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Think Again Notebooks™ on Sale!

2010-01-04T20:08:00.005-05:00

Think Again Notebook™ from Trashion Palchemy Challenge

Eat, drink and be Merry!

It's a New Year!

It's also the perfect time to check out my Etsy shop

where all Think Again Notebooks™

are 50% off for the entire month of January!

I'll be adding new upcycled notebooks daily.

If you don't see what you're looking for, just convo.

It's time to get organized!

Images © re-maker

www.remaker.etsy.com

www.re-maker.com

The Wisdom of Fortune Cookies

2010-01-02T14:28:00.011-05:00

I recently discovered nifty packages of fortune cookies

in the produce section of my local grocer.

They are yummy & and only thirty calories each!

The best part, however, is the fortune.

Some of them have me scratching my head?

But, others are little pearls of wisdom.

Here are a few of my favorites.

I have them taped to my computer monitor and in my studio.

."Don't Panic."

"Only if you dive for pearls

shall you find one."

"Believe in yourself and you will succeed."

"The only way to enjoy anything in life

is to earn it first."

"The way to get to the top is

to get off your bottom."

Truly, words to live by.

Happy New Year!

Images © re-maker

www.re-maker.com

www.remaker.etsy.com

re-maker Holiday Show Schedule

2009-10-13T21:15:00.005-04:00

EtsyTrashion Summer Sale & Giveaway

2009-07-17T18:24:00.007-04:00

Summer Sale & Giveaway
The Etsy Trashion Team is having a Summer Sale and Giveaway
to promote Environmental Awareness!

For just one week... July 20 – 27

Visit the following Etsy shops from July 20~27
To save on fine and funky upcycled goods...

http://www.remaker.etsy.com 20% off everything in shop

http://www.loneweever.etsy.com 15% off everything in shop

http://www.rikrak.etsy.com/ 15% off various items in shop

http://www.ecogeneration.etsy.com/ 10% off everything in shop

http://www.alexkeller.etsy.com/ 10% off everything in shop

http://www.auclairdelalune.etsy.com/ 15% off everything in shop

http://www.beachchicken.etsy.com/ 15% off everything in shop

http://www.bellavioletta.etsy.com/ doedoe birds with every purchase

http://www.junck.etsy.com/ 10% off everything in shop

http://www.lostandfoundobjects2.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop

http://www.palmfrondartist.etsy.com/ 10% off everything in shop

http://www.foundthings.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop

http://www.eyepopart.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop

http://www.westernartglass.etsy.com/ 10% off leaf collection

http://www.candycalamity.etsy.com/ "little yummies" magnets with purchase

http://www.misscourageous.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop

http://www.buckleup.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop

Find other promotions and participating shops

http://etsytrashion.etsy.com/

To enter the giveaway, visit one of our participating shops then comment on an item at the Etsy Trashion Team blog http://etsytrashion.blogspot.com/
You may make up to five entries.

Or…Make purchases in participating shops to receive
additional chances for every $10 you spend!

The prize winner will be randomly selected on July 28th.

Check back to see what Trashion Treasures are in the goodie bag…

The Trashion Team is a group of artists that creates art, jewelry, fashion and objects for the home from materials that were leftover, discarded, or found, and sells them on Etsy.

Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr... The Printer

2009-05-01T11:06:00.011-04:00

Did you see the Etsy blog about Mr. Paul Amos Kennedy, Jr.?

http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/proceed-and-be-bold-a-documentary-3780/#comment-99925

If not, you should check it out and be inspired!

The gals at Brown Finch Films

http://www.brownfinchfilms.com/

have created a wonderful documentary.

I was so intrigued by this man and his work I had to see more...

http://kennedyprints.com/

So, I checked out his website and

found a couple of posters I just couldn't live without.

They arrived today.

I've been smiling since.

Images © Amos Kennedy Jr.

Indiespotting!

2009-03-04T09:23:00.013-05:00

Hey, check out my Rescued Rubber Skull & Bones Belt!

http://www.myshoppingconnection.com/indiespotting/2009/index.php

I was a new wave chic back in the 80's, big white mohawk, and the greatest pair of Doc Martin™ skull & crossbones boots. Well, when they were finally danced to death and no amount of electrical tape could keep these babies together they had to be retired!

In true Trashionista style I saved those skull & crossbones buckles.

My funky yet useful™ belt is made from rescued rubber roofing, freecycled aluminum posts and the skull and bones buckles from the black leather Doc Martins™ I wore in the '80's.
I knew those buckles were too cool to throw away!

Think Again Notebooks™

2009-02-27T09:37:00.004-05:00

I'm really excited to have my first tutorial posted on

the EtsyTrashion Team blog! Learn how to make Matchbook Notebooks!http://www.etsytrashion.blogspot.com/

I love working with paper, especially recycled paper. Sooo, I thought I might tell you a little about how I make my Think Again Notebooks™...

