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CPSIA Update on Etsy’s The Storque

Becky — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:29:47 +0000

[Creative Commons graphic by hasenpfeffer]

There’s a great update on where things stand with the CPSIA over at The Storque Definitely worth checking out!

Alamo Square Park Shoe Garden

Becky — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:00:20 +0000

So yesterday I ran across those lovely fence hearts from Outdoor Knit. Writing about that reminded me that my friend Rob posted some pics to Flickr of the Alamo Square Shoe Garden in San Francisco that had me totally intrigued!

For more about the garden, check my post over at Glue and Glitter!

<3,
Becky

Hearts and Fences

Becky — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:43 +0000

I am in love with this project from Outdoor Knit!!!

They decorated a chain link fence by an abandoned lot with tiny yarn hearts. Tons of folks from the community came to help, and I think it just adds so much beauty and whimsy to a previously cheerless place. I’d love to see something like this in Atlanta! Goodness knows we’ve got enough vacant lots and chain link fences!

via CRAFT

<3,
Becky

Garbage Garbage Can

Becky — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:00:07 +0000

I am sort of swooning over this garbage can made of garbage from Craftster user lovething:

She got the project idea from Mark Montano’s Big-Ass Book of Crafts. We’ve actually got some placemats and coasters made with a similar method that my mother-in-law got me for Christmas at 10,000 Villages. They’re awesome and very sturdy!

<3,
Becky

Glitter Globes

Becky — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:32 +0000

As you have probably figured out, I’m somewhat of a pack rat. Around here, we save anything that looks like it could be useful later on. I found some cool projects for the corks and bottlecaps, that were taking over the kitchen. I’ve recently noticed our collection of glass jars getting a bit out of hand, though. As if she sensed my clutter problem, the fabulous Ellen of The Long Thread posted this awesome tutorial for turning a glass jar into a glitter globe! Reuse plus glitter equals crafty perfection in my book!

What great little gifts these would make! You could use adornments that are really meaningful for the person you’re gifting.

<3,
Becky

Styrofoam

Becky — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:13:26 +0000

So I guess I have Styrofoam on the brain today, because I wrote about it in two different places!

First, there was this awesome Hummer made from salvaged styrofoam:

[Creative Commons photo by Clyde Robinson]

And there is a styrofoam recycling event coming up here in Atlanta. The thing that really surprised me about the event is the recycling company’s website. Check out this stellar greenwashing!

<3,
Becky

Duct Tape Prom

Becky — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:00:25 +0000

Check out these amazing dresses from Swainsboro High School’s duct tape prom!

I just love seeing kids encouraged to get crafty! You can read more on their Stuck at Prom website!

<3,
Becky

DIY: Make Your Own Beauty Supplies

Becky — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:49:01 +0000

Conventional beauty products often contain harmful additives to increase lather or give the product a creamy texture. Ingredients like Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate (SLS), for example, are in pretty much every skin- and hair-care product. SLS is a known mutagen and skin irritant and is even a suspected carcinogen! Even many natural products even contain some of the more toxic beauty industry chemicals. You can keep harsh chemicals off of your skin and out of the environment by making beauty supplies at home!

Home made beauty supplies are better for you, better for the planet, and less expensive than their conventional counterparts. If you want to make your own, check out my roundup of beauty supply recipes over at Crafting a Green World! >>

Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by meaduva

<3,
Becky

Keith’s Bottlecap Trivet

Becky — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:00:11 +0000

At this point, our beercap collection is pretty out of control, so you can imagine my joy when Jenny Ryan over at Craftzine posted about this awesome trivet made of bottlecaps and yarn scraps.

[photo by Morgan]

Check out the knitting pattern over at My Amphetamines & My Purls!

Eco Gingerbread Houses

Becky — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:36:50 +0000

OK, I know…I’m a little late to the party on this one, but it’s too awesome to pass up! The Essex County Environmental Center held a gingerbread house contest, but these weren’t just any gingerbread houses – they had to contain green building elements. Check out the winners:

This one has pomegranate fruit bar solar panels and a wind turbine!

More solar panels here – this time made of chocolate! I think this one is my favorite. I love the green roof and the tiny recycle bin!

The only thing that would have made this even better would have been if they’d given bonus points for organic ingredients. Or maybe for vegan houses? Oooooh!

[Images by Nancy Wegward for The New York Times]

<3,
Becky