Seven Ply

Big Boy, Red Bull and A New Year

2011-01-13T16:11:00.000-08:00

On a daily basis I write this BLOG entry over in my head. At least three or four different versions tip toe through my noggin on any given day. I have no reason not to sit down and type it…okay let’s be honest here, I am a mother of a three year old . So that right there might be a great excuses or at least my excuses as to my lack of blog progress.
A three year old! Can you believe it? November 1st marked my babies “big boy” birthday. There was a “purple painting party” to mark the occasion. After all, purple is the boys favorite color and he does have his mama’s artsy gene. A room full of three year olds, paint and fragile pottery. All the ingredients for a night to remember! As sweet as November started it grew bitter toward the middle. On November 14th my fathers mother, my grandmother passed away. And like that all my grandparents are gone. It’s makes me feel so old. With loss comes remembrance and this holiday season was filled with remembrance. I will always remember my grandmothers kind spirit and will be forever grateful for how she introduced me to the Beatles. I will never forget summers spent with her in Pennsylvania, a little yellow boom box and The Beach Boys on cassette tape. She was a great grandmother.
Before I knew it, December had arrived. Red Bull became my new BFF and bed time became later and later each night. Seven Ply orders were at an all time high and I couldn’t have been happier. Elijah and I decorated early. He loved putting all the ordainment's on the tree and dancing to Christmas music by it’s glow. A few days before Christmas we packed our bags and headed to the mountains. The Smokey Mountains to be exact and it was just what we needed. A long anticipated vacation, we spent a week in a cozy cabin nestled high on a mountain. With spectacular views, family, food and even a white Christmas, our trip was just perfect. Elijah sprinkled magical reindeer food (dry oatmeal with glitter) so that Santa’s reindeer would find their way to the mountains and Old Saint Nick found us, of course!
As fast as Christmas arrived…..Christmas was over. I love putting Christmas decorations away. Really I do, it doesn’t make me sad in the slightest. Your house feels neater and once the tree is out, your living room seems huge. A few entries back I shared a picture of our kitchen or lack of. We have been working on the house and now have a beautiful functioning kitchen. Thank God! I will be content if I never have to use a microwave again in my life time! Our hard work is definitely paying off and this house is starting to feel like a home.
An update on Dirt: Dirt (the turtle) is doing fantastic. He is still very small but has taken well to his new “heated” home. He enjoys swimming and has a pretty big appetite for such a little guy.

From the Dirt Came "Dirt".

2010-09-05T14:43:00.000-07:00

When I asked you to become a follower of my BLOG I promised stories of the Hurricane (my 2 ½ year old son, Elijah) so here it goes! In the beginning of the summer we watched a Mama box turtle lay her eggs in our side yard. Elijah waited, as patiently as a 2 ½ year old possibly could three looooong hot summer months for the babies to hatch.
And hatch they did on September 3rd! As everyone in South Jersey awaited the arrival of Hurricane Earl, my son welcomed the long anticipated appearance of a sweet baby box turtle. I never thought I could fall in love with a turtle but one look into those over sized eyes and I knew he had found a home. So off we went to the pet store. We traveled through hurricane forced winds, a major down pour and hail to our destination. (Well, not quite, turns out Earl was a dud, however did provide some swell)
At the pet store we learned all about how to take care of this little guy and that we actually where doing this baby box turtle a favor. Turns out that most baby box turtles don’t make it through their first winter. A proven fact for this little guys sibling. I won’t go into great detail about that other than “RIP Pancake”.
On a much happier note, Elijah named his first pet turtle “Dirt” because well, that’s just where we found him. He is so itty bitty…I would say about the size of a silver dollar. He has taken very well to his new home and spends most of the days sleeping….which tends to bore Elijah but I have assured him that Dirt needs this long nap time to grow. And we are all very excited to watch that unfold right before our eyes!

A Sad Day

2010-08-19T08:31:00.000-07:00

Bobchi….Margaret Thomas 1919-2010
Today is my grandmothers funeral…a sad sad day. I look forward to the day that I will see her again and we walk the streets of gold. Rejoicing that she is no longer in pain and is in heaven with our heavenly Father.

Hooray Today Is the Day!

2010-08-15T17:56:00.000-07:00

My lip’s have been sealed for oh so long and today I feel the need to shout it out…..”Featured Seller! Today! Hooray!” The journey has been a trying to say the least. In the midst of a major work shop move, house remodel, the passing of my most loved Grandmother, Bobchi, I have somehow kept my head up and my eye on the goal. In the beginning of the entire process I was so focused on Seven Ply but the recent events have changed my prospective on this little thing we call life. Bobchi was 92 years old. She was born in 1919. She lived a full life, raised 6 girls and even camped her way across country ALONE with a with four of her children. She is my hero….for real! I have a hard enough time handling my little Hurricane. I can not image dealing with six! She was ahead of her time with most things. Back in the day she wore the cutest dresses and wedges…I bet she was the envy of all her friends. When it came to sewing her fabric choices where always amazing. She tap danced live on the radio before television was even around! She took care of me when I was little. She inspires me to do more, try harder and push on. I know that she would have been proud of this little accomplishment. She was always proud of me. Today is bitter sweet. Bochi and Jogi in their twenties. Life as I know it. Its pretty much like camping with a microwave ha.

Philly is so Hot right now!

2010-08-12T19:05:00.000-07:00

Well I made it through another Punk Rock Flea Market. It was super hot... around 103 or something. I think the r5 guys need to rethink the dates for this event. So far the last two have had the most extreme weather (guys spring and fall hint hint). Even with the all the sweat and complaining it was still packed with people and lots of fun. Here are some photos from the day. Thanks for everyone that stopped by to see Seven Ply and Vintage Wave.

