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5 Questions with Kelly Rand

By Becky Striepe On March 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In 5 Questions

Kelly Rand is editor of Crafting a Green World and program director at Hello Craft. She’s an influencer who’s shaping the crafty movement and an all around awesome woman. Her talk at last year’s Summit of Awesome on “Owning Your Awesomeness” was one of my favorite sessions.

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5 Questions With Kootsac

By Becky Striepe On March 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In 5 Questions, Buy Handmade

Morgen is a fellow Eco-Etsian and an inspiring green crafter! Her Kootsacs are a brilliant replacement for disposable produce bags, and her upcycled accessories rock my socks. She was kind enough to find the time in her busy schedule to answer my 5 questions.

5 Questions with Julie Finn

By Becky Striepe On January 25, 2011 · 1 Comment · In 5 Questions, Buy Handmade

Honestly, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to interview Julie! She’s a fellow writer over at Crafting a Green World and a super awesome crafty mama. I’ve been a fan of her handmade goodies and her writing for a long time and am so happy that she was able to [...]

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5 Questions with Hyperclash

By Becky Striepe On January 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In 5 Questions, Buy Handmade

I first discovered Paloma Navarette of Hyperclash Clothing when she approached me about being featured for Feelgood Style. Her designs are super fun remixes of reclaimed clothing and fabric.

1. Tell me about how you got started crafting.

It was something that was taught to me, my parents are sculptors so it [...]

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5 Questions with Peter Sid

By Becky Striepe On November 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In 5 Questions

Peter Sid makes beautiful, eco-friendly light fixtures and furniture out of reclaimed materials. He was kind enough to answer my 5 Questions!

1. Tell me about how you got started crafting.
My experience working with my hands has taken many forms over the years…I Guess it would have to be Legos as a [...]

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5 Questions with Hey Designs

By Becky Striepe On November 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In 5 Questions

Heather of Hey Designs makes lovely jewelry from reclaimed materials. She says:

I take apart jewelery that myself or somebody else didn’t want anymore and I will find a new use for it, that’s how I acquired some of my beads, findings etc. For my summer collection I also used a lot of shells, [...]

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5 Questions with The Wooden Bee

By Becky Striepe On October 26, 2010 · 10 Comments · In 5 Questions, Buy Handmade

Florida-based The Wooden Bee makes lovely recycled wood creations. I love her wine cork coaster kits – what a great idea!

Bee has also been kind enough to offer a discount to Glue and Glitter readers! Check it:

I would like to extend a 15% off discount to our new online Etsy store (excludes [...]

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5 Questions with Shabby N Chic

By Becky Striepe On October 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In 5 Questions

Crafter Jody of Shabby N Chic creates lovely upcycled housewares from vintage finds. Pop into her shop, and you’ll find a nice selection of vintage goodies up for grabs, too! I especially love her cupcake stands, like the one pictured above.

5 Questions With PrairiePeasant

By Becky Striepe On October 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In 5 Questions, Buy Handmade

Laura from Prairie Peasant makes beautiful, revamped journals. Her travel journals from vintage maps and hard backed rebound books are rocking my socks! Speaking of socks, she’s also got an Etsy store showcasing her knit goods!

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5 Questions With 5 Seed Natural Beauty

By Becky Striepe On October 5, 2010 · 2 Comments · In 5 Questions

Yancy Wilkenfeldt is proprietress at 5 Seed on Etsy and Bend’s Green Living Examiner. Her line of natural beauty products are all handmade and come in eco-friendly packaging to boot!