Funky Five: Luck 'o the Irish

1. Ruari Paper Doll by LVK Paper Dolls

2. Kiss Me I'm Irish Pendant by Sunday Afternoon Housewife

3. Dublin Pillow Cover by Nesta Home

4. St. Patty's Day Shamrock Tie Shirt by Lil Squirts Boutique

5. Lucky Shamrock Felt Banner by Maggie O'Rileys

Upcoming Events

WHAT: SXSW Artists Market
WHEN: Thursday, March 18 through Saturday, March 20; Noon-9pm Each Day
WHERE: Guero's Taco Bar, 1412 S. Congress, Austin, TX

WHAT: Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
WHEN: Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20, 10am-6pm; Sunday, March 21, 10am-5p,
WHERE: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Pennsylvania

WHAT: Swap O-Rama-Rama's re:MAKE Fashion Show
WHEN: Friday, March 19; 7pm
WHERE: Chicago, IL

WHAT: Swap O-Rama-Rama
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 9am-5pm and Sunday, March 21, 1-5pm
WHERE: Chicago Waldorf School, 1300 W Loyola Ave., Chicago, IL
ETC: Screening of Handmade Nation Saturday at 6pm

WHAT: Craft Happy
WHEN: Saturday, March 20; 10am-4pm
WHERE: Niles Banquet Hall, 37270 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA

WHAT: IndieSacramento
WHEN: Saturday, March 20; 10am-3pm
WHERE: The California Museum, 1020 O St., Sacramento, CA

WHAT: Maribyrnong Makers Market
WHEN: Saturday, March 20; 9:30am-3:30pm
WHERE: Seddon Uniting Church Hall, Gamon St., Seddon, Victoria

WHAT: 78704 Artisan Market
WHEN: Saturday, March 20; 11am-5:30pm
WHERE: Austin, TX - Intersection of S. Congress and Gibson
ETC: Event is held every Saturday

WHAT: Go Green Expo
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 10am-6pm and Sunday, March 21, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Pier 92, 12th Avenue & W 55th Street, New York City

Funky Five: St. Patrick's Day

1. Pot o' Gold Felt Brooch by Boutique Kismet

2. Lucky by Lamps by HB

3. Ruari Paper Doll by LVK Paper Dolls

4. Shamrock Yarn Wreath by Itz Fitz!

5. Lucky Shamrocks and Green Hearts Stickers by K is for Calligraphy

*Image created using digi scrapbooking elements from Mommyscraps

Jayda

Jayda, a previous find, recently launched their newly designed site that now serves as the portal to all their brands. JaydaWedding is the place to find eco-friendly wedding & shower invitations and favors. JaydaBaby has a wide selection of green baby announcements & shower invites. Order your baby announcements from the Classic or Luxe collection & you will receive a free matching baby bag. And JaydaEvent covers just about every other occasion you can think of, including moving, birthdays and holidays. Don't miss the eco-chic gift bags complete with rewritable gift tag.

Bags on the Run

Bags on the Run offers eco-friendly reusable bags for all purposes. Businesses that respect the Earth and the environment will love using these bags as promotional items by refusing plastic bags in favor of eco-friendly reusable bags. What I think is especially cool about the non-woven polypropylene bags is that they themselves can be recycled. The bags are strong and water repellent so they avoid bacteria and odors. They are also available in a variety of colors, including pink. You can rest assured that the bags contain no toxic materials, no odor and will not cause an allergic reaction to human skin. Also, all dyes used are non-harmful and are colorfast. Check out the company's blog for more Go Green info.

BuyGreen.com

BuyGreen.com provides a broad selection of products that meet all eco-friendly needs for both consumers and commercial buyers. The site is full of eco-friendly clothing, green home environmental products and much more. Commercial buyers also have a wide selection of products to choose from ranging from environmentally friendly bags for retailers to recycled paper products. The children's section features organic cotton onesies and shoes, natural and organic personal products, and cool bags made from recycled plastic bottles. I love that the pet section includes toys, bedding, and natural products that help you care for your pet. Of course, the office is another place that we can implement green products including furniture and refillable markers. BuyGreen.com applies their proprietary Green Standards to every product they carry allowing you to understand why a particular product is considered 'Green.' This is a great one-stop shopping spot for eco-friendly goods.