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Etsy Love

  August 15, 2010 - 1:52 pm | etsy, Groundsel
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outrechic treasury

Lately I’ve been spending a lot more time on my Etsy shop and have received some love in return. Here’s Outrechic’s treasury of UpCycled Chic where she included my Executive Handbag made from an upcycled men’s suit. Laura Trevey, a watercolor artist and author of the Bright, Bold and Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Eco Tags

  March 26, 2010 - 10:23 pm | Business, Groundsel, Recycling, The {NewNew}, Tutorial
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Upcycled Tags

As the spring season is about to kick off, I thought I’d take a stab at redesigning my hang tags. In the past I’ve just used my business cards, but since I will be participating in the eco-themed Spring Handmade Cavalcade, I decided to add another recycling touch to my … Continue reading →

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Let the Shopping Madness Begin!

  November 27, 2009 - 12:10 am | Business, etsy, Groundsel, The {NewNew}
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Some of my friends from The {NewNew} and I are having a four-day sale. Browse our catalog or use this search phrase on etsy: newnewteam etsyholidaysale My little store is offering 10% off all items. The listed items reflect the sales price.  Invite your friends to our facebook event: The … Continue reading →

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I’m in a Catalog

  November 24, 2009 - 11:22 am | Business, etsy, Groundsel, The {NewNew}
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Just in time for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, I’m in this totally cool catalog Shop for homegoods, wearables, and children’s articles, created by designers like: Adornments NYC – Jewelry, Alton Weekes – Cards, A Studio by the Sea – Handmade artglass beads + jewelry, The Original Beadscarf – Jewelry and Accessories, … Continue reading →

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Treasures

  November 23, 2009 - 10:23 am | Business, christmas, etsy, Groundsel
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Just a quick share: I woke up today to find my stocking in this festive treasury created by Lucie of 3dots Jewelry. Thank you Lucie

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Stockings – A Tutorial

  November 18, 2009 - 11:02 am | christmas, Groundsel, Sewing
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Upcycled Christmas Stocking Tutorial

So you made yourself a felted sweater bag and still have two sleeves left? Turn them into Christmas Stockings! Materials: Felted Sweater Sleeves Paper to make a pattern Embellishments: Buttons, patches, embroidery thread, felted objects. . . Optional: Bias Tape How To: Cut the sleeves from the sweater along the … Continue reading →

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Whirlwind Week

  June 4, 2009 - 11:02 pm | etsy, Groundsel, The {NewNew}
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Well, it’s been a whirlwind week. Today I dropped off a batch of bags at 93 Nevins Street. My Etsy team scored a pop-up retail space as part of this year’s Atlantic Avenue Art Walk. If you happen to be in Brooklyn this weekend, do check out this event. It’s … Continue reading →

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Summer Wardrobe Refashion

  May 30, 2009 - 8:31 am | Business, Groundsel, Sewing, The {NewNew}
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I’ve been toying with the idea of repurposing my husband’s shirt and started cutting up this one in this season’s orange. (Went to PTA meeting the other day, everyone was wearing orange. Funny how fashion colors suddenly penetrate the landscape.) My plan is to make a blouse (top row, left) … Continue reading →

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Etsy Scavenger Hunt & Giveaway

  November 20, 2008 - 4:25 pm | 99 earrings, etsy, Groundsel
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The last couple of days have been filled with Etsy business. I’ve finally restocked the store and actually sold something, I joined The {NewNew} York Etsy street team, and I’m having a scavenger hunt in my store. Participation in the scavenger hunt will put your name in the hat for … Continue reading →

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