Themed Nomination – Easter

April 6, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Easter is almost here and all the magical memories of childhood at this time of year: hunting for bright colored shiny eggs in the dewy grass and hoping to catch a glimspe of the Easter bunny hiding behind every tree or bush. I would like to see items from our team that remind you of [...]

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Vintage Beauty Theme Winners

March 31, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

First up is quite possibly the cutest doggie dress I’ve ever seen, made of vintage fabric and nominated by paperelle. Sunny Days Vintage Fabric Small Dog Dress by monamivie These earrings are made from a beautiful vintage glass, and were nominated by InseineCreations. Handmade Green Vintage Glass Earrings by Enthral And ASecondChance found this adorable [...]

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Theme Nomination – Vintage Beauty

March 30, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

“The golden thread” by Lorigami There are a ton of great vintage items to be found on Etsy.com, and many of our very own EcoEtsy members sell vintage items as is, or reconstructed into new items with a great vintage look and appeal, like the above necklace made of vintage thread scissors! What great vintage [...]

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Vibrant Spring Theme

March 24, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Spring has inspired a great deal among EcoEtsians… It doesn’t get more vibrant and colorful than these quilted wallets, nominated by lamarquisedesanges!Quilted Vintage Fabric Wallet & Clutch Set by rikrak Modernfigurative nominated this delicately petite terrarium filled with symbols of spring and life, and I can’t get over how adorable and unique it is!Penguin Love. [...]

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Theme Nomination – Vibrant Spring!

March 23, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

It’s officially spring (as of 3 days ago). Let’s welcome this vibrant season of growth and renewal with stunningly spring-y EcoEtsy finds! Dogwood Brooch by itssewyou8 Pick your nominations from EcoEtsy members’ items. To do this, simply do a tag search on etsy.com for teamecoetsy (all one word) to find an item or items you’d [...]

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Theme Nomination – Luck of the Irish!

March 16, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

St. Patty’s Day is tomorrow! Start celebrating the day early and in an eco-friendly fashion by sending in your nominations of EcoEtsy items that are reminiscent of Ireland and St. Patty’s Day! Celtic Circles organic cotton and fair trade top by GreenWorks Pick your nominations from EcoEtsy team members. To do this, simply do a [...]

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Theme Nomination: Mini and Marvelous

March 9, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Twin Hearts Earring Studs by annarubyking How truly awesome are tiny curiosities that are handmade of all things! I know I’m always amazed by intricate, mini finds. Help me find more great tiny makes by EcoEtsy members this week! Pick your nominations from EcoEtsy team members. To do this, simply do a tag search on [...]

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Theme Winners – March Madness: Free & Green!

March 3, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

The nominations are in for the week, and they’re marvelously green! Moss Pincushion by Ottomannominated by zJayne Pixie Patch Set – Halther/Tap Pants by UndertheRootnominated by shecological Pet Bed – Eco Friendly Fleece by anniessweatshopnominated by MaryZoom Be sure to check out our March Madness page to learn how you can receive free gifts from [...]

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Theme Nomination – March Madness: Free & Green!

March 2, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

March marks the start of EcoEtsy’s March Madness: Free & Green promotion! How it works…When you buy from any of the participating EcoEtsy shops listed on this page, and provide them with the promo code “Free and Green” in the Message to Seller box during checkout, you will receive a free gift along with your [...]

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Theme Nomination: Button Me Fasten(ated)

February 23, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

A cute button, well placed clasp or stylish zipper are fun (and most of the time necessary) little additions to wardrobes, bags and other accessories that give these items extra oomph. This week, show me items that contain buttons, clasps, zippers, and any other kind of fasteners that impress your senses. Pick your nominations from [...]

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Theme Winners – Soft & Sweet

February 17, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

jpanda nominated this majorly cute upcycled wool bag by PineBlossoms that just SCREAMS soft and sweet! Soft to the eye, and from the look of it, equally soft to the touch, is this awesome moss hair barrette by Ottoman. Thanks to simpledream2, for this nomination! And what is softer to us sleep lovers, than the [...]

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Theme Nomination – Soft and Sweet

February 16, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

This week, show me EcoEtsy items that have a soft and sweet look to them*! Pick your nominations from EcoEtsy team members. To do this, simply do a tag search on etsy.com for teamecoetsy (all one word) to find an item or items you’d like to nominate for the week’s theme. Please get your nominations [...]

