The Original Skateboard Jewelry

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Blog about a Blog: Presents of Mind

That's right! Presents of Mind is selling MapleXO!
We just getting ready to write a cool blog about it, but they beat us to it...
Check it out!

Labels: Chewy Earrings, Hawthorne, presents of mind, Recycled Skateboard Belt Buckles, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

MapleXO loves Greenward Shop in MA!

As we send our jewelry to stores around the world (that sounds crazy... "the world!" wow), we tend to come across shops that amaze us to the point that we can't help but brag about them. Greenward, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of those shops.

Owned locally in Cambridge by husband and wife, Scott Walker and Simone Alpen, Greenward is a small shop that's making some big moves.
They call the products they sell, "Eco-modern Goods" which they define on their website:

As we define it, an eco-modern product is always elegantly designed, attractive, and functional. It is also at least one of the following:
made from recycled materials
recyclable
made from organic materials
handmade
made from sustainable materials
energy efficient
biodegradable
educational
All products at Greenward are screened to fit these criteria. Being green doesn't mean having to sacrifice style. Moving “greenward” benefits our homes, our communities and our planet!

In addition to being so eco-savy with their choice of products, we must say that they've got rad taste in style and variety for the things they sell as well. Greenward has carried MapleXO products for over 2 years and we're proud to be a part of such an incredible shop.
Beyond just selling wonderful products, Greenward offers amazing services that cater to the eco-conscious and help spread the word about recycling and responsible living.
They offer bicycle delivery for local online orders, and also have bins in the shop for people to recycle their techno-trash (cell phones, batteries, cords, disks, printer cartriges...), and Compact Florescent Light bulbs (CFLs) free of charge!!!
We could go on and on about their shop, but please... take a second to check out their website or stop by their store and read it or see it for yourself.
Big ups to you Greenward! MapleXO loves you!!!

Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: Cambridge, Eco-modern goods, Greenward, MA, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Scott Walker, Simone Alpen

Monday, January 18, 2010

New Used Boards from Edge of the World!

Thanks to Chris Bacon and Jake from Edge of the World Skateshop in Missoula, Montana... another box of skateboards have been saved from the landfill and given to us at MapleXO. Thanks Chris and Jake!
xoxo!!!

Save landfill space in style.
Live.
Love.
Wear.
Skateboarding...
MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: Buzzy Sullivan, Chris Bacon, Edge of the World, Missoula, Montana, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Friday, December 18, 2009

MapleXO featured on www.SHFT.com

Check it out everyone!
Wired Magazine and the amazing online store SHFT got together and chose to feature MapleXO on their homepage!!!

We're so flattered to be a part of that amazing collection of rad products and concepts.

Priority shipping is now available on our online store if you need your order to arrive before the 25th!!!

[[ live. love. wear. skateboarding... MapleXO ]]

Labels: Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, SHFT, Wired Magazine

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

We've come a long way baby! Thanks Paul...

Since MapleXO started in 2006, we've learned a lot about skateboards, woodworking, and jewelry making. Nearing the end of 2009, we thought it would be fun to see just how far we've come. Check out the difference between these earrings we made in 2006 and a new batch of earrings from 2009.

Of course we have to give credit where credit is due. A big help to us learning the ropes of woodworking has come from an amazing Portland woodworker and artist, Paul Sykes. He owns Sykes Wood Fenders which is a company that makes beautiful wooden bicycle fenders!
His fenders are incredible and he makes amazing furniture as well. He practically just built a church! Take a look at that link to see the photos from that project. In one way or another, Paul has had a hand in the production process of almost every product made by MapleXO. With out his guidance, we don't know where we'd be today. Thank you Paul (and Elaine) for your amazing support!

MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry
Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO

P.S. Along with MapleXO products... Sykes Wood Fenders make GREAT holiday gifts!

Labels: MapleXO, Paul Sykes, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Sykes Wood Fenders

Friday, October 16, 2009

Recycled Skateboard Belt Buckles!!!

If you are a die hard MapleXO fan, then you might have seen our sneak peek of these belt buckles a few months back... Well... here they are again. We've mastered our design and will have these Available in stores asap. Recycled Skateboard Belt Buckles by MapleXO.

xoxo

MapleXO... Recycled Skateboard Jewelry.

Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO

Labels: MapleXO for the fellas, Recycled Skateboard Belt Buckles, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Sunday, October 11, 2009

"Boyfriend Rings" By MalpleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Here's your sneak peek at MapleXO's brand new Recycled Skateboard Rings, aka: the "Boyfriend Ring"...

