Earthly creations
Earthly Creations by BJ
unique handmade cork accessories
updated 07/11/2024
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2024 shows are scheduled and we have a show calendar to share with you ! Fall events will be added as they are confirmed. Click below.
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Please call or text (214-734-8511) or email at
earthlycreationsbybj@gmail.com
with any questions or product inquiries.
You can make purchases remotely and we ship anywhere in the US.
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our story
environmental responsibility
We are retired public school educators (former science teachers) with a vigorous commitment to preserving and protecting our environment. We "discovered" cork on a post-retirement trip to Portugal. The more we learned the more impressed we became with this incredible natural material. Cork is sustainable, light-weight, soft, durable, water and abrasion resistant. Cork forests harbor remarkably high biodiversity and are effective carbon dioxide filters for our planet. We knew we had to find a way to create a cork connection from Portugal to North Texas.
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Since our humble beginnings in early 2017, we have steadily added more products and designs to our collections. We remain steadfastly committed to use only sustainably sourced Portuguese cork. We currently work with five direct source producers from different regions of Portugal.
WHY Cork?
Cork forests represent one of the most diverse terrestrial ecosystems on the planet, second only to the Amazon rainforest. Preserving these biodiverse areas is critical to our planet's health.
Harvesting cork from these areas represents a win - win for the ecological and economic future of these areas. Cork trees are not killed from a harvest. They actually grow back stronger and become more efficient carbon dioxide filters during regrowth. Cork is harvested every 9 years and the trees grow to be 200 - 300 years old. Society benefits through jobs and sustainable products and our environ-ment benefits through preservation of these diverse habitats.
sustainable
earth friendly
Cork is a 100% natural, renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable material that is obtained through an environmentally friendly harvesting process. Cork fabric is extremely light weight and soft to the touch. Compare this quality to even the finest leather. Cork is a very durable material making it an excellent choice for purses, wallets, and jewelry. Due to the natural properties of cork cells, cork is water resistant. If items ever become soiled or stained, they can simply be cleaned with soap and water and allowed to air dry.
unique handmade products
All of our products are hand crafted to high quality standards. Some are one-of-a-kind items. .
Images representing some of our products are show below. Not all of the products shown are in stock. At the present time, we are building an online store. It will contain a portion of the products we markets. It is always best to join us at one of our upcoming shows (current event calendar shown below) or email us about an item of interest. Once you try us we are certain that cork products from Earthly Creations will be your choice for the future.
Examples of our products
or call or text to 214-734-8511
How can you find us?
February / April 2024
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Sat, Feb 24, 9 AM - Sun, Feb 25, 4 PM
Arts Alive! Home and Garden Festival
Wichita Falls, TX
Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall
1000 5th St.
Wichita Falls, Tx 76301
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Fri, Mar 1, 6 PM – Sun, Mar 3, 7 PM
North Texas Irish Fesitival
Dallas, TX
Dallas Fair Park
Dallas, TX
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Sat, Mar 16, 10 AM - Sun Mar 17, 4 PM
The Garden Show 2022
McKinney, TX
Meyers Park and Event Center
McKinney, TX
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Sat, March 23, 9 AM - 4 PM
Mansfield Market
Mansfield, TX
Mansfield High School
3001 E Broad St.
Mansfield, TX 76063
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Sat, April 6, 1PM - 6 PM
Tupps Brewery Boho Market
402 E Louisiana St.
McKinney, TX
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Sat, April 20, 11am - 3 pm
Spring Mission Luncheon
First United Methodist McKinney
315 N Church St.
McKinney, TX 75069
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Fri, Apr 26, 12 PM - Sun, Apr 28, 6 PM
GermanFest
Muenster, TX
Heritage Park
301 N Ash St, Muenster, TX
May - August 2024
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Sat, June 8, 9 am - Sun June 9, 4pm
Sami Show
Belton Expo Center
Belton, TX
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Sat, July 27, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Dallas Nutcracker Christmas in July Market
Plano, Texas
Plano Event Center
2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75074
September / October 2024
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Fri, Sept 20, 10 am - Sun Sept 22 1, 5 PM
Home for the Holidays Show - Waco
Waco Convention Center
100 Washington Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
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Thu, Sept. 26 - Sat, Sept 28
Chi Omega Christmas Market
Dallas Market Hall
Dallas, TX
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Fri, Oct 4, 4 PM - Sun Oct 6, 6 PM
OktoberFest - Muenster
Muenster, TX
Heritage Park
301 N Ash Street
Muenster, TX​
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Fri, Oct 18, 9am - Sat, Oct 21, 4pm
Home for the Holidays Show- Plano
Plano Event Center
2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75074
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Sat, Oct 26, 9am - Sun, Oct 27, 5pm
JJ Pearce Pacesetter Holiday Bazaar
JJ Pearce High School
Richardson, TX
November / December 2024
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Sat, Nov 2 9am - 3 pm
Argyle Holiday Market
Argyle High School
6601 Canyon Falls Drive
Argyle, TX
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Sat, Nov 16, 10am - Sun Nov 17, 3pm
Snowflake Bazaar
Plano West Senior High School
5601 W Parker Rd
Plano, Tx 75093
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Sat, Nov 30, 9am - Sun, Dec 1 4pm
Christmas in Grapevine
Grapevine Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
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Sat, Dec 7, 9 am - Sun Dec 8, 4 pm
Keller HS Indianettes Christmas Bazaar
Keller, Texas
Keller High School
601 N Pate-Orr Road
Keller, TX 76248
If you have any questions or if there is any way we can assist, please contact us.