Bubble Explosion in Turquoise Guatemalan Recycled CD Button Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-4406 crafted of 22k gold plated

crafted of 22k gold plated brass and accented with red enamel

This fun and flirty sleeveless cotton tunic is handcrafted by artisan Khun Pun of Thailand with an A-line silhouette

adding a touch of love to the alluring piece

Channeling the beautiful imagery of a spring rain over a Balinese garden

Diminutive flowers send petals outward in motifs that evoke fans

Bubble Explosion in Turquoise Guatemalan Recycled CD Button Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-4406 crafted of 22k gold platedRosario Leiva of Guatemala has sought a creative and unique way to create new forms of use for those items that many take as 'waste,' as well as raise awareness of the damage we do to the environment. These button earrings, made from recycled CDs, are the perfect example. She begins by melting down the discs, then pours the liquid into molds. Later, she paints them with acrylic and uses a blowtorch to carefully insert the sterling silver earring