This is me checking in with the babysitter.

They are saying this was the biggest PRFM yet. I believe them... image 103 degrees outside then invite 3,000 people to warm it up some more.

Here is a great PRFM find! I love vintage skateboards. I also picked up a few old skate mags from the 80's.

Fresh Designs By Ecoist

2010-08-03T17:10:00.000-07:00

Recently, a company named Ecoist did a sweet write up about Seven Ply. I was flattered and wanted to return the favor of course! You must check out their site. Ecoist makes eco friendly bags and purses from pre-consumer waste like candy wrappers and Coca Cola labels. It doesn’t get much greener then that! I have seen some of these products in person and was blown away! They make the cutest clutches for those hot summer nights out on the town! I was just on their site tonight and they are having an awesome sale….so get on it!

Introducing STRUBE!

2010-07-09T12:46:00.000-07:00

It seems like just when I think things are going to slow down for a change a tornado touches down to stir my life back up. What they say is true…no rest for the weary has become my world. Where do I begin….well, we are now in full swing with our new house remodel. Denis is doing such a great job. It is starting to feel like home. Elijah just started summer school! He is getting so big and loves spending time with his new friends. Seven Ply has been keeping me on my toes. There are so many little things that need to be done that I was having a hard time keeping up with so I put out a Face Book blast looking for a trusty intern and along came Strube! She has been helping me out now for a few weeks. I needed someone that could deal with my perfectionist ways and Strube was ready for the challenge. She hopes to one day work for a magazine writing articles and has even been taking pictures for a small local magazine. She is one busy girl and the newest addition to the Seven Ply family. She wants to learn it all and I hope that her time with Seven Ply will allow her to see the in’s and out’s of running a business. We are defiantly learning a lot together!

You know you want one!!!

2010-05-31T10:51:00.000-07:00

Check out Seven Ply's new logo designs on 1" magnets. I think they came out awesome and they look so sweet on my frig. I'm selling ast "6 Packs" on my online shop. Also if you purchase $45 or more from my online store you get a FREE "6 Pack" of magnets with your order.

Free People

2010-05-31T10:43:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite brands FREE PEOPLE featured Seven Ply on their blog.

Dont fall dont fall !!!!

2010-05-28T07:49:00.000-07:00

Haha, well...I saw this on Tosh.0 and thought it would brighten your day :/
or at least make you laugh...poor girl

PuNk RoCk FLeA MaRkEt July 25th

2010-05-28T07:44:00.001-07:00

THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET SUMMER EDITION ! - (Set time: 10:00 AM) Our biggest one yet! 200+ tables of vendors selling old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bicycles, stereo equipment, instruments, automobiles, tools, posters, furniture, computers, skateboards and lots of other stuff ! All proceeds goto making sure that all ages shows remain a reality at the first unitarian church and other all ages venues !

Venue Information:
THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET-DOME
461 N. 9th St.
Philadelphia , PA
19123

Sun, July 25, 2010

Nylon and BUST magazine ed

2010-05-28T07:31:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple magazines Seven Ply was featured in this spring. :)

IAMTHETREND

2010-04-01T05:28:00.000-07:00

Big thank you to "I AM THE TREND" for featuring Seven Ply on the site :) Make sure to check out the Seven Ply post and the rest of the site. I was excited to see that Drama was on the home page yesterday with his new brand Y&R. Go check it out!

So what is IAMTHETREND.com:

Quite simply IAMTHETREND.COM finds the newest and coolest clothing companies, artists, bands and products and delivers them to you daily. If your’re the type of person that loves to be one step ahead of the curve you are really going to enjoy this site. This site is for the everyman/everywoman, expect no pretentious thoughts or articles. This site is for everyday people that like reasonable prices and amazing products.

Become a Fan

2010-03-31T16:41:00.000-07:00

Make sure to become a Fan of Seven Ply on FACEBOOK... everybody is doing it :) I keep that updated with news, events, cool finds and also post when I add new products to my online shop.

Seven Ply on Facebook

BROKEN SKATEBOARD

2010-02-25T12:36:00.000-08:00

Save the Date! BROKEN SKATEBOARD art show in PHILLY April 23rd-25th. Featuring Seven Ply, Sk8 lamps and Deckstool. Opening night party 7am-10pm!!! Make sure to come out and see what was once broken skateboards upcycled into art.

Maple Leaf

2010-02-14T18:49:00.000-08:00

I had a special order for some recycled skateboard Maple Leaves and they came out great. Here are a couple photos to check out.

Barewires

2010-02-14T18:42:00.000-08:00

Barewires Surf & Skate is one of my biggest suppliers of broken skateboard decks. So if you're in the Long Branch, NJ area make sure to stop bye and check them out. If you remember leave bring your broken skateboards there for Seven Ply. Thanks Adam and keep the decks coming!

Thanks to Pennwood

2010-01-31T20:12:00.000-08:00

Pennwood hooked it up with a box of skate board scraps this week. I'm looking forward to using these left over pieces that would normally be burned or thrown into a landfill. My son Elijah was just as excited to open up the box as me. Thanks Joe for the awesome scraps.

Keep them coming!

2010-01-31T19:57:00.000-08:00

It is amazing how fast the decks stack up. I dont even know how many there are in my workshop, which has no heat by the way :( Could be up to around 400ish I think. So many colors and graphics to choose from. Big thanks to Rising Sun, Barewires and Woodys for always hooking it up with a ton of broken seven ply.

