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The Etsy Trashion Team is about visualizing beauty in unconventional objects and materials. We fabricate art, jewelry, fashion and objects for the home from used, thrown-out & found elements.re-makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559671140472732861noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-43921100088778417572014-04-05T12:32:00.001-04:002014-04-05T12:32:52.702-04:00Checking in on...Miss Courageous!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;">I was poking around <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MissCourageous/about?ref=announce" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Miss Courageous' shop</span></a> this morning and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;">I thought I'd share all of the cool things that I found! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;">Millie Hilgert designs and makes all Miss Courageous jewelry & accessories. Everything she makes used to be something else. Call it upcycling, recycling, repurposing, eco-friendly, crafting green, re-use, reinvent, or redesign. Whatever you call it, ultimately it means you get something fresh, fun and new from something that reminds you of your childhood. From vintage game pieces and record vinyl to bottle caps and altered LEGO bricks, Miss Courageous transforms pop culture into Pop Jewelry and Accessories for you and your home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;">Her work is constantly evolving and new pieces are created regularly.</span><br style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;">Millie's work has been seen on Boise’s channel 6 news, featured in the Idaho Statesman, the Boise Weekly, Treasure Valley Family Magazine, Idaho Business Review, Boise Urban Liaison, Eagle Magazine, Las Vegas Home & Design and showcased on several popular blogs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;">You can find Miss Courageous and her entire collection Saturdays at the <a href="http://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Capitol City Public Market</span></a> downtown Boise mid April - Christmas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><a href="http://misscourageous.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Miss Courageous, 1148 N. Orchard St.</span></a></span></div>
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re-makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559671140472732861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-83368762221568491752014-04-02T17:55:00.000-04:002014-04-02T17:55:34.440-04:00reVetro...crazy cool stuff made from recycled glass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333;">Welcome...</span><span style="color: #333333;">to the newest members of the </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/EtsyTrashion/favorites?type=shops&ref=col_view" target="_blank">Trashion Team</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/reVetro" target="_blank">reVetro</a></span><span style="color: #333333;">!</span></h2>
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We are a daughter and mother-in-law team who have been designing and creating jewelry together since 2000. We started using recycled glass bottles as the main medium in our jewelry designs in 2009 and opened reVetro in 2011. Our passion for upcycling discarded wood, metal, fiber, paper and glass is the inspiration behind all of our lines. With four decades of experience in repurposing, reVetro is powered by endless innovation.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Over the years we have established relationships with local bars, restaurants and recyclers in our community to receive empty glass bottles to upcycle. Thanks to our strong roots and the generosity of fellow San Diegans, we are able to add new and unusual bottle jewelry while continuing to offer our most popular products. We add one of a kind designs to our Etsy Shop weekly and announce our unique items on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest pages. <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />We will continue to expand our line of reclaimed wood products offering a unique array of eco-friendly home decor. Although the core of reVetro is repurposing glass into jewelry and accessories, we occasionally fulfill custom order requests for tumblers, vase, lighting and more. Wholesale to buyers is available.</div>
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re-makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559671140472732861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-61101405689538695782012-06-29T06:00:00.000-04:002012-06-29T06:00:11.340-04:00Upcycling Plastics and the Fish Sculptures in Rio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I discovered these amazing fish sculptures when a Facebook friend posted a photo of them. Created out of plastic bottles, they were installed on Botafogo Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in time for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development last week. The conference was a follow up to the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development, also held in Rio. A sign near the sculptures said (in Portuguese) 'recycle your attitude'.<br />
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We on the Etsy Trashion Team are familiar with recycling our attitude. It's about thinking of the impact of what we buy and consume. It's about looking at trash and seeing the possibilities. Here are a few terrific examples...<br />
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</div>Junksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038669676956706906noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-84182560139844360132012-05-24T20:55:00.001-04:002012-05-24T20:59:12.768-04:00Feature Me Friday: Resurrected Soul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86310639/lucky-dice-casino-bracelet" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-small;"><em>Lucky Dice Casino Bracelet</em></span></a></div>
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<strong>This week we'd like you to meet Amy Franklin of </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/resurrectedsoul" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Resurrected Soul</span></strong></a><strong>.</strong></div>
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<strong>Amy comes to us from sunny Oceanside, California.</strong></div>
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<strong><em>Who is </em></strong><strong><em><span style="color: black;">Resurrected Soul</span></em></strong><strong><em>? </em></strong></div>
