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Je ne parle pas français

a young woman jumping for joy in France

I’m off to a much anticipated vacation in Paris.  I intend to see as much art as I can see, take as many photographs as I can take, and eat as much cheese and crepes as I can. This is how I felt the last time I got to travel there. I imagine my...

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The birds lost their home

broken birdhouse made from upcycled cd cases

It was a sad day in the backyard when the upcycled CD Case Birdhouse fell and was destroyed. Construction on a new house will begin soon.

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What are your Creative REuse New Year’s Resolutions?

photograph of a husband and wife with wine and dinner

Happy New Year Creative RE-Users! I am looking forward to 2012 and all it has to offer. I wanted to ask, what are your Creative REuse Resolutions? How will you make an effort to buy less and REuse more? What recipes will you learn to make at home? How will you help out the...

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My new obsession with fabric rings

My new obsession with fabric rings

A few months ago I posted a tutorial on one of the blogs I write for (East Bay Arts Collective) on how to make a fabric ring.  Since then I have developed a sort of crush and obsession with making fabric rings.  I feel like I am still in the practice stage, but am...

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And away I go (for a while).

And away I go (for a while).

I am taking a much needed vacation; I hope all of you out there are doing the same when you get a chance.

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GoGo Craft makes me happy.

GoGo Craft makes me happy.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a craft workshop led by a friend of mine.  She taught the group how to hand sew what she calls a “Hipster Robot.”  Although she provided a super easy to follow pattern and tutorial, my favorite part about the whole workshop was that every...

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New York City here I come!

New York City here I come!

Hey everyone, I am in New York City today enjoying the sites and sounds. Have a blast of a weekend and I will be back next week.

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Rock Paper Scissors Collective

Rock Paper Scissors Collective

I am so happy to announce that I am now selling my purses at a local art collective!  Rock Paper Scissors is a wonderful community centered art gallery that sells goods made by local artists. Location: 2278 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA Website: rpscollective.com Selling local artisans goods is not the only thing that RPS...

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Dear Mama,

Dear Mama,

I shouldn’t need a day in the year to remind me to tell you how thankful I am to have a mother like you.  I hope that I tell you enough and show you often what an vast influence you have had on my life.  I wake up daily knowing I have a mother...

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FREE offer from lil’ ol’ me.

FREE offer from lil’ ol’ me.

Last week I launched a clothing line of upcycled skirts and dresses last week in my online shop.  As a celebration I would love to make a lucky lady her very own custom skirt!  That’s right!  One of you lucky gals (or guys if you like wearing skirts) will have your very own one...

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