Saving Skateboards, Lynn

Scoutie Girl*

2010-01-19T09:22:00.000-08:00

Check out this great website Scoutie Girl. They featured my heart necklace and some other great handmade finds in the "a dude’s guide to shopping handmade". Enjoy! About... Scoutie Girl scours the world of independent craft & design and puts the best – or at least our favorites – right here for the world to see. we believe in the power of independence, the power of creation, the power of handmade to change the world. we believe that mass-production and rampant consumerism have created a culture that is hungry for “more” & “cheap” – we believe that handmade can change that, reconnect us with our fellow (wo)man and put life back into a bit of perspective.

my heart made it

2010-01-18T07:19:00.000-08:00

Seven Ply made the front page of Etsy.com again. One of my recycled skateboard heart necklaces made the cut :)

Front Page

2010-01-09T06:32:00.001-08:00

Seven Ply was featured on the front page of ETSY last night! :) Here is a peek at what made the cut... Bling Bling custom Ring!!!!

Snowed in at the PRFM

2010-01-08T07:50:00.000-08:00

The Punk Rock Flea Market in Philly went off during the biggest winter storm in December ever, so they say. We had almost 24 inches of snow outside my house the morning of and the roads were really bad. My husband had my son out early with a home made sled... one of his broken surfboards and it seemed that we were snowed in for the day. I almost skipped the show this year to play in the snow and snuggle up with the family. The guys running the show said it was still on and they werent refunding your money. I didn't think I would make it there but we did. By the time I set up my table it was 1pm :( but I still did well. Looking forward to the next one. Here are a couple blurry iPhone photos from that day.

Happy New Year

2009-12-31T19:20:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone that helped make Seven Ply a success in 2009. Happy New Year!

girl gets board

2009-12-16T09:13:00.000-08:00

Check out girlgetsboard.com a great blog out of Washington for girls that shred! Bekah from GGB recently picked up a pair of hoops and featured Seven Ply in her "9 Gift Ideas for Girls Who Shred". Seven Ply made the #1 spot :) make sure to check out her site and see the other 8 gift ideas on the list! Thank you Bekah for the support! ~ Lynn

Eco-Fabulous holiday party

2009-12-10T05:22:00.001-08:00

Make sure to come out to the ECO-Fabulous Holiday Party this Sunday and Monday. Featuring Seven Ply, Vintage Wave, Rachels Thread, Peanuts and Pajamas and Arbonne. A easy time to grab some affordable handmade Christmas gifts. See the flyer for more info or click on the event link.

Muffin Top Bake Shop

2009-12-06T18:14:00.000-08:00

I can't bake to save my life but my amazingly talented friend can and she just opened her etsy baking supply shop. Muffin Top Bake Shop offers the newest and coolest baking supplies for all your baking needs! I mean, ediable glitter, that alone makes me want to try my hand at baking again. After all this is the time of year to show off your baking skills. Be the hit of all your holiday parties with sweet ediable santa claus decotations, Christmas tree toppers and plaid cup cake liners. Be sure to check out her shop and tell all your baking friends too!

Recycled Skateboard Rings

2009-12-06T17:58:00.000-08:00

Seven Ply rings are here! Make sure to check out my online shop to see whats available (get them while they last). A piece of skateboard deck has been bezel set into a vintage antiqued (faux) gold ring. The rings are adjustable and fit sizes 5-7 ½ with ease. I have other ring styles on the way and some in silver.

PuNk RoCk FLea MaRkeT

2009-12-02T18:53:00.000-08:00

At The Starlight Ballroom
460 N. Ninth Street (Just Below 9th & Spring Garden Sts - Chinatown!)
Philadelphia, PA
$3 Entry Donation / All Ages / 21+ To Drink At The Bar

THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET !
It's that time again for the PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET! Over 4000 visitors and 100+ tables of old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bicycles, stereo equipment, instruments, automobiles, tools, posters, furniture, computers, skateboards and lots of other stuff (like SEVEN PLY). It's all going down at The Starlight Ballroom (right below 9th & Spring Garden Sts) Make sure to stop by to see my Seven Ply and Vintage Wave collections. I will only have a table set up on Sunday the 20th.

Reading, P.A (r.i.p)

2009-12-02T18:12:00.000-08:00

I was thinking today about when Denis (my rad husband) and I met. I had to drive his car this afternoon and he had a CD in that brought memories of the past flooding back. The shows we would go to, the endless skate parks and the surf trips. This July we will be celebrating our 10th year of marriage! We have had some really fun times. Like the time we drove miles to find this old pool in Reading P.A that was going to be demolished in a few days. He HAD to skate it...one last time. We have seen our share of sunny days and some cloudy but have stuck together through it all. He is my encourager and best friend. Thank you Denis...for the adventures!

Go GATOR'S !

2009-12-01T08:30:00.000-08:00

I recently had a custom order for a matching Vintage Wave scarf and beanie using the Florida Gator colors. Here is a couple photos of the finished product and the cute miss Jenna who ordered it (thank you). If you would like a custom item from either of my shops just let me know. ~ Lynn

Check out Jenna's Etsy shop Miss Priss where you can find handmade bracelets, headbands and more.

Hooray!

2009-11-25T19:04:00.000-08:00

A very cool recycled skateboard mustache necklace made it into Etsy's gift guide today. Hooray! Thank you to the beautiful miss Hallie! Get your custom stach today... The Stach SOLD already so it is no longer in the gift guide but here the photo that was featured.

