Betty Belts Blog

Way to upcycle!

Check out the many truly awesome creations made from waste byproduct on the Girl on a Board Blog. Of course my upcycled surfboard resin jewelry is included, and it's an honor to be in the same room with these other creative folks making cool stuff. [...]

Find us at the Jade and Ocean Art Expo in Santa Barbara, June 16th-17th

This weekend I will be setting up my booth with my genuine sea glass and other jewelry and belts for Ocean Lovers at Earl Warren Fairgrounds in Santa Barbara. Come be fascinated by the world of jade, much of it from our California Beaches. [...]

Upcycled Surfboard Resin Jewelry 2.0

We don't make much trash here at Betty B. Any waste that does get created usually gets used to make cool stuff. So when my first batch of upcycled surfboard resin jewelry was ready, ...

My Upcycled Surfboard Resin Featured in Lifestyle Mirror

In the beach community of Ventura, California, designer Donna von Hoesslin of Betty Belts draws inspiration for her jewelry designs from her love of the ocean and surfing. Together with surfboard shaper Dennis Ryder, the two decided to capture and repurpose excess resin left over [...]

Happy Easter, Everyone!

My favorite kind of Easter Eggs. My sea glass mini pendants in some gorgeous colors. Some of these are available online until they are sold. Don't hesitate if you want one in a special color, as I only have a few in stock at [...]

FLOW Ventura 2012 Begins Tomorrow

I've been too busy organizing this awesome event to write about it yet! But today is the last day to sign up for the conference. We have a few spots open still if you want to come. Saturday is the last day to sign up [...]

Team Betty in Bali: Green Essence

"Hate, division and separation are odd and common bedfellows. Love is a better way, and it is much stronger. We saw the effects of it our entire trip."

Santa Ana Morning on PCH

I picked David up at the airport this morning before dawn and we drove up the coast back to Ventura. He is just in from a 3D water shoot with National Geographic TV. We stopped at the beach and ventured out into the howling Santa [...]

Behind The Scenes: Making my Upcycled Surfboard Resin Jewelry

The story behind my upcycled surfboard resin jewelry. Each stripe is from a surfboard. A board that was made for a surfer. Wearing a piece is a very unique way to stay connected to the ocean...

More DvH Signature Sea Glass Designs

You can now find some of my new genuine sea glass designs on my new website. As always, Made with Dignity. Smiles and Aloha, Donna von Hoesslin

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