I posted some upcycled paper bead earrings at my Etsy store.

[femmedem]

I make the paper beads from pages from magazines which my farmers market customers donate to me. (I have awfully sweet customers.)
Most have hand forged findings. They're very lightweight, and make good small gifts for people who want something unusual and eco-friendly.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18107712

[ljm2002]

1. Cool!

I checked your shop and found I had already marked it a favorite shop! :-)

[femmedem]

2. Thanks!

Do you sell at Etsy too?

[ljm2002]

3. Yes...

...ljmundystudios.etsy.com

Functional items made from my own photos and art work, plus some items in collaboration with an artist friend (the Christmas coasters).

[femmedem]

4. I remember you! I love your work!

I didn't remember your user name, though.

I just went over and checked your shop again. I think it's great you're donating some of your proceeds to the rescue mission.

[ljm2002]

5. Thanks so much...

...always gratifying to get good feedback.

I'll be doing my Xmas shopping late as usual... and like most of us, not as much as usual. I do plan on buying a few things at Etsy though! Hope you do well this season!

My daughter recently sent me a handmade paper card she bought from a lady at the Farmer's Market where she lives, it is "traditional Dutch paperfolding" but the neatest part was, to get the intricate designes, she used the insides of security envelopes -- which really do have neat design stamped on the inside, I just never really looked at them before. I love the idea of upcycling, and love your beads!

[JanusAscending]

6. My daughter is with etsy in Ct. too !!

I sent her your site address. She may contact you. Much success to you both. I just posted her business here on the Market place. I wish I had found it much sooner!!:hi: DC