It all starts with the cover.

I'll use any printed card stock material that has an interesting graphic that's headed for recycling. Cereal, cat food and frozen pizza boxes are my fav's. I've found old BINGO! games and playing decks with cards missing that make great notebooks too! Sometimes I find bags of flattened boxes waiting for me on my doorstep. Too fun!

All of the potential covers get cut down on my handy-dandy paper cutter and filed so I'm organized and can find what I need when I need it. I have a giant 2 drawer office filing cabinet that I got from a local freecycler http://www.freecycle.org/ that's filled to the brim with covers just waiting to be made into books!

To make my covers more durable I drymount them to a piece of mat board scrap that I get from a local frame shop or onto chipboard which is a recycled material.

Now comes the paper...

I collect paper from a lot of different places. Most of my notebooks have plain paper. Some of it's collected from daily life... mis-prints, etc. (envelopes too!), and some of it is new 100%pcw recycled paper.

Some folks just have to have the lines!

So, that paper comes from mis-bound school journals.

It all gets cut down, by me, on my handy-dandy paper cutter.

As you can see in the photo sometimes the paper isn't just cut in half...thank you very much!

I'm often left with really odd sized strips of paper.

Like most trashionistas I take my upcycling very seriously!

Sooo, this is where playing cards and my Make A List!™ and Make A Note!™ notebooks come in to play!

If you're interested in making your own upcycled notebooks...

check out my shop for a do-it-yourself starter kit.

You can also have custom upcycled books made to order!

http://www.remaker.etsy.com/

rikrak Celebrates her 2 year Etsy-versary!

2009-02-18T09:13:00.014-05:00

My fabulous EtsyTrashion team mate rikrak is celebrating her

2 year etsy-versary!
Join in the fun by taking a chance to

win an amazing give-a-way!

http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/

She's also having a Buy 1 get 1 Half- off Sale in her shop...

http://www.rikrak.etsy.com/

Check it out!!

Does your blog help fight climate change??

2009-02-08T16:17:00.006-05:00

Well it can!
Go to http://350.brighterplanet.com/ and check it out!

AMEND the CPSIA!

2009-01-15T11:11:00.002-05:00

junck gift card necklace

2008-11-27T18:33:00.005-05:00

This OOAK (re)cycled gift card necklace is crafted using pieces of a gift card and hangs from a 16" wire cable. Pendant is .5 x 1.5"

This prize has a value of $20, will ship Worldwide!

http://www.junck.etsy.com/

©junck

MeandJulio DAEGU Notecards

2008-11-25T11:28:00.003-05:00

DAEGU Notecards made from recycled newspaper, vintage Korean illustrations, and magazine subscription cards combine to create one-of-a-kind stationery! This set of five unique cards measures approx. 4"x5" and comes with glassine envelopes.

This prize has a value of $5, and ships Worldwide!

http://www.meandjulio.etsy.com/

©meandjulio

stringcycle whimsical flowers

2008-11-25T08:51:00.005-05:00

Whimsical flowers made from recycled guitar strings. The perfect house gift, party favor, table decoration, or token of affection. These flowers look delicate but are fairly sturdy. You can reshape them a little and they won't come apart. Petals and stems are made from recycled guitar strings, wrapped with craft wire. Set of 6, vase not included. 3.5 x 10”

This prize has a value of $25 and ships to the U.S., Canada & U.K.!

http://www.stringcycle.etsy.com/

©stringcycle

ReMaker Think Again Notebook

2008-11-24T17:22:00.003-05:00

Funky Yet Useful Think Again Notebooks™ are upcycled from a variety of materials! This funky spiral bound notebook is made from a recycled Froot Loops™ cereal box! It measure 5.5 x 8.5" and is filled with 60 blank pages of new recycled paper. The cover is reinforced with recycled drymount or chip boards for added strength. Each note book is made individually so slight variations in the image will occur.

Don't overlook the beauty of the box!

The value of this prize is $9.50 and ships Worldwide!

http://www.remaker.etsy.com/

©remaker

deeHaymer up-cycled burlap totes!

2008-11-24T13:26:00.009-05:00

This tote is constructed out of up-cycled feed sacks and burlap bags! The feed sack once called the Olympic Peninsula in Washington "home", and is very excited to have a new life. It held un-roasted coffee beans somewhere in the outskirts of Seattle, Washington. They'll be quite happy carrying anything: groceries, beach towels, garden tools, knitting supplies, books. They aren't too particular, they are just happy to be on your arm instead of in a landfill.

