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Art Collector Collects “Trash” Art

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Kat
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Cathleen Medwick writes about art collector Peggy Cooper Cafritz who’s collection includes pieces such as a wall hanging constructed of bottle caps, a woman made of pencils …

Click here to see photos of Peggy Cooper Cafritz’s home.

Posted in art | Tagged Add new tag, bottle cap art, green art, recycled art, trash art | Leave a reply

Frame Magnet

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Kat
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Use old promotional magnets & salvaged cardboard to make a new photo frame magnet.

Cut two identical shapes from a piece of salvaged cardboard. They can be a circle, square, oval, etc. One piece will be the frame and the other piece will be the backing. Continue reading →

Posted in art, cardboard, Children, clothing, Crafts for Kids, Garden, Gifts, Home Decor, Kitchen | Tagged frame, magnet | Leave a reply

Soda Can or Juice Box Insulated Wrap

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Kat
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When you clean up from a picnic or party do you find dozens of half empty cans? This quick project will keep drinks cold, help guests identify their cans so that they will (hopefully) finish one can before opening another. Continue reading →

Posted in art, fabric, Food, Party | Tagged insulated wrap | Leave a reply

Calendar Art

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Kat
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Calendar art can be really beautiful but who wants to hang a page torn from a calendar on their wall. Can’t quite call it art, can you? I’ve found a couple of ways to make this inexpensive art look like an expensive oil painting. Continue reading →

Posted in art, Home, Home Decor | Tagged calendar | 1 Reply

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