Making Taiko Ornaments for Nen Daiko
To celebrate my taiko performance group, I made them adorable taiko ornaments from applesauce containers.
Recycling Broken Rowing Shells into Furniture
I helped my sister cut up two damaged rowing shells into lengths that can be made into bookshelves, lamps or art pieces for rowing enthusiasts.
Golden Moments Weaving
This weaving project took two years and is like a puzzle of major epiphanies in my life.
Japanese Drum or Taiko from Recycled Plastic Fruit Cups
After noticing the wood grain pattern on a brand of recycled apple sauce containers, I designed this craft of a Japanese drum or taiko, which is often made from a wooden barrel here in the US.
Donating my Green Roof Costume
The green roof company Up Top Acres can now feature my costume to further their wonderful mission of creative urban farming.
Teaching Cub Scouts the New Motto at Halloween
My husband uses a “memory palace” technique at a Cub Scout Halloween meeting to help the boys learn the new Cub Scout motto.
Pac-Man Arcade Halloween Costume from Recycled Materials
My husband Bob designed and built this arcade costume for our son.
My First Five Quilts
I started quilting in 1989 with no training and my first quilts were very oddly constructed. But I loved making them!
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.