great greenie: trashN2tees

greening.... i find it exciting and hopeful that while there sure are lots of terrible things going on to pollute & harm our planet, there are so many wonderful folks doing fabulous things to help make the world a greener, healthier place! so, the rikrak studio is happy to feature great green-ies : snapshots of amazing, inspiring. eco-forward-thinking folks & groups from all sorts of fields and paths in the greening movement. some inspire by greening at home, or in their business; in their art or the larger world, or on many levels at once! i've asked each green-ie to suggest an easy eco-idea or tip we might all be able to add to our daily lives. today i'm honoured to present the next in this series!  

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i love the pairing of eco friendly style & bright, bold, beautiful colour!

and trashN2tees does this perfectly!

creating custom upcycled clothing, bags, jewelry, accessories & more from 100% reclaimed materials, superstar jenelle masterfully mixes sustainable, eco forward design with classic & modern stylings to create a gorgeous *must-have* collection: trashN2tees!

this fact pretty much sums up the awesome: "TrashN2Tees + Action = To date TrashN2Tees has diverted nearly 2.5 tons of clothing from the landfill."

wow!

that's so inspiring, jenelle! 

you're fabulous! (ps: AND she won a bronze in the 2012 handmade olympics! snazzy!)

AND now, trashN2tees is offering clothing recycling within Central Kentucky. Clothing will be collected & processed in collaboration with Wearable Collections (NYC.) COOL!

so visit this great greenie around the web (you'll LOVE her resourceful & inspiring blog AND check out her FABULOUS upcycled tshirt DIY tutorial list on pinterest, too!) . & read on for jenelle's fabulous ECO TIPS: 

trashN2tees

shop | blog | twitter | facebook

JENELLE'S ECO TIP: Strut your stuff. Eco is in, ladies & gents. I love new clothes and staying stylish but guess what- You don't have to shop at the mall, boutiques, or big name department stores to do it!

There are several of ways that can build a fantabulous eco chic wardrobe that will 1) give you a guilt free shopping experience and 2.) reduce your carbon footprint. Now for the fun stuff!

Raid your parents & grandparents closet. Seriously- you never know what you might find in there. Jumpers, shoulder pads, color blocking, bright florals & neon are all in right now, and are all old school. I'm only confessing to owning some floral and neons though- none of the others!

Thrift stores. No nose crinkling- thrift stores are AWESOME! By reusing existing items, you’re decreasing the demand – and therefore production. Fewer resources are burned creating new goods and you saved the awesome t-shirt you just bought from becoming garbage.

Just add wine! Okay well thats not all- but its a good place to start! Get your friends together and host a clothing swap party. It's an easy way to pass on some of the items your no longer digging & possibly acquire a whole new look. Don't stop at just clothing either- you can include jewelry, shoes, and handbags!

Lastly, break out the scissors & get craftastic. Restyle your exsisting wardrobe- need some inspiration? Check out TrashN2Tees Ultimate Upcycled Tshirt Tutorial List.  

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the handmade community Holiday gift guide : week 4

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yay it's holiday time!
and no better time for *sharing!*

welcome to the 4th of 6 handmade community co-operative gift guides: where YOU show the world your gorgeous creations + handmade works of others that you LOVE!

each tuesday leading up to the HOLIDAYS, i'll be inviting folks to be part of the fun!

today there are 3 different categories you can add your goodies in!

let's see what we can make!

show us your best!
+ the works of others you admire.

:: check out the first 9 gift guides here ::

gift guide { one } :: holiday decor

gift guide { two } :: for baby

gift guide { three } :: jewelry lovers

gift guide { four } :: a beautiful home

gift guide { five } :: well-dressed : men

gift guide { six } ::  well-dressed : women

gift guide { seven } :: calendars

gift guide { eight } :: gifts under $20

gift guide { nine } :: custom gifts

HOW TO PLAY

1. please add one item of your own, and one of another's, in as many of the categories as you'd like!

2. invite your friends! 

3. please share the 2011 handmade community Holiday gift guide button on your sites.

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4. COME BACK every tuesday for more communal Holiday fun!

yay to handmaking and co-operative community building!
{& hope it's great publicity for you too, nicies! } 

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holiday gift guide 11

{ eco forward }

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holiday gift guide 12

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brilliant! the vertical forest

  

all images ©Boeri Studio

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isn't this brilliant? 

it's the new bosco verticale {vertical forest} residential towers project in milan, by architect stefano boeri.  love how the design is so beautiful, ingenious & sustainably savvy.

can you imagine the wonderment when autumn comes and the leaves fall gently into the city streets?

wow.

{ via treehugger }

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all images ©Boeri Studio 

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nominate an artist!

the recycle clock :: All15Designs

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i love how open january is as a month for discovering new things. and so... i ask you... who are some eco artists you LOVE?!

i'm looking for some fabulous eco-forward artists/handmakers to feature in my ongoing sustainable *reduce, reuse, recycle* series here on the blog: great green-ies. who are your favourites? have a handmaking eco artist you'd love to see showcased?

nominate them!

just leave me a link below to their shop or site, and tell us why you love their eco-forward genius!

can't wait to discover some new lovelies.

and... we have a winner... congrats to #189   Larissa of Reef Botanicals! such a gorgeous handcrafted soap shop! you've WON the rikrak studio *i love my sponsors* gift certificate giveaway for december! yay!

