Artist Spotlight: Beauty For Ashes

Human trafficking is no joke and it's still a huge issue today. In Nepal alone, 5,000-12,000 women are trafficked each year.  Beauty For Ashes has given women of Nepal a second chance...a chance at a better life. By creating a gift-items business, women are able to have and maintain an opportunity for  sustainable employment.

They create beautiful jewelry and accessories:

Beautifully hand-crafted stone jewelry and coin purses and small bags made from recycled Sari's.

 

Our favorites include these beautiful cross-body bags again made from recycled Sari's.

We are honored to support Beauty for Ashes and the women who put their heart and soul into the beautiful products.

To find out how you can get involved or to read their full story please go to their website

http://beautyforashesintl.com/Default.aspx?pageid=OurStory.swf

Red, White, and Blue.

4th Of July is tomorrow! Are you ready to celebrate? Do you have all your red, white, and blue essentials? Let your flags fly high and don't forget your sunscreen.

Here are a few last minute things to show off your patriotic side:

For him: Tee's and Hawaiian shirts.

For her: Sunglasses, Bike basket cover/tote, Bike bell, and a crochet bikini top. Must Have.

For the furry ones: Bow ties, bandanas, and hawaiian shirts. How awesome is that?!

We are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow. Stop by before heading out to brave the beaches or catch some fireworks.

Happy 4th Of July from Hapa Collective!

Crochet, You Say?

Crochet, knitting, yarn...all words you'd associate with Winter. Not anymore, folks! We've got plenty of great Summer items in!

History definitely repeats itself. Crochet bikini tops! Handmade here in Seal Beach. Tons of fun colors, even some for the 4th Of July!

Check out the awesome jewelry from Lint & Button. Best friend team in San Pedro. Great crochet bracelets, complemented with leather! We also have crochet/leather barefoot sandals!

ClamTown makes great crochet animals, right here in L.A.! We have some adorable baby booties, too!

How cute are these baby sandals?! Made in Utah by Vicki Olson. We have the cutest baby bikinis and cover-ups to go with the baby barefoot sandals.

See? Who said crochet, knitting, and yarn was strictly for scarves and sweaters? Stop by Hapa Collective and check them out!

Upcycled Newness.

June is coming to an end, but new stuff keeps pouring in! We've gotten in a few new Upcycled artists recently. Check 'em out:

Love funky jewelry? We've got bracelets made of glasses...made of GLASSES?! Cool!

Seaglass and vintage glassware earrings. An easy way to add some color to your day :)

Whistles made out of recycled cans and bottle tops! There's some unique ones in there!

Notebooks made of vintage flashcards and library cards, with vintage paper inside!

Fun and funky straw rings!

Wallets made of vintage yearbook pages, sheet music, book pages, and maps!

Oh, the great one-of-a-kind things you find here at Hapa Collective! Come in and check them out!

Vintage Finds.

What's old is new! We love vintage here at Hapa Collective! Recently, we've gotten in some really wonderful items.

An estate collection of jewelry! Cute kitchen collectables! And of course, vintage men's Hawaiian shirts and a great collection of vintage women's clothing including kitchy aprons.

Come in and see what you can find, there's always so much to see!

My Dad, My Hero.

He taught you how to throw a ball, catch a fish, and ride a bike. He's your #1 fan at every game. His shoulders were your favorite seat when you got tired of walking. He made sure there were no monsters in your closet and teared up when he walked you down the aisle. He's the only Dad you've got...celebrate him!
Father's Day comes but once a year, and he's earned all 24 hours of that day! We've got tons to help you show your appreciation.

Is Dad a T-Shirt guy? We've got funky ones from Urban Octopus. Is he a dog lover? Dog Is Good has got you covered! Is he a surfer? Check out Ditch Ink!

Is Dad a Hawaiian shirt guy? We have a huge selection! All made in the US!

Get him a one of a kind belt! Made of recycled Inner Tubes!

Does Dad travel? We've got great travel packs made of recycled Inner Tubes.

Does Dad need a new wallet? We've got leather and recycled Inner Tubes! Money clips, too!

Does Dad have a bike? Add some pizzaz to his cruiser with a handmade bike bell from SpokeNWheel!

Does Dad enjoy his fine liquor? Whisky stones are the perfect thing to have around! Leather flasks in stock, too!

Whatever Dad likes to do, we've got it all! Show your love with a great one of a kind gift! He deserves it!

Artist Spotlight: CMH Design

Childhood is full of naps, laughs, and being worry free! Some people lose sight of that as they grow up, and others embrace their eternal inner child. Cindi, from Aurora, Colorado, created CMH Design and has been able to embrace her childhood by creating "Whee Ones". Being very fond of stuffed animals, she wanted to share the love. All Whee Ones are made of upcycled fabric remnants. Each one has a name and a story, too!

"My name is Georgette and I'm a monkey..."

"My name is Qwackers and I'm a Whee Duck..."

"I am Sgt. Woof and I am a Whee Military Dog. I am here to support two wonderful organizations combining our U.S. military and dogs. American's VetDogs and Nowzad."

These little guys are great gifts for little kids or big kids! They made great cuddle buddies and desk companions. Stop by Hapa Collective and pick one up, we promise they'll be your friends forever :)