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Reported by Kandi Phillips
EcoGreen Crafts has a full range of products including acrylic paints, board books, pigment inks, and even stamps. When designing their line, EcoGreen focused on certain criteria that each product had to meet.
Those factors include:
- being completely harmless to the crafter
- being ergonomic
- possessing low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs)*
- being as recycled as possible
The product packaging is made from recycled materials, and although plain in appearance, stays true to their green criteria. The stamps are made from 100% recycled rubber, and are cling stamps so do not require hardwood mounts. The specialized Green Glue is plant-based, and completely non-toxic with no VOCs.
I was fortunate enough to find I’m in the same area as EcoGreen’s headquarters, and was able to meet with Julia to learn more about their amazing company.
Julia Andrus and Kandi Phillips at EcoGreen officeJulia’s story is so very touching (she had me in tears!), and made me realize how important it is to remove even just one element in my own craft room that could be causing myself, or my children, harm. For me, that element would be acrylic paints. Regular acrylic paint has been represented for years as “safe” because it is water-based, but as the paint dries it releases formaldehyde and ammonia which can cause respiratory irritation and allergies. EcoGreen’s acrylic paint is developed without those added chemicals, solvents, or harmful odors.
Besides being completely safe to work with, you’ll find the pigment of this paint is outstanding. What that means for you, is that you don’t need to use a lot of paint to cover an area. The tubes have an ergonomic tip, and are also designed so you get .5 oz more of paint. I also love the bright line of colors and the fun names! Pistachio, Waterfall, or Butternut anyone? As Julia states in the video below, the colors were inspired by French history and fashion, and are equally rich and striking.
A new found love I have is to add paints on my scrapbook pages. I love how well this paint covered my cardstock and patterned paper. It allowed me to create a bold background as well as providing a surface for journaling.
Julia demonstrated two techniques with these paints while I visited their studio. She explains the buffing process that is unique to their paints, and shows a resist technique for a gorgeous weathered look.
Julia also showed the Embellishing Flourishes stamp set which is designed to coordinate with Glass Glintz.
Here is the completed ATC, isn’t it lovely? The colors are so juicy; it reminds me of a ripe watermelon!
If you love this innovative stamp design and coordinating Glass Glintz, EcoGreen Crafts is currently offering two special promotions which include the Glintz and Embellishing Flourishes!
Another fantastic product I was delighted to use is the Board Book. The books are made from recycled paper, and have built in page spacers for those bulkier pages you might create. I created a mini book that I know my family will love, and is also eco-friendly. Each page features products right from the EcoGreen store including the paints, Glintz, and even the Paris Trunk Dye Inks. I applied the pink and taffeta inks directly to the page to create a soft, but vibrant background.
I did overstuff my book a little bit, but as you can see in the picture below it closes nicely, and the spacers are designed to perfectly accommodate Glintz embellishments.
EcoGreen Crafts has truly achieved something remarkable by creating a full line of eco-friendly products, and in only 9 months. From conception to product development, testing and manufacturing, and finally the debut at Winter CHA, EcoGreen Crafts was entirely driven by motivation to bring these products to crafters.
I asked Julia what she hoped other crafters would do on their own to become more conscious or eco-friendly in their crafting. In addition to taking precautions like opening the windows and wearing gloves and a mask while using materials with possibly toxic products, Julia advises to take the product you use the most, and if its not completely safe and harmless, replace it.
Pros:
- Safe and non-toxic products
- Eco-friendly recycled materials and packaging
- No or low VOCs in paints and glue
- 50 designer colors in paints
- 24 luxurious colors in both pigment and dye inks
- Wide variety of products to satisfy several crafting needs
Cons:
- New company so products are not in large chain craft stores at this time
- Metallic paints require certain compounds, so will have low VOCs
Have you made changes to your craft environment or products? Have you tried EcoGreen Crafts paints? Leave a comment and let us know!
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We use a lot of recycled things in our crafts. Old toilet paper rolls become kazoos, plastic bottles become piggy banks, egg cartons become nests, etc.. we also save scraps of wrapping paper, construction paper or tissue paper for mosaics.
I try to recycle when I can ... and I hoard all tiny scraps of paper. I often use the negative part of my die cuts for stencils, masks, etc. I have seen these paints before but wasn't sure how the colors would be. WOW is all I can say! Glad you featured them!
