Happy Holidays!

To those of you who are looking for that last bit to wrap with,
here is a great idea from Creature Comforts



Make merry everyone!

Here comes Santa Claus!

Are you ready?


Gather up your cards,
tresijas.etsy.com


your tags,
wearwolf.etsy.com




your boxes
beachchicken.etsy.com


and bags.
loneweever.etsy.com


We're going on a midnight sleigh ride!
LostAndFoundObjects2.etsy.com

I'm starting a series on Marketing!
So about once a week, I'll be posting ideas, tips and advice,
from books, other blogs and some of my own experiences.
I hope you all will share your tips and advice, too!

Alex Keller

Greetings! Trashion has all your holiday stationary covered!

If you're sending a card, wrapping a gift or tagging a package, the etsy trashion team has got all you need. Check out these lovely items, to make your holidays eco-fabulous. They are made with recycled or found papers and items.

http://samann1121.etsy.com/ has tons of options. Check out her shop for gift cards and more, but here are some great wintery gift tags:

http://heylady.etsy.com/ offers some cheeky holiday cards made out of vintage pinups:

http://tomatedepingles.etsy.com/ repurposed buttons and cardstock into some bright and cheery tags:

http://monkeydogstudio.etsy.com/ offers one of a kind cards focusing on peace. The message inside is: "Peace to you wherever you are."

http://kae1crafts.etsy.com/ has this pretty card to fill your heart this holiday:

http://rikrak.etsy.com/ says gift wrap doesn't have to be a waste. Take her reusable gift wrap, for example. Made of vintage fabric, you can use it again and again:

http://bakasartysta.etsy.com/ has your envelope needs covered. Here is one of several sets offered:

To find more greeting cards, stationary, gift tags, search the tag "trashion" on http://etsy.com

Ornaments a'plenty! All made from recycled materials!

The etsy trashion street team has lots of options for trimming your tree. Instead of buying the same styrofoam balls everyone buys from Wal-mart, why not have your tree decorated with items unique, handmade and eco-friendly?

Go for it with these options:

http://westernartglass.etsy.com/ made these out of beer bottles:

http://dismantled.etsy.com/ uses scrap fabric and denim for her fleur de lis ornaments:

http://donnapool.etsy.com/ creates these beautiful quilted ornaments which can double as toys:
http://eyepopart.etsy.com/ suggests her mandalas, made from cd dividers, would be great on a tree:

http://foundthings.etsy.com/ has a series of dolls for ornaments in her shop. They are made from found objects and scraps!

http://peggradyart.etsy.com/ has these colorful flowers, all made from recycled aluminum:

http://funkyluke.etsy.com/ made this star ornament out of salvaged beads and telephone wire:

http://sweetyprize.etsy.com/ created some egg-shaped ornaments out of scrap papers and unloved plastic eggs:

http://starsdreamsandjewels.etsy.com/ 's ornament started out as a jar lid but now it's a beautiful ornament:

and http://luvlugs.etsy.com/ is offering adorable mitten ornaments, made of recycled wool:

To check out all the items Etsy trashion members offer, head on over to http://etsy.com and search using the tag 'trashion'! Happy holidays!

Etsy Trashion decks your halls!

The Etsy Trashion team has your holiday decor covered. Member shops have great options for trimming your tree, cozying up your home, and decking your halls. Check out some of these options, our holiday decor shopping guide!

Check out http://eyepopart.etsy.com/ for these festive mandalas and mirrors made out of vinyl records!

For something to hang by the chimney with care, http://samann1121.etsy.com/ has you covered! She's made stockings trimmed with all sorts of reclaimed fabrics, whether patchwork or stripes. Here is one in those classic holiday colors, at right.

It's easy to find some themed stockings, too, such as in http://themoonismymother.etsy.com/. Her selection of holiday stockings, such as the one on the left, bring together unique textiles, too!

If your holidays are more silver and gold, http://pouch.etsy.com/ has some stocking options that reusing luxe metallic fabric for a more brocade look, above.

These holiday balls are perfect to dangle from your mantle, doorway or window, or as tree ornaments. http://shandke.etsy.com/ reused canvas clothes to make them.

To find even more wonderful options for decorating for the holidays, be sure to head over to etsy.com and search the tags "trashion" and "holidays".