I'm super excited about this little project. I hope you will contribute and help spread the word! We are putting out a call for flat, 6 inch square art of any medium. My kids and I are collecting up as many pieces as we can in order to redistribute to others as part of our freeART ATX project. We were inspired by this article on guerrilla art in a recent Cloth Paper Scissors newsletter and want to replicate the event here in town on National Arts Advocacy Day in April.
Get all the details on the project and find out where to mail your art here on my blog.
If you've been keeping up with adaptive reuse, it will come as no surprise that I'm experimenting with new things! Currently I'm working on pieces using newshapes like these snazzy diamonds. So far I've only managed to list a few earrings, but I think there is potential for some interesting pieces--I just need to carve out the time to make it happen. You can see some of what I've been up to in my Etsy shop.
Upcycler of the Month
Valerie Mann will not be tied down to just one upcyled material. She is an equal opportunity transformer of common stuff into uncommon art. I think I'm most smitten with this series of "Evening Bags for the Midwestern Woman." Learn a bit more about Valerie and see more of her compelling work here.
act up
This is barely a tutorial, but it's too magical to keep it to myself.
2. Flick glow-in-the-dark paint onto the inside of the jars.
3. Let the paint dry.
You could get really fancy and thread two long lengths of galvanized wire through four holes poked in the lid. Twist the strands of wire together at the top and fashion a hook to hang from trees or other high places around the yard. Oooooh, pretty.
2. Wash the cauliflower. Cut off and discard the stem. Cut the cauliflower up into small pieces.
3. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower pieces and thoroughly coat each piece.
4. Place cauliflower pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for one hour and turn 3 times during cooking until each piece has a nice brown coloring. The browner they are the better. Remove from oven and enjoy!
Maker Faire is coming up in May, but they could still use you help. If you're a maker, consider applying to show off your stuff at the Faire. If not, consider helping them out with a small donation. It's a big production on a shoe string budget. Either way, make sure you mark your calendar for May 12 (5/12!) and come out to enjoy the fun!
Thanks forkeeping up with adaptive reuse! If you have and comments or questions about this newsletter, please feel free toemail me. I welcome any feedback you might have.
