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Asheville artist Jennifer Dehner wearing her handmade hat from Touch of Ridiculous collection of upcycled and whimsical wearable art.
Asheville artist Jennifer Dehner wearing her handmade egg carton painted hat from Touch of Ridiculous collection of whimsical wearable art. upcycled accessories
Asheville artist Jennifer Dehner wearing her handmade Mardi Gras mask and fabric choker from Touch of Ridiculous collection of whimsical wearable art. upcycled accessories

For Goddesses Embracing the Wacky Feminine

Touch of Ridiculous is the transformational result of a devastating hurricane that relocated artist Jennifer Dehner, from a tiny Caribbean island to the awe-inspiring mountains of Asheville, North Carolina.  This portfolio is a diverse,  handmade, and unusual whimsical wearable art collection of upcycled accessories, with Pizzazz.  It includes playful statement jewelry, sexy festival skirts and topsfun & whimsical hats and headbandsgaudy epaulets & enticing Mardi Gras masks - many of which are still in line to be put online. Some are for purchase, others merely eye candy. Created for wacky & festive goddesses & confidence-building wannabes, these cheerful, odd & colorful homemade accessories are designed & constructed from cleaned & recycled fabrics,  everyday & unusual findings & packaging - aka junk that would otherwise end up in landfills - like deconstructed clothing, bra cups & pillows, woven baskets & faux flowers, egg & berry cartons, toys and holiday ornaments. Guaranteed to instantly uplift one's spirit into the realm of the ridiculous, these upcycled accessories, when worn even in the most mundane of circumstances, will share the gift of spontaneous giggles with whomever you encounter. And THAT, in a nutshell, is Jen's mission - to create & spread beauty, joy & confidence. through her upcycled wearable art manifestations. Toting a single piece of this ridiculous wearable art, will squeeze joy from you, and those who have to look at you, even if  your just dressing up your  jammies. Wearing multiple pieces might just clear all your chakras & transform your whole being, or at least, your state of mind.  I know making them did!

Western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Recovery will be a long road. Please Help by donating to Beloved Asheville, an organization with boots on the ground.

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