What's Up Wednesday: re-maker

Roller printed Copper & Tin Cuffs

If you happen to be near Newburyport, MA this Easter Sunday

hop on over to the Newburyport Farmers Market

and say hello to Trashion Team Captain re-maker!

She'll be the one with all of the awesome upcycled stuff!

Newburyport Indoor Winter Market

The Tannery, 50 Water St., Newburyport MA

10:00am ~ 2:00pm

Image © re-maker

2012 All rights reserved

What's Up Wednesday: Junksmith in Illinois!

Electric Blue Pull-tab Earrings

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If you happen to be near Elk Grove Village Illinois on Saturday March 10th you may want to stop by the Lutheran Child and Family Services Luncheon and Fashion Show which benefit's Chicago's Uptown Ministry. Our very own Nancy Kingsbury of
junksmith will be there from 10:30 'til 2!

Lutheran Child and Family Services Luncheon and Fashion Show

Saturday March 10th from 10:30 am 'til 2:00pm

The Avalon Banquets Hall in Elk Grove Village, IL.

The event looks to be a very good time and
Nancy's one-of-a-kind works are not to be missed!

 

 

Image © junksmith

What's Up Wednesday: What I Received in the Mail Today...

vintage on the ridge

Etsy Sellers... you gotta love 'em

I found two beautiful vintage victorian trade cards in
a lovely etsy shop called Vintage on the Ridge.

I received my package today and was delighted to find my cards carefully wrapped in pretty teal and brown polka dot tissue paper with a dainty matching ribbon tied up in a bow. Very nice.

What tickled me most about the package (besides the cards wrapped inside!) is the note on the matching custom sticker used to secure the tissue...

I Hope You Love It

Thanks So Much

Please leave feedback  -  It's nice to hear from you!

In such a small space this seller was able to convey to me her anticipation that I love what she's sent, her thanks, and what is probably the nicest request for feedback that I've ever received. Nicely done.

Do you have any great packaging stories to share?

What's Up Wednesday

This week's What's Up Wednesday post is dedicated to our Trashion Team Earth Day Sale!

As it says on our Etsy Trashion Team Page, "We're a global group of Etsy Shops that specialize in turning trash into treasure! We create art, jewelry, fashion and objects from materials that are recycled, leftover, thrifted, or found. We promote environmental awareness & look good doing it!" Earth Day is every day for the members of team. Trashion celebrates the beauty in unconventional objects & materials. For our team members, recycling is an art AND an ideal.

In honor of the official Earth Day on April 22nd, the following team members are offering sales or free shipping in their Etsy shops this week:


iamthemandy - Free shipping on all April orders with coupon code SUPPORTLOCAL11

Rachael Brooke Art Jewelry - 15% off through April 24 with coupon code EARTHDAY15

Candy Calamity - 25% off through April 24 with coupon code TRASHIONTEAM25

re-maker - 20% off through April 24 with coupon code TRASHIONTEAM20

Anyone's Guess - 15% off through April 24 with coupon code TRASHIONTEAM15

Tubby Tabby's Jewelbox - 20% off through April 24 with coupon code TRASHIONTEAM20

Scavenger's Daughter - 12% off with coupon code EARTHDAY2011

Junck - 10% off with coupon code TRASHIONTEAM10

Nature Made Scents - 20% off with coupon code TRASHIONTEAM20

Pulpa Paper Products - 20% off with coupon code EARTHDAY20

What's Up Wednesday: Opening Day!

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.To celebrate the opening of the Capital City Public Market in Downtown Boise, Idaho. Miss Courageous will be having a huge sale, with many of her fantastically creative upcycled items up to 75% off original prices!

Find bottlecap necklaces & keychains, upcycled domino necklaces, recycled records & more!

Find Miss Courageous at her booth by the fountain on the Grove in front of Qwest Arena.

Capital City Public Market Opening Day!

8th Street, Downtown Boise

Saturday April 16 from 9:30 'til 1:30

Images & Text © Miss Courageous

What's Up Wednesday: Newburyport Farmers Market

This Sunday marks the start of remaker's return to the second season of the Newburyport Farmers Market!

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If you're in the area, stop by to say "Hello!"

If you're not, be sure to check out your local Farmers Market...

The USDA has a great online search to find a market near you!

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Farmers Markets are the perfect way to shop local!

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This week at the Newburyport Farmers Market you'll find

yummy strawberries and blueberries,

hear Liz Frame and the Kickers rockin' country,

and have the chance to take home funky

one of a kind work by local artisans!

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Hope to see you there!

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Image ©The Newburyport Farmers Market

What's Up Wednesday: Green with Indie

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What is Green with Indie?

It's an eco-friendly indie art & craft show organized by

the STL Craft Mafia, and sponsored by the Environmental

Studies Committee at Webster University.

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This is one of the few eco-friendly indie craft fairs in the

St. Louis area featuring many local artists, vintage treasures,

locally-grown organic greenery, and more!
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Everything is earth-friendly, salvaged, upcycled,

recycled, home grown, home made, revamped,

refurbished, and 100% unique.

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What does green mean?

Green means using resources wisely...and crafters never waste!

They're passionate about using local resources and

putting money back into the local economy.

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The goal is to help educate and inform people

of all ages about the benefits of green, organic,

and eco-friendly products and services.

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In addition to handmade goods, you'll also find many

informational booths on everything from growing

organic food at home to making reconstructed clothing from vintage & used thrift store finds!

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MADE a local co-op studio space for artists & crafters

will be hosting a make and take project and the

Upcycle exchange will be collecting donated supplies!

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Be on the lookout for our very own

Trashion Fantastic Candy Calamity!

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Where and when?

Webster University's Grant Gym

175 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves, MO

Saturday, June 5 from 10 am to 6 pm

Call 314-968-7060 for information

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Image © Green with Indie

www.greenwithindiecraftshow.com

www.candycalamity.etsy.com

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