Read what the Tacoma Weekly posted about this summer’s Recycled Art Show at the EnviroHouse (including a snapshot of Ruby Re-Usable’s plastic bottle dolls) HERE. And then ponder the quote: “I would say my inspiration has been my sons,“ commented … Continue reading →
Its the longest day of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means the days will start getting shorter tomorrow. Does that make you feel down in the dumps? Well, cheer up and join me at the Tacoma Dump, … Continue reading →
As the Diva of the Olympia Dumpster Divers, it is my duty to keep you posted on the recycled art activities of ODD and other re-artists, but I am also interested in green/eco-issues, artsy dolls, and street art. Mike Pelly … Continue reading →
The Pierce County Arts Commission has been keeping me busy teaching recycled art workshops to school kids in the Tacoma area. We utilize empty plastic water bottles, old socks, fabric scraps, telephone wire, candy wrappers and used plastic bags to … Continue reading →
Have you thanked your mother lately? These babies are all made from used plastic bags that say “thank you,” they are stuffed with bubble wrap that I collect from downtown Olympia businesses, and are held together with tape. Aren’t babies … Continue reading →
Olympia High School Freshpersons Teasha Feldman and Lily Smith dressed their American Girl Dolls in haute trash fashion, where they strutted their stuff at Old School Pizza: And McKinney Elementary School teacher Signe Feeney’s 3rd grade class once again made … Continue reading →
I was at AG Bell Elementary in Kirkland on Monday and Tuesday, where I had a fun working with 5th and 6th graders, but did not get a chance to take any pics of the recycled art dolls that were … Continue reading →
I use plastic bottles to make dolls. Plastic bottles were not included as part of the municipal recycling pick up when I first started; and plastic bags, which I use for clothing, were not being collected by stores for recycling, … Continue reading →
I incorporate used plastic bags into my art work; I started using Wonderbread bags in 2000, when my then ten year old son demanded the stuff. The Wonderbread bags are quite colorful, very pop art, and Max loved the bread; … Continue reading →
