2011 Green Gifts Fair Vendor List

The Following Local Artists and Vendors will be Selling Green, Recycled and/or Ecological Gifts at the 2011 Green Gifts Fair on Saturday, November 19 at the Midtown Global Market 10am-5pm:

 

 

Sponsors:


City Pages

www.citypages.com | 952-212-0931 | 401 North Third Street; Suite 550, Minneapolis, MN

The news and arts weekly of the Twin Cities.

 

KFAI  Community Radio

www.kfai.org | 612-341-3144 | 1808 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

Now with a more powerful signal!  90.3 FM Minneapolis; 106.7 FM St. Paul

 

Midtown Global Market

www.midtownglobalmarket.org | 612-872-4041 | 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN


Yelp

www.yelp.com

Shop locally with Yelp and grab a free reusable tote!



Vendors:


ASADU

www.alsadu.com | 612-789-1362 |1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis, MN

Business formed on social work/economic development model!  Green Business Certified.


Amour Encore

612-817-7086 | 2012 Irving Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Super cute shoelaces and cuffs made from recycled belts and ties

 

Angel's Hands Thrift Shoppe

www.sweetplanet.biz | 612-578-1563 | P.O. Box 963, Watertown, MN

A variety of green and organic treasures to adorn your home and body ! 

Soy candles - soaps - jewelry and more ! 


Aromi

www.aromi.etsy.com | 612-242-7645 | 4536 Cedar Lake Road, Saint Louis Park, MN

Hand-blended beauty products created using only the finest all natural ingredients.


ArtStart

www.artstart.org | 612-325- 4900 | 1459 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, MN

"Shazam" features art journals and jewelry created from reuse materials by teens.


Bag-e-wash

www.Bag-E-Wash.com | 612-532-1407 | P.O. Box 7032, Minneapolis, MN

Food storage solutions including Bag-E-Wash, bag dryers, reusable bags and grocery totes.


Barbette, Bryant Lake Bowl, Red Stag Supperclub, Pat's Tap

www.barbette.com | www.bryantlakebowl.com | www.redstagsupperclub.com | www.patstap.com

Our restaurants focus on serving locally farmed and organic ingredients whenever possible. 


Bikeverywhere

www.bikeverywhere.com | 612-998-5858 | 4401 Grand Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Publishes bicycle maps and guides for Minnesota and Wisconsin.


Bodylish

www.bodylish.com, www.facebook.com/bodylish | 612-229-5249 | 4518 Wentworth Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Bodylish is delicious, handmade bodycare from 100% natural ingredients and pure essential oils.


Breaksea Upcycle

www.etsy.com/shop/Breaksea | 612-296-0856 |2618 16th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN

Mittens made from pants, winter hats, scarves, bike hats, and baby moccasins.


Bright Sun Candles

www.brightsuncandles,com | 651-485-6947 | 1454 Brenda Ave, Saint Paul, MN

Hand-poured soy wax candles, scented and essential oils.


Bryn Mawr Soap Co

www.brynmawrsoap.com | 612-374-3613 | 286 Washburn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

High-quality, affordable handmade soaps with no artificial ingredients.


Carreen Pierson Originals

320-587-5602 | 530 School Rd NW, Hutchinson, MN

Environmental Artwork-jewelry-and hats & scarves made from recycled plastic bottles.


Chinook Book

chinookbook.net | 612-455-8380 | 12 N 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN

11th edition celebrating everything we love about the Twin Cities.


Chowgirls Killer Catering

www.chowgirls.net | 612-203-0786 | 1222 Second Street NE, Minneapolis, MN

Sustainably-focused catering company, serving local organic fare for all occasions.


CONTEMPL8 T-SHIRTS

WWW.CONTEMPL8.NET  | 612-870-7000 | 4302 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Eco-friendly T-Shirt Printing using 100% water-based ink and 100% wind power.

 

Corny Goodness

www.cornygoodness.com | 320-304-1399 | 1819 Kansas Ave., Benson, MN

100%corn fiber yarn, home plied, hand-dyed, renewable, environmentally responsible, compostable.

 

Cut Loose Creations

www.cutloosecreations.com | 218-724-5761 | 2420 East Sixth Street, Duluth, MN

One-of-a-kind gift items and clothing repurposed from gently used tee, knit, and polo shirts.


