Comments on: How A Little Eco-Friendly Effort Became a Big Handmade Seller http://simplyinvitingcards.com/biz-matters/steps-to-success/how-a-little-eco-friendly-effort-became-a-big-handmade-seller/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:44:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jen http://simplyinvitingcards.com/biz-matters/steps-to-success/how-a-little-eco-friendly-effort-became-a-big-handmade-seller/#comment-271 Jen Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:45:17 +0000 http://simplyinvitingcards.com/blog/?p=1488#comment-271 @Patsy Kay - A few years ago, my mom gave me a 20 x 30 sheet of decorative paper that had little fraying chunks of fabric in it. It looked like it was denim that had been dyed in various hues of turquoise, coral, and royal blue. My hubby goes through his jeans like there's no tomorrow, so I can definitely work from that angle. Ooo....and what about lace? @Amy - I've got some peaches on hand, so I may try that. The rinds and skins idea is a pretty good one. Different fruits are in season at different times throughout the year, so it would be pretty fun to have "seasonal" availability. Don't know about the earthen materials, but I'd like to give those super-soft fluffy feathers a try. Luckily, I know someone with cockatiels. :) @Lori - thanks! I definitely have many more sparkles to add, although I may try adding chunks soon. @Patsy Kay – A few years ago, my mom gave me a 20 x 30 sheet of decorative paper that had little fraying chunks of fabric in it. It looked like it was denim that had been dyed in various hues of turquoise, coral, and royal blue. My hubby goes through his jeans like there’s no tomorrow, so I can definitely work from that angle. Ooo….and what about lace?

@Amy – I’ve got some peaches on hand, so I may try that. The rinds and skins idea is a pretty good one. Different fruits are in season at different times throughout the year, so it would be pretty fun to have “seasonal” availability. Don’t know about the earthen materials, but I’d like to give those super-soft fluffy feathers a try. Luckily, I know someone with cockatiels. :)

@Lori – thanks! I definitely have many more sparkles to add, although I may try adding chunks soon.

]]> By: Lori http://simplyinvitingcards.com/biz-matters/steps-to-success/how-a-little-eco-friendly-effort-became-a-big-handmade-seller/#comment-270 Lori Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:44:43 +0000 http://simplyinvitingcards.com/blog/?p=1488#comment-270 I love your handmade paper! Yes, yes, yes to all of your suggestions. I'd love to see sparkles, flowers, (the seed idea is great too) and all sorts of things in it. I love your handmade paper! Yes, yes, yes to all of your suggestions. I’d love to see sparkles, flowers, (the seed idea is great too) and all sorts of things in it.

]]> By: Ag ambroult http://simplyinvitingcards.com/biz-matters/steps-to-success/how-a-little-eco-friendly-effort-became-a-big-handmade-seller/#comment-269 Ag ambroult Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:17:19 +0000 http://simplyinvitingcards.com/blog/?p=1488#comment-269 I learning how things came to be, especially when they are accidents. How about adding food--rinds, peels, skins? Or sand, soil, feathers, clay? I don't know if any of that is really viable, but thought I'd add to the brainstorm! I learning how things came to be, especially when they are accidents. How about adding food–rinds, peels, skins? Or sand, soil, feathers, clay? I don’t know if any of that is really viable, but thought I’d add to the brainstorm!

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