For those of you who enjoy creating with sustainable materials, published in this new issue of GreenCraft you’ll see examples of what I made using everyday kitchen sponges as a substrate.
For this project I used biodegradable sponges (Twist brand) purchased from Whole Foods – these come in white so you can begin with a fresh, canvas-like surface. And at the same time, the built in nooks and crannies add a lot of interesting texture.
Within this same magazine I fell in love with these “Fun and Frilly Package Toppers” from Maya Donenfeld.
And this paper bow from Tracie Lampie is both practical and pretty.
The how-to instructions for both of the paper projects shown above are included in the article…I know what I’ll be doing during the next big snow storm. Sitting by the fire with papers all around, rolling, cutting, tucking…making. Making things using green things, great plan right?
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always a wonderful visit here .. so happy to see such amazing recycling art!!
January 28th, 2011
lovely! can’t wait to see this issue. Congrats Becky.
January 28th, 2011
oh, these are fun. like the colours.
January 28th, 2011
Oh, I like a lot, Becky! Both what you made and what you fell in love with! The sponges do have a wonderful texture thatbadds to your work.
Hugs,
Suz
January 28th, 2011
As always truly inspiring. Its making me look at sponges in a whole different light.
love me 🙂
January 28th, 2011
I have a thing for little houses (like you do for birds). Loving how you used the French theme to lend sophistication to this transformation of simple sponge to chateau! Great idea and fabulous texture! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see the mag.
January 28th, 2011
I love the way you re-use things! So lovely! And thanks always for your kind words and comments, always a blessing!
January 29th, 2011
Very clever…and the colors are also very wintery… I will have to keep my eyes open as I peruse the grocery aisles.
January 30th, 2011
it is a very great plan!!!
love all these creations!!
oxoxoxo
k
January 31st, 2011
I love all of these; I am making something now, that has the paper flutter look. Great inspiration~ I love the sponges, how unique n’ special~
Can’t wait to see this issue; Thanks~
January 31st, 2011
Becky, you are an endless wealth of inspiration for us all!
xo
jeanne
February 2nd, 2011
Thank you all for your kind compliments…I sincerely appreciate your generous support.
February 2nd, 2011
What a delightful blog you have! I have the latest issue of Somerset Life which had a reference I saw to you – very talented gal you are!! Thanks for sharing!! Have a wonderful week! Annette
February 14th, 2011
This magazine is so full of wonderful ideas, exactly like the one you’ve shared with us here. (I also fell in love with the package toppers!) The best part about adding these magazines to your collection, is that they never get old… you can pick up an issues months and months later and discover something wonderful all over again!
February 15th, 2011
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