Game board enthusiasts will go gaga over this Monopoly-themed chair, which was an entry created by SewIn2Disney for the latest Craftster Challenge, “Super Ugly to Super Awesome.” The artist completely refurbished a throw-away chair with a Monopoly pillow form … Read More ...
Etsy Trashion Sale
The Etsy Trashion street team is hosting Save the World Sunday, a major sale event and celebration of all things recycled and handmade. The first Sunday was yesterday, Nov. 25, but you still have next Sunday, Dec. 2, to enjoy … Read More ...
Recycle Santa Fe Festival
The 2007 Recycle Santa Fe Festival is happening this weekend, and if the photos on its website are any indication, it’s sure to be a fun and artsy time. Here are the basics:
November 16-18, 2007
Friday: 5 p.m. to … Read More ...
Circuit Board Creations
Whether you embrace the inner geek in you or not, you’re sure to appreciate (new Etsy member) Debby Arem‘s jewelry, magnets, office supplies and accessories made from used circuit boards. I’m especially fond of her sun catchers, which she … Read More ...
Junk to Funk Fashion Show
The submission deadline has passed for the second annual Junk to Funk fashion show in Portland, but you can still observe the recycled fashion action by attending the event. It’s set for Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Wonder Ballroom. … Read More ...
What the heck?
Are you the type of person who likes to save everything “just in case”? Or do you find yourself buying interesting doodads at a second-hand shop or garage sale that you know will work swimmingly in a project, although at … Read More ...
Maker Faire Swap-O-Rama-Rama
The renowned Maker Faire Oct. 20-21 in Austin is offering plenty of crafty and geeky demos along with hands-on make-it-take-projects. What may be a highlight for those interested in recycled goods is the free Swap-O-Rama-Rama. The Maker Faire site describes … Read More ...
Bellingham Recycled Art Show
Here’s another show for folks in the Pacific Northwest …
The sixth annual 2007 RE Art Recycled Art Exhibition will take place Oct. 5-27 in three locations in Bellingham, Wash. The Allied Arts of Whatcom County Gallery will feature the … Read More ...
Boise Recycled Art Show
If you’re in the Boise area, be sure to catch the first-ever Second Chance Recyclable Art Show, an exhibition and auction of art created from recycled materials, scheduled to take place in downtown Boise’s Linen District September 22-29.
A grand … Read More ...
From Biologist to Craftologist
Recycling artist Emily Kircher creates fabulous rugs and more from salvaged fabric. Take this adorable crocheted cupcake rug ($38), available at her Etsy store: The “cake” was made from brown corduroy dress, the frosting from a thrift store remnant and … Read More ...
Recycled Crafts Teachers Wanted
San Francisco-based Made from Scrap isn’t set to launch until mid-September, but its website has definitely caught my interest (as well as a desire to live remotely close to San Francisco). The workshop warehouse lists a handful of hands-on class … Read More ...
Postage Stamp Bowl
Here’s an art show you can enjoy no matter where you live … “Repurposed: Art from Recycled Materials” is an EBSQ (an online art association) juried show that “opened” in April to benefit Environmental Defense. One of the art show … Read More ...
ReadyMade (Recycled) Magazine
Visit the online shop of ReadyMade magazine — “a bimonthly print magazine for people who like to make stuff” — and you’ll find carefully selected must-haves that you probably wouldn’t find offered by other magazines: Blueprints for a small modular … Read More ...
Repurposed Rolodex
Love to organize? Would you love to become organized? Christy Petterson at getcrafty.com transformed a hand-me-down Rolodex into a craft organizer. She’s especially fond of dyeing fabric and making jewelry, and she finds that she can keep track of tiny … Read More ...
Adorn Hearts Recycling
I’m not a subscriber to Adorn magazine — a hip (fairly) new publication that features crafty ways to create and embellish clothing and home decor — but the cover of its fall issue has me running to the bookstore to … Read More ...
