Tag Archives: eco crafting
DIY birthday cake toppers
Growing up, I’ve had some pretty amazing birthday cakes thanks to my mom. She has worked in the bakery/deli at the Kroger grocery store for more than 30 years and is about to retire (yay!). She’s had a lot of … Continue reading
waste not gift box
You may remember the fabric collages (created using recycled fabrics) I started making last spring and how I decided to reproduce them as greeting cards. This is a great option for those of you who produce 2D or even 3D … Continue reading
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The First Cardinal Sin of Art School
The art professor asks, “why did you pick these materials?” and your response is, “these are the materials I had.” If you have ever said this to your professor, you have committed the first Cardinal Sin in art school. This … Continue reading
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Comming up; Sandusky Art Walk
Beginning in May of this year, The Sandusky Art Walk will happen the first Thursday of each month through December and was created to bring “art and fun to downtown Sandusky [Ohio].” The August Art Walk will take place tomorrow … Continue reading
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Crocheting with plastic bags; a six year journey
Crocheting with plastic bags. It’s not a new phenomenon; people have been doing it for years. Of course I didn’t know that when I started crocheting with plastic grocery bags in the Fall of 2005, following my last year of … Continue reading
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Rag-tastic
So I’ve been putting some more thought into the direction that I want to go with zween and came to the conclusion that I really like working with re-claimed/re-purposed/recycled objects. So now, at last, I have a focus! I can’t … Continue reading
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Made and REmade in the USA
Happy Independence Day! It’s time for cookouts, fireworks and spending time with family. So today, in honor of Independence Day, I thought I’d share a project that I began this morning which is patriotic in its own special way; a … Continue reading
Lakewood Etsy Craft Party 2011
The Etsy Craft Party in Lakewood, Ohio was a lot of fun tonight. It was a nice combination of upcycled paper crafts, meditative drawing, and good company! The Zentangle ladies were there explaining the meditative qualities behind Zentangle and how … Continue reading
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Party Time Etsy Style!
It’s almost time for Etsy’s second annual Global Craft Party! Last year, over 5,000 people participated in over 500 meetups around the world. This year there will be an Etsy Craft Party right here in Lakewood, Ohio at Keyhole Gallery … Continue reading
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DIY Dress Redo
Do you like to shop at thrift stores and yard sales? Me too! I’ve come to be a very picky shopper when it comes to thrift stores. For one thing, they aren’t as cheap as they used to be, so … Continue reading
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