Delightfully Dyed by Carole Hallman

763-566-5936 | 5501 Irving Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN

Recycled (upcycled) clothing transformed with Shibori dyeing techniques.

 

Earth Grown Crayons

www.earthgrowncrayons.etsy.com | 952-686-8923 | 15019 Lloyds Lane, Minnetonka, MN

Handmade, all-natural crayons made from soy and nontoxic mineral pigments.

 

Eco Sisters

www.ecosisters.net  | 218-255-0273 | 624 2nd St. W., Park Rapids, MN

EcoSisters promotes earth-conscious alternatives by providing simple, sustainable solutions for everyday living.

 

Emily Floyd Jewelry

www.emilyfloyd.com | 612-722-0799 | 3401 Elliot Ave South, Minneapolis, MN

Jewelry made out of recycled bicycle inner tubes and reclaimed leather from discontinued upholstery sample swatches.


Esse Bag

www.essereusablebags.com | 612-239-0699 |3325 Highlands Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN

High quality, machine washable reusable shopping bags to replace all paper, plastic AND produce!


Expo Peru Collection / Fair Trade Gift Store Waconia

www.waconiagifts.com/shop | 612-730-9520 | 851 Market Place Drive, Waconia, MN

Twitter @ FAIRTRADEMN | Facebook @ Facebook.com/WaconiaGifts

Eco-friendly fair trade gifts and fashion accessories for anyone. Shop online. Proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 2007. Wholesale opportunities available.


Fire in the Hand

www.fireinthehand.com | 612-310-5780 | 3740 21st. Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN

Pottery inspired by nature's beauty, carefully crafted for years of joyful use.


Foat Design

www.foatdesign.com | 1-800-658-1448 | 1828 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN

We are an approved eco-friendly apparel company run by twin sisters.


From the Homestead

fromthehomestead.wordpress.com/ | www.etsy.com/people/AimeesHomestead | 612-205-8582

Repurposed fabric made into bags, totes, quilts, pillows, pot holders and more!


Full Circle Studios

www.fullcirclestudiosii.etsy.com | 715-594-3014 | W5106 170th Ave, Bay  City, WI

Fun jewelry designed using repurposed metal, jewelry and other interesting objects.


Green Clean Solutions

Gogreensolutions.com | 320-266-5906 |10760 55th St., Clear Lake, MN

Aromatherapeutic cleaning products crafted from certified organic plant based ingredients and pure essential oils.

 

Heartfelt, LLC

www.heartfeltonline.com | 612-812-7755 | 4306 Upton Ave South, Minneapolis, MN

Natural gifts, toys, crafts, classes, and parties.

 

Larrissa Loden + redshoes26 design

www.larissaloden.com | www.redshoes26design.com | 651-238-7093

Larissa Loden - vintage and upcycled jewelry for the modern world.  redshoes26 design - upcycled collages made out of album covers and found objects.

 

Lifeworks Services, Incorporated

www.lifeworks.org | 952-843-2820 | 2965 Lone Oak Drive, Ste 160, Eagan, MN

Firestarters and unique creations using recycled materials-created by people with disabilities.


Lulu's Upcycling Lounge

lulus.upcyclinglounge.com

Upcycled fashion accessories handmade from secondhand materials.

 

Made By Liz and Primitive Precision

www.Madebylizp.tumblr.com | www.primitiveprecision.com | 612-787-8584

Magnificently modifying found objects and materials into likable jewelry and metal wearables.

 

Makeshift Accessories

Makeshiftaccessories.com | 952-270-8284 | 3909 France Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN

100% reclaimed metal and leather accessories for men and women


Mama's Mittens

651-216-5465 | 7800 13th Lane, Saint Louis Park, MN

Stylish fleece-lined recycled sweater mittens! Each individually handmade - perfect holiday gift!

 

Minnesota's Own Calendars

www.mncalendars.com | 612-968-0708 | 5115 Excelsiar Blvd, #385, Minneapolis, MN

Made in Minnesota - the design, photos, printing, and even the paper!

 

Milkweed Editions

www.milkweed.org | 612-332-3192 | 1011 Washington Avenue S, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN

Compelling, sustainably produced books exploring environmental issues and human relationships with nature.

