# Pencil Stub Accessories Karolinfelix Dream Turns Useless Stationery into Beautiful Jewelry By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karolinfelix-dream References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/pencil-shavings-as-jewelry-not-trash) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/KarolinfelixDream) Something that may seem like garbage because its original purpose cannot be fulfilled any longer may not actually be garbage; case in point, KarolinFelix Dream's pencil jewelry. Using everything from the stub of [old pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders) to even the pencil's shavings, this Dublin-based "artist, architect and dreamer" creates whimsical pieces that tell a story rather than just resting stagnant around one's neck or in one's ears. KarolinFelix Dream's collagelike earrings, [pencil pendant necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack) and more are colorful and creative. The creativity, KarolinFelix Dream claims, comes from her mother, who used to design and sew her own clothes, and her father, a self-taught carpenter and inventor. Through their teachings and encouragement, KarolinFelix Dream has put together her own [eco-friendly line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist) of stunning accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: creating unique and sustainable accessories by repurposing materials that would otherwise be discarded. - **Whimsical Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: designing playful and imaginative jewelry pieces that stand out in a crowded market. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: developing fashion accessories that are environmentally conscious and appeal to an increasingly eco-conscious consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: integrating sustainable and unconventional materials into the production of jewelry, necklaces, and earrings. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: expanding the market for eco-friendly clothing and accessories by offering unique and artistic pieces. - **Art and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: combining traditional crafts with innovative design concepts to create artistic and sustainable accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md)