I have started recycling packages and using them in my art work. I use the cardboard pieces for making chipboard elements or mini books. The acetate gets used in my die cut machine or in embossing folders to use as embellishments. I reuse glass and plastic containers for storing supplies. I have also started reading the labels on my art supplies before purchasing them. I've developed asthma in the last 2 years and I find that I have to be careful with things I use. Certain smells can set of an asthma attack or irriate my throat.
I am so glad that Julia has come up with these wonderful products. She is an amazing woman, always upbeat even when she was not feeling well.
Elaine Allen
Very cool giveaway, I love to recycle containers to make other useful items from them.
I have to say that I had never even thought of any of my crafting supplies being toxic. I am looking forward to checking out this company!
To be honest , I had never thought about recycling with my arts and crafts. You have opened up my eyes.
thank you
I try to recycle anything I can, but I never thought of my supplies as being toxic..tfs and I look forward to checking out this company.
When crafting I generally go by if it's acid free or says it's safe I trust this-now I'll read the labels a little more carefully-I don't know of anyone locally that has your product but I'd love to try it! This area is so consious of the environment I know it would do well and I love the colors they pop!
I use all the paper scraps i can, and what I can't we shred and take to the recycle center.
I love the colors and the concept-I don't think anyone in my area sells this yet-but I'd love to try it. It never occured to me that my supplies may be toxic (I have a whole drawer of acrylic paints) When they say it's acid safe or for Scrapbooking I assume that means it's safe for use-thanks for the education.
I simply LOVE the idea of "Safe" supplies! These products, especially the paints look awesome and I can't wait to try. In terms of being eco-friendly myself, I try really really hard to use up all of my paper scraps to make cards and/or altered art. When I find that I've accumulated too much (and this does happen occasionally), I box them up and send them to school with my kids. Art supplies are in short supply in our district and the teacher's (and students) are always grateful to get their hands on my cast-offs. Thanks for such a great review and to EcoGreen Crafts for creating such wonderful products!
I just recently got back into using my acrylic paints after a few years, and am finding many of them dried up and needing to be replaced. This is an absolutely fabulous company, and I think I will be getting paints from them.
I love trying to incorporate products in my crafting that aren't intended for that purpose like packaging that embellishments come in or stamp boxes being re-purposed. I think there is really a movement towards this kind of crafting, and it is great to see a new company embrace the environment this way.
I'm so sorry to hear that Julia was ill and so relieved to hear that she's regained her health!
When I first became interested in papercrafting, her book, "Paper Transformed," was the first book I purchased and experimenting with the techniques she expertly demonstrated kept me busy for many, many hours. My work is better because of her!
I'll be looking for her products in the stores near me and in the meantime, winning the sampling of her products would be great. Thank you!
I would love to try out some of their products. :) Right now, I recycle a lot of packaging into crafts - - cereal boxes, juice boxes, coffee cans, etc.
Did you know that the sound goes out on the first video after about 30ish seconds? I went to Youtube to try it there too and it doesn't work there either. Others commented on it not working as well so I know it's not just messing up for me. Just thought you'd like to know. Would love to see the rest of that technique. Looks awesome!
I love to upcycle things around the house as well as use household items to create.
I keep all my scraps & try to use them later on in my projects. I recycle all sorts of wrapping papers & ribbons from presents to re-use it in my scrapbooking/card making. I collect empty boxes and cans/jars that I know I can re-purpose as well. I'm a recycling machine! :)
I am so glad to have found this site! Personally, I utilize many recycled items in my crafts & scrapbook pages - corrugated E-flute (from boxes) as board books, soda tabs as ribbon anchors, ribbon/cord handles from gift bags, everything! Reuse Recycle Reduce! Good luck to your new company and YOU! I'm a big fan!
It seems like a small thing, but I am very meticulous about making sure my scraps go in the recycling bin!
I have always avoided most paints because of the toxic smell - so I stick to watercolors...
I should get some of these for my Dad... He started painting after he turned 60!
I try to use the cardboard from packages in new ways on my cards.
I love to recycle empty containers and use them in my scrap room for all my embellishments. After reading this article I went and check all my paints and got rid of them! Can't wait to be able to purchase these new paints. Will we be able to find them in our LSS or only in big chain stores like Michaels?