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Resurrected soul is a unique jewelry line created by me, Amy Franklin, that is made for those who are not afraid to stand out a little or be the center of attention. It's not for trend followers but rather trend setters. Those who aren't afraid to be individuals and express there own style. </div>
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I used to go into my grandfathers garage and make jewelry out of all the things I could find in there like nuts and bolts and wire. He owned a construction company so I had a lot of materials to play with. I guess even then I was into trashion.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92222874/recycled-80s-90s-cassette-tape-purse" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-small;"><em>Recycled 80's Cassette Tape Purse</em></span></a></div>
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<strong><em>Why work with recycled materials? </em></strong><br />
For one it makes for a more unique piece, I like the fact that some of my materials I can't just go buy more of there's just that piece that I found somewhere. I also think its a great way to preserve history, for example my cassette tape purses, every time someone sees one they're transported back to jr. high listening to there favorite mix tape. Same with my vinyl record cuffs. I love also how each piece evokes a different memory for each person. <br />
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<strong><em>Where do you work? </em></strong><br />
I have a studio in my house, although I find that even though all my tools are conveniently set in this one room I like to use the whole house as my work space so often you will find a sewing machine on my kitchen table and power tools on my patio set. I love to work outside because then I don't feel cooped up so I tend to utilize my patio a lot. When I had a garage I always used that as my space and I gotta say garages are my favorite!<br />
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I love my dremel! I seriously don't know how I did anything before I got it. I love that I can do almost everything I need for one project with one simple tool. <br />
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I'm still trying to figure that one out. I just made the decision 2 months ago to leave my full time waitressing job and pursue this as a full time career so it's very much a work in progress. I have learned that I really have to stay on top of myself with a schedule because otherwise it's to easy to get lost on pinterest for hours or playing with my doggies. </div>
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<strong><em>What music do you listen to while you’re working? </em></strong></div>
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It really depends on my mood, I've been kind of addicted to the <a href="http://www.pandora.com/#/station/play/720071574119702535" target="_blank"><span style="color: #660000;">Santigold station on pandora</span> </a>lately however. I like music that evokes a lot of emotion because I want that to come through in my work as well. </div>
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<strong><em>What are the five best things you’ve purchased on etsy and where did you find them? </em></strong><br />
I got my first metal stamping kit from metalshop and it's been a great starter kit for me. I loved that it had everything I needed to get started, it completely took the guess work out! I also got the cutest leopard print rockabilly ballet slippers for my friends baby from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RockkandyKids" target="_blank"><span style="color: #660000;">rockkandykids</span></a>, they had cute little pink bows on them. I like steampunk supply because they specialize in all things steam punk and have unique industrial type charms. I get a lot of my charms from jewelrystoreusa, they're cheap and they ship fast. For really unique fabric selection I go to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rainbowfabrics" target="_blank"><span style="color: #660000;">rainbow fabrics</span></a>, I recently purchased some cute pinup girl fabric from them that I wanna use in some handbags I might start to carry. <br />
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<strong><em>Who inspires you? </em></strong><br />
So many people, I get a lot of inspiration from music and musicians. I love people that are over the top and edgy like <a href="http://www.ladygaga.com/bornthiswayball/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #660000;">Lady gaga</span></a>, <a href="http://www.rihannanow.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Rhianna</span></a> and <a href="http://www.gwenstefani.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Gwen Stefani</span></a>. I think these women have there own style and they don't care what anyone else says that's what they're gonna wear because they think it rocks. I love people who wear things just because they love it not because they think they should. I also am obsessed with the silver screen era and pinup girls like <a href="http://marilynmonroe.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Marilyn Monroe</span></a>, whom I am often told I look like, <a href="http://www.jaynemansfield.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Jane Mansfield</span></a> and <a href="http://bettiepage.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Betty Page</span></a><span style="color: #990000;">.</span> My favorite designer of all time is <a href="http://www.betseyjohnson.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=4271755" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Betsey Johnson</span></a>, I love her over the top girly clothing and accessories, and the fact that her pieces are as vibrant and full of life as she is. Her line is so unique and unlike many other top designers, there's no mistaking her piece for someone else, I can spot a Betsey from a mile away. I think that's really important as a designer and it's something I strive for, to have my pieces be unmistakably me. <br />
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<strong><em>What do you do for fun? </em></strong><br />
