iamthemandy.com

I am Mandy Renee Stos, crafter and upcycling diva behind www.iamthemandy.com. I'm not only an artist and entrepreneur, but an inventive environmentalist as well. I combine craft with recycling, producing items that are unique, functional, and the ultimate in eco-chic. I believe that upcycling a single item, can help reduce waste and create a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Upcycling is defined as: the process of converting unwanted materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value. My product line is designed entirely of 85-90% reused or re-purposed materials. I strive to help promote and encourage other citizens to upcycle or simply donate any unwanted items to local organizations. Doing so keeps landfills down, promotes green efficiency and makes you feel all giddy inside. I am obsessed with Seinfeld, cheeseburgers, my Jack Russell Terrier "Mister Hyde", designing, grilling out, traveling garage sales, auctions, mowing the yard, tattoos the infamous beef sticks.