Bench cover from upholstery samples
I salvaged a bench that had mold on its upholstery by making a new cover from interior design sample fabrics.
Hooked Rug from Recycled T-shirts – Earthworms
I call this my Earthworms rug because I think the peach colored fabric looks like worms crawling across the rug.
To Future Nen Daiko Apprentices
Ten tidbits of advice based on things that surprised me during my apprenticeship
Becoming an Official Nen Daiko Member & Preparing for Obon Festival
After nine months of intense learning, we three apprentices survive an intense weekend of evaluations and building performance stages – but also yummy ramen and many laughs.
Taiko Bachi Bags
Quilted from Japanese fabrics for two fellow Taiko players who are leaving our performance group
DIY Green Screen for Creative Video Projects
Our family loves to make creative video projects and built a temporary green screen.
Hooked Rug for Nora’s Chorus Teacher
A hand-hooked rug from recycled wool scraps expresses our appreciation of a special teacher.
Racing Toilet Paper Roll Cars Using Gravity
Make your recycled cardboard car craft project more exciting with a bit of gravity and racing.
Embroidery Floss Organizers from Cereal Boxes
A simple cardboard system helps me find the right color of embroidery floss leftovers quickly.
Before PowerPoint: My Posters
In the 1990s, when I wanted to lead a meeting or training, I would make colorful and fun posters.
Trashion Fashion DC 2015
We overcame the stomach flu & made our debut in our woven plastic bag dresses!
Trashmagination TV Interview by State Delegate Ken Plum
It was fun to talk about the Trashion Fashion show and other creative reuse projects.
Make a Smartphone Stand from Recycled Plastic Container
Use this template to make a handy stand to keep your smartphone upright for hands-free viewing.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts – Dried Fruit Bag Desk Organizers
I sewed raisin and dried blueberry bags into cute cubic desk organizers for the kids’ teachers.
My Story About West Coast Trail Gets Published
Surviving a very scary moment while hiking the West Coast Trail, the most difficult physical goal I have ever undertaken.
Performing Taiko at the Cherry Blossom Festival
Here’s a life experience I NEVER expected to have – luckiest woman ever!
KID Museum in Bethesda
My kids enjoyed the stations about beat box music, animation and circuits the most.
Maker Faire 2015
Once again Maker Faire was a whirlwind of fun! Thanks to everyone who did the weaving!
Weaving Plastic Bags on a Hoop
How to weave a circular plastic bag weaving on a large embroidery hoop – includes video
More Plastic Bag Weaving
The second plastic bag weaving went MUCH faster.
Weaving a dress bodice from plastic bags
My daughter and I are weaving plastic bags into dresses for a Trash Fashion show on May 21st.
My Nephew’s Baby Quilt
A baby quilt sewn from upholstery samples welcomes my new nephew, Tyler.
Weaving a Spiral Rug from Recycled Plastic Bags
Send me your colorful plastic bags!
Valentines from Recycled Maps – “Follow Your Heart”
An important message that gets to the best meaning of Valentines Day
Making Cutting Boards from Wood Scraps
Dale Hoffmeyer saves scraps of wood and glues them together into beautiful cutting boards.