colorstorydesigns

handmade designs... created from recycled magazines!

Tulsa, Oklahoma

4,027 Sales |

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Amy Gibson

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colorstorydesigns is taking a short break

Note from shop owner Thank you so much for visiting my shop- I need to take some time to catch up on custom projects and Etsy orders. Everything is taking so much longer right now- due to supply issues, family schedules and workload. I sincerely apologize if your order was not or will not ship in the given time frame. I am trying so hard to create these items and get them shipped as soon as possible!!

If you need your order by a specific date- please let me know ahead of time. I will do my best to accommodate. You can send me a message any time.

Thank you again for your business and I do appreciate your patience.

You can reach me at colorstorydesigns [!at] live.com

Respectfully,
Amy Gibson

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Sep 27, 2021

Thank you so much for visiting my shop- I need to take some time to catch up on custom projects and Etsy orders. Everything is taking so much longer right now- due to supply issues, family schedules and workload. I sincerely apologize if your order was not or will not ship in the given time frame. I am trying so hard to create these items and get them shipped as soon as possible!!

If you need your order by a specific date- please let me know ahead of time. I will do my best to accommodate. You can send me a message any time.

Thank you again for your business and I do appreciate your patience.

You can reach me at colorstorydesigns [!at] live.com

Respectfully,
Amy Gibson

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Amy Gibson

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whellams on Oct 7, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

it was exactly what I wanted. looks great

colorful 12” SMALL round mirror, wall art- made from recycled magazines, colorful, stripes, blue, green, red, purple, pink, yellow, orange

colorful 12” SMALL round mirror, wall art- made from recycled magazines, colorful, stripes, blue, green, red, purple, pink, yellow, orange
Jeffrey on Oct 4, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Took awhile to get, but seller was very up front about this. I am very pleased with this artwork.

Seattle Space Needle shadowbox- made from recycled magazines, Seattle, landmark, Pacific Northwest, west coast, icon, tourist, design,unique

Seattle Space Needle shadowbox- made from recycled magazines, Seattle, landmark, Pacific Northwest, west coast, icon, tourist, design,unique
hwinslow1980 on Sep 28, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Great piece of artwork! Seller was very nice in communications. These were custom pieces and took a while to receive but both pieces were lovely. Thank you!

YELLOW square shadowbox wall art - made from recycled magazines, blue, green, red, purple, pink, orange,modern,texture, creative,bright,cute

YELLOW square shadowbox wall art - made from recycled magazines, blue, green, red, purple, pink, orange,modern,texture, creative,bright,cute
hwinslow1980 on Sep 28, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Great piece of artwork! Seller was very nice in communications. These were custom pieces and took a while to receive but both pieces were lovely. Thank you!

TURQUOISE square shadowbox wall art - made from recycled magazines,blue,red,green,purple, pink,yellow,orange,modern,texture, creative,bright

TURQUOISE square shadowbox wall art - made from recycled magazines,blue,red,green,purple, pink,yellow,orange,modern,texture, creative,bright
Amy on Sep 27, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful artist and seller. Picture frame was just perfect!

oval picture frame- made from recycled magazines, colorful,stripes,blue,green,red,purple,pink,yellow, orange,gift idea, wall portrait frame

oval picture frame- made from recycled magazines, colorful,stripes,blue,green,red,purple,pink,yellow, orange,gift idea, wall portrait frame
Susan on Sep 9, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

We love the final custom product and it was worth the wait. It is beautiful and it fits the place it was designed for. Thank you, Amy.

Custom order for susan lynch

Custom order for susan lynch
Maggie on Aug 30, 2021

4 out of 5 stars

The product is GREAT!! My lower review for shipping is simple because it took over 2 months to receive. When I reached out, though, Amy did explain the shortage of supplies.

small colorful round wall art- made from recycled magazines, 3" bright,. bold, unique, round, modern, boho, trendy, set, statement piece,fun

small colorful round wall art- made from recycled magazines, 3" bright,. bold, unique, round, modern, boho, trendy, set, statement piece,fun
A on Aug 23, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely stunning craftsmanship. These items were better than I anticipated. The colors are vibrant and the material are of high quality. I am super appreciative that even during a pandemic that this seller came through with too not h products. Excellent communication. Highly recommend.

