AvianDesigns
Longmont, Colorado |
Announcement
A special welcome to my new visitors here from the East Boulder County Artists' virtual studio tour! If you live in Longmont, CO and are placing an order, please use coupon code LOCALSHIP for free shipping and I will deliver to you. Thank you for supporting local artists.
Welcome to Avian Designs -- eco-friendly, up-cycled jewelry for free-spirited women! For a limited time :: FREE SHIPPING (USA only) on select pairs of Avian Designs earrings! No coupon code needed.
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.
Announcement
A special welcome to my new visitors here from the East Boulder County Artists' virtual studio tour! If you live in Longmont, CO and are placing an order, please use coupon code LOCALSHIP for free shipping and I will deliver to you. Thank you for supporting local artists.
Welcome to Avian Designs -- eco-friendly, up-cycled jewelry for free-spirited women! For a limited time :: FREE SHIPPING (USA only) on select pairs of Avian Designs earrings! No coupon code needed.
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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patresa on Aug 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are gorgeous! So finely made. Delivered quickly. Packaged safely to keep the feathers undisturbed. I used them in a photo shoot, and I love them. Thank you!
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garrettt1 on Feb 4, 2020
5 out of 5 starsthank you!!! they are perfect and you were wonderful to order from yet again! :)
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Jenna on Dec 30, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI bought three pairs of these gorgeous earrings in different colors for the women in my family for Christmas and everyone loved them! The colors are beautiful and they are so lightweight you can't even tell your wearing them! I'm hoping the black comes back in stock soon as I will be getting some for myself :)
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Karina on Dec 3, 2019
5 out of 5 starsBought this as a gift for my friend who literally could not live without le croix and I know she’s going to love them. The quality is great and the packaging it came in is so cute. Happy with my purchase.
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deliasmom on Nov 23, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThe earrings are super cute! They are a perfect size to be noticeable but not overwhelming and are so lightweight they will be easy to wear all day. Amy is great to work with - she is quick to reply to emails and delivery time was speedy.
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Monica on Nov 21, 2019
5 out of 5 starsIt was ship on time. They are a little thinner than I thought but I love the fact that they are made from recycle material. I'm allergic to some types of earrings but so far I'm good with this ones. Thank you!!
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tasha on Sep 12, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThis was my second custom order with Amy and I could not be more pleased. I wanted a certain purple color for these long earrings and Amy delivered. I LOVE them!!!💜
And the shipping was SO FAST. All around a very happy customer.
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About AvianDesigns
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I'm Amy, the artist and designer behind Avian Designs, wearing a pair of my upcycled leather earrings.
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My aluminum can earrings come from soda & beer cans, like this Monster Energy drink. Edges are filed smooth for safety.
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Earrings are carefully packaged and come tied up with a bow.
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Here are some of my chickens having a treat in the yard. I collect their feathers once they've fallen out naturally.
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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.
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I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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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.