Street Teamer Miho's peta2 Sticker Tote! November 3, 2009

Posted by Marta at November 3, 2009 5:33 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 7 ) | TrackBack

We always love sharing awesome things that Street Teamers are doing with you, and Miho Stanberry is no exception! Check out what the crafty 17-year-old from Seattle made with her stickers:

Super cute tote, right? Here's what she had to say to me:

How long have you been vegetarian? Do you have a favorite recipe?
I became a vegetarian on April 27th of this year. Right now, I'm making a transition into going vegan. My favorite vegan recipe is "Simply Fried Tofu" (It's on my blog).

What's your favorite peta2 campaign?
My favorite peta2 campaign is pretty much everything, but if I had to choose one, it would be McCruelty.

What's your favorite part about being involved with the peta2 Street Team?
My favorite part of being involved in the peta2 Street Team is that I get to talk to a lot of people, influence them, get influenced, and have ideas bounce back and forth with the people who are just like me!

Thanks, Miho! Feeling inspired? Check out some of the other awesome DIY stuff Street Teamers have done.

Are any of you crafty? If so, do you incorporate animal rights into your crafts?

Win Heidi Minx's 'Home Rockanomics'! October 27, 2009

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The fabulous Heidi Minx is at it again. Our good friend has penned herself a fab new book, Home Rockanomics, for all you DIY types out there whose style is a bit edgier than what you might find on one of those oh-so-popular design or home-makeover shows.

The talented mastermind behind Franky & Minx, Built On Respect, and Punk Rock Domestics, Heidi has often been labeled a "poster child for DIY," so who better to write this guide, right? I'm just happy she's sharing her crafty works with the rest of us!

Home Rockanomics is packed full of decorating tips, ideas for revamping your wardrobe, and yummy vegan and vegetarian recipes from Heidi herself, as well as some of her friends like Theo Kogan from Lunachicks/TATS, Sick of It All, Bif Naked, and Flogging Molly to name but a few.

Want to get your hands on your very own copy? Just comment below with your favorite DIY decorating or style tip and 10 lucky winners will be chosen at random by November 17, 2009. Winners will be notified by November 20, 2009.

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Good luck!

Tofu Compact Mirror? September 14, 2009

Posted by Marta at September 14, 2009 1:01 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 5 ) | TrackBack

I know I said this recently, but I never cease to be amazed by Street Teamers' creativity. Decorating your stuff to get out the vegetarian message is always a good idea, so when you come up with cute new ways to decorate your stuff, we all love it! 14-year-old Laken Brooks from North Carolina decided to decorate her compact mirror with a tofu design. Check it out!

Who wouldn't want to give tofu a try after seeing that cuteness? I asked Laken a few questions to let you get to know her better:

Are you vegetarian? Do you have any favorite vegetarian foods?
I'm a vegetarian, and have been so for around a year. I'm starting to make the transition to vegan, though, because I want to help animals in any way that I possibly can. If they can't help themselves, who can help them but us? My favorite vegetarian food would probably have to be grilled veggie dogs! Frozen blueberries are also one of my fave snacks.

What's your favorite peta2 campaign?
My favorite peta2 campaign would probably be Animal Testing Breaks Hearts. I love it because it made me realize that I could do a lot more to end animal suffering, like buying cruelty-free!

Laken's right—there's so much you can do to help end animal suffering. So why not get started now?

I'll leave you with this cute picture of Laken and a tofu plushie that she made. Love it!

Make Your Own peta2 Sticker Rings! September 8, 2009

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I ♥ Street Teamers. Seriously—I never cease to be impressed by the creative things you all do to help animals. Case in point: The rings that 14-year-old Taylor McKune from Michigan recently made. Cuteness—with a message:

Love it! Not only was Taylor awesome enough to make these rings, she was sweet enough to share how she made them on the peta2 message boards. I asked Taylor a few questions—check out what she had to say:

How long have you been a vegetarian? Do you have a particular food you absolutely love?
I've been a vegetarian since August 18th, so I'm a newbie. It's been exciting trying new foods like fake meat; Boca patties are amazing. They taste so similar to the real thing! I never realized how many foods I already loved were vegetarian, that's definitely helped me stay motivated. I love to eat apples with peanut butter, or Taco Bell crunch wraps with rice instead of beef.

What's your favorite thing about the Street Team?
My favorite thing about the Street Team is the boards. I read through them almost every day, and I'm learning so much. I can't thank the other members enough for sharing their ideas and tips, it's all had a major impact on my decision to go vegetarian.

Do you have any other creative ways to get the animal rights message out there? The rings are a great idea!
I think a great way to raise awareness about animal rights is through what you wear. It can be difficult telling people why they should go veg or pass on the circus, and they oftentimes don't wanna hear it. Simplier things like jewelry, shirts, and hoodies can get every person you walk by thinking. I really like that peta2 offers items like these to their Street Team members. I've always enjoyed DIY things, and they aren't that expensive either. I've made a lot of bracelets out of alphabet letter beads with animal rights messages, the rings are just another idea. There are a lot of ways to get people thinking about animal rights without saying a word.

Isn't Taylor awesome? I'm betting that quite a few of you have some peta2 stickers ready and waiting to be turned into rings—so make like Taylor and get to it! And be sure to send us photos!

You're All So Creative! September 17, 2007

Posted by Marta at September 17, 2007 4:32 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack

We received many cool entries from our "DIY Chick!" mission last month, so I'd like you to check out some of the awesomeness that Street Teamers sent our way.

Katie's 'Nugget' Earrings!


Victoria's 'Nugget' Mobile!


Beth's 'Nugget' Folder!


Alyssa's 'Nugget' Trash Can!

Remember: Chickens are our friends, so please don't eat them!

♥ Marta