STAR wall art - brightly colored recycled magazine - made from recycled magazines, colorful, unique, modern, bright

STAR wall art - brightly colored recycled magazine - made from recycled magazines, colorful, unique, modern, bright
Nyne on Aug 1, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

unique and beautiful set of art

SMALL set of 5 neutral colored round wall art- made from recycled magazines, colorful, unique

SMALL set of 5 neutral colored round wall art- made from recycled magazines, colorful, unique
Hilary on Jul 27, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful and unique. Adds a wonderful splash of vibrant colour to my room.

24 inch diameter brightly colored round mirror, wall art- made from recycled magazines, blue, green, red, purple, pink, yellow, orange

24 inch diameter brightly colored round mirror, wall art- made from recycled magazines, blue, green, red, purple, pink, yellow, orange

About colorstorydesigns

Sales 4,027

On Etsy since 2009

handmade designs... created from recycled magazines!

colorstory designs began as a way for myself, Amy Gibson, and my best friend, Andrea Read, to be creative and have fun together. We met at an architecture firm in Seattle, WA in 2007, and began our small green design business shortly thereafter. At the end of 2010, Andrea needed to pursue a new job in Kansas City area where she works with a small organization that fights poverty throughout the world. Even though I've continued colorstory designs on my own, the original concept was created by both of us, and she is still my best friend and a huge part of my life!

Everything I make is made from recycled magazines- and I try to find the most colorful parts of the magazines to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art for you! My work includes picture frames, jewelry, wine charms, magnets, mirrors and shadowboxes. Everything is created by me in Tulsa, OK- where I live with my supportive husband Jason and young son Ben. I hope you enjoy looking through my etsy shop and please recycle- it's important!

Shop members

Amy Gibson

Owner, Maker, Designer

Print is very much alive, and it takes new form in this playful and colorful collection. Colorstory designs creates a positive environmental impact with recycled magazines and I hope that my works will brighten your life with their unique textures.

Shop policies

Last updated on February 20, 2019

Hi and welcome to colorstory designs! Much like each person is one of a kind, my pieces carry their own identity by the nature of our medium- recycled magazines. I create high quality items that you will love and enjoy. Everything i make is made with lots of thought and love and could be found on the walls of my own home. I truly hope you fall in love too!

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Returns and exchanges

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations

But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Questions about your order?

Please if you have any problems with your order.

Returns and exchange details

We do not accept refunds/exchanges at this time. We do not accept responsibility for loss or damaged items in the mail. We also do not accept refunds for custom orders.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL ON SALE MERCHANDISE!

Payment

New to Etsy? Here is a tutorial to guide you through the checkout process: http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php

PAYPAL: We accept PayPal; which includes Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and payments made directly from your bank account.

NON-PAYPAL: If you do not want or do not have a PayPal account, you can still pay through PayPal via credit card or bank account.

If payment is not received in 24 hours, I reserve the right to contact you and cancel the order.

Shipping

Custom orders, please allow 2 weeks, at a minimum, before shipping. If you have an important deadline please contact us to ensure delivery in time.

*** Any over-charges more than $2.00 for shipping costs will be refunded after shipping your item.

SHIPMENT DURATION ~ Once an item has shipped, please allow 2-5 business days for the Post Office to deliver it. If you ever have any questions about your order, please contact anytime.

DOMESTIC ORDERS: We ship via USPS First Class and/or USPS Priority Mail depending on your order size and shipping needs. When your order ships we will mark your order "shipped" on etsy. Some of our larger pieces might be shipping via UPS, depending on the size of the item.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: I can ship internationally- please ask before purchasing. I would be happy to put together an estimate for shipping costs.

~~ US orders expect 5-7 business days for your item to arrive.
~~ Canadian orders expect 8-10 business days for your item to arrive.
~~ Overseas orders expect 10-12 business days for your item to arrive.

If you would like to receive your package sooner - please convo me so that I can calculate the correct amount for shipping and set up a reserved listing for you.

I only ship to the address provided on Etsy unless indicated otherwise.

Also, we are NOT responsible for any applicable customs, import duties and taxes outside of the USA. Please be aware of this before placing an order!

Additional policies and FAQs

We welcome custom orders for the items listed or for any ideas that you may have that we don't currently have in our shop. The colorful backgrounds in large and small shadowboxes can be customized to your specific color needs. Please feel free to convo us about the possibilities- but please note that some custom orders will require an additional fee (depending on the size of the piece). All products are created in a smoke free environment. If you have any questions regarding store policies, please contact us. Most of all, we hope you enjoy!