Stay Tuned!

I was at Lackawanna Trail high school this past weekend and it was awesome!! I got to meet lots of neat people! Stay tuned for a new design that I will soon be posting. I've been selling this design at shows and I just got to photograph them yesterday. I'll give you a hint about the material I used in this new design; when you're lost this helps you find your way (old school, not a GPS!)...

Apple Festival!

This Saturday, September 12, 2009 I will be selling my eco-jewelry at the Montrose Apple Festival. This will go on from 9-3 on the courthouse green in Montrose, PA. Hope to see you there!!

Artsy Rubbish.com

Check out my eco-bracelet at Artsy Rubbish.com! A fabulous catalog of eco-friendly items!

Happy Earth Day!!

Today is Earth Day!! I'm celebrating by offering free shipping in my etsy shop! I also want to say 'thank you' to everyone who voted for my orange bracelet! It is now part of the Environmentally Friendly Gift Guide! Have a great day!!

Eco Flower Ring...

I made a fabulous flower ring the other day! I used a milk carton for this creation, so it's light and durable. The ring is double layered and movable (you can twist it around!) It would look great with spring and summer outfits! Side note: Don't forget to vote for my eco bracelet!!

Lizet Frijters

Check out this self-taught, Australian, felt artist! For her felting, Lizet uses organic merinowool and natural dyes. Blog and Shop

Recupefashion Feature!!!

Today I'm featuring a lovely artist/mother/wife and business woman, Nathalie Brault of Recupefashion. She specializes in taking old, unwanted, end of the line materials and transforms them into new, beautiful items. In addition to the clothing Nathalie makes upcycled, handmade jewelry, sewn and crocheted items and also paper goods. And in addition to being an artist Nathalie also runs a very popular blog! Her blog, Women-Prenuers Galore promotes other women and their shops while attracting lots of traffic by hosting giveaways. I'm actually featured on her blog right now!
When Nathalie is not working in her studio she enjoys walking in the woods, baking, listening to music, caring for her animals, and relaxing with a crafting book. When it comes to business Nathalie keeps a positive attitude. She realizes the challenges of online sales especially in this economic slump but she focuses on marketing her work and keeping a strong online presence. Her mind is set on sales and sales are what she gets! I hope you take the time to check out Nathalie's amazing work! Here are other places to shop and look at Recupefashion:
Mention 'Artwork by KD' and receive 10% off at her online stores!!!
recupefashion.etsy.com
recupefashionstuff.etsy.com
recupefashion.artfire.com
madeitmyself.com
recupefashion.silkfair.com

First Show of the Season!

My first arts and crafts show of the season is this Saturday March 21 at Binghamton University West Gym in Vestal, NY (9a-4p). I can't believe the season is starting already! January and February were great months for me to rethink my designs, make some new ones and improve my etsy store. I did 11 shows last year, and this year I'm going to do 20! The photos above are some of my new designs you can look forward to this season!

Super-sized Eco Hoops!

BIG earrings are in this season so I decided to super-size my hoops! I offer these eco-friendly hoops in all colors too! Don't let the size scare you though, these earrings are super light weight because they are made with recycled plastic! Transform your springtime look with super-sized hoops!!

Ecogeneration

I wanted to start a blog swap for the ecoetsy team I'm involved in. This is the first participant! So today I'm featuring a very talented etsy artist, Ecogeneration! She makes creative items by reusing and upcycling materials. She also uses
sustainable and renewable sources like organic cotton yarn, bamboo
yarn, recycled yarn, and upcycled yarn. Ecogeneration recently discovered recycled felt, so she's also starting to experiment with that too! If you'd like to learn more about Ecogeneration, she has a blog where she dishes
about eco friendly items, environment, and other "stuff" (http://ecogeneration.blogspot.com). Click the title above to visit her etsy store!! She makes wonderful items, perfect for gift giving! I especially love the brooches, coffee cup sweaters and magnets! Enjoy!

If you're an ecoetsy member and you're interested in participating in the blog swap let me know!

More Shampoo Earrings!

My hair stylist at Sorelle Salon (Johnson City, NY) saved me some great shampoo bottles to work with! These are a couple designs... I think they're just perfect for spring!

Shampoo Bottle Earrings...

These earrings were hand cut from a shampoo bottle! I really like the mixture of colors, text and texture...

'Season of Love' Poll!

Don't forget to vote for my earrings in the 'Season of Love' poll! The polls close at 12pm on January 29th. Results are hidden until voting is closed. Wish me luck!!

Wearable Abstract Art...

I've finally added brooches to my eco-jewelry line! These brooches are made from pieces of recycled plastic. I really enjoy making them. I don't think about anything except color and feeling. I want each brooch to have it's own little personality. Making these is a great exercise for my painting. I tend to worry and think too much, I want to paint the same way I make these brooches.

FREE Shipping Weekend!

Free Shipping all weekend, in celebration of my b-day!!!

Jumbo Hearts...

Here is another pair of my eco-heart earrings. 2 layers, both cut by hand. Great for all year and perfect for Valentine's Day!

Detergent Bottle Earrings...

I love using contrasting colors in my work. The yellow and blue combo is one of my favorites. I cut these shapes from clothes detergent bottles. They're simple, yet super funky.

I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays! I'm back to work and I'm going to be making things with a Valentines Day theme. I will post them as soon as they are finished.

Featured in the EcoEtsy Blog!

Yay! My bracelet is featured on EcoEtsy's blog for their teen gift guide! Check it out!!

ArtworkbyKD

My show at Vestal High School yesterday was awesome! I met a lot of really great people and got lots of positive feedback on my work. I look foward to a few weeks of building up my inventory, creating new designs and concentrating on my etsy store. March will be here before I know it! I hope to take part in the BU show March 29th 2009. That will be the start of my 2009 season.

I'd love to hear of designs you'd like to see!