Salem’s First Little Free Library
Have you heard of Little Free Libraries? We loved the idea when we first heard of it. It’s a simple thing. You put out a box full of books and allow the community to take a book, give a book. We also knew that our …
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DIY Strategy and Sharing the Load
“Movin’ right along. Footloose and fancy-free. Getting there is half the fun; come share it with me. Moving right along (doog-a-doon doog-a-doon). We’ll learn to share the load. We don’t need a map to keep this show on the road.” So last week DIY Studio …
Artist Trading Cards
We had a blast at the last Creative Reuse Craft Night at the Salem Public Library. We brought our suitcases of supplies and filled up 35 chairs! Thanks to Karla Miller for her donation of the vintage books that many people used on their cards. …
ARTcade Monster Machine ready for the Discover Local Business Expo
It’s amazing what my family puts up with. Paint splatters on the floor, large pieces of equipment out on our counters and dining table, drop cloths strewn about. Our house has become a artistic laboratory. While we keep looking for that perfect location to open …
Free Art Friday Coverage from the Statesman Journal
It was a busy news week for Free Art Friday. We were lucky enough to have the very talented Cara Pallone from the Statesman Journal share the story of Free Art Friday, Salem with the masses. Cara is a fantastic story teller and in responsible …
Read all about DIY Studio’s Art Scavenger Hunt
Have you checked out the latest Salem Weekly yet? I have yet to get my hands on the actual paper, however we are thrilled that Helen Nute Wiens featured Free Art Friday, Salem in her article. We’re picking up momentum. We now have 207 friends …
Where Should DIY Studio Be Located?
Sometimes I feel like Johnny Number Five. Struggling to find the right answers, I’m seeking more input and I think you are the perfect person to help me out! These are the places we are focusing on right now: …
Mid-Valley Green Awards, Bid Paddle Craft
It’s so much fun to celebrate sustainability in Salem and we were thrilled to attend the 2013 Mid-valley Green Awards. We were surrounded with do-gooders in the community and enjoyed watching the silent and live auctions build momentum with proceeds going to the Friends of …
Five Stages of Crafting-Upcycled Lightbulb Craft
It was a great night of creative reuse at the Salem Public Library. 28 people participated and we went through various stages of crafting together. Have you heard of the five stages of crafting? No? Okay, you got us. It’s because we made it up. …
Creative Reuse Craft Night, Hot Air Balloon, Upcycled Light Bulbs
Don’t miss DIY Studio every 4th Tuesday at the Salem Public Library, Anderson room, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Instruction starts at 6:00pm. Please RSVP. Our Creative Reuse Craft Nights are free and donations are greatly appreciated. All donations go towards opening our doors of our …
Upcycled Valentine Bottle Vases
Valentines day is coming soon and now is a great time to show your friends and family that you care. But don’t feel like you have to buy something new to express how you feel. Instead try crafting up some upcycled bottle vases. With a …
AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village- Maker Faire
Sizzlin’ Science: Mini Maker Faire Join DIY Studio, Monday, February 18, 10 a.m.—5 p.m at A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village Maker Faire Explore maker culture through unique demonstrations and activities. The Mini Maker Faire will feature the fields of technology and engineering, and also demonstrate heritage …
Typhoon Tickets Giveaway
Typhoon!!! If you haven’t checked out Typhoon I highly recommend it. And DIY Studio is giving you a chance to win Two Art Supporter Tickets for the February 13th benefit concert. Enter the Typhoon ticket giveaway by: 1. Liking DIY Studio on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/DIY-Studio/163863046972099 2. …
How to Make recycled Paper (Creative Reuse Craft Night)
Nothing gets me more excited than turning trash into treasure. And we surely had fun blending up oohey, gooey pulp to make new paper from discarded paper. Thanks to Marion County for their use of the paper making kits and for the eager paper makers …