! ♡ We are so excited to be offering another fun giveaway. This time with @thedesignbarcanada. They are such a fun company, we just couldn’t say no! They are giving away this stunning leather earring package for you and two of your girlfriends. All you have to do is: 1. Follow both accounts @thedesignbarcanada and @handmadecanada . 2. Tag two friends. 3. Share to your story tagging both @thedesignbarcanada and @handmadecanada. Easy as that and you could be heading out in style in no time! Giveaway closes in one week, Wednesday, August 12 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be chosen at random the following day and contacted by @thedesignbarcanada. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Open worldwide - good luck!

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How exciting for you and them. They are generously giving away three pairs of earring to some very lucky followers and we're so happy we could pair up with them to do so. So, from now until August 12, 2020 11:59 PM EST, you need to pop over to our Instagram account, find the post below and follow the rules. It's really simple.

And a huge thank you to The Design Bar for offering to do such a fun giveaway!

Goodbye, June. Can you believe we're already a week into July? Time is flying and we're falling behind on our to do lists, with nice weather to blame of course. We are hoping you're squeezing in extra time to enjoy it too, as well as spending time with your families. We of course, have been, as much as possible. If you noticed, our Instagram features have been a little less than average these days. What does that mean for you, if you've already applied? Hang in there. We have over 200 applications for free features, and we will get to them, just a little more delay than usual. In the meantime, we definitely encourage you to check out our tips for being featured, to ensure your items get featured once we review your application. On the upside, during these busy months, we are offering more spur of the moment free feature giveaways in our Instagram posts and stories. Watch for those - not only do they come up more often, some also lead to a blog post feature and shares across Pinterest and other social media too! It's a busy season to be locked up behind technology, so let's all get out there and enjoy it while we can. And in case you've missed the last month on Instagram, here's a round up of another great group of handmade businesses from across Canada:

Thanks for making this community a great place to be and support makers from across Canada. If you ever have any questions or suggestions, please let us know. If you're looking to be featured on our Instagram or blog, check out our features page for all the details and applications - we'd love to have you!

Last month was yet another month full of fun new features and all new makers. We have been receiving so much appreciation and positive feedback, and we genuinely thank you for every word of it. We set out making this whole community to help others and we want to continue to do so, and provide some extra fun on the side. We're just glad it's working and that we are able to showcase so much talent in one location. So thank you - to the makers and supporters for helping to shape the community we thought was just a dream. We appreciate every inch of it and everyone one of you. (Hugs). Now, we'll stop being sappy and share what you may have missed over on Handmade Canada Instagram last month.

Thank you again for all that you do and for supporting a dream. If you ever have any questions or suggestions, please let us know. If you're looking to be featured on our Instagram or blog, check out our features page for all the details and applications - we'd love to have you!