I love to take my 2 dogs Jameson and Wiley to the beach. Now that I live within walking distance I want to get back into surfing on a regular basis too because its such great exercise and a wonderful way to just free your mind for a little while which is really important. When you're someone who is creative there can be a lot of stuff going on up there. Also I am addicted to Estate sales! I actually map them out the night before and then get up super early and hit them all up. Garage sale are great to but I love estate sales because I'm somewhat nosey and I love that I can go into peoples homes and go thru all there stuff. I try to imagine who the people were and what they did, it's kind of fun to imagine a whole backstory for them just based on what they left behind. Plus you can score some amazing vintage and antique goods for next to nothing. <br />
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The latest exhibit I went to was the <a href="http://sdnhm.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/titanic-the-artifact-exhibition/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Titanic Exhibit</span></a> that just so happened to be at the <a href="http://sdnhm.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Natural Science Museum in San Diego</span></a> where I took my boyfriend for his birthday. I had heard great things about it so we decided to see it for ourselves and I gotta say it's a really cool exhibit especially if you like history, which I do. You even get a boarding pass in the beginning of the exhibit which has a name a class and that persons back story about who they were, who they were traveling with and why they were on the ship. At the end there's a bunch of names on these boards under survivors and deceased. I had the luck of getting a first class passenger so my person made it out just fine but my poor boyfriend didn't get so lucky. <br />
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<strong><em>Read any good books lately? </em></strong><br />
I hate to admit it but I'm not much of a reader. I blame it on my very overactive imagination, I find myself starting to make up sub plots for the characters in the books and then can't concentrate on the real story. Haha, I'm a little weird like that, but it does make me a good writer! I love to write poetry and short stories in fact if I hadn't gone to school for fashion I would have went for writing. I won a lot of awards in high school for my writing and was even a writer for a surf magazine for a short while. <br />
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<strong><em>How do you promote your work? </em></strong><br />
I use <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">pinterest</span></a> a lot, I love that site! I also put all my new pieces on facebook and twitter and my blog, <a href="http://blondebrilliantandbroke.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blond Brilliant and Broke</span></a>. I also try and take advantage of every other person who is willing to promote my work on their websites and blogs. Social media is such a cheap and easy way to promote that you'd have to be a fool not to take advantage of it. Most importantly, I wear my stuff out everywhere which gives me a great opportunity to talk to people one on one and make them even more excited about my line and who I am as a designer. When people meet you and actually like you as a person they wanna buy from you even more because they want to see you succeed. <br />
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<strong><em>Besides Etsy, where can we find your work? </em></strong><br />
I am also on <a href="http://copious.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Copious</span></a> and <a href="http://www.shopenvyboutique.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Shop Envy</span></a> and will soon be in a few local boutiques throughout southern california. I also will be doing the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestHoedown" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Hillcrest Hoedown</span></a> and the <a href="http://www.carlsbad.org/Events-Calendar-Detail.aspx?eid=222" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Carlsbad Street Fair</span></a> this fall. <br />
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<strong><em>What’s in your future? </em></strong><br />
I don't have any idea and that's the most exciting part. Right now I'm just focusing on getting my line out there as much as possible and exposing it to as many people as I can. I would love to see my work on a celebrity and especially on the red carpet one day. Until then I'm just gonna keep on creating because that's what makes me happy. <br />
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<strong><em>Have any words of wisdom? </em></strong><br />
You just really have to believe in yourself and what you are doing. Surround yourself with positive people and don't let the negative ones drag you down because most likely they're just jealous that you have the guts to do what you love and they don't. Don't focus on the negative it's easy to let that one bad comment ruin your day even though a thousand other people said your great. I have always had the luck of being a very strong willed person ever since I was a child so if someone told me I can't or I won't I was gonna die trying just to prove them wrong and this has gotten me to the place I am today and is what will get me to the place I am meant to be. <br />
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<br />re-makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559671140472732861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-40454076270644585382012-05-23T12:00:00.000-04:002012-05-23T12:00:08.524-04:00What's Up Wednesday: The Creative Block & Tangora Designs<div style="text-align: center;">
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Visit Leslie Sirag of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCreativeBlock"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">The Creative Block</span></a> this coming weekend at the Olympia Ballroom, Olympia, WA. Leslie is participating in the South Sound Spectacular Spring Show on Saturday, May 26 from 11 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The show is sponsored by the Olympia Etsy Team. There will be free music, kids' crafts, face painting and an amazing diversity of artists and craftspeople. Good luck Leslie!<br />
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Mary Tangora of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TANGORADESIGNS"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Tangora Designs</span></a> has been in the local news lately! She was interviewed by The News-Gazette (an East Central Illinois paper), and discusses her latest venture into upcycled plastic jewelry. For the full article, see <a href="http://www.news-gazette.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/art/2012-05-20/studio-visit-mary-tangora-and-larry-steinbauer.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">The News-Gazette</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">.</span> Mary was also interviewed on WAND TV on May 18th, talking about how being on Pinterest is helping her business. Way to go, Mary!<br />