That paint sounds amazing!
When doing a layout or card I always try to think of ways to use the packaging that my embellishments came in.
Like many others here, I try to recycle everything; a lot of that I use in my card making and collage work.
Even in quilting, I use old paper towel rolls to wind binding around to use as I stitch it on.
I am always reusing things, from vendor packaging of all sorts, and I also try not to get things that have too much packaging so I don't have to throw out as much...thanks for sharing and the first video's sound cuts out
I reuse packaging. Or I find stuff that came off of items we purchase (such as tags), alter them and attach it to a page.
i try to use every scrap of paper and i recycle things to use in a project of somekind
I recycle little boxes and cover them in scraps for fancy treat boxes. I'm very interested in EcoGreen's glue (8oz sold out...I'll be back!!)since the glue I use now states right on it that it's hazardous to my health!!
I reuse packaging to make gift boxes. Also I try to use all the scraps of card stock and designer paper. I recycle old game pieces on crafts and buttons too. I think this is a great idea and am glad to see someone has come out with safer acrylic paints. Also that they can be used in scrapbooks is awesome.
I love the idea of having paints that are not toxic. Hadn't really thought about it before but I will now. I am a huge recycler and use what is around me instead of buying new stuff. I recycle everything. Thanks for a chance to win these.
I've used lots of packaging over again to make new things. I've used pretty tissue boxes as card stock in my projects. Currently I'm looking for new ideas from recycling since the theme of our Girl Scout day camp this year is "Go Green". So I'll be using all kinds of materials over again to work with the girls.
I have been a follower and admirer of Julia's for years. She is an example of true grace. I try to recycle more than my husband understands.
Thank you for this offer.
chris
I think eco-friendliness is what genuine crafting is all about!
I´ve always recycled all kinds of pappers, pics in magazines, fabric, fibres, buttons and broken "jewelery" for my work.
Can´t wait to get my hands on some NEW stuff to play with. ;)
*crossing my fingers hope to win*
I live with extreme allergies and frequently hide in my craft room for safety - this information is great to know. Thanks for sharing and I'll look for the new company in my area.
I try to only purchase items that I can use the entire thing. Paper I use every inch that I can for scrapbooking and my daughter uses scraps for her art projects as well. What can't be used is definitely recycled. I also share, trade and giveaway items that I can't use. I tend to over purchase for projects, so when I am done, I share them with fellow scrapbookers which saves them money as well! Thank you for making a green product line! I can't wait to see it in stores--my 5 year old and I will definitely be customers of yours! :)
This is amazing! I used to be an Art Teacher and frequently suffered from "sick building syndrome" from spending all day in a room full of "safe" art supplies. This is awesome and I'm heading to ecogreencrafts.com right now!
Well, I know this isn't much, but I save every little bit of scrap paper that I create from big projects. You never know when you can make something cute from left over paper, and it saves a tree in the process.
Never thought about some of my supplies being toxic especially when the paints say non-toxic on them. This was eye-opening. Good luck and hope to see and be able to find these products. Love the names and thank you for the opportunity to win.
I try and recycle papers, containers, and my buddies and I share supplies whenever we can so that one of us can find a use for something.
Wow, what beautiful colours those paints are! I try to re-use containers for altered art and often find an "out of the box" use for something that would otherwise be tossed away.
Thanks for the chance at a green give-away!
I love to make art dolls and I use vintage paper, reclaimed fabrics and I stuff them with plastic bags! I love using the old to create something new and beautiful!
I'm a big recycler and love finding new uses for "throw-aways". In the past I've avoided products that were labeled with a caution but didn't think too much about all the others. Now, I look forward to trying these products, being safer and more aware.
This is one sweet EcoGreen giveaway. I would love to try these products. I love to alter containers, use tissue paper and sometimes have so many things that I have save I have to figure out something to make with it. That way I have room to hoard more goodies. Thanks for a chance.
I too used TONS of recycled items in my crafts. Greeting cards are cut up and used as embellishments - the excess rubber from stamps is cut up and used as dimensionals. And don't get me started on paper - out of date road maps are SUPER - antique them and use them as backgrounds in your travel scrapbooks!
This is very exciting! I can't wait to try these new products! My husband and I are both recycler's! He always asks me before he recycles if it is something I can use in my crafts!
