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Fabric Squares Gift Cards - Set of Two - Japanese Red and Blue
Name: Anna
Shop Name: Lila Ruby King/Anna Ruby King
Shop Link(s):
http://annarubyking.etsy.com
http://lilarubyking.etsy.com
Location: Athens, Greece
Ships To: Everywhere and Anywhere!
What do you create?
I have two lines of work, hence the two shops. I have a jewellery line, and also a paper goods/art line of work. With my jewellery I create mostly with glass, sterling silver and found wooden twigs. With my paper goods (mostly gift cards) and art, you will see a lot of birds!
How did you get into your craft?
When I finished school I went into Visual Arts at university, I majored in print media and minored in painting. After I finished this degree, I really had a desire to start making functional objects, so I went on to study jewellery design and production.
The Scrub Birds Gift Cards - Set of Two - Lime and Deep Blue
What materials do you use for your eco friendly products?
My main eco friendly product is my gift cards, the card stock I use is made from recycled paper, and the envelopes are made from surplus map pages which I think is really cool! The designs on my cards are made with fabric, and as much as possible I try and use recycled fabric, offcuts, remnants, scraps, etc… I really like the idea of using the remnant fabric, not just because of environmental benefits, but because it means that I can only make so many cards out of each piece, so I am forced to keep coming up with new colour combinations and patterns.
With my jewellery, it is a bit more of a challenge to work in an eco friendly way, but I have started a collection that uses found twigs. I love how I can use an item that is overlooked and discarded and turn it into something beautiful and desirable.
White Branch Brooch - No.2
Why did you decide to make eco friendly products?
It was just something that I had to do, there was no other option for me. I am quite concerned about what is happened with the planet right now, so I think it is important for all of us to start making eco friendly choices with what we purchase. When I purchase my recycled blank cards, this supports another eco friendly business, and prevents my money from supporting a company that is not. Things like this is something all of us can do, and if enough of us start making these choices then it will make a difference.
What inspires you?
Nature, endlessly! Maybe this is another reason why I am so passionate about being eco friendly!
Is this a job for you or a hobby?
It is really more of a lifestyle- it is something I do everyday, and I would be miserable without it!
Apart from creating things, what do you do?
I love going for walks, reading, going to the movies and cooking sweet things!
Do you have any advice to share on how you have made your business grow?
I think it is important to have a product that is distinctly yours and to keep creating new things to keep the attention of your customers.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
Hopefully I will still be creating, still happy, still healthy!
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