SCRAP Art: 'I search a r t: Repurposed Gift Wrapping' by Megumi Inouye December 2013

In This Issue

Seen at SCRAP

SCRAP Workshop Pics

SCRAP Wrap It!

SCRAP at Larkspur Farmers Market

Teacher Material GiveAways

Coming In January...

Drop In Jewelry Making

SCRAP Community PIcs!

Seen at SCRAP

Stained Glass Christmas Card Sets Artificial Xmas Trees -- Free!

Board Report

At our last SCRAPPY Sunday, a co-worker from Goodwill came by to visit SCRAP. When they walked into the door her daughter's eyes lit up and sparkled.Genesis Webster is a third grade student at the Harvey Milk Academy.Genesis first roamed the aisles with "ooh"s and "aah"s. As soon as she did a quick survey of the items and took in all of the colors and textures in the SCRAP depot, Genesis moved to the crafting table to create to her heart's delight.

When people ask me why I take time to serve on the SCRAP Board, the answer is easy.It is because the volunteers and the staff create a wonderful place for young girls like Genesis to be amazed and explore their creativity.

Thank you to all the volunteers and staff members.

Michael Bongiorni

SCRAP Board Member

Iris Fold Workshop Pics

Beautiful!
Thanks Jody!

SCRAP is a nonprofit that serves thousands of teachers, artists, nonprofits and creative people. People like Beth, who uses SCRAP to find arts and crafts materials to work with homeless children while their parents are taking courses on how to re-enter the job market. Because of SCRAP, Beth is able to obtain affordable and even free materials, like paint, stickers, glue, pipe-cleaners and more, to use with the children. This December please consider making a financial gift to SCRAP to help us serve people like Beth. Here's what your donation will do:

$1000 will sustain the SCRAP warehouse operations for one day, helping artists, teachers, nonprofits and individuals gather affordable materials
$500 will fund a classroom field trip to SCRAP, including a creative reuse art project, inspiring future leaders of the green movement
$250 will help host a free creative reuse activity at a community event, inspiring creativity in hundreds of children and adults
$50 will provide free materials for one month for a San Francisco educator
$25 will help SCRAP re-stock the free section for one day, including free binders, folders, cards and other materials

Please support SCRAP and help us divert more materials from landfill, educate and support more educators, and inspire more creativity in children and adults.

Happy Holidays,

Shuai Chen

SCRAP Executive Director

schen@scrap-sf.org

SCRAP Workshop -

SCRAP Wrap It! w/ Megumi Inouye & Monica Lee

Saturday, December 14th 1-4pm fee: $30

Megumi and Monica are back again for their popular repurposing gift-wrapping workshop. They have new ideas to share as well as some of their favorite techniques from past workshops on how to transform SCRAP materials into holiday gift giving/ wrapping treasures: recycled floral bows, scrap tags, playing card gift boxes and other "made from scratch" packaging ideas. There will be time during the second half of the workshop to browse Scrap for materials to wrap, prep and get a head start on your personal holiday wrapping.

About Monica and Megumi
Megumi Inouye is the host of the Japanese American Journal for KTSF where she has featured Japanese inspired gift wrapping tips. She was the 2008 Runner-Up Finalist in a national gift-wrapping contest and appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show for a Wrap Off with Ellen!
Monica Lee has been a professional photographer for 30 years and is a life-long crafter and long time SCRAPper. Monica has taught at SCRAP, Sunnyside Conservatory and FabMo. Monica is the Artist in Residence at Ruth's Table at the Bethany Center.

Click here to register!

	SCRAP at Larkspur Farmers Market
December 14, 21, & 28 10:30am-1:30pm Visit the SCRAP booth hands-on crafting!

	SCRAP Monthly Teacher Material GiveAway for San Francisco Teachers
January 4th February 1st March 1st April 5th SCRAP hosts teacher material give-aways for San Francisco teachers on the first Saturday of the month from 1 to 4 pm. We will have all kinds of supplies for your classroom including paper, markers, binders, sponges, National Geos, and much more!