Recycled Ideas

Shop Name: Recycled Ideas
Shop Link: http://www.recycledideas.etsy.com
Location: Walla Walla, WA (the town so nice they named it twice!)
^ cheesy saying, but it really is a wonderful place to call home
http://www.wallawalla.org/
^ Walla Walla is known for sweet onions and wine.

Ships To: North America and for many products, to Europe

What materials do you use for your ECO friendly products? 100% post-consumer recycled paper makes up the bulk of what I offer, but I also use tree free fibers as well as 100% post-consumer content felt (it's made from recycled plastic bottles).

Why did you decide to make ECO friendly products? As well as doing my part to keep waste down which good for all of us as well as the next generations who inhabit this world, using recycled materials is also cost-effective!


What inspires you? I'm inspired by natural beauty, things I cannot make myself and people who are truly kind and generous.

How long have you had your shop on Etsy? Although I set up an account on Sept 10, 2007, I didn't list anything for sale until October.

Is this a job for you or a hobby? It's definitely a job, but it's one that I very much enjoy.

How did you get into your craft? Many years ago I saw someone demonstrate making paper by hand on TV. I thought it looked fun. That week I went out and bought supplies to make my own equipment to make paper. I made paper for my wedding, another wedding of a friend of a friend, some cards here and there but never really sold it until etsy.


Do you have any advice for fellow Etsy shop owners? Take excellent photos (I've got some tips on my blog for how to do that), write clear and complete product descriptions, and price your work at a rate that compensates you fairly for your time and is line with what buyers are willing to pay you for it.

Anything else you would like to add? I've got all kinds of tips and advice, as well as interesting reading material from the other job and loves of my life on my blog:
http://newfoundlandnews.blogspot.com/