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<br />Junksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038669676956706906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-66637470643656766012012-05-18T21:16:00.000-04:002012-05-18T21:16:22.416-04:00Feature Me Friday: Tangora Designs<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96036319/spring-green-and-turqquoise-glass-ear" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-small;"><em><strong>Spring Green and Turquoise Green Earrings</strong></em></span></a></div>
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<strong>This week we'd like to introduce you to Mary Tangora of<span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TANGORADESIGNS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>Tangora Designs</strong></span></a><strong>. </strong>Mary hails from Champaign Urbana, IL, but if you're from Urbana then it is Urbanaq Champaign, Sister cities!</div>
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<strong><em>Where can we find your work?</em></strong></div>
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My jewelry company is named Tangora Designs, on Etsy it's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TANGORADESIGNS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">TangoraDesigns</span></a>. I have a brick & mortar gallery called <a href="http://www.wwandl.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Wind Water & Light</span></a>, which is located in Urbana, IL at Lincoln Square. If you ever find yourself in Urbana please drop by 300 S. Broadway and say <em>"Hi"</em> !</div>
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Illinois has a program called <a href="http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/chicago/store.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Illinois Artisan Program</span></a>. It is a very nice program and has given me the ego burst I needed when I started my business. I am a juried IL Artisan so I have works in Springfield IL, Rend Lake IL and Chicago IL. I sell at a gallery called <a href="http://catiriartoasis.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><em>Catiri’s</em></span></a> in Amana, IA, <em>So Unique</em> in Stuart FL. <a href="http://www.wwandl.com/" target="_blank"><em><span style="color: #38761d;">Wind Water & Light Gallery</span></em></a> in Urbana, IL <a href="http://tang.skidmore.edu/index.php/pages/view/186/section:186" target="_blank"><em><span style="color: #38761d;">Tang Gallery at Skidmore College</span></em></a> museum gallery, NY State. Glen Arbor MI a place called <a href="http://ruthconklingallery.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><em>Ruth Conklin Gallery</em></span></a>. I have been in the business for 20+yrs so I have sold to a good many galleries. </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91829867/light-blue-triangle-pendant-gold-filled" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-small;"><em>Light Blue Triangle Pendant</em></span></a></div>
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<strong><em>What’s the first thing you remember making? </em></strong></div>
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Candles When is was in 6th grade I used to make candles and go door to door selling them.</div>
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<strong><em>Why work with recycled materials? </em></strong><br />
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Too much trash in this world. The materials I use cut the waste, and it is such fun making something lovely out of discarded items. </div>
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I have red needle nose pliers that I just love and it was my first tool I ever got. You can often hear me say “where are my red pliers?” </div>
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<em><strong>What do you do for fun? </strong></em></div>
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Make things. And when I get a chance I love to swim in the ocean. Cook, I like to cook. </div>
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<strong><em>Who inspires you? </em></strong></div>
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I get inspiration from within. It is a great feeling when I come up with a stellar new item that I have never seen before. I do look at the net a bit but no one in particular. </div>
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<strong><em>How do you promote your work? </em></strong></div>
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On the net, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TANGORADESIGNS?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Etsy</span></a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mary.Tangora" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Facebook</span></a>. Get on the phone. Get in the car. This year I placed an ad I <a href="http://www.nichemagazine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><em>Niche Magazine</em></span></a> and in <a href="http://www.americanstyle.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><em>American Style</em></span></a><span style="color: #38761d;"><em>.</em></span> Still waitng for any leads from spending $500.00 dollars...</div>
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<strong><em>What music do you listen to while you’re working? </em></strong></div>
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We listen to everything from World beat, jazz to pop, a little Celtic, and more jazz, oh yes I LOVE the accordion too. So I am always on the lookout for any accordion music. </div>
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<em><strong>Read any good books lately? </strong></em><br />
<a href="http://www.miguelruiz.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6:the-four-agreements&catid=13:books&Itemid=7" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><em>The Four Agreements</em></span></a> All about self help!! We represent a few authors and publishers in our gallery. There is a fun fun book called <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2083407.Minding_Mama" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><em>Minding Mama</em></span></a> that is a fun read. Mostly I make things, and make more things, and read about making things, and write about making things and make more things.<br />
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<strong><em>Been to any great exhibits? </em></strong><br />
