Interview with Steph of Renegades Designs

Shop name: Renegades Designs

Shop address:  http://www.renegades.etsy.com
Other sites:  http://renegadesdesigns.blogspot.com

What draws you to using trashion materials? 
Pop culture has always been such a fascination for me.
I think that by using pieces of that in my handmade items
keeps it alive.  I also feel such a responsibility
to minimize my carbon footprint.  The older I get, the
more hippie mentality I get.


What trashion materials do you use?
In my created items I use previously loved dresses for
fabrics.
In my packaging, I use recycled paper for tagging and
shipping.


Where do you find your Trashion inspirations?
I have always been resourceful. If I didn't have something,
I would just search my closet and mom's closet to find
things to make what I needed.  It's always been there for
me.

Do you remember the first thing you made using the
trashion
concept?
When I was in school I remember making note card sets
and envelopes for friends' birthdays out of magazine
pages.


What are your current projects and what is on the
horizon? 
Currently I am intrigued by 30's and 40's romantic style.
I am figuring out how to incorporate that with my style of
pins and jewelry.  I'm so obsessed with this style that
I'm thinking of opening a second shop for vintage wedding
items from this era.


Anything else you'd like to add?
Trashion is the greatest Etsy team I have been a part
of. We can't do it all alone, but together we can do
anything we want!  Thanks for your support.