Art ~ Not Just a Guy Sue Once Knew!

What are you using in your laundry dryer?

2012-01-19T12:18:00.001-05:00

I ask this question over and over again. Go Green, Start Here! Really, start with an eco friendly product like mine that you can find in my Etsy shop, at Green Depot (New York, San Francisco or Online), The GreenBee in Kent, Ohio and other locations, just ask me. Important details: Reusable, Long Lasting, no chemicals. Male, Female and Child & Baby friendly. handmade with recycled t-shirt

New Year to You and You and You~ You know who you are!

2011-12-28T16:34:00.000-05:00

It happens... the year goes by and you're wondering where it went. Not me! I know where it went and what I was doing - just don't ask me to prove it! Whatever am I talking about. Well, for me, this was my first year truly, madly, deeply making every effort available to be ever present and aware of my environment, what I'm drawing into my life and where my thoughts head when I'm not staying

Pop Up - Collective Upcycle "Brilliant Mix of Energy"

2011-11-16T10:12:00.001-05:00

Seriously, it happens, people step out of their comfort zones and make things happen. Then they take on a life of their own and the next thing you know . . . a creative energy emerges! Okay, this is my take on a group of local talented artists. I have had the pleasure of participating in Collective Upcycle Pop Ups! You'll want to check out the links provided in this brief post to really get a

News Flash - zJayne Product Featured in BH & G Holiday Gift Guide 2011

2011-10-19T10:03:00.001-04:00

Excited as can be to share that my zJayne Lavender Sachets for the laundry dryer, closets, travel and more have been featured in the FABulous Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Gift Guide under Uniquely Handmade. You'll see an array of gorgeous suggestions along with "my" "Pillow Sachet Gift" (just scroll a little - click on buy now to see the listing !) and Whallah... a gorgeous introduction to

The Dog Days are Over . . .

2011-08-13T17:26:00.001-04:00

I know, what does that even mean? The dog days are over! Well, that's the song playing while posting these NEW designs for the fabulous organic lavender dryer sachets. It's a great tune I came across by Florence and the Machine. Goes something like. . . Happiness hit her like a train on a track Coming towards her still no turning back . . . Leave all your love and your longing behind

zJayne Cover of Green Craft Magazine - Thank You!

2011-02-11T06:35:00.000-05:00

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Eco Friendly Holiday Gift Giving - Place Custom Orders by November 24th for Holiday Delivery.

2010-11-12T09:20:00.001-05:00

Numeric Treasuries 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ...

2010-08-25T17:30:00.004-04:00

document.write (window.ccvault_widg.framehtml(13641,2,2,2,1,0,0)); Have you had the pleasure of being included in one of Susan's NumericDesign Treasuries? Take a look at how talented this shop "NumericDesign" also found as "photohale" and "snu2", has been for some time now! You want to make it in her treasuries, consider adding the number of items in your listing as a tag. Lucky me today on

GREEN SMART GIFTS - Thank You~

2010-07-31T12:41:00.000-04:00

Excited as can be to THANK the editors of GREEN CRAFT Magazine for including my zJayne Custom Red Cross bags and What's Your Word CUSTOM multiple sized pouches in their Autumn 2010 Issue. More pictures of three page article can be seen here. Thank you too for customer early holiday ordering. Look for FREE SHIPPING on ten bags or more. Special shout out Thank You to all new and repeat customers

Dryer Sheet Pillow Sachets Featured

2010-06-27T10:59:00.005-04:00

Dryer Sheet Pillow Sachets Featured, originally uploaded by zJayne.As seen in: Pregnancy & Newborn (May issue) PREMIER ISSUE of GREEN CRAFT Magazine. Everyday with Rachel Ray Magazine and Whole Living (Martha Stewart Body & Soul Magazine) Upcycled, no new tShirts were harmed to make this item. Made with recycled t-shirt sleeves, pieces and parts! More Info: Þ fragrant home grown organic

