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Junk Creation

Archive for June 2008

June 25th, 2008

Let the Cat Help You Make a Toy

The easiest junk creations are often the most difficult to dream up.
Watch this video from Zack Scott to discover a fun way to gain a free cat toy.

Tags: cat brushing, cat toy, Pet Creations

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June 24th, 2008

A Phone Card Round Your Neck

Spatial Card by designer Mana Bernardes from Touch
These recycled phone cards would be a fun way to spice up your neckline this summer. I’m just wondering if they feel prickly at all. They seem to be flying around in orbit, but that’s what I like about the piece.
If you love it, look for a retailer. [...]

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June 24th, 2008

Sports Bra as Rescue Signal

It’s not often you see the perfect reuse/junk creation in the news.
Injured American hiker Jessica Bruinsma attached her sports bra to a cable used to move timber down a mountain in the Bavarian Alps. The lumberjacks who saw it knew something was amiss and she was rescued.
Info Source: Sports bra saves hiker stranded in Alps [...]

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June 23rd, 2008

Update Your Hooters

The Hootie Family
Why, I’ve never seen such sporty owls.
I found these plaques at Etsy seller bamabelle’s shop. She specializes in vintage items, and gave a fresh look to some 70s owl wall plaques. I believe The Hootie Family is perfect for owl lovers who are tired plain brown, gold and orange.
Do you like the modern [...]

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June 21st, 2008

So-Artsy Links from the Lifestyles Channel & Beyond

A Creative Journal • Creative Therapy
The Artful Crafter • How to Craft for the Retiree Market
Quilting and Patchwork • 10 Ways to Save Money Quilting
Hankering for Yarn • Recycled Wood Made into Freeform Bracelets and Peace Angels Project
Stamping Mad • Recycled Mint Tin Craft Project
Tangled Thread • Jewelry from Favorites Fabrics
Image via flickr.
Tags: crafts retirees, [...]

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June 20th, 2008

Creations from Organic Artist Paul Schick

Organic artist Paul Schick allows nature to provide his art materials.
He works with twigs, branches, palm fronds and redwood weaves. And Paul was kind enough to let me showcase his work here. As you will see, Paul creates folding screens, columns, vessels and wall hangings of many different shapes, even zigzag.
As you look at these [...]

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