Recycled skateboard piece on face, set inside a hand cast sterling silver band and bezel.
Available in stores 10/20/09

Check back soon to see the rest of MapleXO's new holiday line.

xoxo

Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO

Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: Connie Jan, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Recycled Skateboard Rings

Monday, September 28, 2009

NEW MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry... soon...

xoxo

Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO... Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: New Products, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, saw dust

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

MapleXO's new HQ's!!!

MapleXO is moving studios!!!
If you live in Portland... get excited for our end of summer sample sale right at our new MapleXO HQ's!!!
Check back soon for details.... AND for previews of MapleXO's new holiday line of Recycled Skateboard Jewelry!

photo: Bucky Miller

Live. Love. Wear... MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: Bucky Miller, Buzzy Sullivan, Jamie Larson, MapleXO, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Shawn Small

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

New Recycled Skateboard Earrings from MapleXO

Here's your sneak peak at these new dazzling dangling earrings.
Triangle Dangles By MapleXO. Like all MapleXO products, these earrings are made from recycled skateboards. No paint or designs are added to these earrings and each pair is different and completely unique!

Triangle Dangles!

Available Nov of 09

Save Landfill Space in Style... Wear MapleXO... Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: g-metric, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Recycled Skateboard Triangle Earrings. MapleXO, triangle dangles

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Who's Wearing MapleXO???

Amelia Brodka! That's right. We met up with Amelia yesterday to see what she was up to on the vert ramp. Killing it as usual, Amelia was also wearing her favorite pair of MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Earrings!

Photo: Brian Wilkes

Amelia has been a big contributor to MapleXO donating tons of her old skateboards every year. This girl really owns our motto Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO. Recycled Skateboard Jewelry.
So be cool like Amelia Brodka... Recycle, Skate, and wear MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry.

Labels: Ameila Brodka, Dew Tour, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Vert Skater

Monday, July 27, 2009

Consolidated Recycled Skateboard Jewelry!

MapleXO hung out with Consolidated pros, Kyle Berard and Mike Peterson last week.
We even started a band together for a day... and played a show. No joke.
After we tried to steal Kyle's board from him

Mike and Kyle decided to donate their old boards to MapleXO... Thanks Kyle and Mike!!!

You never know who's skateboard you could be wearing when you buy MapleXO!!!
Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: Condolidated, Kyle Berard, Mike Peterson, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Zered Bassett Recycled Skateboard Jewelry!

MapleXO hung out with the DVS team last week. Funny group of guys. Good times for sure.
At the end of their stay, Zered Bassett was nice enough to give us his board to recycle into rad jewelry.

Who knows who's board you might end up wearing...
Live. Love. Wear... Skateboarding. MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry!

Save Landfill Space in Style... Wear MapleXO

Labels: DVS, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Zered Bassett

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Recycled Skateboard Jewelry from Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins boards!

We hung out with 2 time X-Games Skateboard gold medalist Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins last week. We skated a bunch, enjoyed some time by the pool, and even managed to hit up a few thrift stores for some amazing finds.
The best part of this story... she asked us to recycle her boards into some MapleXO Recycled Skateboard jewelry! Thanks Lyn-Z!!!!

Labels: Jazz Leeb, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, X-games

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

MapleXO in FLARE Magazine!

"FLARE is the best-selling Canadian fashion magazine.
After 25 years, FLARE continues to be the magazine Canadian women turn to for the latest information on fashion, beauty, health and entertainment. As the magazine has grown, so has our reach to women across the country. FLARE now reaches more than 1.7 million women every month."

Now that you're dying for your own set of MapleXO bangles, visit a store that carries MapleXO near you and pick yourself up a few. Canadian price is $30 (due to shipping and duties), buy them in the US, and you'll pay around $24.

We're growing and now recycling more skateboards than ever! Keep checking back to see the 3 BRAND NEW ITEMS we've designed including a couple things for the fellas out there who love MapleXO.

Thank you for your support and keep helping us save landfill space in style by wearing MapleXO's recycled skateboard jewelry.

Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO

xo

Labels: Flare Magazine, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

MapleXO is more than just a concept.

It's quality jewelry, the re-life of skateboards, and a fashionable way to make a statement. It's a company that believes in the idea that people still believe.

Wearing MapleXO means more than just having good style. It means that you believe in your creativity, believe in your individuality, and believe in your power to impact the planet.

MapleXO is the original creator of handmade recycled skateboard jewelry.

Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding. MapleXO

All MapleXO items are made from used and recycled skateboards. No paint or designs are added to any of the items and they are each completely unique. So wear something that has grinded a park bench, or board slid a hand rail. Wear something that traveled with someone to skateparks all over the world.

Save landfill space in style and support the sport that stands for individuality.

Wear MapleXO

- Lindsay Jo Holmes