Yes, that's right. Slacker with a capital S. Sadly, I have neglected this blog. I spend so much time keeping up on my main blog when I have the spare time that I neglect this one. You will be happy to know that I have not neglected creating "green" designs.
Pictured is a bracelet made with all vintage buttons and attached to a "repurposed" bracelet. The original bracelet had faux pearls, crystals and filigree brass beads on it. Pretty in its own right but this new design is so much more fresh.
The vintage buttons give it a warm homey feel that can only be attained by using true vintage pieces. So, while being green is so easy while creating keeping up on my blog apparently is not.
Practicing green techniques while beading also sometimes means reusing wire, toggles and my favorite-those goofy looking swirly light bulbs. I'm saving energy every time I flip the switch. I work entirely with hand tools, wear my bathrobe while beading in the winter in lieu of a space heater and at the moment a kitty named BooBoo is keeping me warm while I am typing.
My studio area happens to be a basement studio so it can be very cold. Fantastic in the summer months but not so comfortable in the winter. Which leads me to my next "green" act. Going to bed early, by almost three hours. Saves electricity in so many ways!!
We continue to use the empty margarine tubs for leftovers. I have also discovered that other empty containers (plastic coffee containers for one) are super fantastic for leftovers. Not to mention all the money I save by not spending $4 on one container that just breaks after a few uses.
Recently, when mailing items for an etsy sale I used egg packaging to ensure safe delivery. I'm sure my "customers" are always suprised at the packaging they receive items in. I do disclose in my etsy profile that I reuse ALL packaging material. In fact, due to my own online shopping and packages arriving, the only thing I have had to buy is the actual envelopes to mail items in. So far, I have received no complaints due to my shipping/packaging.
So, that's a wrap. Being green has never been so cool. Spread the word, tell your friends. I started being "green" before I knew what it was. Cool....like winter that is almost upon us. Any advice on being green in the winter months??
Here's an idea! The guy/gal with the best green idea for the winter months that is emailed to me by Jan 1st, 2010 receives the following:
I will post your entry on both of my blogs (giving you credit of course), I will twitter about your "green" topic, mention it on facebook,americancraftguide.ning.com and indiepublic. I thought maybe I would throw some actual green your way....I sat here thinking about all of the green things I could include. Green m-n-m's, green cupcakes and then my mind started to wander. I realize I have had way too much sugar today and will revist this "reward" in a couple of days after I start to see entries hopefully coming in.
Email your entry to: tera @ bohemianglitz.com
Pictured is a bracelet made with all vintage buttons and attached to a "repurposed" bracelet. The original bracelet had faux pearls, crystals and filigree brass beads on it. Pretty in its own right but this new design is so much more fresh.
The vintage buttons give it a warm homey feel that can only be attained by using true vintage pieces. So, while being green is so easy while creating keeping up on my blog apparently is not.
Practicing green techniques while beading also sometimes means reusing wire, toggles and my favorite-those goofy looking swirly light bulbs. I'm saving energy every time I flip the switch. I work entirely with hand tools, wear my bathrobe while beading in the winter in lieu of a space heater and at the moment a kitty named BooBoo is keeping me warm while I am typing.
My studio area happens to be a basement studio so it can be very cold. Fantastic in the summer months but not so comfortable in the winter. Which leads me to my next "green" act. Going to bed early, by almost three hours. Saves electricity in so many ways!!
We continue to use the empty margarine tubs for leftovers. I have also discovered that other empty containers (plastic coffee containers for one) are super fantastic for leftovers. Not to mention all the money I save by not spending $4 on one container that just breaks after a few uses.
Recently, when mailing items for an etsy sale I used egg packaging to ensure safe delivery. I'm sure my "customers" are always suprised at the packaging they receive items in. I do disclose in my etsy profile that I reuse ALL packaging material. In fact, due to my own online shopping and packages arriving, the only thing I have had to buy is the actual envelopes to mail items in. So far, I have received no complaints due to my shipping/packaging.
So, that's a wrap. Being green has never been so cool. Spread the word, tell your friends. I started being "green" before I knew what it was. Cool....like winter that is almost upon us. Any advice on being green in the winter months??
Here's an idea! The guy/gal with the best green idea for the winter months that is emailed to me by Jan 1st, 2010 receives the following:
I will post your entry on both of my blogs (giving you credit of course), I will twitter about your "green" topic, mention it on facebook,americancraftguide.ning.com and indiepublic. I thought maybe I would throw some actual green your way....I sat here thinking about all of the green things I could include. Green m-n-m's, green cupcakes and then my mind started to wander. I realize I have had way too much sugar today and will revist this "reward" in a couple of days after I start to see entries hopefully coming in.
Email your entry to: tera @ bohemianglitz.com
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