We went to<span style="color: #38761d;"> </span><a href="http://mcachicago.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Chicago Museum of Modern Art</span></a> and a coule of galleries in Chicago a couple of weeks ago.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91824019/sterling-wire-wrapped-glass-triangle" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-small;"><em>Wire Wrapped Triangle Pendant</em></span></a></div>
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<strong><em>What’s in your future?</em></strong> </div>
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A glass of wine, No really. No one knows what’s in their future. My Mom is 98 and has Alzheimer’s to the point she doesn’t know me anymore. I want to be able to keep making things. I would love a new house. I have traveled and wish could do so again but with a gallery I am stuck where I am 7 days a week. Most the time that is just fine with me.</div>
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<strong><em>Have any words of wisdom? </em></strong></div>
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Don’t undercut the galleries with your pricing EVER. It is important to keep small galleries open and healthy. Communities NEED nice places to shop in the real world.</div>
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<strong><em>Thanks for being interested,</em></strong><br />
Mary Tangora<br />
Tangora Designs<br />
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<strong>With spring in the air, members of the etsy trashion team are busy!</strong></div>
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<strong><em>Look for Leslie Sirag</em></strong> of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCreativeBlock"><span style="color: #990000;">TheCreativeBlock</span></a> at the Olympia, WA, </div>
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citywide annual Artists' Garage Sale this weekend.</div>
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The sale is sponsored by POSSCA, Patrons of South Sound Cultural Arts, a local arts organization that gives music scholarships and provides and/or repairs instruments for students who can't afford them.</div>
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Leslie will be taking vintage "junque", finds from her supply shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FindingsbyLeslietsy"><span style="color: #990000;">FindingsbyLeslietsy</span></a>, and maybe some older work at bargain prices. Plus magazines, sewing supplies, & who knows what else! Leslie says it's a "great place to sell and/or buy." The sale will be held at the Olympia Armory, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</div>
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<strong>Shanna, of </strong><a href="http://www.vintageredoux.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Vintage Redoux</strong></span></a><strong>, sent not one, </strong></div>
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<strong><em>but two</em> charms for our Upcycled Charm Swap!</strong></div>
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<strong>The first is made from little brass bullet casings Shanna found in the desert. She</strong> <strong>strung a little amber saucer bead through a headpin, added a pretty bead cap and wire wrapped the end to make a charm.</strong></div>
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<strong>I found the second charm tucked inside the small brown paper bag.</strong></div>
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<strong>The second charm is upcycled from a vintage pearl necklace. </strong><strong>The tiny pearls hang from a distressed brass jump ring and are joined by a little brass finished leaf. Good things do come in small packages!</strong></div>
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<strong>The small brown paper bag is stamped on the front with her shop name and address, logo and tag line. The back is thoughtfully stamped with her <em>Thanks</em>. </strong></div>
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<strong>The smaller charm is slipped inside the paper bag. The bullet charm is secured to a length of black tulle that's been wrapped and tied around the paper bag. It's a sweet little present.</strong></div>
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<strong>Imagine my delight when I opened the package from </strong><a href="http://misscourageous.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Miss Courageous</span></strong></a><strong> and found lots of little LP Charms in a rainbow of colors!</strong></div>
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<strong>Each charm is cut from a vintage vinyl record.</strong></div>
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<strong>If you happen to be near Newburyport, MA this Easter Sunday</strong></div>
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<strong>and </strong><strong>say hello to Trashion Team Captain <a href="http://www.re-maker.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #274e13;">re-maker</span></a>! </strong></div>
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<strong>Newburyport Indoor Winter Market</strong></div>
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<strong>The Tannery, 50 Water St., Newburyport MA</strong></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><strong>(sew) FASTER.</strong><strong></strong></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">(paint) HIGHER.</span></strong><strong><br /></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #45818e;">(metalsmith) STRONGER!</span></strong></div>
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welcome to the 3rd annual 2012 handmade olympics: where the handmade world comes together to celebrate making things!</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">think downhill sewing</span>.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">100-metre silk screening. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">pairs cooking on ice!</span></div>
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and all of the other amazing things folks in the handmade world do + make + create every day!</div>
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oh what a wonderful handmade world we live in! </div>
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now's your chance to show the world your own creative creations, AND send some handmaking love out to other nicies who inspire you in the handmaking + handpicked world!</div>
