Using the things we have around us can bring about so many possibilities, inspire the imagination, and create the warmth of a million smiles! Welcome to where we Venture to ReCycle, ReUse, RePurpose, and ReDesign!
Monday, October 22, 2007
It's Amazing...
...what can become of a tossed aside pair of jeans. The soft faded areas, textures, and character of the denim, summons the design within. Ideas are endless to what can be created. Here are some of my "One of a Kind" designs.
...are a variety of "Born Again Jean" skirts in our eBay Store now. Keep checking back as we will be adding new skirts weekly! We warmly invite your family and friends to come visit us at www.BornAgainJeans.com.
About Me...
...Hi, my name is Elisabeth and, yes, I know that "E.Klectics" isn't normally spelled as such. I have spelled it this way because it holds the initials of my first and last name, but still holds to the same sound as the original spelling. Eclectic, definitely describes me and my whimsical nature. I love taking different sources and combining them together to create something that it wasn't meant to be. In other words, I have become a "Queen of Improvisions". As a young girl, I was blessed to have parents that didn't give me everything that every other kid had. Instead I would create my own versions of the latest fad or trend, in turn, I feel, it brought about my God-given talents.
Thrift stores, yard sales, and auctions root deep within my spirit...I love to sift through others "junk". Even curbside finds have come about with some wonderful keepsakes. My family has come up with the decription of my decorating style...they call it, "Trash-chic"! I am very blessed with a wonderful husband of 18 years, and two lovely daughters. We have always made our home an open canvas for creativity. My husband is a professional chef...and yes, I'm spoiled when it comes to the kitchen and cooking. As they say, kids learn what they see, and that holds true in our home. Our girls love to cook and work with their hands just like my husband and I do.
The Beginning of "Born Again Jeans"
Born Again Jeans came about in the fall of 2006. With my love of recycling used items, I started making jean skirts from used blue jeans. At first I was making them for my daughters, but then with the encouragement and interest of my family and friends, I started selling them to others. Converting the jeans to skirts came naturally to me. I have had several people say that they did this way back "In the Days", well...it's so wonderful to be creating these unique skirts again in our day! I love to sit down with a pair of jeans and create around its style. I never know how a skirt will turn out until the last seam is sewn. Each and every skirt is different...my work never gets old...each skirt is "Unique", "One of a Kind", just like each one of us! My goal is to provide a variety of jean skirts that not only are pieces of "Wearable Art", but are modest and an inspiration to wear. Having a home-based business has allowed me to be home with our daughters, and this is truly a blessing.Being able to watch them grow up and to teach them the values of home and family is wonderful!