Such a great idea you had to create this company. I love to use packaging and items from my everyday life on my projects!
An awesome idea for a company and proudcts! I upcycle a lot of my product packaging. It makes supplies last longer and puts less waster in our landfills!
I have been 'following' Julia Andrus for years. I am in the market for paints and would love to win these Eco Paints. I am a packrat and try to recycle everything--even "strings too short to save" Thanks for sharing.
I reuse brad and eyelet packaging for shaker cards. I use up most of my scraps only tossing the really tiny ones. I turn off my lights even when I leave my craft room for a few minutes. I have reuse the cardboard from the back of paper packs for anything from protecting my work surface from over stamping to packaging for items I mail to constructing boxes etc. I reuse the boxes from ordering online to ship Etsy items.
I reuse and recycle as much as I can of my craft supplies and home products. My favorite is to use crystal light tubs to mix paints and the plastic container to make banks, brush holders and pencil cups. Put a little aquarium gravel in the bottom and they make small vases to decorate for crops.
Can't wait to try the new Eco paints! How exciting and thanks for the chance to win! :-)
Terrific giveaway! I use a lot of the packages my supplies come it on my pages. I make my own flowers. I digital scrap quite often. I prefer buying stamps and inks rather than disposable embellishments. I purchase earth friendly supplies whenever possible!
I've been known to use the back of cereal boxes are bare chipboard :)
What an awesome giveaway. I reuse my cardboard to make books. I reuse tin cans as holders, reuse glass containers as holders also. I reuse my plastic packaging to make die cuts.
WOW..this article was such a learning experience. I was aware of the toxic glues and use them sparingly but not the paints etc.
I do recycle in a few ways. I have bins set up with file folders to recycle my paper scraps. Environment friendly and cost saver too!!
I also try to use empty containers for 3 d projects and boxes for chipboard. Thanis for the chance to win these amazing products.
I always thought my products were safe. Thank you for the eduction. I hope these products are more widely available soon. I save all the little bits and pieces that I come across such as junk mail, packaging, items in nature, left over bits from other crafts I do. I make cards and love doing this because it lets me use up so many items instead of throwing them out. I also save little bits of paper, yarn, flowers to make my own paper.
I hope these products show up in Canada. My health isn't great and I never thought of investigating my craft room. Food for thought.
;-)
Going Green in my craft room is such an excellent idea. I really had not given it much thought before, I do recycle and use recycled items for crafting, but that's about as far as I've gotten. The whole article intrigued me and I would love to try the paints. Thanks for the chance to win them!!
Deanna Amundson
Reuse, repurpose and save all those scraps for other projects! I'm so glad you did a craft review of EcoGreen Crafts! I've been interested in their products since seeing it here on this blog after a CHA. We need more of these products out there!
i store my embellishments in rescued jars, bottles and salt and pepper shakers. i also recycle paper bits - if there are some left! i used paper board or chip board from packaging - especially what is left at the back of a legal pad. i know that there are many craft things that are toxic, but i don't know what to look for. i guess "voc's" are one. i suppose if one is told to use a product in a well-ventilated room, that would be one key! i will be looking for these products in the future, but in the interest of going green, i won't purchase new products until i run out of the old (except paper!).
WOW...guess I better go thru my stash of supplies and check them out!!! Would love to win some 'really green EcoGreen' products!!!
Jan
What a wonderful product!
It is something that i am thinking about more and more these days, and I hope that the product becomes more widely available.
I am recycling and trying to use other products in my crafts rather than throwing things out.
And I also try to buy products that are made from recycled products.
Thank you for offering such a generous giveaway!
i would love to win your product giveaway.i try to recycle as much as i can. i am collecting emoty paper towel and toilet paper rolls to do an art project that i am going to hang in my entryway.
nannie
I also just completed a year of treatment for breast cancer and it has opened my eyes to using plastic containers for food-try to avoid it. I haven't yet checked into the products I use in my crafting, but I love to save the tins from International Coffee and reuse them...the 12 x 12 paper isn't wide enough to go around so I have to use wrapping paper - I would love to try some of the Eco friendly paint on the cans instead!
I save every little thing and re-use anything possible. Although it requires more storage it's better in the end! :-)
These products look amazing, would love to try some.... I try to recycle everything I can, I use packaging and containers to make all kinds of crafts and supply holders...