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<a href="http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.ca/2012/03/2012-handmade-olympics.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #45818e;"><em>please see the MAIN handmade olympics post for all of the fun-filled details & rules on the events!</em></span></a></div>
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now.. welcome to event 3: please leave comments here nominating:</div>
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your favourite handmade eco-friendly item! </div>
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one you love by another maker & one you've made yourself!</div>
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em>for this event think beautifully recycled, repurposed, sustainably-minded creations.</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em>think organic or eco-forward.</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em>think of an eco-friendly handmade item that you just love! </em></span></strong></div>
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you can nominate yourself + another in EACH event! PLUS get bonus ballots for twittering, blogging, facebooking & more about the #handmadeolympics! yay!</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"><em><strong>the amazing</strong> <strong>PRIZES</strong></em></span></div>
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the handmade olympics prize packs are just gosh-darn fantastical!</div>
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this EVENT will award the following prizes!</div>
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including $150 worth of handmade goodness:</div>
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a $50 gift certificate to <a href="http://jakeandcleo.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">jake + cleo</span></a></div>
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a $50 gift certificate to<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://www.remaker.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">remaker</span></a></div>
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a $50 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rikrak" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">rikrak</span></a></div>
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+ an *i WON GOLD* handmade olympics badge to use on your site/blog/shop </div>
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+ an artist/crafter feature on the <a href="http://www.rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">rikrak studio blog</span></a></div>
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with $60 worth of handmade goodness:</div>
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2 months of advertising {may & june} on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/with%20$60%20worth%20of%20handmade%20goodness:" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">the rikrak studio blog</span></a> : value $60</div>
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+ an *i WON SILVER* handmade olympics badge to use on your site/blog/shop </div>
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+ one FREE month of may 2012 advertising on the <a href="http://www.rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">rikrak studio blog</span></a>! yay!</div>
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+ an *i WON bronze* handmade olympics badge to use on your site/blog/shop </div>
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PLUS, there will be ONE overall random nomination selected from all handmade olympics entries ( & extra ballots!) to WIN the FAN PRIZE PACK (a $50.00 shopping spree in the rikrak shop!) </div>
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<a href="http://www.rikrakstudio.blogspot.ca/2012/03/handmade-olympics-event-4.html" target="_blank">( event 4 ) :: our favourite handmade item that inspires loveliness + wellness </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.rikrakstudio.blogspot.ca/2012/03/handmade-olympics-event-5.html" target="_blank">( event 5 ) :: our favourite handmade personality/group forwarding kindness thru handmaking</a></div>
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<a href="http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.ca/2012/03/handmade-olympics-event-6.html" target="_blank">( event 6 ) :: our favourite FUN-FILLED handmade OR vintage goodie</a></div>
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<a href="http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.ca/2012/03/handmade-olympics-event-7.html" target="_blank">( event 7 ) :: our favourite handmaking-focus blog </a></div>
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">upcycled cash register charms by <a href="http://www.remaker.etsy.com/" target="_blank">re-maker</a>©</span></strong></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mar·ket·ing, <em>n.</em> \ˈmär-kə-tiŋ\</span></div>
<strong>1: a : the act or process of selling or purchasing in a market </strong><br />
<strong> b : the process or technique of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service </strong><strong><br /></strong><br />
<strong>2: an aggregate of functions involved in moving goods from producer to consumer </strong><br />
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<em><strong>Although the goal of most blog challenges is to have fun and connect with new people, if you are an artisan business owner an added benefit can be that of exposure. By participating in challenges or swaps you 'll have the opportunity to introduce your work to a new audience. </strong></em><br />
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<em><strong>The beauty of blog challenges, swaps and hops is synergy. </strong></em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>syn·er·gy, <em>n.</em> \ˈsi-nər-jē\</strong></span><br />
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<strong>1: combined action or operation </strong><br />
<strong>2: a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (as resources or efforts) </strong><br />
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<em><strong>Your work will find it's way into new hands and on to new blogs to be view by an even larger group. It's like the Faberge Shampoo commercial in the 80's...</strong></em><br />
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<strong>If you happen to be near Elk Grove Village Illinois on Saturday March 10th y</strong><strong>ou may want to stop by the <a href="http://www.lcfs.org/page.aspx?pid=1455" target="_blank">Lutheran Child and Family Services Luncheon and Fashion Show</a> </strong><strong>which benefit's Chicago's Uptown Ministry. </strong><strong>Our very own Nancy Kingsbury of </strong><br />