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the handmade community HOLIDAY gift-guide: week FIVE!

yay it's holiday time!
and no better time for *sharing!*

welcome to the 5th of 6 handmade community co-operative gift guides: where YOU show the world your gorgeous creations + handmade works of others that you LOVE!

each tuesday leading up to the HOLIDAYS, i'll be inviting folks to be part of the fun!

you can find {& keep adding your own goodies to} the first 12 gift guides here:

gift guide { one } :: holiday decor

gift guide { two } :: for baby

gift guide { three } :: jewelry lovers

gift guide { four } :: a beautiful home

gift guide { five } :: book lovers

gift guide { six } ::  well dressed

gift guide { seven } :: for the guys

gift guide { eight } :: gifts under $15

gift guide { nine } :: calendars

gift guide { ten } :: animal lovers 

gift guide { eleven } :: fun for kids!

gift guide { twelve } :: paper lovers  

 

today there are 3 different categories you can add your goodies in!

let's see what we can make!

show us your best!
+ the works of others you admire.

please add one item of your own, and one of another's, in any category you'd like!

yay to handmaking and co-operative community building!
{& hope it's great publicity for you too, nicies! }

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gift guide { thirteen } 

:: eco forward ::

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gift guide { fourteen } 

:: mmm... warm ::

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gift guide { fourteen } 

:: fun & under $25 ::





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come back next tuesday for more fabulous gift guides!

and grab the image at the top & feel free to add it to your blog &  link it to: 

http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/search?q=gift+guide

{home of the rikrak studio gift guides!}

so everyone can see your amazing handmade ideas for HOLIDAY gifts!

yay handmaking!

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giveaway & a collection: with buster & boo + woolies

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i just love seeing what folks are collecting. i guess i kind of feel it tells us just a little bit about what inspires them, what they love, and what they choose to surround themselves with in their home. today, i'm delighted to present the next in the rikrak studio's collections series: 11 & a 1/2 quick questions with a wonderful artist on what they're collecting, (apart from their art supplies! ) you can also check out my new *the collectors* series on Etsy, based on these posts! hope you'll just love:handcarved wooden animals with Sara!

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isn't it grand when wise artists incorporate repurposing into their brilliant designs!? 

i say cheers to that indeed!

sara,  of the two well-loved etsy shops woolies { home of adorable artisan stuffed animals, toys & dolls} & buster and boo { filled with fab typewriter key jewelry, necklaces, rings & cufflinks } is a pro!

her eco-forward designs are gorgeous, functional , inspiring & unique.

i love her use of all natural materials, or repurposing genuine vintage typewriter parts, and her adorable artistic interpretations of our beautiful natural world!

bravo to artists like sara!

and read on to find out how YOU can WIN an amazing prize pack of her work for of your very own!

woohoo!

find sara @

buster & boo | woolies | blog

but first... let's see what sara's collecting!

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who (are you) : Sara
what (are you collecting) : I collect handcarved wooden animals
when (did you start) : I was about 10
how (many do you have?) : About 50
where (do you find them) : Etsy (of course), but the first place I ever found them was the New hampshire League of Arts and Crafts
where (do you keep them) : I have curio cabinets and shelves all over the place

what (‘s a crazy/interesting story behind one) : Recently, my hubby knocked a gnome onto the floor. Not realizing it, he didn't see the puppy get it. and the puppy ate it. :( LUCKILY the Etsy shop owner made me a new one!
what (piece would you like to add): omigosh I have so many in my favs....
why (do you love them) : They each have their own personality. They're fun to hold and play with. They fit in your pocket
which (one is your favourite) & why : My favorites change....but one of my favs is a goat done by woodmouse.etsy.com (I love goaties)
what (else do you collect) : I love miniatures of all kinds, but most of my miniature collection is wooden animals

 

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---and now ...  one lucky rikrak studio reader will win <--- 

BOTH a Knitted Sheep & 

a typewriter key pendant 

 in the letter of YOUR choice!
valued at over $50!
WOW!

1. visit the lovely Buster & Boo shop!

...  tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!

=   1 entry

2. visit the lovely Woolies shop!

...  tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!

=   1 entry

3.  heart both the Buster & Boo AND the WOOLIES etsy shops!

... on etsy and tell us.

=   1 entry

4.  follow/subscribe to the woolies BLOG.

... & tell us.

=   1 entry

5.  follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog

... & tell us.

= 1 entry

6. tweet on twitter

... about this giveaway and come back here and tell us! 

be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you! 

= 1 entry

7. tell us about something YOU collect!

= 1 entry

8. blog about this giveaway

... come back and tell us.

= 1 entry

9. :: PLEASE NOTE: 

each entry must be it's own comment.

thanks! ::

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:: RULES ::

a) it is possible to have a maximum of 8 entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) using random.org, 1 winner of the woolies & buster + boo giveaway will be chosen on friday august 27th @ 9pm EST.
d) open to contestants worldwide.
e) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.

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