Acorns and Leaves

2009-11-24T10:09:00.000-08:00

Check out the latest Christmas Ornaments from SEVEN PLY. Acorns and Maple leaves! The two acorns are sold as a set and are solid pink on the backs. How cute will they look on your Christmas tree. The maple leaf I had to make since most skateboards are made from maple trees. These items are available in my Etsy shop. If you would like a different color or have a new idea for an ornament let me know. I can custom make what ever you would like.

follow me

2009-11-21T20:51:00.000-08:00

If you scroll down on the menu bar on the right hand side of my blog you will see a Follow Me section...I'm trying to increase my followers from 9 to hmmm maybe 400 million. Once I reach twenty followers I will giveaway a FREE Seven Ply item to one of my followers. So get on it and tell your friends. Maybe I'll hit 20 in time for Christmas? Only 10 more to go!

Just click on the JOIN THIS SITE button under the FOLLOW ME section!

Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree...

2009-11-17T21:20:00.000-08:00

***NEW from Seven Ply***

Seven Ply goes green by recycling old, broken, beat-up skate decks. A perfect way to improve your earth while rocking a one of a kind piece of jewelry. This recycled skateboard ornament has been cut, sanded, sealed and is ready to ride on....hanging from your Christmas tree! A one of a kind eco-tastic ornament for the holidays.

ECO craft buttons

2009-11-17T21:08:00.000-08:00

Seven Ply goes green by recycling old, broken, beat-up skate decks. A perfect way to improve your earth while embellishing your craft! These recycled skateboard buttons have been cut, sanded, sealed and are ready to ride on....on all of your handmade items! The buttons pictured measure approximately 1 1/4”, come four in a pack and in the color of your choice! (Please leave your color preference in the "note to seller" at check out) Buttons can be made in any color, any colored graphic and made any size you may need!

Like this beanie and scarf? It is available at www.vintagewave.etsy.com

Skate Spots on Front Page

2009-11-17T05:40:00.000-08:00

Check out my Poppy Pink Skate Spot studs that made the front page of Etsy.com last night. Enjoy...

Seven Ply now on Flickr

2009-11-13T19:11:00.000-08:00

Find Seven Ply now on Flickr enjoy!

Artful Giving

2009-11-03T09:52:00.000-08:00

Make sure to come out to "the Third Friday" in Millville, NJ. My Vintage Wave collection was picked to be featured at the Artful Giving show. Opening night is this Friday the 20th (same night that New Moon comes out :) Check out the flyer below for more info and see my Fedora that made the flyer!!

Given Skateboards

2009-10-29T15:20:00.001-07:00

My friends at Given Skateboards Amy and Kris Markovich hooked me up with a sick Given deck. Don't freak out because it looks new. It is defective so it cant be used but it can be recycled!!! Make sure you keep checking my online store for some fresh items made from this board. Actually go buy your boyfriend, husband, little brother or skater in your life a Given Skateboard for the holidays and then send it to me when it breaks. Given graphics are sick! Check them out at http://www.givenskateboards.com/

Front Page of Etsy

2009-10-15T07:53:00.000-07:00

Seven Ply was featured again in a Treasury on the front page of Etsy.

Vintage Wave Photo Shoot

2009-10-10T19:27:00.000-07:00

Over the past few weeks I have been working on my Vintage Wave collection and this past week all that hard work has really paid off. With the help of my friend Amanda I was able to get some really great pictures at this old vacant general store from the 1800's near my house. We had so much fun! See more at www.vintagewave.etsy.com

What to wear for fall?

2009-09-27T17:55:00.000-07:00

Big THANK YOU to Tyler & Laura from NYSFF for getting Seven Ply on the PIX Channel 11 morning show!!! :) It was a surf fashion show to promote the New York Surfing Film Festival. Watch the video below if you missed it...

Vintage Wave Bye-Bye Summer Sale!!!

2009-09-15T06:16:00.000-07:00

Check out my other Jewelry Line ~ Vintage Wave ~ Four more days left in the Bye-Bye Summer SALE!!! Every item in my shop is BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE. Simply choose the two items that you would like to purchase, check out as usual and with-in 24 hours you will be refunded through pay pal half the price of the lesser item. This sale will run from SEPT. 11-18th Happy shopping! Here is a little peek at some of items in the shop.

Charlie + Mary a fair concept

2009-09-15T05:58:00.000-07:00

If your in Amsterdam make it a goal to stop by the radest new store in the Netherlands! Charlie + Mary's concept store is now open... Congrats guys!!! You will find the coolest fair and eco friendly fashion items (seven ply) in their store. They serve the best organic coffees, teas and pastries as well! Soon they will launch a webshop and also a website is being pimped at the moment.

Sierra Magazine edit

2009-09-15T05:36:00.000-07:00

Check out SIERRA magazine!!! They just featured Seven Ply in the lastest issue...Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. They are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States.

Fantasy Factory:Season 2

2009-08-03T19:08:00.000-07:00

I heart Rob Dyrdek...can't wait for season 2! August 27th

9th Annual Art of Surfing Festival

2009-08-02T20:52:00.000-07:00

Seven Ply will have a table set up at the 9th Annual Art of Surfing Festival this week! Make sure to stop bye and say hello. If you have any broken or old skateboards you would like to donate to Seven Ply bring them!!! I will also have my Vintage Wave jewelry for sale!!

