Scrap Wood Reuse
Wood makes up about 6 percent of the waste stream in the United States – so get inspired to make simple projects from scrap wood. Read more ›
Wood makes up about 6 percent of the waste stream in the United States – so get inspired to make simple projects from scrap wood. Read more ›
For Shark Week, Trashmagination shares the story of the shark anatomy model made from recycled materials, hopefully the first in a series of other species. Read more ›
Get inspired this Father’s Day to remove an under-utilized tie from the closet and make it into something more fun. Read more ›
Juice pouches are easy to sew with a regular sewing machine and I have made vests, bags and backpacks from them. Read more ›
Host an interactive and engaging Earth Day event at your company. Read more ›
Trash fashion is clothing made from trash or recyclable materials. Read more ›
My two hobbies – creative reuse of trash and playing taiko – actually have a lot in common. Learn how creative reuse is part of taiko. Read more ›
Plastic caps are a versatile and plentiful medium for creative reuse experimentation. Read more ›
There are better options for creative reuse of mattresses and box springs than ever before. Read more ›
Creatively reuse your old printed maps into Valentines with the inspiring message of “Follow Your Heart” or make business cards for your local business from maps. Read more ›
If you are interested in trying out creative reuse, but you are not sure what material to collect, wine corks are a great place to start. Read more ›
These goal setting projects involve making something, which should appeal to all of you who love to make things. Read more ›
Do you have a box of old trophies that are gathering dust? Find places to send them or crafts to make with them. Read more ›
This traditional Japanese decoration is made around the new year for good luck. Read more ›
Three key values of Trashmagination that were reinforced by my recent work weaving plastic bags on my floor loom into gorgeous colorful mats Read more ›
Taking the time to remember a great year on my birthday Read more ›
Rugs I have hooked from recycled yarn, wool, t-shirts and other fibers as gifts to family and friends Read more ›
We designed a Cub Scout wearing the Webelos uniform as a craft for our den. Read more ›
I experiment with making small tapestries from recycled t-shirt yarn and other yarns. Read more ›
Colorful laundry caps inspire a craft that helps build fine-motor skills for little ones. Read more ›
At the Obon festival at Ekoji Buddhist Temple, people can use a stamp to decorate a tenugui, or cloth hand towel, and then dance with it at the community dance. Read more ›
To help celebrate Obon, a Buddhist summer festival, I designed crafts from recycled materials including this taiko player. Read more ›
I hand-quilted a t-shirt from an Innovation Engineering conference with a design and message I loved. Read more ›
My daughter designs a version of paper dolls with fabric scraps. Read more ›
To celebrate my taiko performance group, I made them adorable taiko ornaments from applesauce containers. Read more ›