Hot New Spring Item: The Traveler Shoulder Bag

This spring I've decided to do some things differently. From illustrating scenarios in my product descriptions to including models faces in my photographs, I'm just tweaking some things to make some improvements to the Reclaimed Wreckage brand.  Some of the biggest include products in every price point, custom, one-of-a-kind clothing, and EVEN more jewelry. I'm also finding myself leaning more in forward, boxy-shaped, defined lines, and hardware accented handbags and extra-feminine clothing. We'll see how it goes. One of the greatest things about having a small brand is I can choose whatever the hell I want.

But anyways, the most recent of these new-price point items is my new Travel Bag made from blown rubber inner tubes. It's compact, crazy-durable, and can be wiped out with a wet towelette when your on the go. Its the perfect size to keep your passport, snacks, your wallet, and lipstick but not so heavy as to slow down the adventures you'll be experiencing.

-Measures 5.5" x 8" x 3"
-Machine wash. Lay flat to dry
-Made from blown rubber inner tubes
-Long rubber strap hangs 45" long to sit at the hip when worn on the shoulder or low at the waist when worn across the chest
-Unisex
-Vegan alternative to leather
-Handmade in the USA

I know what your thinking, "Lisa, this is awesome and cute and all, but how much is it?"

Well my friends, This one's for you. It's only $39.99

Hot New Spring Item: The Traveler Shoulder Bag

This spring I've decided to do some things differently. From illustrating scenarios in my product descriptions to including models faces in my photographs, I'm just tweaking some things to make some improvements to the Reclaimed Wreckage brand.  Some of the biggest include products in every price point, custom, one-of-a-kind clothing, and EVEN more jewelry. I'm also finding myself leaning more in forward, boxy-shaped, defined lines, and hardware accented handbags and extra-feminine clothing. We'll see how it goes. One of the greatest things about having a small brand is I can choose whatever the hell I want.

But anyways, the most recent of these new-price point items is my new Travel Bag made from blown rubber inner tubes. It's compact, crazy-durable, and can be wiped out with a wet towelette when your on the go. Its the perfect size to keep your passport, snacks, your wallet, and lipstick but not so heavy as to slow down the adventures you'll be experiencing.

-Measures 5.5" x 8" x 3"
-Machine wash. Lay flat to dry
-Made from blown rubber inner tubes
-Long rubber strap hangs 45" long to sit at the hip when worn on the shoulder or low at the waist when worn across the chest
-Unisex
-Vegan alternative to leather
-Handmade in the USA

I know what your thinking, "Lisa, this is awesome and cute and all, but how much is it?"

Well my friends, This one's for you. It's only $39.99

How to make a Woven Magazine Purse

I just made my first woven magazine clutch! It looks so great I'm excited to list it on etsy. I added a wristlet handel and lined it with a zipper closure so it can double as a coin purse. Don't worry, it'lll be on etsy tonight.

The instructions are really hard to find for these bags. I searched for days until I found this one. They go over everything start to finish and you don't have to buy any instructions.

Mine is made with a Salt Lake City Map and a Davis County Map so just in case you ever get lost in this area you can always look down and see a scrambled map right there on your clutch! It's just big enough to hold a cell phone, a lipstick, and a couple cards... so perfect for a night out. I've got more details on mine here. Making the clutch took over four hours so it's no wonder they go for so much as farmer's markets. Take your time, have fun, and listen to some great music while you do it and don't get frustrated!

I actually doubled the size of each individual piece so my purse I'm working on now will have bigger, bolder, weaves and will be about four times the size of my clutch. I'll post pictures as they come up.

How to make a Woven Magazine Purse

I just made my first woven magazine clutch! It looks so great I'm excited to list it on etsy. I added a wristlet handel and lined it with a zipper closure so it can double as a coin purse. Don't worry, it'lll be on etsy tonight.

The instructions are really hard to find for these bags. I searched for days until I found this one. They go over everything start to finish and you don't have to buy any instructions.

Mine is made with a Salt Lake City Map and a Davis County Map so just in case you ever get lost in this area you can always look down and see a scrambled map right there on your clutch! It's just big enough to hold a cell phone, a lipstick, and a couple cards... so perfect for a night out. I've got more details on mine here. Making the clutch took over four hours so it's no wonder they go for so much as farmer's markets. Take your time, have fun, and listen to some great music while you do it and don't get frustrated!

I actually doubled the size of each individual piece so my purse I'm working on now will have bigger, bolder, weaves and will be about four times the size of my clutch. I'll post pictures as they come up.

The meaning and Inspiration for living green

I feel like so often the concept of living green is misinterpreted, not properly evaluated, or missed entirely. Living green does not take any additional expense and is actually CHEAPER than not living green. You don't have to remodel your house, alienate your friends or family, or drop out of society.

This takes me back to what it really means to live green. Living green means that you've noticed the changes in our planet, community, and life. You've researched the problems, potential solutions, and results and have come up with your own reasons to change the way you live. You understand the importance of conserving and taking care of what you have to avoid excess waste. You understand that when you do have to purchase new things buying consignment, gently used, or Eco-friendly are the best ways to go. You know that your garbage doesn't just disappear once it goes down the drain or the city picks it up. You realize the importance of clean air and that cutting back on excess driving, carpooling, and even public transportation can significantly help.

I live about five miles from a giant oil refinery that had an explosion a few days ago, condemning and severely damaging several neighboring homes. The air quality in my valley is among the worst in the country and asthma and other breathing conditions are over double what average cities bear. When it rains, the trees, flowers, and homes are actually dirtier than before since it's cleaned some of the pollutants out of the air. The state is currently deciding if it should transport radioactive waste from our surrounding states to be dumped here. It sounds absolutely absurd yet I've seen it firsthand.

So for me choosing to take a step back and look at where I live, the bigger picture, and our impact wasn't very hard to see. Something needs to change. My way of changing has been taking up a new profession: transforming wreckage to usable, functional home and personal accessories. This blog will be about my journey, developing business, changes in my lifestyle, and things I've learned. I would love it if you followed along.

The meaning and Inspiration for living green

I feel like so often the concept of living green is misinterpreted, not properly evaluated, or missed entirely. Living green does not take any additional expense and is actually CHEAPER than not living green. You don't have to remodel your house, alienate your friends or family, or drop out of society.

This takes me back to what it really means to live green. Living green means that you've noticed the changes in our planet, community, and life. You've researched the problems, potential solutions, and results and have come up with your own reasons to change the way you live. You understand the importance of conserving and taking care of what you have to avoid excess waste. You understand that when you do have to purchase new things buying consignment, gently used, or Eco-friendly are the best ways to go. You know that your garbage doesn't just disappear once it goes down the drain or the city picks it up. You realize the importance of clean air and that cutting back on excess driving, carpooling, and even public transportation can significantly help.

I live about five miles from a giant oil refinery that had an explosion a few days ago, condemning and severely damaging several neighboring homes. The air quality in my valley is among the worst in the country and asthma and other breathing conditions are over double what average cities bear. When it rains, the trees, flowers, and homes are actually dirtier than before since it's cleaned some of the pollutants out of the air. The state is currently deciding if it should transport radioactive waste from our surrounding states to be dumped here. It sounds absolutely absurd yet I've seen it firsthand.

So for me choosing to take a step back and look at where I live, the bigger picture, and our impact wasn't very hard to see. Something needs to change. My way of changing has been taking up a new profession: transforming wreckage to usable, functional home and personal accessories. This blog will be about my journey, developing business, changes in my lifestyle, and things I've learned. I would love it if you followed along.