The coolest business cards ever!

Ok, maybe not the coolest ever, but I love 'em! I cannot take credit for the concept because I read about it on another blog (sorry, but can't remember who's blog... let me know if it's yours & i'll link to it!)... business cards stamped onto unwanted materials! What's better than recycling? Reusing! Recycling always involves a energy using process, but reusing does not. After seeing the idea, I immediately hopped online looking for someone to make the stamp for me and found Etsy shop Tickled Pink Paper Ink. Teresa knew all the right questions to ask, and had my stamp made & shipped within a week! I'm still getting the hang of stamping, and I need a proper sized ink pad (I had a small one laying around), but I think these turned out fabulous for my first batch! I used chipboard boxes (cereal, granola bars, etc.) that would have normally ended up in the recycling bin. I even made a few on the cardboard shipping envelope the stamp came in :)

The stamp (I left the ink on it, so you could see it better):

The fronts:


The backs:


Close up:


Super eco cool, eh?

Felted sweater purses & more! The Sassy Crafter

I love The Sassy Crafter's stuff! You can find her shop on Etsy here, and her cool blog here. I love that she does not just recycle & reuse sweaters, but just about everything! I am posting a picture of the awesome purse she's got on her shop to be true to my wool blog, but I can't help post her Java (not lava) lamp that she already sold. I am an avid fan of reusing & repurposing, so this lamp appeals to me on SO many levels. Please say you'll make more of them, Sassy!