Crunchy Clean Meets zJayne - Ecofriendly Coupon

2010-03-17T06:00:00.014-04:00

Here's a match that is helping to make a difference one load at a time. Just before the Holidays last year I ordered from Crunchy Clean a BOX LOAD of eco friendly detergent. Yep, some for myself, some for gift giving, some to sample scents, I tried it all. Ashley, from Crunchy Clean, also has small gift size, adorable 3-4 loads packaged in the zip lock brown bag (we love it)! Oh oh ...and the ~

Tag This ~

2010-03-16T09:47:00.001-04:00

I have been meaning to send out a blog shout out - THANK YOU - to shop owner RobertoSand! I had the pleasure of working with him last year to design these wooden button tags that have many uses. Take a look through his shop and you will come across some unique ideas and if you have time to view his sold area, you'll get to see some amazing products that I'm sure will give you ideas for your own

My Review of ARTIST MAGNETIC NECKLACE

2010-01-22T16:35:00.001-05:00

Originally submitted at UncommonGoodsWear a different piece of art everyday with magnetic necklaces that each come with an artist-illustrated series of five interchangeable faces. Pendant made of a recycled steel auto-mobile part. Handmade by Cat Ivins in New Jersey. Adjustable nickel-plated brass chain. Choose from: Unusual by Chri... ARTIST MAGNETIC NECKLACEOh yeah,

Happy New 2010 Year!

2009-12-29T20:41:00.000-05:00

Here's a great prediction, in the form of a card, from TheBeautifulProject shop on Etsy. Here's wishing you lots of good things, something like finding your colorful, uplifting listing on Olive Bites Blog (I so enjoy that blog!) and then someone coming across it and just has to share the same sentiment on their blog (ie, mine). May YOUR year be filled with GREAT blogging opportunities!

Free worldwide shipping!

2009-11-27T12:47:00.004-05:00

A limited time offer from zJayne. Free worldwide shipping on any eco friendly dryer pillow sheet set of three from zJayne placed by midnight November 30.

Never to Late to Plant a Tree?

2009-11-22T07:57:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving is this week and what better time to plant a tree? (call your garden center for amazing discounts) So we did! Heritage Birch. Just this one picture to share, but next spring, just you wait! Notice the "just one more use for recycled tshirts" red sleeve flag and mustard comfort wrap around these three trunks. Three trunks you ask? The power of three. Just one more visual to remind

Galley Girl Makes it to Spoonflower Doll Contest and NEEDS Your Vote!

2009-10-29T12:45:00.000-04:00

I'll make this quick. I'd like to see "Galley Girl" make it into the finals for a FABRIC CONTEST put on by the amazing Spoonflower and their blog (that's where you vote). I've been toying with upholstery quality fabric for some of my art and ordered two of my pieces in swatches from them. Next thing I see is a doll contest from Spoonflower and I decide to offer up "Galley Girl" to the fabric

When it Rains, It Pours 1000 Ideas!

2009-10-12T09:47:00.000-04:00

Mom always said, "when it rains, it pours"! Excited to receive an email from the talented Garth Johnson - Craft Family, LLC from www.extremecraft.com, "that you (me) made it to the final, published version!" Seems too that I'll be hearing from the publisher soon. AS soon as I know what number in the 1,000 amazing reuse inclusions I am, I'll post . . . yessiree! There's a quick inside peek

zJayne GIVEAWAY on Olive Bites Blog

2009-10-03T08:05:00.007-04:00

The best SIX PACK in town. TWO more days left to easily ENTER this giveaway for my upcycled tShirt market bags. They have endless uses which include the grocery store, but also, laundry, gift giving (I like to fill with favorite grocery finds), sports bag, packages for post office, urban luggage and more.Visit zJayne's (that's me) gorgeous (Olive Bites said this) shop and leave a comment letting

Waste Not Want Not - Green Craft Magazine PREMIER ISSUE

2009-09-05T07:34:00.004-04:00

From the publisher of Somerset StudioYes, it happens, the day comes when you are plugging away at your craft and you find yourself on THREE pages of one classy representation of eco friendly creative spirits and designers all in one place GreenCraft Magazine.I am happy to share with anyone who will listen, that my upcycled former tshirt sleeves (leave no morsel untapped) Dryer Pillow Sheets are

Just a Slice (of Moo)

2009-08-08T09:07:00.013-04:00

I know, I know. . . whatever is she talking about. My youngest sista and I (shhhhh, she's just one smidgen of a year younger) . . . have this playful saying we've used in public for no apparent reason. It goes like this. . .We're shopping, or there's quite a bit of silence going on . . . and one of us nonchalantly says "so o o o . . . I said to my husband"AND then the other s l o w l y finishes

Made in Heaven - An Eco Friendly Place!

