During our Thanksgiving long weekend, our family explored Pittsburgh. And since my family loves me, we visited the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse to see how it compares to other creative reuse centers we have visited. In front was a very cool piece of art made from recycled materials:
![Art in front of the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CarlaPhone-176-1024x768.jpg)
Inside, we were impressed by how HUGE it was compared to other centers we have visited.
![View from the front door - Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CarlaPhone-178-1024x768.jpg)
Nora was instantly drawn to the library card catalog drawers filled with random categories of stuff:
![Nora explores the old card catalog drawers full of goodies](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CarlaPhone-179-1024x768.jpg)
And there was a LOT of categories, including this large table of trophies:
![Plenty of trophies at the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CarlaPhone-185-1024x768.jpg)
In one corner was an “Idea Center” with projects that people made using materials from the center. I should send them some more :).
![Idea Center at the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CarlaPhone-186-1024x768.jpg)
I liked these flowers made from recycled paper:
![Flower from recycled paper at Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CarlaPhone-187-1024x768.jpg)
Nora made friends with some mannequins:
![Anyone need a mannequin?](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BobPhone-448-1024x768.jpg)
In the greeting card area, I saw a quote that my mom always says:
![Greeting card section](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BobPhone-446-1024x768.jpg)
Russell was excited to find temporary tattoos and purchased his favorite. We put it on his arm immediately. It featured dragons, which reminded Russell of his best friend, Keenan.
![Very proud of his temporary tattoo at the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CarlaPhone-191-768x1024.jpg)
As we finished exploring, I found this mission painted above the cash register area – very nice:
![Mission of the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse](https://trashmagination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CarlaPhone-190-1024x768.jpg)
Hooray for the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse!