# Organic Money Holders The Jay Cousins Wallet was Fashioned Out of Kitchen Ingredients By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jay-cousins-wallet References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/pics-diy-wallet-made-out-of-common-kitchen-ingredients.html) & [thewavingcat.posterous](http://thewavingcat.posterous.com/gorgeous-bioplastics-wallet-made-at-open-desi) Although I don't know if I would feel safe storing my money in something that is essentially edible, the Jay Cousins wallet is still pretty neat. This [do-it-yourself project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet) shows that if you're sick of the [typical, quality leather wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet) on the market, you can always fashion one for yourself out of [kitchen ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-croissant-bag). According to PSFK, the Jay Cousins wallet is "made out of a bioplastic created with starch, water, vinegar and glycerine." Utilizing laser-cut techniques and good old fashioned stitching, this is definitely one wallet that you won't see on every person. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biodegradable Wallets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create biodegradable wallet options that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **DIY Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop DIY fashion kits that allow consumers to create their own unique and personalized accessories. - **Alternative Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials, such as kitchen ingredients, to create innovative and eco-friendly products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and unconventional materials into the fashion accessory industry for a more eco-friendly and unique product offering. - **DIY Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing DIY market by offering creative and sustainable DIY fashion projects and kits. - **Bioplastics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of bioplastics to create sustainable and biodegradable alternatives for various industries, including fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-folder.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Minimalist Billfold Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loyal-stricklin-miles-wallet.md) - [Folder Icon-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-folder-wallet.md) - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md)