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Tracy on Oct 4, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis wallet is so cute, durable, and minimalistic. I highly recommend.
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Karishma on Mar 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSturdy, smart construction. It opens up like a Viennese box and has plenty of room for as many coins as I would consider necessary to have with me. The quality of washable paper is one of the best I’ve come across so far. The color has a deep, warm tone. The press button closure is smooth. Arrived nicely packaged.
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karllaralala on Jan 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI’ve bought the same wallet 5 years ago. Since then I’ve never wanted to use a different one. It is very thin and durable. Perfectly fits my needs and can hold a surprisingly large stack of cards. Extremely useful when you sometimes travel and stack up more cards!
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Katie on Nov 28, 2019
5 out of 5 starsMy wallet from 5 years ago was unfortunately stolen and I wanted to replace it with the same one! Well made and will last!
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lornasong on Aug 19, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI purchased this 4 years ago for someone as a present. This is my second purchase of the same wallet as a present for the same person at their request :). The wallet held up nicely for 4 years. Obviously they love the minimal style of the wallet. Shipping and timing was exactly as described. Thanks for the extra little gift :)!
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TMC on Aug 1, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI love this travel wallet/sleeve. I'm using it to store my little passport-sized writing notebooks and business cards. It works great. The texture of the paper is wonderful and the construction is perfect. Prompt shipping and friendly seller. Thanks so much!
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TMC on Aug 1, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI have an unorthodox use for this lovely coin purse, but I thought I'd share in case others might be interested. I use this purse as portable storage for my Unitron behind-the-ear style hearing aids. The coin purse is just the right size to hold both aids, the small cleaning tool, and a pack of batteries. Perfect for slipping into my purse or pocket. I recently put this coin purse through its paces at a two-week music festival, and I am very pleased with the results. It opens easily and closes securely. The interior is quick & easy to access. The inner paper folds act as a cushion for my aids, so that the wires and earpieces are not crushed. Obviously, I don't deliberately sit or stomp on it, but it does what I need it to do. I also love that it is made of paper, not plastic. Fast shipping, friendly seller. Thank you!
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Cindy on Jul 5, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThank you for the lovely travel wallet and the note ;) I can't wait to use it!
About SIDONIEYANG
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Washable Paper Design.
I found my material, I found myself.
The summer of 2011 saw my husband and I living in Vancouver, Canada... the beautiful ocean lapping at the beach in our backyard and views of snow-capped mountains from our living room. As beautiful as that all was, I needed to find something to call my own.
When I was at home alone with our cat, Kirin, I would sometimes put her in her carrier and take her to the beach... to just sit there, to think, to feel the world as everything in it continued on its way. I had no idea what my life was about, really. What was the meaning of it all?
Then one day, by chance, I was introduced to Etsy by a friend and was asked to participate with her in hand-making something and sending six things to six people by the end of the year. I made some simple pouches out of ironed-together plastic shopping bags (as seen on Etsy) and sent them on their way. My friends were very impressed and I was in love.
I explored using upcycled shopping bags as my main material, then cloth, then felt. I didn't fall in love with any of the materials I tried. One day, however, I discovered "washable paper" and my newfound love of creating things with my own hands had found a material to call its own.
At the end of Summer 2011, Shawn and I moved back to Taiwan. Although I missed the beaches and the mountains of Canada's west coast, we got used to things as they were in Taiwan; enjoying mountains that were green instead of gray and white, and enjoying the cheap and quick food of the night markets.
The beginning of 2014 saw us make the decision to move back to Canada. Yes, we seemed to be circling the planet, but we both now believe that Canada is the best place for us. First, we tried Calgary, and now, we're in Niagara Falls!
Nonetheless, it is here, or anywhere, that I continue my craft.
Shop members
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Sidonie
Owner, Maker, Designer
I was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and moved to Taipei as an adult. That's where I met my husband, Shawn, and we've since lived in Toronto, then Vancouver... and after going back to Taiwan, we're now in Niagara Falls. It's great to settle down!
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Shawn
Owner, Creator, Customer Service
I was born in Toronto, Canada and went to Taiwan... where I met Sidonie! From there, things just took off and today we're working on our handmade business day and night. Nothing brings us more satisfaction that creating something that people love.
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Kirin
Assistant
Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow.
Shop policies
I am dedicated to eco- and animal-friendly materials. Needless to say, all my items are Vegan! That means that everyone can enjoy them for what they are, but there's the added bonus that no cute (or ugly) animals were harmed in the making of.
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