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Theme Nomination – Eco Love

February 9, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you may need to find the perfect gift to convey your love to that special someone, be it a significant other, a crush, a parent, a child, or just a friend! So let’s see what you’d love to give to the special someone(s) in your life from EcoEtsy! ♡ vintage [...]

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Theme Nomination – 6 More Weeks of Winter!

February 2, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

It’s Groundhog Day, and little Phil has predicted 6 more wintry weeks! You may love or hate this verdict. Either way, nominate items from EcoEtsy team members that reflect how you feel about the little groundhog’s prediction. ☃ Kids Eco-Friendly Felted Red Wool Mittens by woolywooly Show me your chosen items from the shops of [...]

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Theme Nomination – Hibernation

January 26, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

My windows are frosty and it’s really cold. It makes me want to hibernate with the bears – cuddle up in a warm cozy bed, drink tea, read a book and dream about spring. Show me items that bring to mind hibernation, like this cozy kitty bed by Sanguinaria: This warm and fuzzy kitty nest [...]

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Themed Nomination – Longing for the Ocean

January 19, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

I grew up in a coastal surfing town in Southern Africa and during the cold dark months of the year here in Canada I long for the ocean. These cool blue sea urchin earrings from BlackStar remind me of days on the beach as a child looking in tidal pools for wonders from the sea. [...]

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Themed Nomination – Snow

January 12, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

This winter has brought us an incredible amount of snow, more than I can ever remember since living here in the Kootenays of Southern BC in Canada. I am sure that many of our members are experiencing a snowy world at this time. Fresh as a snowflake, this minty goat’s milk soap comes from the [...]

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Themed Nomination – Peace on your Wings

January 5, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Given the present situation in the world I’m sure that many of us are wishing for peace this New Year. “I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world” This quote is from Sadako Sasaki, a young Japanese girl who was a victim of the Hiroshima atomic bomb in [...]

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Themed Nomination: Bright & Uplifting!

December 29, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

If you too are in the midst of a cold, grey winter, you might really appreciate this week’s nomination theme: Items that are bright and uplifting to the eye! For example, these pink and orange candied dragonfruit candles by brandywinedesign take no time at all in getting my weather beaten spirits up… So, you know [...]

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Themed Nomination: Gifts for YOU

December 22, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Most of us have gift giving on the brains this time of year. I personally love the holidays and any other gift-giving occasion because shopping for interesting and different things for people is always so much fun to me. With all of the shopping we’re doing for others though, we sort of neglect ourselves this [...]

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Themed Nomination: Snow!

December 15, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

I’m in love with snow. I live in central New Jersey where it never seems to snow enough for me. I’m sure if I lived somewhere north of where I am I might be sick of it, but we get it just enough that it’s a magical event every time it occurs. So far we [...]

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Theme Nomination: Conservation

December 8, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Hey, we are in fact a blog of crafters and artists that gives a hoot about the environment, so how about an obvious nomination this week (for us anyway): Conservation! Show us any and everything you can find that represents, supports, or otherwise reminds you of what conservation is all about! Recycled Plastic Market Bag [...]

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Theme Nomination: Healing Powers

December 2, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Gah! I was so sick yesterday that I didn’t even have the energy to get on the computer and post the theme nomination! I’m feeling somewhat better today, but I could definitely use some nominations that can heal me all the way! Happy Apple Catnip Plush by ZAPOLdesigns You know the drill, but in case [...]

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Themed Nomination~ Home For The Holidays

November 24, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

I love this Steampunk vintage watch ring by 19moons! The artist describes it as ” A gorgeous and unique work of Neo-Victorian Eco Steam!” I agree…such a beautiful piece! It got me thinking how fast time flies, especially around the holidays. Nevertheless, It’s that time again. Time to pack up and head home for the [...]

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Themed Nomination~ Warmth

November 17, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

I’d love to wrap up in this stylish, eco friendly scarf from mandinka. Cross Scarf – No. 407 is made from suit coat remnants. I especially love the cross appliques added to this one of a kind scarf! This week’s themed nomination is warmth. Maybe it’s the bone chilling wind or just the thought that [...]

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Themed Nomination~Let It Grow

November 10, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

This week’s themed nomination is for any and all things which grow! Whether it’s an apple tree or a hemp shirt…show me your picks! Search the keywords “teamecoetsy” to find your favorites from our team and send them to me via my Etsy shop earthandsunfolk. I love this beautiful fine art photograph by heartofnature . [...]

