Hi, Creative Friends,

Tomorrow is Earth Day! We are all spinning on a beautiful round sphere in the middle of space. Our amazing planet is full of diversity and wonder. However, like frogs boiling in a pot of water, we feel the pain and damage we are doing to our big blue beautiful home. That’s why here are…

3 Creative And Easy Ways To Make Planet Earth Healthy And Happy.

1. Plant A Tree: Warren Buffet said it best, “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Trees give us so much including the air we breathe, they keep the planet cool, and make the world we live in rich history. That’s why deforestation threatens us all. Planting a tree now at The Nature Conservatory will ensure life in the future.

2. Creative Earth: If you think creativity can’t influence and change minds, look at 10 Artists Tackling Climate Change and their work. Their work can help us gain a fresh perspective on how the planet needs help.

3. Art Exchange: That big box of crayons sitting in the bottom of a closet, the drawer of mix-matched markers in the kitchen drawer, a ball of thread from a Halloween costume sitting in the hall closet, the buckets of paint filling the garage shelf, and the pile of books at the foot of the bed all are treasures for other artists or friends. Try exchanging art materials at a place like the Creative Refuse Depot or installing a “Little Free Library” to pass on stories. Sharing materials can inspire creativity and help the planet in the process.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you will help planet Earth.

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xoxo,

Andra

Hi, Creative Friends,

Today is Earth Day! Can you believe we are all spinning on a beautiful round sphere in the middle of space? This amazing planet is full of diversity and wonder but like frogs boiling in a pot of water, we are starting to feel the pain and damage we are doing to our big blue beautiful home. That’s why...

This Week, Let’s Help Planet Earth With These 3 Creative Ideas…

1. Plant A Tree: Warren Buffet said it best, “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Trees give us so much including the air we breathe, keep the planet cool and make the world we live in rich history. That’s why deforestation threatens us all. Planting a tree now at The Nature Conservatory will ensure life in the future.

2. Creative Earth: If you think creativity can’t influence and change minds, look at 10 Artists Tackling Climate Change and their work. Their work can help us gain a fresh perspective on how the planet needs help.

3. Art Exchange: That big box of crayons sitting in the bottom of a closet, the drawer of mix-matched markers in the kitchen drawer, a ball twine from a Halloween costume sitting in the hall closet, the buckets of paint filling the garage shelf, and the pile of books at the foot of the bed all are treasures for other artists or friends. Try exchanging art materials at a place like the Creative Refuse Depot or installing a “Little Free Library” to pass on stories. Sharing materials can inspire creativity and help the planet in the process.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you will help planet earth.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT.

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Blueberry Garden Art Print For Sale At Society 6

Hi, Creative Friends,

In celebration of this week’s Earth Day, we might be thinking more about the magical, spinning globe that sits beneath our feet, Planet Earth! We might be looking for simple ways to create change, in our lives, to help the planet stay beautiful.

This week, nurture planet earth and create joy with these 3 simple creative ideas.

1. The Omnivore’s Dilemma: Save on paper, save trees. Try an audiobook subscription from Audible or check out a book from the local library. One book that hits home about the impact of our consumption on the planet and the food chain that impacts us is Michael Pollan’s “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A History Of Four Meals.” It’s a fascinating read about the food we eat and the hidden cost of our meals.

2. Minimalist Baker: Eating a vegetarian diet can be great for the planet. Finding good vegetarian recipes can be hit or miss. Try the website Minimalist Baker and their Vegan Sloppy Joes Recipe here. This smokey tomato-infused recipe is a hit around our house! Our weekend plans include whipping up this Blueberry Maple Protein Shake recipe. Minimalist Baker also has a cookbook, “Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking: 101 Entirely Plant-Based, Mostly Gluten-Free Easy Delicious Recipes.” and might just make a great Mother’s Day gift.

3. Eco Wood Art Frame. Looking for beautiful art frames for family photos or pieces of art? Try Woodside Art Frames for their 100% Solid Eco Wood. The frames come in many sizes and options. Pair it with this Blueberry Garden Art Print From Society 6 and create a joyful green space within any home.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or a creative idea on how to help the planet.

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xoxo,

Andra

Day 111 - Good morning all. Today let's begin with, I thought today was Earth Day. After a Google search, I have realized Earth Day is Friday April 22nd. Oops! Well, let's talk about the earth anyway. While the phrase "Earth Day" might conjure up visions of Birkenstock wearing, nature loving, granola eating people, Earth Day is an important day for us all for obvious reasons and then some.

Today, I failed my earth week promise. I caved in and bought a cup of joe in a disposable cup. This might not sound like a big deal but the environmentally astute say there is a "paper cup problem" and the storm is getting worse. Let's watch this video.

We live on a finite planet and sometimes our impact on it is greater than we realize. The seemingly isolated actions we take every day-from our choice of morning beverage to our choice of business practices-are often links in a chain of unusual connections we would never have imagined.

The water usage is just one aspect of the paper cup problem. Consider this from Our World:

• Another alarming facet is the amount of solid waste produced by the ubiquitous throwaway paper cup — the most unnecessary environmental side effect of the coffee craving.
• The word “paper” might suggest that the paper cup is easily recycled and that it is not as bad as its plastic cousin. However, most paper cups are coated with a plastic resin (i.e., polyethylene) for durability and convenience, therefore making both their composting and recycling uncommon and raising the specter of carcinogenic chemical leeching.
• According to one study on the environmental impacts of paper cups, each cup, taking into account the paper, the paper sleeve, production and shipping, emits about 0.11 kilograms of CO2.
• Depending on forestry practices (and whether they are sustainable or not) paper cup production results in loss of trees, ecosystem degradation and a reduction in the planet’s carbon absorption capacity.
• In our world of shrinking forests and growing landfill, continued use of the paper cup is both redundant and unsustainable.

So Many Paper Cups.

Taking all this information into account, today's project is to create a new habit of no more paper cups. Drink coffee at home, sit at a coffee shop with a mug or bring a reusable travel canister. We need to create this new habit to create change in our world or coffee and our future will be a thing of the past.

As for me, I'm feeling guilty about this paper cup. However, tomorrow I will put it to good use. Until then...