MindysBeerGear

Wallets and accessories upcycled from used 6pack boxes.

Vancouver, Washington On Etsy since 2009

3,945 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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MindysBeerGear

Wallets and accessories upcycled from used 6pack boxes.

Vancouver, Washington | 3,945 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    All cardboard material is wrapped and protected in clear vinyl. Everything you see is made and ready to ship.

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Last updated on Dec 28, 2019

All cardboard material is wrapped and protected in clear vinyl. Everything you see is made and ready to ship.

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About MindysBeerGear

Sales 3,945
On Etsy since 2009
  • My first craft space in 2011 before losing a room in my house to a newborn in 2013.
  • Myself, modeling some beer gear in the early days.
  • That one time I was in the Oregonian in 2011. I met John Foyston, writer of Beer Here, while at Portland U-Brew.
  • Cascade Hops grown in my front planter.
  • Johnny 5, my reason for everything.

Wallets, Luggage Tags and more upcycled from used Craft Beer packaging.

I am a full-time, single-mom trying to make my creativity support us. I started making wallets and other accessories out of craft beer 4-packs and 6-packs in 2010. I designed my best-selling, bi-fold men's wallet in July of 2011. All patterns are my own, sketched down on notepads and graph paper.
I strive to make each piece completely functional and sturdy. At the same time, I wish to embrace the novelty of "upcycling" a used beer package. I do not intend my pieces to look like they were manufactured in mass quantities by machines. Remember, I hand-make every single piece you see in my shop. I want you to pull out your wallet and embrace all its blemishes. Every scuff, crease, or seam you see in the box material should be a reminder that someone (maybe it was you or maybe it was ME) who appreciates craft beer enjoyed every bottle that was kept in that six-pack box. It should bring back fond memories and make you thirsty for more. I'm right there with you as I put my heart into every piece of beer gear that emerges from my cutting table.

To find out more about me and my beer gear, visit these articles and blogs:
http://www.thrillist.com/style/portland/mindys-beer-gear_rocker-gear_wallets_custom

http://schlafly.com/blog/2011/11/03/mindys-schlafly-beer-gear-is-here/

http://www.thebeermag.com/beer-magazine-27-septoct-2012-you-want-it/

http://draftmag.com/features/11-stocking-stuffers-for-beer-lovers/

http://www.newschoolbeer.com/2011/07/mindys-beer-gear.html

http://news.yahoo.com/home-beer-gear-fathers-day-185056596.html

http://growlermag.com/tag/mindys-designs/

http://theroamingpint.com/gift-ideas-for-a-beer-geek/

And, here are some reviews of my products:
“Very fast shipping. Nice packaging. Very pleased with the quality. Gave it as a gift and the bro-in-law loved it!”
“My second headband! I got so many compliments on the first, I needed a new one. :)”
“Super durable and looks so neat, my husband gets so many complements!”
“Awesome quality! This one will last a while.”
“This wallet is better than I expected! It looks great and durable! Very quick shipping.”
“Awesome quality and my husband loves it! He gets asked about it all the time--all the other husbands are jealous!”

DISCLAIMER: Mindy's Beer Gear is not licensed product of the breweries the materials came from. Mindy's Beer Gear items were created in my home workshop. Mindy's Beer Gear is in no way trying to compete with or duplicate any products sold by the breweries. All materials used were obtained by purchasing & consuming the product. Those materials were then upcycled and turned into something new instead of throwing them away and filling some landfill. Mindy's Beer Gear makes beer gear because she loves beer and supports breweries in the craft beer world. Nearly all of the breweries who's boxes I use are happy with what I do. If anyone isn't, I willingly do not upcycle their trash. I'm not here to get rich. Just to pay for diapers :)

Shop members

  • Mindy Humphrey

    Owner

Shop policies

Last updated on May 5, 2017
Thank you for visiting my Etsy page. I am a lover of craft beer. I take the trash from my favorite breweries and make it into something one-of-a-kind. My goal is to bring a smile to your face every time you pull out our Gonzo wallet to pay for groceries or see your luggage come down the conveyor belt sporting an adorable SKA Brewing luggage tag. I also hope to bring more attention to my favorite breweries by creating a unique outlet of advertising for them. If my favorite breweries are doing well, they will continue to brew fabulous beer.

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
Please contact me right away if there are any problems with your order. Your satisfaction is priority and I will do my best to make things right.

Items may be returned and refunded within 14 days only if the item has not been used, worn, or damaged. A refund will not be honored on items if they are not in new condition.

Refunds and exchanges on custom orders honored only if I made an error.

If you wish to return an unwanted item you are responsible for the shipping fees.
Payment
I accept credit card and PayPal. Nothing ships until payment is received. WA sales tax is added to WA sales. I do not require payment up front for custom orders. You pay when the item is ready.
Shipping
All items will ship within 24 hours after payment is received. Everything is shipped through USPS and most orders are shipped as First Class arriving in 3 business days. Please be mindful of what shipping address you give at the time of your order. Make sure Etsy and/or Paypal have your current and correct address.
If you plan on being away from home when your item ships please make sure your mail is secure. I cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items after delivery.
In the event an item is lost in the mail or is being returned to sender, we must wait 30 days for that to clear up before I will refund or replace an order.
I am happy to correct any error I make in shipping.
Additional policies and FAQs
Please message me regarding custom orders. I do not require prepayment. Any crazy idea is welcomed. This is how it will work:
You will contact me asking if I can create what you have in mind. I will say "yes I can make that" and I will look through my inventory of beer boxes to see if I have what you need. If I do not, I will suggest that you mail me a box from your favorite beer. I will make your custom item and notify you when it is ready and posted on Etsy. The item will have a hold for you in the title. You will then purchase your item like normal.
Simple as that. It is very satisfying to do custom orders. I love to know that you have something unique and personal to you.

I do offer wholesale pricing. I would love to get to know you brewery owners and make you some awesome gear. Beer people are the coolest. Send me a message and I'd be happy to get a few free samples out to you.

Many of the boxes I use are from breweries I am in contact with and I have consent to use their boxes. I have such an overwhelmingly positive response from craft brewers that I assume, for the most part, that I am doing something good. If any of you craft breweries are not happy with what I am doing please let me know. I have no problem with you exercising your trademark rights and I will cooperate with your request to stop using your trash.