I’ve been a pack rat forever. I can’t help but see possibilities for creation in damn near everything. I remember when I was 10 or 11 years old, I made a sculpture for my Mother for her birthday. It was constructed using a cinderblock, a round BBQ grate, some rusty antique hinges and door knobs all wired together and spray painted black, before I threaded some dried thistles and seed pods through the slats of the grate. My Mom adored it, and it held pride of place in our living room for years.
It wasn’t called upcycling then, it was just funky “Hippy” art. I spent most of today working on a birdbath that I’m making by modifying and tiling a mini satellite dish (Thanks for the trash, DirecTV). It’s the first one, so implementing my design idea has taken awhile, but I think I’m on the right track. I’m taking photos as I go, so when it’s finished I’ll write up a How-To.
I’m pretty much wiped out tonight (or this morning, I should say), so I’m going to keep it short and super sweet with a few excellent green craft links.
You might remember the Junk Mail Mosaics, but have you seen these 3-D Garbage Portraits? Wow!
Some excellent ideas from these awesome eco – crafted designs. Check out that fire pit! (*note to self_ take a pic of my washing machine tub brazier).
Would you like to create your own fountain for that feng shui energy near your entryway or for the yoga room? Check out the simple instructions here using mostly found/recycled items.
Do you have any old T-shirts that aren’t covered in stains? I don’t, but if you do you might want to try these T-Shirt Make-overs. These are not even remotely recognizable as T’s!
Being the candle light and romance kinda gal that I am, these ideas for creating candle holders from a variety of re-purposed junk, really light my fire!
That ought to keep you busy for the weekend.
Peace, out!
Elmer’s Bottle Tree ranch is a good, old fashioned “roadside attraction“, and Elmer, if he happens to be around when you drop by, will show you some desert charm with his friendly, down to earth loquaciousness, and will happily take you on a tour and tell you all about his dad and how his bottle tree ranch was birthed. Elmer welcomes visitors even if he’s not home and despite someone stealing his dog some years ago, he’s still a trusting soul, so do feel free to wander and take some photos when you’re there.
