AvianDesigns

Eco-friendly, upcycled jewelry for free-spirits

Longmont, Colorado On Etsy since 2016

693 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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AvianDesigns

Eco-friendly, upcycled jewelry for free-spirits

Longmont, Colorado | 693 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Welcome to Avian Designs -- eco-friendly, up-cycled jewelry for free-spirited folks! FREE SHIPPING (USA only) on select pairs of Avian Designs earrings! No coupon code needed. Orders of $35+ also get free (USA) shipping. If you are local, I offer free delivery. Contact me for coupon code.
At Avian Designs, I use up-cycled materials (thrifted leather jackets, soda & beer cans, and decorative tins) to create unique handmade eco-friendly bohemian jewelry!
So what does up-cycled mean anyway? It means taking something old and repurposing it to make something new! All of the leather/suede I use comes from jackets, pants, etc., mostly found at thrift stores. All of the aluminum comes from collected soda/water/beer cans and the tin from thrifted decorative tins. The feathers come from my beloved backyard chickens and are collected after they naturally fall off the birds on their own (a process known as molting) -- hence being cruelty-free.
Avian Designs' leather earrings double as diffuser jewelry. Simply add a drop of your favorite essential oil to the back of your up-cycled leather earrings and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy all day long!
I compost and/or recycle scraps as much as possible and primarily reuse shipping materials (which is why your padded mailer probably came from Amazon originally). Also, my earring backing cards are made from cereal boxes.

***Be sure to FOLLOW Avian Designs on INSTAGRAM: @aviandesignsbyamy***

Wholesale opportunities available. Please contact me for details.

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Last updated on Nov 9, 2020

Welcome to Avian Designs -- eco-friendly, up-cycled jewelry for free-spirited folks! FREE SHIPPING (USA only) on select pairs of Avian Designs earrings! No coupon code needed. Orders of $35+ also get free (USA) shipping. If you are local, I offer free delivery. Contact me for coupon code.
At Avian Designs, I use up-cycled materials (thrifted leather jackets, soda & beer cans, and decorative tins) to create unique handmade eco-friendly bohemian jewelry!
So what does up-cycled mean anyway? It means taking something old and repurposing it to make something new! All of the leather/suede I use comes from jackets, pants, etc., mostly found at thrift stores. All of the aluminum comes from collected soda/water/beer cans and the tin from thrifted decorative tins. The feathers come from my beloved backyard chickens and are collected after they naturally fall off the birds on their own (a process known as molting) -- hence being cruelty-free.
Avian Designs' leather earrings double as diffuser jewelry. Simply add a drop of your favorite essential oil to the back of your up-cycled leather earrings and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy all day long!
I compost and/or recycle scraps as much as possible and primarily reuse shipping materials (which is why your padded mailer probably came from Amazon originally). Also, my earring backing cards are made from cereal boxes.

***Be sure to FOLLOW Avian Designs on INSTAGRAM: @aviandesignsbyamy***

Wholesale opportunities available. Please contact me for details.

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So many colors of gold-dipped up-cycled leather feather earrings to choose from! What color is your fave? See them all at aviandesigns.etsy.com Free US shipping.

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  • Gold Dipped Genuine Leather Suede Feather Drop Earrings Gift for Her

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    $22.00 FREE shipping

    • 4 weeks
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg tribute earrings - now available in silver or gold! A portion of each sale is donated to the National Women’s Law Center.

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  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg Earrings, Notorious RBG, Lace Collar, Handmade Upcycled Leather and Lace Dissent Jewelry, Liberal Feminist

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    $23.00 FREE shipping

    • 2 months
    New mini earrings are now available to honor the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A portion of each sale is donated to the National Women’s Law Center which fights for gender justice in the courts, in public policy and in our society. heart️scales️

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  • Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Strong Women, Gift for Feminist, Women Empowerment, Lace Collar Earrings

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    $20.00
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    About AvianDesigns

    Sales 693
    On Etsy since 2016
    • I'm Amy, the artist and designer behind Avian Designs, wearing a pair of my upcycled leather earrings.
    • My aluminum can earrings come from soda & beer cans, like this Monster Energy drink. Edges are filed smooth for safety.
    • Earrings are carefully packaged and come tied up with a bow.
    • Here are some of my chickens having a treat in the yard. I collect their feathers once they've fallen out naturally.
    • Add a drop of your favorite essential oil to the back of our upcycled leather earrings and they become mini diffusers!

    My name is Amy and I live with my family in beautiful Colorado. My store name -- Avian Designs -- comes from a combination of my children's names and, of course, the word avian also means "relating to birds."

    My shop is all about up-cycling -- using materials from an old item to make something completely new!

    We have several backyard chickens that I affectionately refer to as "my girls" from whom I gather most of the feathers for my jewelry. I wait until the feathers molt (fall out naturally) and then collect them.

    In addition to working with feathers, I also enjoy creating up-cycled jewelry from leather and suede clothing that I find in thrift shops, as well as soda and beer cans that friends from around the country save and give to me.

    I love art and creating and enjoy putting together unique earrings.

    If you have an idea for some earrings, but don't see them listed, please contact me. I'd be happy to talk with you about creating custom earrings just for you!

    Let's keep in touch!
    Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/AvianDesignsByAmy
    Instagram: instagram.com/aviandesignsbyamy/
    Contact me at: info AT aviandesigns DOT com

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    • Amy

      Owner, Creator

      I live in Colorado with my husband, two children, three dogs & several chickens. I've always enjoyed being creative & I especially love making earrings with upcycled materials. I also enjoy family time, gardening, walking, photography & nature.

    Shop policies

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    Last updated on Mar 1, 2019
    Frequently asked questions
    Care instructions

    LEATHER: To keep your leather earrings looking their best, please do not wear them in the shower or while swimming.

    FEATHERS: The feathers are natural and somewhat fragile, so please use care when handling them to keep them looking their best. Treat them gently and please do NOT wear them in the shower or while swimming.
    If they become ruffled, simply smooth them out between your fingers.

    Gift wrapping and packaging

    All earrings are carefully wrapped in brown kraft paper, tied with yarn and sent either in a padded envelope or small cardboard box. Please consider reusing or recycling your box and packing materials. Thank you!

    Wholesale availability

    Many of my earrings are available for wholesale orders. Please contact me for details.

    Custom and personalized orders

    I accept custom orders. If you have an idea in mind, please contact me and we can see if it is a possibility. Also, if you see a pair of leather earrings that you like, but would prefer them in a different color, let me know. Chances are that I can do that. I look forward to working with you to create something amazing! Thank you.