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 …
Many, many thanks to our supporters of our first DIY Studio, indiegogo fundraising campaign for being a part of a creative reuse revolution! We’ve learned a lot of things from this campaign. The first and most important thing is we have very supportive followers who …
Many thanks to Marion County for promoting DIY Studio in its January 2013 addition of the Marion County Master Recycling Newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox by contacting Beth Myers-Shenai at smyersshenai@co.marion.or.us or 503-588-5169 x5920. I took the Marion County Master …
The more you think about creative reuse, the easier it is to find examples of it. One of Salem’s most impressive creative reuse projects can be found at Riverfront Park. This 10 ton globe tank came to Salem in August 7, 1960 from the Portland …
Ah the holidays. That time of year when families gather, share stories and laughter as well as reflect on the year. This holiday I had the joy of explaining what a creative reuse center is to a room full of relatives. After a simple mix …
Don’t ya just love the smell of a craft fair in the morning! DIY Studio showed up to accept donations toward opening the first ever Creative Reuse Center in Marion County. Not a lot of people know what a creative reuse center is, so it …
If you have a feline friend, don’t forget her during the holidays. It’s so easy to whip up this polar fleece cat toy. And by making it with materials that you can find around the house, you can get creative and be frugal while showing …
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 …
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 …