Location: Ocean City Music Pier
Dates: August 6th through 8th
Info: Free Admission * Live Music
Original Surf Art * Live Demos
Surfboard Auction

The ting tings - That's not my name

2009-07-31T13:23:00.000-07:00

Check out THE TING TINGS video for "thats not my name" I like this song so I thought you might too :) enjoy!!! Can not believe today is the last day of JULY time flys!

Follow Me...

2009-07-31T10:11:00.000-07:00

If you scroll down on the menu bar on the right hand side of my blog you will see a Follow Me section... I'm trying to increase my followers from 4 to hmmm maybe 400 :) j/k... once I build a solid following I'm going to start some awesome giveaways with that feature... so Please follow my Seven Ply blog!!!

Just click on the JOIN THIS SITE button under the FOLLOW ME section!!!

who will be number 5?????

Etsy :: The Storque :: Spotlight :: Guest Curator: ReadyMade Magazine

2009-07-31T07:15:00.001-07:00

When I arrived home from the beach yesterday I couldnt believe how many hits my Seven Ply store recieved, so I knew something happen. Turns out a Seven Ply belt buckle was feautured in ETSY's "The Storque" magazine plus made the front page!!! Andrew Wagner is the Editor-in-Chief of ReadyMade and was the one that picked Seven Ply to be featured on the Storque and also wrote some kind words about my shop!!! thanks Andrew if you ever read this??? Make sure to check out READYMade magazine!!!!

click on the link below see the write up...

Etsy :: The Storque :: Spotlight :: Guest Curator: ReadyMade Magazine

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Front Page of ETSY!

2009-07-31T06:59:00.000-07:00

Seven Ply made the front page of ETSY for the third time this month!!!

List made by Etsy featured on the front page at 11:00am EST Thu July 30 2009

New Online Dealer

2009-07-23T06:58:00.000-07:00

Seven Ply is now available at Philanthrofashion.com !!! Make sure to check out there site...

"Fashion Philanthropy's mission is to provide its patrons with an eclectic mix of women's fashions from a carefully selected group of designers who are charitable, socially responsible and/or eco friendly and sustainable in their practices. We are woman-owned and operated and based in Richmond, VA. We believe in giving back... that whenever we receive, we should give."

Three16 Bowl Jam this Saturday!!!

2009-07-22T09:39:00.000-07:00

Seven Ply will be on the scene at the Three16 Bowl for the annual "Bowl Jam".

Maybe I'll score some broken decks :)

Fine Jewelry News

2009-07-20T21:07:00.000-07:00

Fine Jewelry News just featured Seven Ply this past weekend...

Fly Girls

2009-07-20T20:30:00.001-07:00

Seven Ply featured on FlyGirl... check it out.... great blog out of Philly!!!

Surf Rodeo contest

2009-07-20T20:14:00.001-07:00

The 7th Annual Surf Rodeo contest was held this past Saturday... There was a great turn out and the top three girl contestants won a bunch of Seven Ply products...

E Magazine

2009-07-13T18:57:00.001-07:00

I recieved an email today that Seven Ply was featured in the July/August issue of E Magazine!!! E Magazine has 200,000 readers!!! If your going to Borders look for this cover. Here is a little insert about E.
Now in its 19th year, E - The Environmental Magazine is a bimonthly “clearinghouse” of information, news and resources for people concerned about the environment who want to know “What can I do?” to make a difference. A 13-time Independent Press Awards winner and nominee, E is chock full of everything environmental -- from recycling to rainforests, and from the global village to our own backyards.

University BookStore in Seattle, Washington!!!

2009-07-12T19:15:00.000-07:00

***New Seven Ply retailer alert*** For all you in the Seattle, WA area Seven Ply is now available at the University Book Store. So when you stop in to grab a new book for school pick up some recycled skateboard jewelry. Go Husky's!!!!

SUMMER SALE

2009-07-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

HUGE SALE----> at SevenPlyDesigns.com Check out my SALE SECTION where everything is 30-50% off! Making room for new items coming soon...stay tuned!

Punk ROCK Flea Market in PHILLY!!! tomorrow..

2009-07-10T14:46:00.000-07:00

*THIS* Saturday July 11th 9:00am-4:00pm AND Sunday July 12th 10:00am-5:00pmAt The Starlight Ballroom (460 N 9th Street - 9th & Spring Garden-ish)All Ages / 21+ To Drink / $3 Entry Donation (Good for both days)
It's that time again for the bi-annual (twice a year) PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET! Our most popular reoccurring event/show/whatever (by far). We had over 4000 visitors and 100+ tables of old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bicycles, stereo equipment, instruments, automobiles, tools, posters, furniture, computers, skateboards and lots of other stuff this past February. It's all going down this weekend at The Starlight Ballroom (right below 9th & Spring Garden Sts)To meet the increasing demand of people wanting to sell their stuff at this – we have spread it out over two days for this upcoming weekend : Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th. Each day will have entirely different sellers (not a single repeat seller). Your admission donation is good for both days, so you can come in and out as many times as you would like over the weekend! In addition there will be much more room to shop compared to flea markets in the past as we eliminated 25 or so tables from the usual set up (but since it's over two days, there are more total tables...get it?)All proceeds raised will go towards the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies to ensure that all ages shows continue to remain a reality at The First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia - mainly an annual payment for their liability insurance policy. The left over funds will goto purchasing a new smaller PA system so we can do a few smaller shows at all ages space this fall (instead of doing them in our 21+ venues). Do not let the "name of the event" lead you to believe that it's just punk records, clothes etc. - it's a full on flea market with everything from furniture, to laptops / computers , to stereo equipment, to handmade apparel, to vegan treats, information from various non profit groups, book stores, artists selling their work, bicycles & skateboards and whatever else they can fit onto the ballroom floor at The Starlight BallroomIn addition to the normal flea market stuff there will also be a full bar and food service kitchen to make the day go by a little faster as well as a rotating shift of WKDU DJsTAKE A LOOK AT THE SELLERS LIST :http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=9998717&msgid=157705&act=HZUT&c=202611&admin=0&destination=http://www.r5productions.com/prfm.html

Firework SALE!!!

