Monthly Archives: February 2011

Past Work – Plastic Pear

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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 Allison Patrick

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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