the studio | april 2012

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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/