I have received applications from so many wonderful vendors for this years Bloomin Earth show, and i cant wait for you to see … here is a quick sneak peek…
(click on the photos to visit their website)
Penela’s Earth
Dashe Designs
Kiki Creation
Sarah Apple
Glossy Glass
Pretty Bird!
This Little Bird
Fani Song
My Girl Thursday
SallyGirl Designs
Rock On Accessories
Kuku Caju
GreenBaby
Mr. Skona
Categories: artist profile · bloomin earth · clothing · handmade · housewares · on you
i say its ingenious. incredible. amazing … but how.
the creator, Chilean designer Alexandra Guerrero, did a lot of research including how to clean the butts, and how pure the product would be in the end [95% pure after a solvent cleaning process]
after she cleaned the filters they were shredded to create yarn (shown above)
read more [via treehugger.com]
or watch news reel
Alexandra’s Mantis project is proof that a little idea can make a huge difference. She may have only created a few items from her yarn, but when the day comes that her yarn is sold to the public wouldnt you rather use it? and at the time of the article on treehugger she had salvaged 5000 butts from the streets of Santiago de Chile, reducing landfil waste and street trash.
Poncho :: Mantis Project, Alexandra Guerrero
A while back i decided to seperate my garbage as much as i could, to find what is being tossed in excessive amounts. first i discovered waterbottles filled the entire recycling bin. we axed that real fast, and if my husband must have bottled water he must now purchase the giant 4 litre bottles. we are saving up for a tap purifier. Next was paper. offices toss standard paper in the recycling, why cant homeowners. good. we were on a roll.
we hit a dead end when i noticed how many tim hortons coffee cups we had. i attempted to reuse them for plants, but found the plastic layer on the inside of the cup does not dissolve, even after 6 months burried in the garden. (yes it was gross pulling the full plastic sleeve from the compost soil)
so my quest continues to find uses for the coffee cup.
what is your most collected item?
Categories: Living Green · around the house · clothing · handmade
This is the only holiday that is immediately followed by another equally huge holiday. You have 7 days of breathing room to relax, clean up the house… and then smack-wham another celebration.
If you have found yourself with a little extra time, and are dying to add your personal handmade touch to your new years attire, check these out….
all photos and links from Burdastyle.com
Categories: Tutorials · christmas · clothing · handmade · holidays · on you · recycled holiday
If anyone else is like me.. there is that one person that you just cant find anything for. They have everything and would still be happy with anything… but unfortunately that leaves the door open for way to many options. i need specifics. Anyways im thinking outerwear….
Make your own hat :: Curiously Crafty
The “eddie” cap :: mushroom villagers
Felt Booties for the Family :: Martha Stewart
Fabric Mitten Tutorial :: Write Mama Write
Recycled Sweater Tam :: Craftgrrl
Make a Fastinator
Make Fabric Oragami
Make a Mock Tuxedo Bib
Make a Ruffled Party Necklace
Make Silk Flowers
Make an Osman Tie
