Have a recent break up? Feeling down? Have an anxious pet? Bid on one-armed, cuddling body pillow! They have TWO different outfits! Designer Darren Isabelle is a long time costumer (and a beloved ricRACK Board Member!). This is Darren's fourth Earth Day Designers Challenge that he has participated in.

A beautiful yet unconventional set of a hand crafted quilted padded bag could fit a whole carry on outfit or a laptop and other bits. The bag is paired with a pair of red harem pants. Place your bid on Elysha Diaz's creation today! From The Little Dinosaur Design (aka Elysha Rose Diaz): Elysha has over 30 years of craft skills, as artist, educator and administrator for skills preservation. Check out the rest of her work at www.littledinosaur.design

Woof Woof! Tongue's will be waggin with pup of a back pack and matching coin purse! Chief ricRACKateer Scott Leather brings his years of bag design, leather working, and general sewing know-how to this incredible piece. Complete with several pockets and a detachable wallet, this doggie will steal your heart as fast as he stole ours!

This tote went from ugly duckling mardi gras tunic to a beautiful swan of a tote bag. Be the envy of all will this lil' guy on your shoulder. From Designer Natasha: I am a stay at home mom and I love to sew and create. I have been sewing for as long as i can remember and I especially like to find and recycle clothes and materials from thrift stores. I also love to get out in my yard and plant native flowers and trees to help my native birds and pollinators. So to me Earth Day is a day to get out and do whatever you can to help the environment, no matter how small the gesture.

Block the sun and the haters all while flexin' on those jazz fest dads™ with this AMAZING crawfish hat. Perfect for any and all occasions!

You'll be a STAR in this 90's inspired dress brought to you by our teens' instructor Lorenza De la Puente.

This very scarwee gator stuffie will keep you safe! Created by the Small Center Tulane she is about the size of new born babe and just a cuddly to hold. Bid to take them home! A collaborative effort by our friends and neighbors at the Small Center, this piece says

Business Professional Custom Blazer created by Designer Cassidy Rosen! From Designer Cassidy: I’m Cassidy, an architectural designer and creative with a passion for thoughtful, sustainable design. I first got into fashion and textile arts through my love of structure, form, and the ways materials can tell a story. Sustainability interests me because it challenges us to rethink beauty and functionality in a way that respects and protects the environment. Earth Day, to me, is a celebration of the responsibility and creativity we all share in shaping a healthier future. As a designer, I’m inspired by the relationship between the built environment and the natural world. My work often explores how texture, materiality, and structure can create spaces — or pieces — that feel both grounded and imaginative. Outside of architecture, I love experimenting with different creative mediums, from textiles to sculpture. A fun fact: I’m always sketching, whether it’s a new design idea or just capturing everyday moments.

This adorable striped fest crop top is ready to wear! From Designer Kaita: Hi! I am Kaitlyn Banks, a graduate student in the Master of Public Health in Health Equity program at Xavier University of Louisiana who has recently taken in sewing as a hobby! This hobby started with my love for thrifting and customization. Upcycling is where I am finding a lot of joy because it combines my passion of public health with sustainable fashion! To me, Earth day means taking time to appreciate the environment which graciously and abundantly gives to us each and everyday. I have only had my sewing machine for 3 months and I am currently working as Lead Fashion Stylist for a youth fashion show with a non-profit organization called GlamU!

Our very own Anjle answered the age old question which came first the chicken or the egg? Welp, it turns out the Chicken came first (and the eggs are inside the bag!)! Bid on this very cute and very scientific CHICKEN or EGG bag!

Toddler overalls made by our very own Alester! These are SEW cute with a lil side pocket to put some nifty rocks or beads into! They are perfect for a mardi gras day or just any ol' day! Size 2T! From the Designer: I'm Alester, a local creator and lover of classic, vintage, and elegant fashions. I attribute my love of fashion to Dior, Valentino, Halston, Donna Karan, Armani, and my mother. Sustainability allows me to aid in environmental waste reduction by creating quality items. Earth Day is an opportunity to participate in the global event aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues affecting our planet.

Its hands! Its a scarf! Its a HAND SCARF! Keep yourself warm and very cool with this custom Hand Scarf by Abby Doyle

Abby Doyle also made us this very artistic fabric to scale head!

Our beautiful and talented instructor made us a few amazing pieces like this bubble sleeve cropped jacket. You'll be the fanciest person at the opera or the second line in this!

"The Purpose of Art is to Create Enthusiasm." -Pablo Picasso. Have you found yourself on hobby horse tiktok? Well, now you can start your very own stable of Hobby Horses with these hand made Hobby Horses made by designer Thayer Abaigael. 1 bid gets you TWO adorable horses! Thayer is a long-time "ricRACKateer", and has passionately participated in every Earth Day Designer Challenge. Her other charitable contributions are as a maker of fitted trap covers, using damaged sheets & linens, for several T-n-R groups around the country (including Trap Dat Cat), and volunteer work with both The Crescent City Fae and Krewe of Themis. She prides herself on the reuse and recycle of materials when creating throws for both her krewes. Her artistic inclinations lean hard into Mosaic art form, with textiles as the medium. Bringing an exceptionally large amount of the same (or similar) small textile components, almost exclusively project scraps and cast-offs, together to form a new large-scale feature excite her soul.

Look at this corset with satin pleated shorts! 3 looks for the price of 1! Made by our teens' instructor Iz Eagles!

Stars on one side butter soft velvet on the other! No matter which way you wear it you'll feel like the realest super hero! Made by our friend and former board member Beth.

Bid on this beautiful green, silver and yellow shako hat that has a blue floral horn!

Hearts, satin, bows, everything you need to look sew cute prancing around the house! Made by local artist, JB Moore, this twofer set is perfect! Artist JB Moore (Jables Menagerie), ______-

This easy breezy beautiful wrap dress will be so cool during fest szn! Size inclusive with a pocket! Made by our talented and wonderful instructor Carolina.

A Carolina cropped original jacket! It's giving Dion in Clueless!