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Catbeds and Suitcases – surprise by design

By Julie Green on September 2, 2010

If it’s true that creativity requires constraints, that our ideas are only able to get outside a box by first having been forced inside one, then it seems true that eco-creators are already one constraint ahead of the game, right? True as that may be, it’s definitely as true that simply using recycled or repurposed [...]

Posted in dogs, eco-friendly, reduce reuse reimagine | Tagged cats, recycled, vintage | 4 Responses

About the Author

Julie Green is owner, operator, designer, sales staff, and head of the shipping department at Up Up Creative, an eco-friendly paper goods shop specializing in what she likes to call “sweet-but-sap-free” greetings, wedding invitations, gifts, and more. Catch a glimpse behind the scenes of this in-sourced printing company by following her on up up, the blog.

introducing… ceramic & recycled silver necklaces by elisa shere

introducing… ceramic & recycled silver necklaces by elisa shere

By tara gentile on May 24, 2010

elisa shere has just introduced a fabulous new line of ceramic pieces into her line of recycled silver jewelry. when i say this is a perfect marriage, i mean it quite literally. you might recall that elisa’s now husband sold his kiln to buy her engagement ring… but i digress, elisa has a passion for [...]

Posted in $50-100, ceramics, eco-friendly, jewelry | Tagged ceramic, elisa shere, flower, necklace, pendant, recycled | 3 Responses

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tara gentileTara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.


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april stash bust :: interview with elsage

april stash bust :: interview with elsage

By tara gentile on April 8, 2010

april is stash bust month! you can find more helpful articles on working through your craft or art supply stashes without purchasing anything new this month on dollar store crafts, craft leftovers, cosa verde, crafting a green world, glue and glitter, and swap-bot. today, i’m bringing you an interview with phoebe of >elsage, where you [...]

Posted in $25 or less, $25-50, accessories, eco-friendly, finding passion | Tagged barrettes, fabric, flowers, hair accessories, headband, recycled, upcycled | 7 Responses

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tara gentileTara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.


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Fresh Faces :: Arborecycle

Fresh Faces :: Arborecycle

By sam on April 1, 2010

I recently bought a new bike (just in time for Spring!) and have been searching for baskets and bags to make it easier to really use the bike for a bit of shopping.  When I saw this handmade bicycle box from Arborecycle, my jaw literally dropped.  The boxes are made with 100% reclaimed redwood and [...]

Posted in $25-50, eco-friendly, pounced & found, wood | Tagged basket, bicycle, bike, eco-friendly, recycled, wooden | 5 Responses

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more butterflies

more butterflies

By tara gentile on March 22, 2010

unless you’ve been living in a cocoon, you’ve probably noticed that butterflies are fluttering around this season’s trends! michelle stitzlein creates amazing butterfly sculptures from odds & ends of recycled bits – i especially love when she uses piano keys. {via kate gatski}

Posted in eco-friendly, wood | Tagged butterflies, eco-friendly, michelle stitzlein, recycled, sculpture | 15 Responses

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tara gentileTara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.


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