I love that craft supplies are going green! I always try to use found objects to upcycle.
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com
I never realized how much I use recycled products in my crafting. I also keep my area open and use an air filter and dehumidifier. I try to use as little glue as possible too.
i reuse craft packaging...or any packaging, paper towel rowls..I have actually done that to alot of thing..makes my projects interesting I think.
Recycle, recycle recycle. I try to avoid using any aerosol sprays, or solvents. I don't scrapbook but I do paint, and I am so excited about this new line of product. Can't wait to give it a try.
I am an avid, bordering on obsessive recycler!!! I try to re-use everything, plastic packages for mixing paints and inks or holding beads. I have been known to go thru friends trash to get out cardboard and other recyclables! My friends think I'm crazy, but I like doing my little bit
I have bought no VOC paints before, they were part of a set. I liked it because a part of everything was green....but I never stopped to think that the acrylics I've been using for years are toxic!!!! scary thought! I will definitely check out these products...especially the glue!
Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention!!! :)
I don't throw away any scraps! I reuse egg cartons for paint and baby food jars for storage. Oh, and does it count that I pick up supplies at garage sales!? :)
I am very conscious of what can be recycled and make sure I do it. I also save the vast majority of my scrap paper for different kind of projects. How materials are packaged also contribute to my purchasing decisions.
I reuse product packaging and nothing leaves the house as garbage or recycling until it is checked to see if there is another use for it.
Excellent idea - safe craft supplies!
I try to recycle as much as I can and use packaging, cereal boxes, tissue rolls and boxes, gee, so much that my hubby just rolls his eyes. He appreciates the recycling part, just not the keeping part, lol. I also try to use stuff I already have and find a new use instead of buying something else right away. I use aluminum cans in my die cutting machine, jars, cans, almost anything can be made into something fabulous. I love the idea of safe paints, etc, so I will be looking for those in the future.
Go green -- the world of using recycled materials is unlimited!
rarejewel@charter.net
Lupus restricts many of the materials I can use, natural items are my best friend... Please!
I found this story and the products very inspiring. As a member of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training, I am concerned with our atmosphere and what is happening to people who live in it. There is more disease from toxins that most people realize. I would love to try these products! I love to recycle and stay green whenever I can.
I'm glad to see Julia's Eco Green craft supplies featured here. I just recycled a used cookie can. It turned out so cute. I like using old mint tins and such for gifts. Congrats, Julia.
I LOVE that crafty companies are starting to be more "Green". I re-use old packaging (cardboard, plastic, etc..) for making many of my embellishments for cards & scrapbooks.
LOVE this! i'm green everywhere else, but alas, my craft room is not so much. i reuse and repurpose stuff, but i'm still using the same old glue and paints :(
Looks like you have some really fun products, would love to try them. Especially the die inks!!!
I love to repurpose and recycle as many craft products as I can - including creating my cards with recycled product wrappings, card, embellishments as many others but I also have started looking at what is in a lot of my products before I buy them and try to come up with alternatives if I don't like a particular product ingredient.
What a great review! I have not thought a lot about toxins in my crafting supplies, other than wondering what might possibly be in embossing powder. :P That said, I recycle and repurpose a number of items for cards and other crafts. I would love to try out some EcoGreen products! ty for the great giveaway.
I repurpose packaging from just about anything. Use cereal boxes for chipboard.
I had NO idea acrylic paints were harmful! :( My daughter uses them all the time. I will now be replacing them! Julia is my new craft hero!
I've taken a look at the things that I use every single day and incorporated all of the associated waste into my crafting. I drink tea and take allergy medication several times per day. Both of these products are individually wrapped, so I've turned the tea wrappers into an interesting background paneling for journals (the tea leaves go in the compost pile!), and the allergy pills come in a nice shiny silver wrapping that makes a great addition to mixed media pieces. I've always recycled garbage into craft projects (boxes into ATC backings, etc), but I really feel like I've taken a new step by looking at these smaller pieces of daily waste.
I try to use every little scrap of paper and ribbon. I use every thing to keep from throwing things away. I am so glad to hear about EcoGreen. I am very interested in doing more to make my craft space eco friendly and safe for me and my family.
Hi,
As a chemically sensitive person it is great to see that these paints are available, plus it is woman owned. I would love to own a set and will support the store when I can.