2009-07-02T21:06:00.001-07:00

I'm having a great SALE this weekend on my ONLINE STORE!!!!

4th Of July "Firework SALE"! July 3rd to 5th

Buy One item and get a Second item at 50% off!
(Discounted item must be equal or less then other item)
Or buy only One item and receive FREE shipping.

During Check out put “Firework SALE” in the message to seller. Your discount refund will be through PayPal.

Any questions please contact me at vintagewave@hotmail.com

Have a great holiday weekend!!!

White Apricot

2009-07-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

Seven Ply was just featured as a "So Hot" product on WhiteApricot.com . White Apricot is a website and online newsletter that is your “go to” place for the latest trends, news and information on eco fashion, organic skin care and natural cosmetics, as well as other cool eco and socially conscious products and services to incorporate into your lifestyle

SO HOT!

Cool Jewelry, Dude

Just because you may have outgrown guys on skateboards, doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate a cool piece of recycled skateboard jewelry. Seven Ply (named after the seven layers of a skateboard) is “turning thrash’n into fashion” by rescuing, recycling and reusing broken, discarded boards to create fashion statements. The colorful, perfect summer accessory, one-of-a-kind bracelets, earrings and necklaces have a cool, eighties retro thing happening. We think it’s “rad” that each one has a unique history. You never know what dude rode the board that is now hanging around your neck. From $16 - $52, check them out at www.sevenplydesigns.com.

MagnifECO dot COM

2009-06-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

CHECK OUT ---> MagnifECO.com it is an awesome ECO BLOG that featured Seven Ply for "Handmade Thrusday"

About Magnifeco: Corporate social responsibility is sweeping through companies big and small across the globe; taking more time to develop products that are responsible, sustainable, recycled, organic and/or diminished in their damage to our planet. If you have to buy something, shouldn’t it be from a company that is making an effort. Buying with ethics shouldn’t mean you have to sacrifice aesthetics. This blog is my ultimate wish list - and homage to those companies. I think we are what we buy.

Happy ---> Go Skateboarding Day!!!

2009-06-21T08:19:00.000-07:00

GO Skateboarding Day!!!

2009-06-20T19:32:00.000-07:00

What It’s All About: On June 21 skateboarders around the globe will celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most infuential activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding. OK, most skateboarders do this every day of their lives, but this is just one more reason to blow off your television/computer/video games and go skateboarding!

Skateboarders everywhere will show their love and support for skateboarding by holding fundraisers, contests, protests nad demos. They’ll skate across cities, gather in skateparks, stream into their local skate shop and some will even revel in the solitary act of skateboarding alone at their favorite spot, all bringing together the skateboarding community in the grind heard around the world.
Learn more about GSD at goskateboarding.org

WOVEN

2009-06-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

Check out this trailer of my friends skateboard film coming out this year called "Woven". It looks awesome! Keep checking back for the premier dates and locations! I'll make sure to post them... Enjoy!!!

New "BLING DOT" necklaces

2009-06-20T06:36:00.000-07:00

Seven Ply goes green by recycling old, broken, beat-up skate decks. A perfect way to improve your earth while rocking a one of a kind piece of jewelry. This recycled skateboard necklace has been cut, sanded, sealed and is ready to ride on....around your neck!
These little loves are the newest addition to our Seven Ply collection! Two/three layers of ply, each "BLING DOT" dangles from a thin 16" (faux) gold chain. All six colors are available on my store right now for only $18!!! Check them out at Seven Ply Designs

Woody's Skate Shop

2009-06-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

Woody's Surf and Skate shop in Rio Grande NJ... Hooked it up last week with a nice stack of broken decks!!! If you're in the South Jersey area and looking for a new skateboard make sure to stop by Woody's (look at the sk8 wall) they have a ton of decks and everything else you need. Also you can always drop off your old/broken sk8 there... Just tell them its for Seven Ply...

Adopt this necklace...

2009-06-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

I cant believe this necklace is available... Someone buy it!!! :) It is one of my favorites. If it doesn't find a home soon I might have to keep it for myself. BUY IT HERE!!!

Dont wear all brown to my house!

2009-06-07T05:29:00.000-07:00

How can I run a business with a Boston. Seriously! It's hard enough to get anything done with my son (19months) who gets into everything and is living up to his middle name (hurricane). I was up till 2am finishing up a couple orders and packing these boxes I needed to ship out to some accounts. Next day the UPS truck pulls in my drive way and Kona (my boston) really really doesn't like the UPS truck or man. So he decided to take it out on my nicely packed boxes since he couldn't destroy the box on the porch the UPS man left. This dog is crazy in the head but I love him.

I want to go to Italy

2009-06-06T11:19:00.000-07:00

I have been getting some exposure in Italy recently. Shipped a couple orders already there this year and might be picking up a new store soon. Here is a Italy blog to check out Jake in Progress.

Surfer Supplies in Ocean City

2009-06-05T10:22:00.000-07:00

Make sure if your in the Ocean City NJ area to spot bye Surfers Supplies on the corner 31st street Asbury Ave!!! Great store with alot of cute clothes. Seven Ply is one of the first things you see in the junior section. Support shops that support Seven Ply!!! Go shopping...

