Create Peace: The Bamboo Eater

Last summer, my new friends Shaun and Brian made a bold decision. They opened up their very own tobacco and pipe shop called The Bamboo Eater. I heard about the place through word of mouth and instantly a light bulb flickered in my head. That's the moment my hemptastic career began! I checked out the store and asked the owners if they'd be interested in selling some of my hemp jewelry. They said YES! I brought a bunch of necklaces and braclets to them and they offered me a deal. 60-40 split, I take 60% and I set the prices of the jewelry.

Shaun (Left) and Brian (Right)

Owners of The Bamboo Eater

I just pop by the store form time to time to check if anything sold. It's like receiving surprise money! And I'm proud to say sales are good! Since then, I've brought them more and more stock, and I expanded to also sell ancklets and rings as well.

I would have to say my proudest accomplishment has been creating a unique display for my jewelry. I found a heart shaped shelf among a pile of discarded furniature in my neighbor's yard. Took it home and turned it into something awesome! As you can see, I hand painted it using acrylic paints. Each of the three shelves has a different theme, and the sides are a collection of peace inspiring designs. I used an old tiki torch, also found in my neighbor's give-away pile, to create a necklace hanger. Shaun and Brian loved it! I even painted the name of the store and hopefully it will be there for as long as they are.