vanessa jean * spring update

+ one-of-a-kind collection!
our cute collection has finally hit the website for you to view. this line will be growing in the following weeks, but there are already lots of cute bags, clutches and wallets to check out now. these pieces emerged from our desire to let our imaginations run wild and constantly create new pieces. think of these pieces as jumping off points for new bags, custom orders and cool color combos. if you see something that inspires you, let us know and we’ll make you the perfect item.

+ reduce, recycle, REUSE, coming soon
we promised more recycled and reused goods, and they are slowly creeping in, with many more to come. the one-of-a-kind collection features scrap duct tape ‘fabric’ and salvaged ribbon. but prepare yourselves for items featuring scrap fabric flowers, bike tube handles, bottle cap décor, and oilcloth remnant detail!

+ april special – 30% discount
this month, loyal duct tape lovers get a discount on duct tape goods from vanessa jean. buy any item at regular price you will get a 30% discount off your second item of equal or lesser value, including clearance items. so go crazy and pick out some spring goodies and get a discount too! discount will be noted in your confirmation e-mail. please enter code APR0630 in the “Special Code” box on the online order form. offer valid until 5.7.06. please feel free to share!

+ vote for us at style bakery
click here to vote for vanessa jean in the second annual style bakery “on the rise” awards honoring the hottest independent designers and online boutiques, and you could win a shopping spree too!



+ update from vanessa jean
things are great as spring has finally emerging in portland. sure, we don’t have cold winters here, but it’s been nice to have some sunny days in the past week! the radish and beet seedlings are coming up in the garden and i can open the windows during the day. the studio has been buzzing to fill orders for bat mitzvah gifts and new york pr companies. no complaints here, i like being busy! the goal now is to buff up and launch one-of-the-kind bags while collecting inspiration for the reuse bags. this month i have two inspirations i’d like to share with you. the first is community supported agriculture (CSA) which promotes a direct relationship between farmer and consumer, creating a sustainable food system for all involved. you get fresh produce straight from the farm, the farmer has a direct market and the connection between the land, the food and you is secured! visit localharvest to learn more about the CSAs near you. the second nugget i’d like to share is a place called S.C.R.A.P. (The School Community Reuse Action Project), a portland organization with a mission “to promote creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.” check for similar organizations in your community and find out how to reuse and recycle creatively.


+ clearance continues!!
our clearance sale continues. click here to find great savings on cool duct tape stuff like this brown and pink clutch

+ new stores
no new stores to add this month, but please visit our favorites here. and we’re always looking for new places to sell our stuff, so drop a line if you have any good ideas!

+ do you have website skills?
we are still looking for someone with website skills who can help us update the more technical parts of our website (like the template for our detail pages). we would love to offer duct tape stuff as trade. please contact help@vanessajean.com if you have any skills or know anyone who does.
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