I think all of us know that our earth is in need of a relaxing day at the spa, right?
Tomorrow is Earth Day, and in years past, I’ve done official “Earth Day Challenge” activities. You can view those here and here, if you’re interested in seeing what those challenges looked like.
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Last week I mentioned that I’d be taking a short vacation, and the truth is, I pre-posted today’s blog post. I’m still on the road somewhere, but about five years ago, I made a smart choice to make a positive difference in my everyday activities on Planet Earth. I bought a hybrid car.
I would have preferred an all-electric vehicle, but the one I wanted to buy was not yet available in the US. I hate to say it, but here in the USA, it seems like we’re sort of behind the rest of the world in terms of eco-friendly living. Still, buying a hybrid car was a step in the right direction.
So as you read this, I’m driving around in my little blue Toyota somewhere in the Southwest. If you see this sign on a blue Toyota, you will know it’s me! Feel free to step up and introduce yourself!
I’ve also been primarily using only those fabrics which are in my stash, rather than buying new material. If I need a color or print I don’t already own, I go to my second-hand store to buy the fabric.
For anyone who isn’t aware, fabric dyes can be very hard on the environment! However, Spoonflower (while it’s expensive) is dedicated to sustainable fabric creation. So I’ve been designing fabrics for Spoonflower.
Question: What changes are you making in your crafting projects (and life in general) to be more earth-friendly? Please leave your answer in the comments!
Here are 3 ways you can help support my website and YouTube channel:
- Visit my eBay store to see if there’s anything you need there, and if so, make a bid
- Purchase one of the fabrics I’ve designed — here’s a link to my Spoonflower store
- Pray for this website to grow and prosper!
To read more about my free sewing patterns and tutorials, please visit the “Helpful Tips” page.
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Chelly Wood and the ChellyWood.com website are not affiliated with any of the doll or toy companies mentioned in this blog post, but Chelly enjoys designing her doll clothes to fit a variety of dolls. To learn more about the doll companies mentioned in today’s post, please visit the doll or toy company’s website.