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Trending Now – EcoEtsy Sellers Embrace an Earthy Valentine’s Day

January 21, 2012 by Jenn Flynn-Shon
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Who says Valentine’s Day is only about shades of pink and red with lace and frills and glitter?  EcoEtsy sellers are focused on Green this upcoming holiday!  Love for the planet is displayed through soft earth tones and recycled / repurposed / reused / upcycled items.  These shops bring new meaning to whimsy, sweetheart, sexy, [...]

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Eco Friendly Christmas Decorations by EcoBites

December 21, 2011 by fashiongreentbags
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Potted Christmas Tree and Popcorn Garland by Herban Lifestyle There are lots of ideas to help reduce some of the holiday waste and turn scraps into works of fabulousness. With just a few days left before Christmas, try these eco-friendly ideas to add to your holiday cheer and to decorate for the Christmas holiday, courtesy of [...]

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Stock Up on the White Vinegar!

November 16, 2011 by fashiongreentbags
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I do a lot of cleaning with vinegar.  I spray it on the shower walls and let it sit for a few minutes before I wipe the walls with a damp cloth and baking soda and the scum just slides off.  We soak our humidifier filter in white vinegar to dissolve the mineral deposits that [...]

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How to Make Wine Cork Christmas Trees

September 28, 2011 by fashiongreentbags
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My daughter just recently began her part-time job at Jo-Ann Fabrics and was aghast to see that the Christmas items were already being prominently displayed in the store. Upon inquiry, she was informed that the reason for the early displays (It was, after all, the beginning of September.) was to ensure that crafters would have [...]

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{Tuesday Treasury} Look to the Past to Vision the Future

September 27, 2011 by Kootsac
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This week’s winning treasury is an antidote to the dull gray weather some of us have been experiencing lately.  “Save our Planet….Look to the Past to Vision the Future…..Live the Simple Life!” is a vibrant and lively collection of super EcoEtsy goodies guaranteed to inspire positivity. Darryl Black, the curator of this winning treasury, is [...]

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{Tuesday Treasury} Autumn is Close

September 20, 2011 by Kootsac
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It was a challenging exercise for me to choose the winning treasury this week. All of the entries were amazing! I chose this one titled ‘Autumn is Close’ by Recycled Parts because of it’s beautifully unusual autumn colors: the dark shades of prune plums, blackberries and grapes as well as the earthy tones of changing [...]

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{Tuesday Treasury} Spelling Bee by The Wooden Bee

August 30, 2011 by Kootsac
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This week’s winning treasury comes from The Wooden Bee and was inspired by her daughter’s first spelling test. “Spelling Bee” treasury is a collection which includes some nostalgic repurposed items like vintage typewriter keys, letterpress blocks and scrabble tiles. This DIY wine cork bulletin board from The Wooden Bee is made of beautiful reclaimed cabinet [...]

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When Life Gives You Lemons, There’s SO Much More to Do Than Make Lemonade!

August 24, 2011 by fashiongreentbags

Most of us know by now that lemons are yummy. We use them on salads, in drinks, with recipes for main dishes and desserts and a lot of us know that we can use lemon juice for cleaning as well.  I recently came upon a list of 24 things we can do with lemon! It’s [...]

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