My Products are Mindfully Made*

*as much as possible!

My approach to creation consists of
thoughtful material selection,
design strategies that minimize waste,
with a lot of thought towards material end-of-life cycles,
and the reuse of resources -
all while ensuring my art
brings beauty and meaning to your life.

Partners with Shared Values

I’m in the business of ethics-first, humans-first, and making changes to help our Earth. As much as I can, I’ve partnered with local Portland businesses who share my values - to keep money flowing in my local economy.

Vendor and wholesale partnerships are selected based on their commitment to supporting the LGBTQI+, BIPOC, marginalized communities as well as their commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious choices.

  • I’ve partnered with Gango Custom Prints for high-quality, archival prints. They are a woman-founded, woman-owned, family business in Portland, OR.

  • As much of my packaging and shipping materials are with EcoEnclose. They value sustainability and strive for a circular economy by revolution packing materials. Woman + BIPOC CEO. Family-owned. Based in Colorado, USA.

  • For wholesale, I’m focused on community connection and strengthening my local ecosystem. I’ve hand-selected where my cards are made available in Portland, OR and beyond.

Oregon Lake with mossy greens and lots of tall forest trees

Ethically-Sourced Materials

Poly Bags for A6 4x6” Greeting Cards:

Poly Bags for Art Prints:

Artist Info & End-of-Life “Zero Waste” Sticker:

  • BOPP Facestock - Paired with poly bags for thin-film recycling

  • Sticker doesn’t inhibit poly sleeve from being recycled

  • ♻️ On Estella’s end: Zero-Waste sticker liner is 100% curbside recyclable✨

  • Supplied thru EcoEnclose

Backing Boards for Art Prints:

  • Made from 100% recycled fiber

  • ♻️ Curbside paper recyclable

“Zero Waste” Shipping Labels:

  • 100% post-consumer waste paper

  • ♻️ On Estella’s end: Release liner is 100% recycled content and curbside recyclable

  • ♻️ Recycle compatible adhesive

  • Free of PFAS and phthalates

  • Supplied thru EcoEnclose

I do things a little differently

As a creator and leader in my field, I recognize the power I have, leading by example.

It’s taken a lot of work, conversations, lots of Q&A calls and emails to figure how I can create as guilt-free a pipeline I can for my product creation.

I don’t believe in making junk for trends.
I believe in intention creation.
I believe in putting wellness, love, and heart in each of my creations.

And I simply could not ignore how much harm and waste I could cause with my dollars, sourcing, and partnerships.

I believe in the power of grassroots, interdependence, and shared “village mentality” where folks with shared values can support and lift each other in our missions.

Have questions or ideas? Want to partner together in this mission? Have an idea I should consider? Don’t hesitate to reach out to me! 🍃

Estella sitting on wood bench, with plants all around her. With big sun hat on, wearing yellow overalls. She's working at a retail nursery store.

Additional Resources*

* Not all of these websites and vendors have been vetted to match my values. These are resources and sites I stumbled upon during my research.

Alternatives to Uline

https://refuseuline.com/

Canopy’s Database of Eco-Leaders in Packaging

https://canopyplanet.org/tools-and-resources/ecopaper-database

More Eco-Leaders in Packaging Production

EcoEnclose
Eco packaging supplies
Boulder, CO

Greenerprinter
Sustainable, high-quality prints
Point Richmond, CA

Sustainable Packaging Industries
Compostable clamshell packaging
Ojai, CA

Good Start Packaging
B Corp. Compostable food packaging products, cellophane packaging
Bedford, NH

Grounded Packaging
B Corp. Sustainable custom packaging
Sydney, Australia

Notpla
Seaweed paper - packaging design
London, UK