To promote environmental awareness and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the Etsy Trashion Team is having a sale on Etsy and today is the last day! 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 sell them on Etsy.
See this post for a full list of participating shops.
The Etsy Trashion Team is having a week long sale to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Each day this week, we'll be featuring participating shops! Here are the featured shops today - please see each shop for sale or giveaway details.
alexkeller vintage and resale jewelry recycled into fresh and {new} pieces
bprdesigns hand crafted, unique fused glass creations
ink4yoursole One of a Kind Wearable Art ... clothing, shoes and more
The Etsy Trashion Team is having a week long sale to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Each day this week, we'll be featuring participating shops! Here are the featured shops today - please see each shop for sale or giveaway details.
The Etsy Trashion Team is having a week long sale to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Each day this week, we'll be featuring participating shops! Here are the featured shops today - please see each shop for sale or giveaway details.
bellavioletta I believe in reusing materials from everyday life
The Etsy Trashion Team is having a week long sale to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Each day this week, we'll be featuring participating shops! Here are the featured shops today - please see each shop for sale or giveaway details.
The Etsy Trashion Team is having a week long sale to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Each day this week, we'll be featuring participating shops! Here are the featured shops today - please see each shop for sale or giveaway details.
SewTrendy Handbags and accessories from vintage, recycled and beautiful fabrics
clairebabydesigns Custom Handmade purses and bags - One of a Kind bags made from t-shirts and other recycled items
To promote environmental awareness and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the Etsy Trashion Team is having a sale on Etsy for just one week: April 16th through April 22nd
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 sell them on Etsy.
Trashion Team members will run promotions in their Etsy shops ranging from free shipping, to free gift with purchase, to up to 20% off. Visit these shops on Etsy for specific details about each participating artist’s sale:
Trashion is all about bringing out the beauty in unconventional objects and materials. For team members, recycling is an art and an ideal. The Etsy Trashion Team is a group on Etsy for those interested in trashion. Etsy is a website which provides the general public with a way to buy and sell handmade items as well as vintage items and craft supplies.
We currently have over 600 fans! What a great way to spread the work about trashion and to promote your own work! So if you haven't already, become a fan, spread the word, and if you would like, put the badge on your blog!
We're wrapping up the Trash Talk series for 2009 with an interview I did with Karen Lee of EcoKaren. She has a great shop which features eco-friendly gifts and accessories made from -you guessed it- recycled and repurposed materials! Here's her take on the Trashion way of life...
This month, TrashTalk catches up with recycled jewelry artist, Alex Keller. The pieces she creates are big on *bling* and long on *style*- Check out these recycled watchband bangles- BRILLIANT!
And read on for more about this gifted trashion artist...
How long have you been making trashion art and when and why did you start?
Officially, I started making trashion in the spring of '09, but I've always made things by recycling.
Did you grow up with a green family, or is recycling and reusing something you taught yourself to do?
My family was always green. I'm first generation Ukrainian, and both my parents are from Ukraine. They grew up with out much at all, so they were always very thrifty and creative. Mama made a lot of my clothes growing up, and I used the scraps to make clothes for my Barbie’s. Mama cooked and baked everything from scratch, we had a huge garden, she saved everything and reused anything that could be reused, from aluminum foil to zip close bags, to scraps of paper... she wouldn't even throw out slivers of soap.
Where do you find the materials that you plan on turning into trashion art?
Thrift stores, resale shops, vintage and antique shops, my dresser, my mom's dresser, garage sales, estate sales, and all donations are accepted :)
How did you or do you come up with your ideas?
I read a lot of fashion magazines, catalogs, and now I read a lot of blogs, look at on line shops, and get lost on Etsy. I think designers and artists are inspiring to one another. It pushes me to be more creative, but at the same time I try to stay with my aesthetic.
Why is it important for you to continue on this artistic path with trashion art?
I just don't think that by buying new beads and gemstones I'd be as inventive! Besides, there is SO much material to work with - I'm amazed at what I find.
How do you feel the community has taken to your art?
I have had great feedback from some of my customers, fashionistas, as well as some fellow Etsy artists.
What draws you to a particular found object?
I tend to go in cycles - first it was beads, then pearls, rhinestones, and chains. I collected a number of brooches, but I've been back to working more with chains and pearls.
Do you know right off how you will use your found materials, or does the inspiration come later?
Many times the inspiration comes later. Sometimes, I just get something because I like it. Trouble is, sometimes I keep it!
What new projects are you working on? Is there an idea you have that you'd like to share?
My latest project is an architectural series with vintage drawer pulls and chandelier crystals. I'm really loving it, and hope it goes well.
And I've also been meaning to put together a jewelry organizer with some spools I got from Miss Courageous. As soon as that's done, I'll post some pictures on Facebook!
Thanks Alex, it's been nice talkin' trash with you!
ad·ver·tis·ing: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements If you are on the Etsy Trashion Team, you know the rikrak studio and Kristal. I placed my first ad on her blog. (she even designed it for me!)
Advertising is necessary for promoting your product.
The how and where are important to determine to get the most out of your ad.
Advertising should make you want to look, shop and buy!
How you determine where to advertise should be based on your product, your message, your customer, and your budget.