Old news but still mental!

2009-06-02T20:59:00.000-07:00

Check out this home footy I found of Danny Way blasting over the Great Wall of China... with the camera pulled back you can really see how gnarly of a gap this was plus watch how high he goes on the quaterpipe...He is nuts!!!

Follow Me!!!

2009-06-02T20:44:00.000-07:00

Make sure to FOLLLOW Seven Ply on TWITTER!!! I will be tweeting special sales and promotions as well as keeping you up to date with what is going on in my day.

Keep them coming!!!

2009-05-28T19:31:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick video of a what can happen any moment when skating. Simple lip slide gone bad.. i guess if could have been worst if you've seen what can happen on those rails!!! That deck was mostly likely trashed and is rotting away. Send it to Seven Ply and I'll give it life again.

The Trendy Girl

2009-05-27T07:36:00.001-07:00

Seven Ply was just featured on THE TRENDY GIRL BLOG in France!

Set Your Style

2009-05-26T13:48:00.001-07:00

Seven Ply featured on Set Your Style Check it out!

Inlet Outlet Surf Shop

2009-05-25T16:48:00.000-07:00

If your in the Manasquan NJ area make sure to stop by Inlet Outlet surf shop on main street in Manasquan. They have been a Seven Ply support since day one and have sold quit a bit of recycled skateboard jewelry plus helped in supplying me with fresh broken sk8s. IO is one of my favorite shops tons of great clothing and super friendly employees...make sure to check it out!!!

Heritage Surf Shop custom rack

2009-05-25T05:39:00.000-07:00

Heritage Surf Shop in Ocean City, NJ just received there Seven Ply order for Memorial Day weekend! Check out the custom rack we made them with a broken Heritage Skate Deck they had in the back... Stop by and grab some fresh Seven Ply BLING!!!

Breaking Skateboards

2009-05-24T10:47:00.000-07:00

Skaters break the boards everyday and some almost every session. If you would like to donate your broken skate deck to Seven Ply and save it from just rotting away at the dump contact me and I'll give it a second life. Check out this sk8 vid... kid breaks like 4 or 5 boards to stick this trick...

Urban Outfitters blog

2009-05-24T09:45:00.001-07:00

Seven Ply was just recently featured on Urban Outfitters Blog... Check it!

Back from a long road trip!

2009-05-24T07:01:00.000-07:00

I haven't had the time to keep the Blog updated recently since I've been traveling with my husband and working hard at keeping the Seven Ply inventory up. We went through the Carolina's for a while stopping at our friends house in Atlantic Beach, NC then driving to Myrtle Beach for a bit visiting my husbands family. The trip was great and we will be opening up more Seven Ply accounts down there very soon. We did open up a cool shop in MB called RANDOM they have two store one there and in IL. Also BEACHTOWN in Isle of Palm SC will be selling Seven Ply so make sure if your in the area to stop bye. I'll be updating the Blog more now so keep posted. Here is a photo of me and my son in Folly Beach SC.

2009-05-03T10:44:00.000-07:00

Check out my Seven Ply bangle on the home page of Etsy.com

Bay Fest Photos

2009-04-30T19:48:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at Bay Fest and the Earth Day festival last weekend. Around 50,000 people came to Bayfest and we had a great spot! ACUA hosted the Earth Day festival the next day and that was a lot of fun as well. Thanks to everyone who came by and supported Seven Ply.

Here are some photos from both days.

Bay Fest 2009 is April 25th!!!

2009-04-16T19:50:00.001-07:00

Make sure to check out Seven Ply at this years Somer Point NJ BayFest... I will also have my Vintage Wave Jewelry available. Saving Skateboards, Lynn

21st Annual Somers Point Bayfest
Type: Festivals, Events & Expositions
Dates: April 25, 2009
Location: Regional Events
Address: Bay Avenue in Somers Point, NJ
Phone:
Admission: Free
Hours: Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
URL: http://www.somerspointbayfest.com
Description: This one-day festival has continued to grow year by year and has become the largest single day festival at the Jersey Shore. We offer a craft show, environmental exhibits, nautical and marine displays, a food expo, five different live music venues, children's activities and so much more.

Like Wise...

2009-04-13T19:40:00.000-07:00

LikeWise is a rad blog to check out! They have everything you could "Like" on it... Fashion, Celeb's, and Seven Ply... They just featured Seven Ply on their Blog right above J-Low and Madonna! See for your self... www.blog.like.com

Happy Easter from Seven Ply!!!!

2009-04-11T18:36:00.001-07:00

This was the first year my son met the Easter bunny and they didn't hit it off to well... Boy, that Bunny is scary, man hands and creepy smile.

Happy Easter! Jesus Lives!

New batch of necklaces are on the way!

2009-04-09T18:57:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to keep my inventory up as much as possible. I've been getting a lot of large orders that have been keeping me covered in saw dust. Check out the pile of necklaces I just cut out. If you see one you must have contact me and I'll make sure you get it. Keep checking my online store for new product everyday!

Peppermags.com go there...

2009-04-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

Check out Peppermags blog... They just posted some Seven Ply images so go check it out. They have some rad posts to check out on the site... Also they have 2 Boston terriers so that makes them even cooler in my book. I love my Boston....

2009-04-09T08:10:00.001-07:00

Grab the April issue of BLISSS magazine and see Seven Ply on page 30! If you cant wait or find a hard copy... Go to www.Blisssmag.com and see it online...

