Monthly Archives: February 2011

Past Work – Plastic Pear

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

I’ve been working with recycled and repurposed materials long before I started this blog, and I thought it might be fun to feature some of my past projects. This piece is from 5 years ago, when I was in college … Continue reading →

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Project 16 Week 20 – Newspaper Basket

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

As soon as I spotted this project on the Nifty Thrifty Things blog I knew I had to try it.  I dreamt of making big baskets for fabric, small baskets for my jewelry, and on and on. And then I … Continue reading →

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Check me out on Pinterest

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

Have you guys heard of this new website Pinterest?  Its cool, you can use it sort of like a virtual cork board to keep track of ideas you like, spaces, images, really anything.  I thought it would be a great … Continue reading →

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Project 10 Update – Bright Red Drinking Straw Sconce

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

So today I have a special update from Project 10, the fabulous drinking straw sconce that I made, based on a design by Mark Montano.  There’s no reason this great sconce has to be made from multi-colored straws, so I … Continue reading →

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Project 15 Week 19 – Recycled Plastic Bag Pendant Light

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

I couldn’t be more excited about this week’s project, a beautiful pendant light made from recycled plastic bags, and the fact that it marks the halfway point in my 30x30x3 journey. For those of you new this week, here’s a … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Treat

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Here’s a little special treat to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! As you can see, I’ve been getting caught up in my paint chips, and I thought that this pair of bright red and pink pieces would be perfect … Continue reading →

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Project 14 Week 18 – Cork Covered Pencil Cups

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Who doesn’t love a good old recycled tin can?  Even if you eat only the most lovingly home cooked food, there’s always something that comes in a can.  I’ve been turning them into pencil cups since I was 12, but … Continue reading →

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Project 13 Update

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Update time!  After my first two successful paint chip projects I was really motivated to see what other versions I could make, so I expanded my focus and created two larger pieces out of blue and gray paint chips in … Continue reading →

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Project 13 Week 17 – Paint Chip Art

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

And so continues my exploration into paint chips, and what can be done with them!  This time I focused on Benjamin Moore paint chips, which are harder to make into things, since they are long and skinny.  So I decided … Continue reading →

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Project 12 Week 17 – Paint Chip Business Card Holder

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

Question, who out there loves paint chips? I do, I do!  (Jumping up and down in my seat, waving my hand in the air.) They are only the awesomest thing out there in the world (and yes, ‘awesomest’ is totally … Continue reading →

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