Maker Faires and Community Events
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.
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.
It’s very challenging to find a place to recycle your child’s safety car seats. But Target is partnering with Terracycle to accept car seats during National Child Safety Passenger Week (only until September 23!).
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!
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.
What can you do once your children outgrow their stuffed toys other than throw them in the trash?
Juice pouches are easy to sew with a regular sewing machine and I have made vests, bags and backpacks from them.
Trash fashion is clothing made from trash or recyclable materials.
Plastic caps are a versatile and plentiful medium for creative reuse experimentation.
Every day is Valentine’s Day when people help with Trashmagination. Find ways you could support the visions of the people you love.
Do you have a box of old trophies that are gathering dust? Find places to send them or crafts to make with them.
Three key values of Trashmagination that were reinforced by my recent work weaving plastic bags on my floor loom into gorgeous colorful mats
This incredible exhibit of 17 sea creatures made from beach trash is one of the most impressive creative reuse endeavors I have ever viewed.
We designed a Cub Scout wearing the Webelos uniform as a craft for our den.
Colorful laundry caps inspire a craft that helps build fine-motor skills for little ones.
To help celebrate Obon, a Buddhist summer festival, I designed crafts from recycled materials including this taiko player.
To celebrate my taiko performance group, I made them adorable taiko ornaments from applesauce containers.
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.
We overcame the stomach flu & made our debut in our woven plastic bag dresses!
It was fun to talk about the Trashion Fashion show and other creative reuse projects.
Use this template to make a handy stand to keep your smartphone upright for hands-free viewing.
I sewed raisin and dried blueberry bags into cute cubic desk organizers for the kids’ teachers.
Once again Maker Faire was a whirlwind of fun! Thanks to everyone who did the weaving!
How to weave a circular plastic bag weaving on a large embroidery hoop – includes video
The second plastic bag weaving went MUCH faster.
My daughter and I are weaving plastic bags into dresses for a Trash Fashion show on May 21st.