 

Minnesota Nice Spice

www.mnnicespice.com | 612-414-8643 | 100 3rd Ave So. #2103, Minneapolis, MN

Locally hand-crafted organic seasoning blends that benefit artists with disabilities.

 

Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection

www.votersforanimals.org | 612-644-9176 | 2615 34th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection promotes humane legislation and legislators in Minnesota.

 

Mirasol Farm

www.mirasolfarm.etsy.com | 715-426-9750 | W10195 560th Ave., River Falls, WI

Organic cold-process soap, creams, lotions and herbal skin care made with essential oils and botanicals, many wild crafted or grown on our farm.

 

Molly's Gardens

www.mollysgardens.com | 651-646-0162

Unique, seasonal decorations made with natural and organic materials.

 

Moss Envy

www.mossenvy.com | 612-374-4581 | 3056 Excelsior Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota's premiere green goods store - recycled, reclaimed, natural, organic, sustainable for all!


Northern Sun Merchandising

www.northernsun.com  | 612-729-2001 | 2916 E Lake St., Minneapolis, MN

We sell social/environmental messages on shirts, buttons, bumper stickers, posters and more.

 

Northland Bioneers

www.nbconference.org  | 612.388.2542 | P.O. Box 6321, Minneapolis, MN 55406

To inspire individuals to utilize natural systems in developing and restoring our communities.

 

Pamoja Craftware

651-493-4511 | 7868 Jorgensen Ave. S, Cottage Grove, MN

Our mission is that together (Pamoja) we can promote African craftware that is earth friendly and unique and thus support the artists that are behind it.

 

Paraselenic Studios

www.paraselenic.com | 512-522-9650 | 2743 Russell Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Discarded, broken, and obsolete electronics and machinery given a new life!

 

Peace Coffee

www.peacecoffee.com | 612-870-3440 | 2801 21st Ave S, Suite 130, Minneapolis, MN

Peace Coffee is a Minnesota based company on a mission to make exceptionally-tasting, fair trade organic coffee that sustains the lively-hoods of people who grow, roast, and sell it; preserves and protects the environment that produces it; and delights the taste buds of those who drink it.


Recycling Association of Minnesota

www.recycleminnesota.org | 612-670-9138 | 852B Lake Street East, Wayzata, MN

Committed to promoting resource conservation through waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting. 

 

Raju's Arts

www.dogreenart.com | 612-876-2093 | P.O. Box 45, Hopkins, MN

Artwork made out of local recycled newspaper and materials from nature.


Resist Instrument works

www.resistinstrumentworks.com | 612-961-9455 | PO Box 582345, Minneapolis, MN

Homemade musical instruments utilizing repurposed materials: guitars, banjos, ukuleles and more.


Scent from Nature; 100% Pure Beeswax Candles

www.scentfromnature.com | 952-955-3883 | 11325 County Road 20, Watertown, MN

Locally sourced and crafted PURE beeswax candles.  Environmentally conscious.  FSC Certified packaging.


Simply Neutral

www.simplyneutral.com | 320-309-5496 | 18055 96th St SE, Becker, MN

Locally made cleaners that are safe for everyone, yet kick butt on dirt!


Starry Night Beadworks, LLC

www.starrynightbeadworks.com | 651-500-0089 | 2545 Blaisdell Ave, Apt 13, Minneapolis, MN

Wearable antique art that emphasizes inner (-working) beauty and (mechanical) grace.

 

Sun Leaf Naturals

www.sunleafnaturals.com | 952-443-2300 | 333 Pine St. S, Waconia, MN

Live Green Love Life with our pure shampoo & body soaps, diffusers & balms.

 

Threadstar

www.threadstar.com | 612-715-6328 | 2312 28thn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Colorful wearable art: Mittens, jewelry, garlands made from reclaimed wool.  Napkins/Hankerchiefs.

 

Tired Ol' Belts

www.tiredolbelts.com | 612-865-1942 | St.Paul, MN

Waist/fashion belts, key chains and guitar straps handmade from 100% recycled bike parts.