I prepurpose items and use them
for storing my embellishments. I
also try to buy items in thrift stores or garage sales, I've been
real lucky lately, I found 2 clipboards to alter, cardstock and
rubber stamps!
My favourite thing to do is to recycle tiny scraps into fabulous paper mosaics. This way nothing goes to waste.
My tip for a greener craft room is to recycle the packaging that everything comes in, especially the chipboard packaging.
I never knew that acrylic pains were toxic..totally shocking news to me. I will definitely look for your products next time I'm in the craft stores!
Thanks for sharing!
I also do a lot of recycling. Hugs, Nellie.
Wow, green scrapbooking products! At last :) I recycle every tiny piece of paper I don't use, give stuff I don't want anymore to kids so they play qith it (instead of get rid of it and buy new one for kids)
Thanks for the post! I love to recycle for my card crafting... soda cans, mesh bags, magazines, etc. I hadn't seen these before but will now look for them!
This is an awesome story! Love that someone is so caring and able to come up with some great, new, fantastic products!! Thank you!!
One of the main things that I do is save all the boxes that any of my crafting supplies come in and reuse them in my projects. Also I save all my scraps and donate them to an organization at my local hospital that creates memory books for parents of children in the Intensive Care Unit. I love knowing that my crafting is also helping a family through a hard period in their lives.
I use a lot of packaging and reuse materials in my crafting. I also save all my extra bits and pieces for my kiddos to use and create with.
Aside from general recycle as much as possible I recycle everything that I possible can when it comes to the packaging that my purchases come in. The boxes either get re-used for storage, card sets or cut up to use as embellishments in my art. It is really fun to see what a person can do with various items that may normally get thrown in the trash.
Most of my storage containers are recycled jars, soem decorated, some not so much. :) WOuld love to win these paints! TY for hte chance!!
I love recycling but toxic craft products are a huge problems in my airtight home in Alaska. The windows and doors are only open for 5 months. So nontoxic paints would lengthen the season in which I can paint!!
Thank you Julia for being a part of leading manufacturers to providing healthy products to crafters!
To think of all the years of painting ceramics with acrylic paints and sticking the brush end of my paintbrush in my mouth to keep it moist, instead of repeated rinsing while using the same color! The bottles do say non toxic, little do we know what is really in those bottles of paint. I love the paint colors and when replacing mine, will be thinking of eco friendly paints!
I try and use the packaging in some way on my LO's or projects.
I do so many crafts with my 7 year old daughter--we love repurposing items and snazzying them up with inks, paints, embellies (she's painting right now as I type), to think that the products we use could be harmful made me stop and think--I am very interested in these products & will check them out on-line. Hopefully my local stores will stock them soon!
I don't use any animal products in my crafting. Animal agriculture...even in the best of situations...is a huge waste of water. This not only includes water the animals drink but also the enormous amount of water necessary to water crops for the animals to eat--a huge waste of land that could be wilderness as well. If we used plant products instead, we could save space, water, and so much more.
Most animal agriculture pollutes the environment via excrement, emissions, and because animal feed is grown using harsher fertilizers and poisons than are allowed to be used on human food, dumps incredible amounts of toxic pesticides into the environment. Leather, for example, is terrible for the soil, since tanning is such a toxic process. The soil around tanneries tests extremely high for arsenic, which can't be good for wildlife. And fur...the cruelty is just the tip of the iceberg. Fur traps kill indescriminately, trapping endangered species, pets, and other "non-target" animals as well as the animals they are intended to catch. It's tragic.
I could go on, but that's plenty. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
One thing I have been doing is buying less (hard to do, but I try). I've also been reusing packaging, even using the mesh packaging from my lemons on an art project. I save scraps and try to use every bit of them so there is less waste. I also look for items that use less packaging or packaging that I can reuse.
Wonderful article! I love finding out about new eco friendly resources!
I'm a big recycler and many of my crafts are made from recycled items.
As a quilter, I also use the scraps that other quilters throw away. I've got lots of people sharing theirs with me now, so they keep me in fabric and I keep the fabric out of the landfill!
I re-use anything I can. Ribbon from gifts, tags from packaging, even egg containers (great for holding paint!)
I'd really love to try EcoGreen's acrylic paints, I have a 4 year-old daughter who loves to paint, and I really like the idea of a non-toxic choice.
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