Yoga Bags!

Hurrah! I've finally had some time, energy, and inspiration to create something new. I've been getting into the yoga movement lately- it is so transforming! Every time I do it I feel lighter and brighter. And I love it sooooo that I decided I needed to make a bag devoted to it. This one, the prototype was made from a bedspread a friend gave me to turn into pillows and napkins and curtains. She let me have the extras. Here is the end result: It zips closed, the strap is padded, and it has an exterior pocket. I'm going to test it out and then make some! If you are interested in getting the first batch email me ASAP anne@reloveprojects.com. Also, I've decided that $5 from every yoga bag bought from me will go to Seane Corn and her work with Off The Mat, Into The World. Find out more about it here.

.post due. show

I have been participating in .post due. for a few months now. Every month we're given an address to send a unique, handmade postcard to, and every month we receive one. The first postcard I made was inspired by an elephant named Gertrude that I bought from 'oh the cuteness' on Etsy. Well, now Gertrude is even more famous! She is the star of the invitation to a .post due. show in Fort Collins. If you can, check it out! The show lasts all October long at EVERYDAY JOE'S located at 144 S. Mason. click HERE to link to the online invitation.

The latest stuff

I haven't really been feeling the creative bug lately. I'm not quite sure why... But that doesn't mean there's not plenty of ReLove Projects still out there! I've added several new cards to my Etsy store a few new bags and purses... And hopefully soon I'll be over this funk and back at the sewing machine!

Fancy Tiger Pics

The show at Fancy Tiger was super fun! Thank you to Matthew and Jaime for letting ReLove Projects participate- and thank you to all those that made it out! There was a rainbow stretching all across the sky right when the craft show began.

Conscious Business Practice

Check it out the video at www.iamelephant.com!(this blog host does not accept the code). Every Thursday Elephant Magazine (I'm a huge fan, can ya tell?!?) hosts speakers on different interesting topics. Last week the theme was 'Service'- and there were several community members doing extraordinary things with their time in politics, non-profits, and volunteer work. What this video was taken from was all about organic and ecobusiness practices. Some favorite Boulder locals including Pangea, Larabar, Justin's Nut Better and others joined the talk. These are really important things to put out there! If every business took it upon themselves to maybe take in a little less profit and make a positive change for the environment, we'd see significant changes! You don't need your own business in order to make big changes either-the way you spend your money is HUGE! Know who you are supporting, know that every purchase you make can go towards businesses trying to improve the world or aiding in its destruction. If the money starts to swing towards mindful businesses then changes will happen. Support local businesses and support organic and environmental businesses! Be the change you want to see.

You're Invited!

Please come to the Fancy Tiger HANDMADE mini craft show! August 17th, 7-10 PM. I will have all my latest bags, cards, and accessories- all made from recycled materials. Visit www.fancytiger.com for directions, or email me for details!

Elephant Journal Fabulousness

ReLove Projects was in a fabulous national magazine! Elephant Journal, based here in Boulder, is a great inspiration for the mindful life. If you are interested in yoga, buddhism, environmentalism, community, and other positive living experiences, then click HERE to get this great mag in your area. I wrote an email regarding local soy ink printing options (bottom left column continuing to the upper right). Not much, I know, but it's a start! You can also read it from Elephant's website www.themindfullife.com.