The Green Life from SIERRA Magazine

2009-04-06T17:56:00.000-07:00

One of SIERRA Magazine's Blogs the Green Life just features Seven Ply check it out... just click on Link

"The Green Life" was launched in the November/December 2005 issue of Sierra magazine as a place to showcase trendsetting people, cool products, and empowering ideas. Quickly we saw that there was too much happening, too fast, to limit our coverage to a few bimonthly pages, and thus this blog was born.

Look at yourself with a Seven Ply --> Pocket Mirror!

2009-04-06T17:29:00.000-07:00

More "Pocket Mirrors" are here! I just made a bunch and will be listing them in my ETSY store couple at a time. If you see one you need, email me at --> vintagewave@hotmail.com and let me know which one you would like. Don't think about it to long though. I've been getting request from my retailers for them, so they might go quick! Also remember everything is one of a kind and I gave these beauties some of the best graphic real estate.

Mirror's are 3 3/4" wide and have a 3" mirror set down inside the skateboard. They also come with a little bag for inside your purse.

Teen Diaries Blog

2009-04-04T17:35:00.000-07:00

The world is in an eco frenzy, and it’s about time you took part in helping the earth. You can be both chic and crafty with cute little DIY projects, or simply support others who do create unique, handmade DIY accessories for us! Say hello to Seven Ply Designs. Founder Lynn Weiler creates jewelry from (READ MORE)

HOLY Sk8boardz

2009-04-01T19:27:00.000-07:00

Nothing goes to waste! I plan on using every piece of these boards. Ideas flood my mind all day and keep me tossing and turning all night. Think about it, the possibilities are endless. Start thinking about what you can reuse, recycle and help keep this planet clean for future generations.

Punk Rock! Flea Market

2009-03-30T19:35:00.000-07:00

If you ever get the chance to check out the Punk Rock Flea Market in Philly do it! This was my first year there and I didnt know what to expect. It was held in the Electric Factory and had over 3000 people attended. It was crazy packed with barely any room to move... I did well with both jewelry lines. Alot of people like Seven Ply and I plan on doing the next one this summer. Stay tuned for more info...

My SK8 Collection...

2009-03-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

Here is a couple photos of the skateboard material pile. My husband brings home a lot of skate decks from the shops. Barewires and Rising Sun give us most of them, thanks guys! The boards have been coming in so fast... I always look for good graphics and colored ply but with them piling up like this I forget what is in there. Its like getting a brand new deck every time I dig through the pile for a board to cut. Found a couple cool ones last night so keep checking the online store for new product!

If you would like to donate your broken or warped skateboard to seven ply just contact me for the closest drop off location near you!

Seven Ply on --> TreeHugger.com

2009-03-28T10:58:00.001-07:00

Seven Ply Turns Thrashin Into Fashion
by Kristin Underwood, Sacramento, CA
on 03.25.09 Fashion & Beauty (accessories)

For those of you not living in southern California, or not used to spending your days grinding on a skateboard, Seven Ply is the latest company to turn the skate world into an eco-friendly venture. Owner Lynn Weiler turns broken skateboard decks (the name comes from the 7 layers in a skateboard deck) into cuffs, necklaces and other stylin' gear - the perfect accessory to pair with your new skateboard.

Click the Link to READ MORE....http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/03/seven-ply-turns-thrashin-into-fashion.php

FORTHKREW Magazine

2009-03-27T05:28:00.000-07:00

Seven Ply Recycled Skateboard Designs	03-27-2009
Recycling is all the rage today. My girlfriend gets on me if I "accidentally" throw out some paper, plastic, or glass in the trash can. But she doesn't care about my old skateboards that are stacking up. Well, here's a young lady that does care and has found life for skateboards after they're done being shredded. Check out this innovative person and her company HERE.

ERGO is pleased to welcome Kris Markovich to its pro skate team.	03-24-2009
Southern gentleman, skateboarder and artist, Markovich, brings to ERGO both longevity and respect within the skate community. His major accomplishments range from launching his own skateboard company to securing continuous coverage in skate magazines, broadcast and film for more than a decade. “Kris will be playing a key role at ERGO in cultivating our skate program,” says ERGO Vice President, Pete DiSpirito. “We are excited to give Kris that family feeling that he has been searching for from a company.” In the coming year, expect to see Markovich traveling throughout the United States skateboarding with the ERGO team while making several stops along the way to feature his artwork; also expect to see his artwork on several signature ERGO items each season.

Awesomness is what we like to hear!!!

2009-03-26T18:21:00.000-07:00

Check out what http://www.greenspacegoods.blogspot.com/ wrote about Seven Ply (below). Also make sure to check out their blog and etsy store...

(written by Green Space Goods)

We both admit to being classic procrastinators, so it's no surprise that we waited to the last minute to figure out what gift to give a certain special girl for her birthday. She's a skateboarding fashionista so after scouring the internet for accessory awesomness, it finally it hit us- a recycled skateboard pocket mirror! There's only one issue- finding one. After contacting several skateboard jewelry artists, we were finally rescued by SevenPly. I can only attempt to put into words how fantastic they are. Not only did they take on the challenge of making us a product they'd never attempted before, but they took it on as a rushed order as well. They kindly and professionally listened to every detail we requested, patiently bent to our every whim and even made multiples for us to choose from. The result is fabulous. I hope that they make many more of these. I wouldn't mind having one for myself! Please check out their shop here. And if you're reading this SevenPly- keep up the good work. You haven't seen the last of us :)