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"Explore whimsical toy-like planters inspired by a meaningful tradition in Quepos, Costa Rica—a recycled material boat regatta. This creative journey began after witnessing a bag of trash drifting out to sea, sparking a mission to transform waste into purpose. The planters evolved from teaching elementary students to craft symbolic recycled material boats, racing them back to their origins as a statement against pollution. Together, they also built waste baskets to encourage proper disposal.
Each planter is crafted from recycled materials, including a repurposed plastic bottle with carefully cut holes to allow water to drain, ensuring both sustainability and functionality. These unique pieces are part of my personal collection, carrying the same spirit of transformation and environmental awareness, and I’d be thrilled to craft one just for you!
Stay tuned to my blog for updates on future regattas, insights into this ongoing project, and step-by-step instructions to create your own symbolic planter or boat. Sign up for my email list to join this journey and be part of a global wave of eco-conscious creativity."
Valued between $20 and $50, my toy-like planters can be customized to your specifications—incorporating your favorite business logo, team emblem, or country flag. Current designs include boats and a dragster, with plans to expand the collection to include a dump truck planter and a train pulling separate cars.
Let your imagination run wild, and let’s create something truly special together. Contact me today, and let’s make a deal!
"These photos highlight the creativity and teamwork of 3rd graders from Maria Luisa De Castro Elementary School in Quepos, Costa Rica, as they showcase their recycled material boat designs. Moments include Jahiara's winning design reveal, boat testing in the pool, and Alicia Milestone displaying a boat made for students who couldn't finish their own. Each image celebrates environmental awareness and community spirit."
LITTLE BLUE SAILOR
10x5x11
Personal Collection
C.R. VELA
11x6x11
Personal Collection
"Eco-friendly planter 'Little Blue Sailor' crafted from a repurposed plastic water bottle, reinforced with vegetable mesh bag for durability. Featuring a chopstick mast, this whimsical boat design doubles as a planter, blending sustainability with creative charm. Perfect for adding a touch of eco-conscious art to any space."
"Eco-conscious planter boat with a Costa Rican flag sail crafted from colored bags, a chopstick mast, and a carved ketchup bottle as the planter base. This whimsical design combines sustainability and national pride, offering a unique and functional piece of eco-friendly art."
DRAGSTER PLANTER
9x12x21
Personal Collection
"Rail dragster planter designed to expand beyond boat-inspired creations, showcasing endless possibilities limited only by imagination. This unique eco-friendly piece blends creativity with sustainability, offering a playful and functional planter crafted from recycled materials."
TRANSPARENT BOAT PLANTER
4x4x8
Personal Collection
"Transparent boat planter featuring a minimalist design, crafted for simplicity and functionality. This eco-friendly piece highlights the beauty of recycled materials, offering a sustainable and artistic way to showcase plants."
