Halloween Costumes from Recycled Materials
Homemade costumes are more memorable than store-bought ones, but if you really want to stand out – try making a Halloween costume from recycled materials. Read more ›
Homemade costumes are more memorable than store-bought ones, but if you really want to stand out – try making a Halloween costume from recycled materials. Read more ›
Trashmagination had a table at KIDfest. In this podcast, I share observations about what worked and what didn’t, and how it can help me focus my Trashmagination energies going forward. Read more ›
It’s time to buy school supplies in North America. My kids have a pile of crayon nubs and dried-out markers from last year, so I got to work testing ideas for creative reuse! 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 ›
Get tips to make your holidays all about creative reuse! Read more ›