Most know IKEA for their ready-to-assemble, affordable, furniture. They’ve been around since 1943 and have a history of trying to be eco-friendly as well as their attention to cost control and product development. After sitting down to peruse the most current catalogue I noticed another …
Is it just me or do you too have a bunch of old t-shirts with stains or that just don’t get worn? We’ll have no fear friend, I’ve got a solution just for you. Check out the latest and greatest 12 Days of Reuse video …
Let me confess. It’s the beginning of December and I feel behind already. I haven’t even gotten rid of my Thanksgiving pumpkins (thankfully my neighbors are kind people). But it’s not too late to whip up a thoughtful, handmade gift. Now is the best time …
This morning I’m singing a tune “Wake me up with Indiegogo“. Wham, yep I just went there! We just kicked off our first crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo (actually folks this is our first fundraising campaign ever!) and we are looking for your help to spread …
Have you picked up your lasted copy of Salem Weekly or read Willamette Live online? We’ll inside you’ll find a fabulous article about DIY Studio! It’s our first press for the creative reuse center and this is just the beginning! Make sure you pick up …
Hey you crafty folks out there! Have you been to a creative reuse center before? Instead of throwing out or recycling waste, creative reuse centers use those materials to create art and upcycled projects. Creative reuse centers also become community centers where people come together …
What does a crafty boy do at his dad’s auto part shop for a summer? He creates a DIY cardboard arcade. Why not, right? Check out this video to see 9 year old Caine’s story of creating fun games and what happens when social media …
Okay all you Salemites, how many of you have heard of Culture Shock’s 13 Nights of Halloween? Timed perfectly for the dark, dank nights of October, this event (err series of events) is something worth celebrating. There is excitement planned for everyone whether you seek …
We have this area in our home where the phone is housed and where everything else collects. I love this little alcove, however it didn’t seem like it was living up to it’s full potential. Enter Richard Scarry. You know, the books? If you like …
We pulled out the carpet and put in new floors. But when we got to the stairs, we knew we’d have a problem. The stairs were made from unsealed mdf and there were large cracks on the sides. We couldn’t afford new hardwood stairs so …
I found myself in a predicament. My 7 year-old son dislikes writing! It’s like pulling teeth to get him to sit down and write a couple of words. Whining, clenched teeth, and overall grumpiness would ensue. So I came up with an idea…he could write …
Check out my old table. It’s seen a lot of craft projects, paint, glue and crumbs. And the worst part about this table were the recessed areas where all the glitter and food crumbs would like to hide out. The design was supposed to look …
Now that it’s summer I find myself getting more grumpy grocery shopping. It’s hot and mommies little helpers are usually pulling on and trying to catch a ride on the shopping cart. It’s probably rather comical watching me trying to maneuver the cart while keeping …
Salem Chamber Orchestra is delighted to bring Play Me, I’m Yours to Salem from July 13-29, 2012. There are 11 pianos hidden throughout the city of Salem and Keizer. This scavenger hunt is perfect for the musically inclined and art enthusiasts and you too can see …