Coffee Cup Canvases

pen and ink drawing on used paper coffee cups hung with fishing line

I have always been intrigued by artists that use alternative “canvases.” It keeps the art world and the artists within it on their toes. Art is supposed to challenge us in several ways. Gwyneth Leech is challenging us to think about what art is, what it is supposed to look like and what we...

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Mitch Epstein sees trees.

a large and awesomely odd shaped tree

The tree series shows the world, specifically the city where Epstein and his family live, as he prefers to see it. It also proves that you don’t have to travel far to go on a journey or to be awed by nature. full article here. —— I love everything this art project has to...

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How to REuse a Magazine to make a Bouquet of Flowers

bouquet of magazine flowers

Not that you should need a holiday to remind your honeybunny how much he/she means to you, but Valentine’s Day is as good as any to make him/her an extra special bouquet of flowers. It’s personalized, cost effective, and eco-friendly. Way to go YOU! Just follow these super easy steps and you’ll be impressing...

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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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Creative REuse List: Soup Can

bright blue tin can flower planters hang on a brick wall

Winter always means extra cans of soup in our house.  I’ve been collecting a large amount of soup cans on my counter that are screaming to be reused!  Here are a few ideas I came up with and some links to my favorite soup can reuse ideas. Light Your Way:  After cleaning your soup...

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Easy Homemade Produce Wash

close up of an apple, orange and a lime

Even if you buy organic, you should always wash your fruits and vegetables before you eat them.  Use this simple recipe that’s easy to make at home! Ingredients for Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash: 1 cup water 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions: Combine all 3 ingredients into a spray bottle...

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John Dahlsen is someone to aspire to become.

three primary color digital prints that mimic found materials that are the same color

“Wow” was the first word that came out of my mouth when I first discovered the work of John Dahlsen.  It feels like the possibilities are endless when I wander around his website.  He is one of the first artists I discovered when I started to research other artists who like to reuse materials....

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