:::rikrak::: Sustainable Etsy Find

::: rikrak is the home of handmade one-of-a-kind and limited edition

upcycled vintage fabric creations, & fabulous new felt goodies! :::We would like to share one of our favorite sustainable finds: :::rikrak:::

Kristal of http://rikrak.etsy.com makes a wide selection of eco-forward goodies!
The item I use the most is a wee sustainable card cozy. It’s just the right size for my necessary cards and fits keenly into my inside coat pocket, when I’m not in need of my thick ‘ol wallet. It would also make perfect reusable wrapping for a gift card!

Tigerlily is quite enamored with her iron on patches. She has a wide selection of vintage fabric patches to customize anything! We love her birds and bats. Tigerlily is eyeing the hearts for Valentines Day (which she has proclaimed her new favorite holiday).

Kristal herself is a delight. She approaches the world with joy. Kristal has exceptional communication skills. She is an awesome seller to work with. The pleasantly professional way she approaches her business shop is a breath of fresh air. The :::rikrak::: shop policies are complete and easy to navigate. The shipping is quick, and the packaging eco-friendly.

Here's what she has to say about sustainable design "I'm a great fan of sustainable living and sustainable creating. Using beautiful vintage textiles in my work is one of the many ways I try to incorporate ecoforward thinking in my little business. When using vintage fabrics, I only choose textiles in excellent condition. Each piece is fresh and bright and clean."

Tigerlily and I think the world is brighter because Kristal is making eco-forward designs and selling sustainable goodies on Etsy!

To discover more about :::rikrak::: check out her Etsy shop, and treat yourself to a click through her flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikrak/
By the way she ships worldwide, really could find a better way to buy handmade!

We are doing the Monster Mash

The Trashion Team, www.etsytrashion.com is having it's first annual Monster Mash! We partnered up, palchemy style, to swap unwanted, found, and ready to upcycle materials. Right now, team members are making two plush monsters each. We are listing these critters in two different places. One will be listed in our own shop, the other we are donating to the H.O.S.T. (Helping Others Street Team) Shop. We chose to donate a Monster from each participating member to the Helping Others Street Team (HOST) in order to raise money for fellow Etsyians in need. That is perfectly aligned with the Trashion Team's philosophy of environmentalism, innovation, and embracing creative healing. So be on the look out for Trashion Monsters coming soon!
Search for "Monster Mash" and "Trashion Team" or check out the H.O.S.T. shop! Here's a list of participating shops:

Kiki at http://allthenumbers.etsy.com/
Keri at http://bayousalvage.etsy.com/
Wendy at http://buttercupbloom.etsy.com/
Katie at http://crookedthumb.etsy.com/
Maija at http://davaeva.etsy.com/
Elena at http://elenamary.etsy.com/
Drew at http://fairytalefibers.etsy.com/
Linda at http://fashiongreentbags.etsy.com/
Olivia at http://thefiligreegarden.etsy.com/
Lori at http://fisheye.etsy.com/
Jen at http://jen1kanobi.etsy.com/
Kae at http://kae1crafts.etsy.com/
Jane at http://lilmonsters.etsy.com/
Millie at http://misscourageous.etsy.com/
Carly at http://nectorgirl.etsy.com/
Ashly at http://normalisboring.etsy.com/
Peg at http://peggradyart.etsy.com/
Pam at http://remaker.etsy.com/
Ricki at http://rixiepixie.etsy.com/
Cathie at http://sweetwolf.etsy.com/
Kim at http://theredcan.etsy.com/
Evy at http://thirdhanddesigns.etsy.com/
Kelly at http://tresijas.etsy.com/

Jamie at http://twistedwear.etsy.com/

Not Too Creepy Bug- Donated to HOST by Fisheye

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=16378679