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Themed Nomination- Music

November 3, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Nothing makes me happier than listening to some good tunes, except maybe crafting while listening to some good tunes. So, for my first contribution to the team blog I thought it would be fitting to have this week’s themed nomination be music. I love these earrings I found from TrilliumArtisans that are made from upcycled [...]

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Themed Nominations – Halloween

October 27, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

This week I thought I’d go for the obvious instead of my usual musings. So this week’s theme will be Halloween, also known as Hallow’s Eve or Samhain (Celtic). For centuries this has been considered the most magical time of the year, when the veils between the worlds are thinnest. It is related to the [...]

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Themed Nomination – Farmyard

October 20, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

We recently had a fall fair at our local school and the highlight for the kids were the farm animals. There were lamas, goats, chickens, turkeys, a horse and a cow. Some of the animals were walked along the road into the village, and this created quite a stir amongst cars passing through. Students, teachers [...]

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Themed nomination: Circles and squares

October 13, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Some of you may know that I am a geometry enthusiast, especially how it relates to design in nature and art. Liz Plummer’s textile wallhanging prompted me to make ‘Circles and Squares’ this week’s themed nomination. I would love to see you choose items from our team’s shops that show natural or designed geometry. This [...]

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Themed Nomination: In the Kitchen

October 6, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

As soon as fall is here I find that I enjoy being in the kitchen more. During the hot days of summer I don’t want to be anywhere near it – I’d rather just eat salads and bread and cheese. As the weather gets cooler and wetter, spending time in the kitchen making scrumptious meals [...]

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Themed Nomination: Close Up

September 29, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Hey all! As you probably don’t know, I’m a huge fan of macro photography, aka close up photos! I don’t know what it is about close up shots that is so endearing to me, but I can’t get enough of them. So that’s this week’s theme! Go and find beautiful close up shots of EcoEtsy-made [...]

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Themed Nomination: Sets

September 22, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Happy Monday everyone! This week’s theme is nice and vague in order to entice a great variety of submissions. All you have to do is find team EcoEtsy items that come in sets of however many (2 or more) that are appealing to your tastes and to the eye! Can’t wait to see what everyone [...]

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Themed Nomination: Apples, Pears and Plums

September 15, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

It’s that time of year again when the trees are loaded with a bounty of apples, pears and plums. For those of you who like to preserve the harvest this is a very busy time of year making vanilla pear preserves, fruit leather, apple cider and jams and jellies. In an eco-minded team like our’s [...]

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Themed Nomination: Little Birds

September 6, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

I’m sure I’m not alone in hoping for a little more sunshine before fall is upon us. I was inspired by the sunny sound of Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ in choosing this week’s theme. ‘Woke up this mornin’ Smiled with the risin’ sun Three little birds Is on my doorstep Singin’ sweet song The [...]

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Themed Nomination: Work!

September 1, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

As a nod to labor day today, and to my own job hunt, I’m making this week’s themed nomination about working. Show me anything job/work related that you can find! A Recycled Green Circuit Board Pencil Box by DebbyAremDesigns – $17.25 As always, search keyword ‘teamecoetsy’ to get your nominations, and convo them to me [...]

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themed nomination: button, button, who’s got the button?

August 18, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Cozy Stripes For Your Phone, by backwoodsophisticate, $9. Who’s got the button? Most people on our team do! Show me your favourite and most creative button pieces. As always, search keyword ‘teamecoetsy’ to get your nominations, and convo them to me at the ecoetsy account. Of course you can nominate your own items as well! [...]

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themed nomination: back to school

August 12, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Recycled Apothecary Notebook, by prixprix, $12. Unlike most people my age, I’m heading back to school in September. I’m greating this change with hesitant excitement, a ton of reading, and the purchasing of some pretty cool school supplies. I’ve had my eye on this notebook by prixprix for just about forever. Help me (and others [...]

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themed nomination: time

August 5, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

simple SHINY steampunk pin by dustDesignCo, $15. Hello! It’s letitiah here, back and blogging after five summery weeks of holidays. I’m a day late posting this themed nomination, but, in my defense, it was a holiday here in beautiful British Columbia, and sometimes this blogger needs a long weekend to recover from her vacation! Somewhat [...]

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