2009-07-18T16:54:00.016-04:00

Jordan Bell Designs“Rock ‘n’ Rebellion”, “Peace, Hope, Love”, “Classic Vintage”, “Design Your Own” are just a few of the collections available from this talented designer! No wonder we've crossed paths, it's a match made in heaven!Little did I know when I was first contacted by Jordan that we were such kindred spirits. Jordan has taken my recycled products places I have never dreamed of being,

Holly Hocks are not Weeds! Eye Candy in the Garden!

2009-07-05T08:37:00.010-04:00

I'm learning! My guru gardening sister NoraDora sent me holly hock seeds when I purchased her amazing Angel Trumpet seeds a couple years ago. While she explained they would not bloom (or was it even grow) the first year . . . I forgot about them. This year something began growing right outside my sewing window and while I was weeding, I called over my neighbor to ask if they were weeds or not.

Cleveland Handmade on FOX 8 - Friday!

2009-06-24T10:49:00.005-04:00

A treasury made in celebration of Cleveland Handmade being featured on Fox8 this coming Friday, June 26th on the 8:00-9:00 news show.petitelibellule & virtuallori will represent the team!Go team!In celebration, a number of Cleveland Handmade artists will be offering specials in their Etsy shops. We invite you to check out this promotions thread at Etsy.com to see the offers. Tune in for the 8:00

What are you up to?

2009-06-21T20:14:00.011-04:00

This is what I've been up to this weekend. I'm having the most fun painting with material. That's what I like to call it. I so adore the talent of many artists and when I can create (even remotely) something that feels like painting, I'm enjoying the energy.I have also been catching up on orders, and am finding the "What's Your Word" pouch/wristlets to be so unique and one of a kind. I'm also

Perfect Advice from an Imperfect Mother

2009-06-06T20:03:00.005-04:00

EVER come across a book that you just love to pick up anywhere and read from it? I know, you must be answering yes to that very question but what about this one.Ever come across a book you want to give to everyone you love because you hope it will make them laugh, cry and "get it" like you did? Well, that's what I want to do with this book:"Do As I Say, Not As I Did" by author Wendy Reid Crisp(

MAY Flowers

2009-05-06T07:00:00.002-04:00

The latest Cleveland Handmade challenge is May Flowers! Check it out and vote for your favorite!VOTE HERE!

Junk2Funk Fundraiser

2009-04-16T15:17:00.014-04:00

An upcoming event is The JUNK2FUNK Auction put on by Local Girl Gallery, GreenSmart Gifts, EcoLakewood and business and artists advocates, Lakewood is Art, will benefit North Coast Health Ministry while touting the four R's of life: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect during the City's month long Earth Day celebration in April.Date: April 25th Gala Evening "green" cocktail reception w/wine

Vote for your Favorite

2009-04-16T12:29:00.008-04:00

Five days left to vote and frankly I'm in the running and would love your vote! I hear the winner will be featured on Etsy's blog. That's a good thing!All you have to do is click here to view the Eco-Friendly Items for a Better World. All the listings are wonderful and mine, zJayne, is the "What's Your Word" wristlet/pouch, made from 100% recycled pieces, letters, parts from tShirts. Place a dot

One for You and One for Me

2009-03-21T08:05:00.012-04:00

Recently I have become obsessed with adorable creatures of the bunny, doll and cat kind on Etsy and I am beside myself with desires for these adorable works of art. I find it appropriate to use the word "beside myself" because I'm learning more and more about myself through the process of 'wanting'.I suppose it began with Marjji's tabby cat, all cute and just pick me up and set me where I'll

Card Addict

2009-02-07T20:18:00.014-05:00