Tag: upcycled

SaraBella Upcyled Art Bags

SaraBella Upcyled Art Bags

Ah Bend. Beautiful scenery, big skies, yummy food, and a lot of talent. I was lucky enough to finally visit the SaraBella workshop and store in Bend’s Makers District and speak with Karlin Hedin the manager. I first learned about SaraBella while taking the Marion County Recycler class. 

“Sew” Nerdy for October

“Sew” Nerdy for October

We’ll make Super Mario wall hangings with felt, embroidery floss and an embroidery hoop. Feel free to bring a snack to share. Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 -8pm , DIY Studio $15 instruction and $5 supply cost, ($20 non-members, $15 members) Preregistration required. Register here! 

New Upcycled Bags at DIY Studio

We are thrilled to now offer upcycled purses, totes, messenger bags, and growler bags created from vinyl and reclaimed fabric. Lori and her mom Peggy are the talent behind Granny Great’s Closet. Built on the premise from her Grandmother that everything has a second life, 

Our Upcycled and Earth-friendly Artists

DIY Studio features the work of local artists who create with sustainability in mind. Most of the items in the gallery are made out of at least 75% reused materials with exception of bath and body products which are eco-friendly. In our gallery you will 

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 

Upcycled Holiday Ornaments

It was a fun night of familiar faces and reuse galore! We transformed corks, toilet paper tubes, and newspaper into tasteful ornaments. DIYstudio along with Culture Shock Community Project sponsored the event. If you missed us be sure to join us for the next reuse 

12 Days of Reuse

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 

Office Drab to Office Fab!

Office Drab to Office Fab!

Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean you have to surround yourself with ugly utilitarian things. Think outside the box, think sparkly, think fabulous! These fun paper clip sets will keep your office tidy while also adding some pizazz to those blase memos. Jewelry is