This tote is approx. 14 x 7.5 x 9" and the strap is 15 - 17"

The value of this prize is $19.00 and ships to a winner in the U.S.

http://www.deeHaymer.etsy.com

©deehaymer

sewnagain stencilled card wallet

2008-11-24T13:18:00.009-05:00

One lucky winner could receive this is a Mid Century Modern Stencilled card wallet! It's made out of recycled billboard vinyl and stenciled with paint for plastic. It can hold about 6 credit cards or a bunch of business cards. It's trimmed with twill tape and, may I say, sewn on a 1948 Singer sewing machine. The vinyl for the window is also recycled, it’s from bedding packages found in the back alleys from time to time!

This prize has a value of $25, and will ship to a winner Worldwide!

http://www.sewnagain.etsy.com/

©sewnagain

littleorangekitchen Recycled Gorgeousness!

2008-11-24T10:55:00.006-05:00

Let this modern day mermaid card holder help you navigate the crowds (and undercurrents) at the mall this holiday season! Look, she's got a watch too...tick-tick tick...maybe you'll hook a burly pirate like the mad Captain Hook and drive him just a little insane...tick-tick-tick!

It measures 4.5 x 2.5", perfect for business or credit cards and large enough to double as a wallet on nights when you feel like going out unencumbered. Velcro closure, extra pocket on the back and covered and lined in vinyl.

This prize has a value of $13.00 and will ship Worldwide!http://www.littleorangekitchen.etsy.com/

TheRedCan Business Tie Business Card Holder

2008-11-24T10:09:00.010-05:00

You could win this too cool business card holder made from a Men's tie just by stopping by the Trashion Trunk Show on Friday November 28th and answering the question correctly. Imagine!

This prize has a value of $8.00 and will ship Worldwide.

http://www.theredcan.etsy.com/

©theredcan

EyePopArt Mandala

2008-11-24T07:47:00.003-05:00

Join us at the Trashion Trunk Show and you may be the lucky winner of a beautiful Mandala Suncatcher featuring an image of EyePopArt's mandala artwork printed onto a clear decal and affixed to an upcycled clear CD spacer.

The value of this prize is $10 and it ships Worldwide!
http://www.eyepopart.etsy.com/
©eyepopart

SewBitchy

2008-11-24T07:38:00.003-05:00

Candy Hearts wristlet made with yellow and multi color heart fabric,with purple check accent border and ruffle lace trim that shimmers! Approx 5x6"

The value of this prize is $15 and ships to a winner in the U.S.

http://www.sewbitchy.etsy.com/
©sewbitchy

MissCourageous Pop Jewelry

2008-11-24T07:26:00.005-05:00

"O" my! It's a vintage vinyl "O"necklace!

One lucky person will win a fabulous hand-made necklace in any one of the colors shown.

This prize has a value of $18.50 and ships Worldwide.

http://www.misscourageous.etsy.com/

rikrak Repurposed Card Wallet

2008-11-23T08:25:00.008-05:00

You, yes you, could be the one to win this funky *choose your own repurposed vintage fabric card wallet* Choose from over 20 vintage fabrics and a wallet will be made just for you! Perfect as a card wallet, money purse, business card holder or giftcard envelope!

This prize has a value of $12.00 and ships Worlwide!
http://www.rikrak.etsy.com/
© rikrak

LostAndFoundArt2 Soda Pop Earrings

2008-11-22T21:16:00.014-05:00

Groovy Flower Power Trashion soda pop art earrings...

Dangling art with a social conscience! What more could you ask for?

One lucky winner will receive these very dangly Groovy Flower Power Trashion soda pop art earrings that're super sassy and lightweight too! They're made by hand from recycled aluminum soda pop cans with edges that are lovingly filed for smoothness! Sequins are added for contrast and they're hung from hypo ear wires.

This prize has a value of $9.99 and will ship Worlwide!

http://www.lostandfoundobjects2.etsy.com/

JunktoJewels Clowning Around...

2008-11-22T21:04:00.012-05:00

Clowning Around blue recycled and vintage glass earrings on sterling silver French wires are sure to put a smile on the lucky winner's face! Stop by the Trashion Trunl Show and it might be you.

This prize has a value of $18 and ships to a winner in the U.S. or Canada!

http://www.junktojewels.etsy.com/

samann1121 Vintage Ephemera Pack

2008-11-22T20:41:00.015-05:00

Stop by the Trashion Trunk Show and you may be the lucky winner of a premium vintage paper assortment! All papers have been hand-cut and sorted for a great selection! Each bag measures 5" x 6 1/2" and contains more than 75 pieces of paper and ephemera. These make a great gift for the crafter or artist in your life!

Some of the things you might find in your bag:
*35mm slides
*board game score sheets
*children's book illustrations
*vintage greeting cards
*postcards
*family photographs
*foreign text
*and more!

Value is $5.00 and ships to a winner in the U.S. or Canada!
http://www.samann1121.etsy.com/
© samann1121