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Reuse Inspiration: Upcycled Junk Mail Projects

By On July 19, 2010 · 5 Comments · In Craft

As much as I try to cut back on junk mail, it seems to be a fact of life. Even after doing everything I can do opt out, marketers still seem to find a way to get their garbage into our mailbox. Rather than get frustrated, you can use all of that [...]

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Friday Roundup: April Stash Bust #2

By On April 16, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Uncategorized

The April Stash Bust is getting better by the day, and awesome projects are rolling in! Here are some of my faves:

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Reuse Inspiration: Paper Cup Diorama

By On April 6, 2010 · 2 Comments · In Uncategorized

What can you do with that paper coffee cup when the coffee’s all done? How about rinsing it out and turning it into a super-sweet mini diorama?

Shannon over at Auntie Em’s made this awesome paper cut diorama inside of a used coffee cup! It sort of reminds me of those lovely

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Reuse Inspiration: Beer Can Butterflies

By On March 24, 2010 · 2 Comments · In Uncategorized

Oh my goodness, these beautiful butterflies by artist Paul Villinski are rocking my socks!

In his artist statement, Villinski says:

Who leaves these crushed beer cans – forlorn evidence scattered in the streets of the city? I take these “dead soldiers” – every one of them once raised to someone’s lips – [...]

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Reuse Inspiration: Toilet Paper Tube Dioramas

By On January 18, 2010 · 3 Comments · In Uncategorized

How precious are these?? Artist Anastassia Elias turns would-be discarded toilet paper tubes into tiny works of art! I just love how delicate they are.

It makes me wonder what other craft projects are hidden in those empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls we toss into the recycle bin! Have any of [...]

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