Handmade Upcycled Card - Black Tie Pattern

$9.00
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About this Product

This beautifully hand-crafted upcycled card is made from Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream box. Even though each card uses the same branded box, each card is unique because of where they were cut on the box, the size and shape of each piece, and their placements.

These upcycled cards are two-sided like postcards. The front has a patterned and the back is blank for writing. A dark color ink pen or marker is recommended. Because this style does not have a pre-determined occasion, these eco-friendly cards can be used for any occasion the sender deems appropriate, such as inviting a mate to a special dinner.

Card can be recycled or kept as a meaningful one-of-a-kind keepsake.

  • Dimensions: 

    • Card: L x W = Approx. 6.25 inches x 3.25 inches

    • Envelope (included): L x W = 6.5 inches x 3.5 inches 

O Kim

San Diego, CA

Meet the Maker

Hi there! I am an educator, cat mom, and maker in San Diego, CA.  I make jewelry and I upcycle boxes into wall art and cards.  

I'm a self-taught jewelry designer and maker, with friends donating beads and supplies to start.  I could not have gotten here without investment from my friends at this critical juncture.  Today, I design and make jewelry that is functional, unique, and beautiful, and that starts with shopping for components that inspire me.  The pieces that I make are the ones that I would wear myself, so I know you will look fantastic, too! When someone wears my jewelry, I imagine that the wearer feels a boost of confidence to run the world.

In addition to jewelry, I also upcycle.  I have been upcycling since I was a kid, but I didn't get here until I taught an upcycling course.  This course is about the importance of producing less waste, preserving resources, and sustainability.  I practice this in my life as well.  For example, I give ice cream and snack boxes a second chance at life by turning them into wall art, and you may see some of them in my store.  

Customers also see that I promote sustainability by using paper-based jewelry boxes, and sometimes, packaging materials are reused.  I also give jewelry a second chance at life.  Some customers ask me to make a bracelet from a broken necklace or fix a pair of earrings.  I do my best to do good for customers and Earth.

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How it’s Made

  1. Cut and trim snack box - card

  2. Cut and trim patterned box - design (front)

  3. Measure and cut patterned box panels into strips

  4. Glue strips onto card

  5. Trim excess

  6. Wipe clean

To be more sustainable and unique, some cards are made with a mix of trimmed patterned pieces and whole strips.

*All cutting and trimming are done with scissors.

Shop Policies

Processing Timeframe

I take 1-3 days to process, pack, and ship your order.  I use USPS so please allow time for delivery.

We can alternatively schedule a date, time, and place for local pickup.  Please note that if the location is too far or there is too much conflict with scheduling for pickup, your order will be shipped.  

If the address for an order is an apartment, but there is no field to input an apartment number or suite when checking out your cart, please send me a message with 

  • Your name,
  • Your order number,
  • The apartment number or suite 

so I can add it to the shipping label.  It's better to be clear and thorough so you get what you ordered.

The customer is responsible for inputting the correct address and at a location that is not prone to package theft.  The shop owner not responsible for package theft.

Issues with Order

Please send me a message as soon as you notice any issue with your order, and include photos and/or videos of how the package(s) and item(s) arrived.  You have 7 days from the day the package arrived to notify me of any issues with your order.  

If jewelry arrived broken,

  1. We can set up a date, time, and place for me to fix it 
  2. You can send it to me, and I will send it back when I fix it

If wall art arrived misshapen or in pieces, I will need to fix it at my workspace and send it back to you.  It is recommended that all wall art is picked up instead of delivered.

Return Policy

Please send me a message with the reason(s) why you want to return the item(s).  

When returning, the customer is responsible for properly packing the item(s) and for the cost of shipping.  The amount refunded may be deducted for issues with products where the customer is at fault, for example, not packing items properly or plating is removed from jewelry due to actual wear.

Items marked in the Clearance category are not eligible for return, replacement, or repair.

Jewelry Care

Plated jewelry.  Please avoid activities where moisture is involved (such as swimming, bathing, and exercising) while wearing plated jewelry to maintain the plating.  

When not worn, it is best to keep jewelry in a cool, dry, and dark place, such as in a jewelry box.  Hang chains and necklaces to prevent tangling.

Wall Art Care

Keep art in a cool place that avoids sunlight and water.  When placed or hung in hot weather or a hot room, the art piece can curl or bend.  It will straighten again in cool temperatures.  Additionally, when in sunlight for prolonged periods of time, the colors will fade and/or change.

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