Paper Jewels

I’m one of those people who makes stuff. I sew, I do crafts, I make things for the house, etc etc. And I’m fairly knowledgeable about fabric. Felt is a fabric that used to be made out of, well, smushed up wool leftovers. It’s always offered great vivid colors, but it ‘pills’ and frays and it’s not sturdy, so oh well.

But! I have been re-educated here. Not only have I found some great colors in oh-so-useful felt, but it is made ENTIRELY from recycled stuff - even better, from recycled bottles! They’ve made a soft fabric - from bottles. And it’s not expensive!

The colors are clear and vivid - and from what the vendor writes, the fabric does NOT fray or fall apart in the wash. (Old-style felt, forget it, you wouldn’t dare toss it in the washer). And she has it in many colors! And she even has it in this camoflauge pattern!

Camouflage felt fabric!
Now honestly, that wouldn’t be my personal choice - but lots of people would love it (imagine a pillow made with this felt, sitting on your couch in the den).

I will happily promote this vendor - K and C Supplies on Etsy. She is finding / sourcing / selling a product that is not only entirely recycled, but it’s pretty and soft and nice!

Talk about the best of all possible products. Go buy some!

Does your mom have a sense of humor (no, really, even if you swear she doesn’t…. she probably does.)

The quote on this pendant is from Phyllis Diller. Don’t worry who that is - she was funny and obnoxious and frankly every parent will agree with this pendant, mostly because it’s true

And - here’s the kicker - these scrabble tile pendants are not only eco friendly-ish (they were thrown-away tiles and now they’re being used and enjoyed) - but the pendant (with complimentary chain) is very very inexpensive. You can actually afford this. So you won’t get a guilt trip from mom. You might even get a hug. For, you know, once in a while when you actually want one.

Oh I think you are going to love this! Rare Bird Finds is one of my fave online sites. The ladies at Rare Bird have an absolute knack at finding fun, funky, and special goodies. I saw one this morning that made me smile. An eco-friendly shopping bag that GUYS can use too - without feeling weird about it!

Is that not great?
Honestly, you should put Rare Bird in your Favorites. There’s tons of, well, great finds there!

Gotta love this. I was peeking around and found this majorly good-looking tee…. it’s casual but with a little extra spiff That’s my kind of style…

Then I read a little about it and saw it’s made with organic cotton and water-based inks (solvent free) which is very high on my list of “this is how clothes should be made”.

It’s from Harrilu and no she didn’t bribe me to mention it - I just think her work is cool