Tradewinds

651-815-7403 | 857 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN | 1665 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN

Help us, help others. We offer natural fiber clothing; artisan made alpaca, silk and woolen accessories; cottage industry made jewelry; original indigenous arts and gifts.


Waist2Wrist

www. Facebook/waist2wrist | 651-645-2126 | 1496 Crawford ave., St. Paul, MN

Bracelets made from recycled belts: Spare the Belt and Spoil the Wrist.


Whimsey in a Basket

612-850-9834 | Hopkins, MN

"Fantasy gardens" in wicker baskets, with living plants, figurines and other embellishments.

 

Wintercraft

www.wintercraft.com | 612-706-9059 | 1500 Jackson St NE, suite 314, Minneapolis, MN

Celebrate the season by creating ice globe lanterns for indoor centerpieces and outdoor luminaries.


Witt & Lore / Duckie Uglings

www.wittandlore.com | www.duckieuglings.com | 612-236-8243

Ornaments and critters made from recycled textiles plus handmade beaded jewelry & accessories.


Worker B

www.worker-b.com | 612-804-4781 | Minneapolis, MN

Support Local Bees with Worker B!  Bee Collected. Be Nourished. Worker B.


Demo Tables:


American Sewing Guild

asg-mpls-stpaul.org | 952-898-7843 |1715 Estates Trail, Burnsville, MN

Sewing gift bags and shopping bags (out of animal feed bags).  Samples of fabric gifts and instructions for all.


Center for Energy and Environment

www.mncee.org | 612-219-7334 | 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Learn how you can save energy and prepare your home for winter.

 

Children's Coloring Table

Come and color using eco friendly Earth Grown Crayons!

 

City of Minneapolis

www.minneapolismn.gov | 250 S. 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Lead Hazard Control will be testing toys for lead content. 


Hennepin County

www.hennepin.mn.us | 612-348-6848 | 417 N 5th Street, Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN

Helpful and beneficial information on recycling, waste and toxicity reduction.


Preventing Harm Minnesota

www.preventingharmmn.org | 651-698-0513 | 372 Macalester St., St. Paul, MN

Learn how to protect your loved ones from harmful chemicals!

 

Sierra Club

 

 

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Ecopolitian Restauraunt

Ecopolitian.com | 612-874-7336 | 2409 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Ecopolitian Restaurant and EcoShop - 100% organic, vegan, raw. DSA wines and juice bar.

 

Ethique Nouveau

www.ethiquenouveau.com | 612 822-6161 | 317 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, MN

A vegan boutique that is kind to humans, animals, and the earth.

 

Harriet Alexander Nature Center's Holiday Craft Fair

www.HolidayCraftFair.com | 651-765-HANC (4262) | Roseville City Hall

8th annual event, Roseville City Hall, Saturday Dec. 3 (10-5) and Sunday Dec. 4 (12-4). Over 50 local crafters and artists selling all hand-made items, perfect for holiday giving. Benefits Harriet Alexander Nature Center.

 

Mother Earth Gardens

www.motherearthgarden.com | 612-724-2296 | 3738 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Mother Earth Gardens passionately supports community and organic gardening.

 

Nadiflow Activewear

www.nadiflow.com | 877-801-2023| 3109 W. 50th St. #125, Minneapolis, MN

Nadiflow offers activewear for men and women in eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics

 

Patagonia

www.patagonia.com | 65-698-1703 | 1648 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN

Patagonia St. Paul sells a variety of sustainable outdoor and casual clothing options.

 

Seward Co-op Grocery & Deli

www.seward.coop | 612-465-0891 | 2823 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN

A natural foods cooperative in the Seward neighborhood since 1972.

 

Simba Craftware

www.simbacraftware.com | www.facebook.com/SimbaCraftware | twitter.com/#!/SimbaCraftware | 612-871-4887

Simba Craftware retails authentic décor, handmade by African artisans.

 

The Art Shoppe At Midtown Global Market

612-965-8581 | 920 E. Lake St. #137, Mpls, MN

We are a local artist cooperative that is a micro business venture supported by non profit organizations.  Support given by A Minnesota Without Poverty, Jewish Community Relations Council, Mount Olive Lutheran Church.

 

The Hub Bike Co-op

Thehubbikecoop.org | 612-729-0437 | 3020 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN

All types of bikes for all types of people.