thought it was such a cute way to recycle little socks.
What sort of recycled crafts are you making this spring?
3/31/2010
little bunnies
I saw this little tutorial in my Google Reader and
thought it was such a cute way to recycle little socks.
What sort of recycled crafts are you making this spring?
thought it was such a cute way to recycle little socks.
What sort of recycled crafts are you making this spring?
3/28/2010
Interview with Susan Eastman
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1. What is your shop address?
susaneastman.etsy.com
2. What draws you to using trashion materials?
I've been using found materials in my paintings for quite a while, so when I began making clothing & accessories it seemed natural to continue my interest in reclaiming used elements. there's such an energy to some things, as though they are asking you to participate in a conversation. I can't resist.
susaneastman.etsy.com
2. What draws you to using trashion materials?
I've been using found materials in my paintings for quite a while, so when I began making clothing & accessories it seemed natural to continue my interest in reclaiming used elements. there's such an energy to some things, as though they are asking you to participate in a conversation. I can't resist.
3. What trashion materials do you use?
I find all sorts of fabrics and used, high-quality clothing of mostly natural or highly interesting material that I 'continue'...cut-up, restructure, piece, pucker, embellish, paint...whatever seems to be needed. Sometimes I'll start with new fabric, but always add found materials or vintage buttons to give the new piece 'warmth'.
4. Do you remember the first thing you made using the trashion concept?
My first 'trashion' piece was a very complicated pullover sweater that took me three full days to complete. I still have it. I even discharged some of the fabric using hand cut shapes from old mouse pads.
5. Where do you find your inspiration?
I find my inspiration in peeling billboards, rust, wrinkles, mold, the deteriorating, the ignored, the overgrown. My favorite visual Artists are antoni tapies, sigmar polke, julian schnabel, magdalena abakanowicz, arnulf rainer, joseph beuys, lee bontecou, lee krasner, pollock, raushenberg, etc. favorite designers are comme des garcons, vivienne westwood, yamomoto, & rodarte.
6. What kind of impression do you intend for your work to leave with the viewer/wearer?
Saturation.
7. What are your current projects and what is on the horizon?
I go back and forth between making Art and making Art wear. Currently, I'm busy filling orders for boutiques, scheduling shows, and posting new photos on my etsy shop. I'm working on a collection of spring summer designs now, also thinking about adding some mixed media collages to my etsy shop, starting a blog, and approaching galleries.
Images © Susan Eastman
http://www.susaneastman.etsy.com/
3/24/2010
MOO and super eco friendly paper
If you are not inclined to DIY your business cards, what about MOO?
Moo announced yesterday, " on the 22nd March we will be replacing
our current green stock with our new ’super eco friendly paper’."
"Made from 100% Post Consumer Waste and FSC certified, the eco credentials for this are even more amazing than our previous paper. It’s made with electricity generated by renewable, non polluting wind power from Green-e. (Green-e is the nation’s leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy products, they ensure strict environmental and consumer protection standards.) Process chlorine and acid free, the paper has been manufactured in compliance with the standards set for alkaline papers by the American National Standards Institute."
Only thing is, they're kind of expensive
50 cards – £14.99/$24.99/€17.99
200 cards – £47.99/$79.99/€57.49
What are some more green business card options?
I found this post The 2 Best Green Business Card Options
Where do you get your green business cards?
Moo announced yesterday, " on the 22nd March we will be replacing
our current green stock with our new ’super eco friendly paper’."
"Made from 100% Post Consumer Waste and FSC certified, the eco credentials for this are even more amazing than our previous paper. It’s made with electricity generated by renewable, non polluting wind power from Green-e. (Green-e is the nation’s leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy products, they ensure strict environmental and consumer protection standards.) Process chlorine and acid free, the paper has been manufactured in compliance with the standards set for alkaline papers by the American National Standards Institute."
Only thing is, they're kind of expensive
50 cards – £14.99/$24.99/€17.99
200 cards – £47.99/$79.99/€57.49
What are some more green business card options?
I found this post The 2 Best Green Business Card Options
Where do you get your green business cards?
3/19/2010
3/17/2010
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
on the front page of Etsy today
and just had to share.
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We trashionista's love a bit o' the green!
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Images © Etsy Artisans
and just had to share.
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We trashionista's love a bit o' the green!
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Images © Etsy Artisans
3/09/2010
business cards - getting them printed
A few posts ago, I shared a DIY for business cards.
upcycled business card blanks SurpriseBoxSupply.etsy.com
But what if you want to get your cards printed and still be eco?
eco wallet/business card holder rikrak.etsy.com
I found this informative post on the cosa verde blog
thanks Liz & Jeff!
upcycled business card blanks SurpriseBoxSupply.etsy.com
But what if you want to get your cards printed and still be eco?
eco wallet/business card holder rikrak.etsy.com
I found this informative post on the cosa verde blog
thanks Liz & Jeff!
3/04/2010
Trashion in Wonderland!
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If you're anything like me you cannot wait to see
Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland!
Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland!
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So, take a quick trip down the rabbit hole
to see what trashion fantastic Alice items
you can find in our Etsy Shops!
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Don't be late, don't hessitate, or you may miss the
chance to capture these earrings for your very own!
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See everything more clearly
through this wonderful vintage looking glass...
through this wonderful vintage looking glass...
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Vintage Looking Glass Pendant by remaker
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Be the White Queen for a day...
Be the White Queen for a day...
or, be wonderfully wicked as a Queen of Hearts!
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Vinyl heart Pendant by Miss Courageous
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3/02/2010
DIY and recycled business cards
This DIY was on design*sponge not too long ago -
maybe you've seen it?
Also, this was on a fashion blog recently, Bobbin Talk
"That's the back of one of my business cards. I recycle cartons from cereal, beer, tea... whatever cardboard I can find to print my cards on! Save the planet one tree at a time!"
Aneta Genova
Carrying the recycled concept through all of your packaging
and marketing helps to reinforce the green in your work.
How do you make your business cards?
maybe you've seen it?
Also, this was on a fashion blog recently, Bobbin Talk
"That's the back of one of my business cards. I recycle cartons from cereal, beer, tea... whatever cardboard I can find to print my cards on! Save the planet one tree at a time!"
Aneta Genova
Carrying the recycled concept through all of your packaging
and marketing helps to reinforce the green in your work.
How do you make your business cards?
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