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<strong>The <a href="http://www.avalonbanquets.com/" target="_blank">Avalon Banquets</a> Hall in Elk Grove Village, IL.</strong></div>
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<strong>The event looks to be a very good time and </strong><br />
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We are pleased to announce the winner of <a href="http://www.twitchandwhiskers.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Twitch and Whiskers</a> February contest, "Design Your Own" Thimblism Necklace. The lucky winner is our own trashionteam member Shanna, of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageRedoux?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">Vintage Redoux</a>. Shanna chose the elements in the necklace from Mei-Ling's (Twitch and Whiskers) large selection of supplies, and this beautiful creation was the result. </div>
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Yesterday was Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, traditionally a day of excess prior to the beginning of Lent. The festivities in New Orleans have generated tons of garbage, most of which has ended up in landfills. However, efforts to reduce the waste and usher in a greener Mardi Gras are being made by groups such as Verdi Gras, (http://verdigras.org), whose mission is to create and support a "cleaner, greener" Mardi Gras, and Arc of Greater New Orleans (http://arcgno.org), a center making efforts to recycle Mardi Gras beads. Reena Kazman, author of Eco-Artware Notes Blog writes in an article titled "Where Mardi Gras Beads Go For Lent":</div>
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"An estimated 22 million pounds of cheap plastic beads, most of them imported from China, are tossed to crowds lined up for the pre-Lenten parades. Only about 2 percent of those are recycled, but Arc Enterprises in New Orleans is working to increase that ratio. It places recycling bins along the parade routes and its “Catch and Release” trailer follows some of the floats."</div>
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"To reduce waste, Arc Enterprises devises places for Mardi Gras revelers to pitch their beads and baubles for reuse. Revelers are also encouraged to toss their throws back in to the trailer for recycling and resale to nexty year's float riders. Last year the organization, which employs the disabled, sorted through 100,000 pounds of reclaimed beads."</div>
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On the home front, etsy trashionteam artists recycle beads and baubles every day. Check out these recycled creations with a Mardi Gras flair.</div>
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</div><div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Happy Valentine's Day</b></i></span></div><div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>from the Trashion Team!</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Love is in the air! </strong></em></div><div style="text-align: center;">In honor of Valentines Day, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twitchandwhiskers?ref=em" target="_blank">Twitch and Whiskers</a> February Contest has everything to do with hearts. The prize is a FREE <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This customizing service is a fun twist on her popular <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twitchandwhiskers/search?search_query=thimbilism&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5778268&shopname=twitchandwhiskers&langid_override=-1" target="_blank">Thimblism</a> line, and her newest offering for the New Year. Customers ordering this service (as well as the winner of this contest), will be able to create a truly unique charm necklace. Simply select your favorite thimble, charm, bead cap, bead and chain from her large collection of fun supplies and<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out the <a href="http://twitchandwhiskers.blogspot.com/2012/02/have-heart-and-win-customized-thimblism.html" target="_blank">Twitch and Whiskers blog</a> for details, but hurry!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The contest ends on February 8th at midnight!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the amazing shop of </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChetArt" target="_blank"><strong>Chet Phillips Illustration</strong></a><strong>. </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>His "collection of foolishness is created using the natural media painting software <em>Painter</em>"</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Each print is signed on archival ultra premium matte paper. </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong> <span style="font-size: x-small;">All content copyright ⓒ </span></strong><a href="http://www.chetart.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chet Phillips</span></strong></a></div>re-makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559671140472732861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-41236605817982606872012-01-01T22:10:00.004-05:002012-01-01T22:16:52.797-05:00Scavenger Hunt with Twitch and Whiskers<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ring in the New Year by winning a $25 gift certificate </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>from one of our fabulous Trashion Team members... </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twitchandwhiskers" target="_blank">Twitch and Whiskers</a>!</strong><strong></strong> <br />
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</tbody></table><strong></strong><strong>Here is how you can enter to win the gift certificate:</strong><br />
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1) There are 12 questions (for 2012...get it?). They can be found on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFFJdDdBcHprcXJ6ODlESVA4RGZvMXc6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank">Scavenger Hunt Form</a>. Comb through the <a href="http://twitchandwhiskers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Twitch and Whiskers Blog</a> to find the answer to all 12 questions. Hint: use the labels on the side of the page to guide you.<br />
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2) Want to be entered twice? Share this contest on Facebook or Twitter. Indicate that you have shared it on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFFJdDdBcHprcXJ6ODlESVA4RGZvMXc6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank">Scavenger Hunt Form</a>.<br />
