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By Angela Flicker on March 14, 2011
Instead of buying new all the time, throwing out the old or the broken, try fixing things instead. Last April, I participated in an event called, April Stash Bust. The idea behind this event was to use what you had, instead of buying new, for the entire month of April, in honor of Earth Day. [...]
Posted in Baby, Before and After, D.I.Y., Don't Throw it Out! Fix it!, Eco-friendly, Tutorial |
By Angela Flicker on December 20, 2010
Have you heard about the eco-holiday contest going on over at Heartmade, inspired by the lovely Mayi Carles? Today is the last day to submit work. Check it out. Growing up, my grandmother whom I’m very close to, never wasted anything. For example, I have vivid memories of her putting water into a basically empty [...]
Posted in Applique, Eco-friendly, Handmade Holiday, machine applique, Sewing, Stash Bust | Tagged heartmade |
By Angela Flicker on November 18, 2010
I’m a firm believer in saving and using scraps, even though it can sometimes become overwhelming. I put up with the chaos it creates because I believe in being resourceful and “green”. Lately, all my scrap-saving has really come in handy –I’ve been busting through my scrappy piles as I prepare for The Beehive Bazaar. [...]
Posted in Creative Connections Conference, Eco-friendly, Felting, machine applique, Repurposed, Sewing, Stash Bust, Uncategorized |
By Angela Flicker on June 12, 2010
We prefer quality over quantity here at The Artists’ House. It’s something that I am always trying to be more aware of, as hard as it is. This motto goes beyond things, it’s also a motto we follow very strictly when dealing with what goes inside our bodies. We strive to buy quality foods [...]
Posted in Cooking, Eco-friendly, Gardening, Recipe, Salt Lake City Local Businesses | Tagged Thai Tom Ka Gai Soup |
By Angela Flicker on April 29, 2010
Don’t forget about our GIVEAWAY. The prize is a wonderful $40 gift certificate. You can read about the giveaway and enter to win here… My favorite spot to search has been the All Modern Eco-Friendly Section. Look what I found this morning… And if you win you could support amazing artists like this one… Since its launch, [...]
Posted in Eco-friendly, Giveaway |
By Angela Flicker on April 13, 2010
My sister Jene’ had a birthday eleven days ago, and finally this weekend I got to making her gift. I know what you’re thinking. Better late then never though, right? And don’t worry, I don’t think she reads the blog, so our secret is still safe. Before starting Jene’s project, I first had to come [...]
Posted in Eco-friendly, Repurposed, Sewing, Stash Bust |
By Angela Flicker on April 8, 2010
Today we’re going to do our Etsy Direction, eco-friendly style. Check out these three great products… I love old windows. My husband and I are always saving them and hoping to use them for something creative. In the past, we used them in the garden. We put them on hinges and they served as a [...]
Posted in Eco-friendly, Etsy Direction |
By Angela Flicker on April 2, 2010
Hey look, that’s me. What am I wearing? Yikes! This was my exact thought the other day when I walked past a mirror. Nine months ago I had a baby, and since my pregnancy weight has come off, all my clothes have been too big; they look terribly frumpy on me. I could of course [...]
Posted in D.I.Y., Eco-friendly, Repurposed, Sewing, Stash Bust |
