# Starbucks Card Mosaic Coasters Upcycled Art by Flawed Frock By Bianca | Published 2008-01-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-coasters-flawed-frock References: [craftycrafty](http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2008/01/recycled_christmas_craft_creat.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8366) Hundreds of millions of gift cards are given each year, and most end up in the trash after the money's been emptied. Not sure what to do with your left over gift cards? If you racked up [plastic gift cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovo-gift-card), like those from [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-red-cup-giveaway), why not save the environment and apply a little creativity to create your own unique coasters? If you're not so crafty, or didn't get enough cards to make anything, you can still show some gratitude for our Earth (and for Starbucks) when you buy a pack of [Flawed Frock](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8366) Upcycled Starbucks Card Mosaic Coasters at Etsy for $12. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling:** Exploring creative ways to repurpose everyday items like gift cards. - **Sustainable Crafting:** Fostering environmentally friendly practices through DIY projects. - **Eco-friendly Gifting:** Promoting the use of recycled materials in gift giving. ### Where This Applies - **Crafting and DIY:** Opportunity for businesses to provide resources, tutorials, and products for upcycling projects. - **Green Packaging:** Demand for environmentally friendly packaging for retail products and gifts. - **Sustainability Consulting:** Consulting services to help businesses integrate eco-friendly practices into their operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Reusable Red Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-red-cup-giveaway.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Home-Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-compostable-coffee-cups.md) - [Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all.md) - [Reusable Holiday Cup Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-reusable-red-cup-giveaway.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-drinkware.md)