Earrings Workshop at Film Biz Recycling- April 29th

Need a unique, personalized gift for an environmentally-conscious friend? Or just looking to add a sweet new set of earrings to your collection while upping your eco/crafting cred? Have we got a class for you!

Join us for a 1.5 hour hands-on workshop (ages 13+) at Film Biz Recycling’s RE-Workshop. We’ll be using rescued plastic bags and umbrella frames to make fun, diamond-shaped eco-earrings. All materials provided.

What you’ll get from this class:

* knowledge of “upcycling” or how to use unusual (& often free!) everyday items to create interesting and eco-friendly craft projects.
* your own pair of fashionable earrings that look beautiful and have a low environmental impact.

Event Info

Address: 540 President St, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Date & Time: Sunday April 29th, 1-2pm
Cost: $30

Please click the "Buy Now" button below to register. See you there! :)

Mac Folkes- I like this guy!

Just read an interview with Mac Folkes on the JC Report.

I wholeheartedly agree with this quote:
"There’s far too much of everything—too many brands, too many seasons, too much fast fashion. I strongly endorse the creed: “We don’t need more things, we need better things.”"

exactly Mac! slow fashion, slow design of all kinds, slow, thoughtful considered living....

I need to remind myself to slooowww dooowwwnnn sometimes.

think I'll go make myself a cup o' tea, perhaps watch an episode of mad men...while making a bracelet...but slowly! I promise! lol

Olek!

I was in the neighborhood today so I got the chance to check out the installation: Knitting is for Pus*** by fiber artist Olek, at the Christopher Henry Gallery.



In this installation she made a replica of her bedroom, including bringing in some of the actual furniture. The text knitted into the walls etc are random phrases from notes and text messages she's received or sent.

Compare Phillips' new AmbientLED Bulb to CFLs

vs.


Just read on Inhabitat about the new Phillips AmbientLED light bulbs. They last way longer than CFLs, and with no mercury to worry about! Excellent!

I wanted to compare the energy and lifespan specs on The AmbientLED and an equivalent CFL bulb:

CFL
Light output: 900 Lumens
Energy used: 14 watts
Life hours: 10,000 hours

AmbientLED
Light output: 800 Lumens
Energy used: 12 W (consumes a little less energy)
Average Life hours: 25000 hours (lasts way longer)

See for yourself:

CFL

AmbientLED

Alice Wu of Feral Childe talks about Chinese manufacturing

Check out this article on EcoSalon. Alice Wu of the sustainable fashion company Feral Childe, sounds off about the way manufacturing in China is viewed in the environmentalist community.

Degenerate Craft Fair Dec 11th & 12th

I'll be participating as part of the "Globular Booth". Stop by and say hi! :)
http://degeneratecraftfair.com/

Garbage of Eden Design Featured at Kaight in BK

Check out our new Skinny Twist Bangles at the Brooklyn location of Kaight!

Maker Faire NYC 2010!

Garbage of Eden Design was at the NY Hall of Science for Maker Faire NYC last weekend! Cassie and I gave workshops on making flower shaped magnets from recycled plastics and hats from newspapers. We got some great candid shots of our visitors in crafting action. Check them out!




Don't forget to add us on Facebook and Twitter to get first dibs on all our upcoming recycled craft workshops!

Park(ing) Day 2010!

Park(ing)Day is Friday Sept 17th!
Garbage of Eden Design will be participating with Sustainable Flatbush at the corner of Cortelyou Rd near the library. Stop by and say hi! :)

Help Protect NYC's Community Gardens!

Did you know that the law protecting NYC's community gardens from being taken over by developers is about to expire?

City officials are working on new rules to protect the gardens, but unless we speak up, those rules may not be strong enough.

I just signed this petition calling on Mayor Bloomberg and City officials to make sure that the new rules PERMANENTLY PROTECT our community gardens from development. Can you take a moment to sign, too?

http://action.workingfamiliesparty.org/communitygardens?tag=comgardtaf

New Favorite Blog! :)

Just found about about this blog: www.EverydayTrash.com
Love it! :)

The Mermaid Parade and BP protests

I checked out the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island yesterday with friends. It was great!





This year there were also several somber (and necessary) reminders of what's going on with the BP oil spill in the gulf:


Rev. Billy

Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Shelving by Amy Hunting

Just saw this here on Inhabitat. Love it!

Value Exploration Series by Lauren Vanessa Tickle

Just saw this on Inhabitat. Ms. Tickle showed her series called "Value Exploration" at the Model Citizens Show. Great concept and really beautiful piece!

Trashy Chic Thursdays at Linger Cafe & Lounge!

Please join us Thursday, June 3rd for our first Trashy Chic Thursdays!

Opening Reception; 7:30 to 8:00 pm follow by a Fashion Show at 8:00 pm of Haitian designer Catherine E. Charlot of HIMANE and me, Stephanie Huffaker of Garbage of Eden Design. We'll be introducing our apparel and accessories designs made from recycled old clothes, discarded umbrellas and plastic bags.

Trashy Chic Thursdays is a monthly party/exhibition series introducing the work of local artists and designers who focus on recycled materials while supporting an important cause (www.chfoundation.org). Come check out the excitement (and the excellent food!) at Linger Cafe & Lounge, located at 533 Atlantic between 3rd & 4th Ave.


All items will be on sale, 30% of your purchase will go to support the Collective Hands Foundation (www.chfoundation.org) in their effort to promote recycling program in schools and to help build and sustain a unique art and design school in Haiti.

Check out this event on facebook.
Stay tuned for more "Trashy Chic Thursdays" and other eco-friendly events.

See you there!

Embroidered Bread Art by Catherine McEver

I think this is a clever idea! More info here.

12 reasons to Bike to Work! :)

Check out the article here.

Brooklyn Man Brings Hasids and Hipsters Together

I love this article from the Mother Nature Network: http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/politics/blogs/brooklyn-man-brings-hasids-and-hipsters-together

Check it out!

Materials for the Arts

My friend Kerrie and I volunteered at Materials for the Arts on New Year's Day. Great place and we met several interesting people!

Holiday Ornament Workshop

I taught a holiday ornament workshop at the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown, CT earlier today. We had a lot of fun making an ornament from recycled cardboard and pages from discarded books! :)