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What does green mean?

By On August 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Buy Handmade, Craftivism, Gardening, Health

This is something that’s been rattling around in my head for a while, and I thought it might be worth spilling it all here and seeing what you guys think. I write in a lot of places about how to be green, and I get a lot of pitches from companies [...]

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5 Questions With Web Works Fiber

By On September 21, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Interviews

Lori Lee-Weber of Web Works Fiber weaves beautiful rugs out of reclaimed fabric. What a great way to keep all of that fabric out of the landfill!

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5 Questions With T. Hein Originals

By On September 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Interviews

Theresa Hein of T. Hein Originals makes beautiful art pieces and accessories using found and vintage materials. I just love her romantic assemblages!

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Reuse Inspiration: Upcycled Junk Mail Projects

By On July 19, 2010 · 5 Comments · In Craft

As much as I try to cut back on junk mail, it seems to be a fact of life. Even after doing everything I can do opt out, marketers still seem to find a way to get their garbage into our mailbox. Rather than get frustrated, you can use all of that [...]

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Recycled Glass Jewelry from Jeweled Triton

By On May 6, 2010 · 5 Comments · In Uncategorized

Arizona crafter Brooke Perkins creates a lovely jewelery line out of recycled glass beads.

Brooke has been making jewelry since she was a kid, and it definitely shows. She does all of the wire work by hand, and you can tell by how uniform the two earrings look that she’s got serious [...]

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