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3) Make sure you submit your name and email address on the form. Twitch and Whiskers will not place you on a mailing list or share your address with any one. This information will just be used to contact the winner.<br />
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The last day to enter this contest is January 8th at midnight. The winner will be randomly chosen from all entries using randomizer.org on January 9th.<br />
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Twitch and Whiskers will contact the winner via email on the same day. You can use the gift certificate towards any item in their <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twitchandwhiskers" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>, for a customized piece, or in person at an upcoming show!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87380572/adjustable-upcycled-ring-vintage-game" target="_blank">You can DIY (or get help from a friend).</a></td></tr>
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<strong>Find the questions in this </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFFJdDdBcHprcXJ6ODlESVA4RGZvMXc6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank"><strong>Scavenger Hunt Form</strong></a><br />
<strong>Find the answers on the </strong><a href="http://twitchandwhiskers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Twitch and Whiskers Blog</strong></a><br />
<strong><em>Good luck and thanks for playing!</em></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Images and text © </span></strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twitchandwhiskers" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Twitch and Whiskers</span></strong></a>re-makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559671140472732861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-90062783269755183752011-11-29T22:45:00.004-05:002011-11-29T22:49:27.013-05:00What's Up Wednesday: Junksmith<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87278014/upcycled-hardware-bead-necklace-holes" target="_blank"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3yfOebWa2U7nsY0KoSl92lty_0WwbNeKFNqraB8mYFp-xjqsxn9bPy8UPN3CgywrnXO6ob37FS9HG6HOfJ1SsacIJ32S_Y5L6Gh56sItYj4J4mtQk7UYpI-oPmGOpSPmh_ffbUaHjUDU/s1600/necklace.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Our very own </strong><a href="http://www.junksmith.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Junksmith</strong></a><strong> will be participating in the</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pleasanthome.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=9" target="_blank"><strong>Pleasant Home Artisan's Sale</strong></a><strong> in Oak Park, IL. </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Open house and meet the artist event is</strong><br />
<em><strong>Sunday, December 4 from 1-4 p.m.</strong></em><br />
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<strong>The show continues from</strong><br />
<em><strong>Monday Dec. 5- Sunday Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. </strong></em></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86174285/industrial-chic-upcycled-earrings-silver" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMoryM5gPr1XhdYSyeYfWYVWBSEn3lPMlh7WVMmY_wz2q-eAB3ug2kTSFDZyGwopnTR64QIIQ-IautlTRkQIGo582HvgbO-B-4JNIGTJ-4If-qiEjWeKUovZkLkkIR2Z9Oia8chJgGxE/s1600/tab+earrings.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pleasant Home is an historic house museum located approximately 10 miles from downtown Chicago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Free tours will be conducted during the open house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go to <a href="http://www.pleasanthome.org/" target="_blank">PleasantHome</a> for further information.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Pleasant Home Artisan's Sale</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>217 Home Ave., Oak Park, IL. </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>re-makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559671140472732861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200614812087199825.post-40644218021298217622011-11-25T12:50:00.005-05:002011-11-25T15:20:51.161-05:00Feature Me Friday: Black Friday Cyber Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #274e13; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Find fab Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals </b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #274e13; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>from a few of our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/6492/trashion" target="_blank">Trashion Team</a> Members ! </b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw08u8I3s-v1nQo_SIO7BjkOJrVPeejyqgbmjT7uxaTSAyyt2TxtQrsbWGKaV6cRSfG8JX3yBx0tMUkF1xI34xfiGL3XEf5vW2WPNbzSzrhYCPmQ2H8ACtn_QIv3n8tWP-LIhYwthXEzE/s1600/GrrenDesignsbyLisa-+earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr style="color: black;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80060448/beaded-bracelet-cuff-rabbit-totem" target="_blank">Rabbit Totem Beaded Cuff by Robin Stelling</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RobinStelling" style="color: #274e13;" target="_blank">Robin Stelling</a> and her beautiful creations!</b></span><br />
<b>Use code THANKSGIVING11 at checkout for 25% off</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>all ready-to-ship items including cuffs, necklaces, earrings, etc. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Please note: Discount does not apply to custom orders or made-to-order items.</i></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76983996/clearance-sale-scrabble-tile-pendant" target="_blank">Grunge Heart Scrabble pendant by Tubby Tabby ~ 50% off!</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Get on over to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tubbytabby?section_id=6214736&page=2" style="color: #274e13;" target="_blank">Tubby Tabby's</a> shop to find 50% off select </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>pendants listed in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tubbytabby?section_id=6214736&page=2#" style="color: #274e13;" target="_blank">Upcycled section</a> on sale now!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>No codes needed, they're priced to sell!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="color: lime; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1776130310">Gift Card Earrings by Green Designs by Lisa</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1776130310"><br />
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