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HandsWithHearts.com
Front cover image: Soul RoleBack cover image: Kanelstrand
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This month I welcomeyou to a whole newselection of handmadeinspiration and greencraft to mark Earth Dayand Mother's Day!
Earth Day is celebratedon April 22nd in morethan 1 75 countriesworldwide with the aimto increase awarenessand appreciation of theEarth's naturalenvironment. The craftygreen community isleading the way and Iam proud to showcasewhat they came up withthis time!
Almost one month awayfrom Mother's day I amexcited to present toyou my favorite team onEtsy – EcoEtsy and theirlovely eco-friendly
goods that range fromamazing jewelry totrendy but eco clothes!Take a look ateverything they have instore and make the giftto your Mom the mostspecial this year bybuying green,handmade and earth-conscious! The EcoEtsycollection starts onpage 32.
Keep it simple!Sonya Kanelstrand
P.S. And if you are reallypassionate about EarthDay and handmade, youhave up to April 22nd totake part in the EcoEtsyAuction and help raisemoney for NationalPark Foundation.
I would say everyone is an artist; we are all
creating our lives, our breakfasts, our
relationships, our homes. We are all g iving
our gifts to this world.
We look at ourselves through history’s
lenses, through the eyes of our great great
grandchildren, and I ask myself regularly,
“How can I be most present and alive and
engaged and modern and responsible?”
Jonathan Weisblatt
Three Brown FeathersFine Art Print by Kanelstrand
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Top: Goat Milk LavenderOatmeal Handcrafted Soap
by Whispering WillowBottom: Geometric
Necklace by AdditionsOpposite page: Moleskin
journal by Red or Gray
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This page: Plush Rabbit sewingpattern, Flower hair clip by
Sesame Seed DesignsOpposite page: Dandelion
brooch by My Hideaway
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One of my first attempts at sustainable livingwas learning how to make (and use!) clothdiapers and wipes. I was tired of being so
dependent on disposable things and diaperswere a MAJOR dependency for us! I found clothdiapers on the Internet, but they were terribly
expensive. I found some cheaper ones thatwere handmade, but that was a joke. Come tofind out she used shower curtains to line the
diapers and none of them were sewn correctly.
So I found some patterns, learned what fabricsto use and went to work. I LOVED using thediapers I made. Soft and clean fabrics for my
babies each time. Diaper rashes were no more!I tried to convert a few of my friends, they
thought I was nuts! They still think I am a bitnuts for some of the things I do, but I don’t
mind, it’s just who I am.
Debbie LarsonLarson Farm Naturals
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Rustic LandscapeFine art print by Kanelstrand
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Field of Poppies PocketMoleskine Journal by MyHideawayOpposite page: Barnwooddisplay shelf by Barnwood4u
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African Brass Heart Earrings by FianaturalsOpposite page: Organic Cotton Crocheted Washclothes by Backyard Dreams
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Top: River Rock Paperweightby Red or GrayLeft: Argentum Sterling SilverEarrings by Anja's Arts
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LevitationFine Art Print by Kanelstrand
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I grew up living with my dad and, while we
weren't poor by any means, we didn't seem
to have a ton of extra money available
either. My dad also is extremely gifted at
being able to fix almost anything and
always wanted me to know how to do things
myself. That way of thinking always made
me think about how my actions cause
reactions.
Brittany Hassel
Snappy Rockfish Soap
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Little Green Pear Necklace by Adrienne AudreyOpposite page: Photo blocks by Hey Harriett
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White Pearl RIng by Anja's ArtsLeft: Natural Handcrafted soap byWhispering Willow
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Top: Bobby Pins by AdditionsBottom: Pink Frangipani Plumeria
Photo by Hey HarrietOpposite page: Repurposed
Banwood Shelf by Barnwood4u
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In psychology we are primarily interested in
understanding human behavior, what makes
people “tick”. In order to do this well, we have
to be excellent observers. I spend a lot of time
listening and looking at the people and the
things around me and many different ideas for
designs, colors and projects end up in my
precious notebook!
Laurie Fortier
Hands with Hearts
Norwegian Tree Photo by Kanelstrand
Hydrating Eye Cream byDecadent Nature
Opposite page: African BrassGreen Amber Necklace by
Fianaturals
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Steampunk Ring by AdditionsOpposite page: River rock with green twine by Red or Gray
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Soul RoleHandcrafted Organic Eco Apparel and More Made in Hawaii!
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Happy Earth TeaBrewing happiness, one cup at a time
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drinkstodesignJewelry, Wine Charms and Accessories
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Herban LifestyleHandcrafted organic and natural bath & body
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Cloth & InkHand printed organic home decor and accessories
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CurlymonkeyOrganic hemp goods and essentials
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Camila Bleu Designs
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Think Cappy Thoughts
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Vedge CandleLuxury Soy Candles
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ThorawishCatalina Inspired
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LAYOUT AND DESIGN BY SONYA KANELSTRANDhttp://blog.kanelstrand.com/http://kanelstrand.etsy.com/