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For those who like to redo, make do or let someone else do it for you...

We are a resource for free craft ideas, do it yourself projects, art and craft supplies (new and recycled), Portland, Oregon area shopping, Oregon travel, Oregon sightseeing, Recycled or Repurposed art information, craft fairs and festivals.

Do it Yourself Projects and Free Craft Ideas

Since I take on art projects continually, I have a never ending supply of craft ideas. From the simple to complex, I'll share pictures and techniques for creating one of a kind art and craft items, for your home, for gifts, or to sell for free. If you like to do it yourself, we have some projects for around the home. I love to recycle, repurpose and reuse, so most of my art projects use recycled materials.

Art and Craft Supply (New and Recycled)

We'll share useful and interesting online links, catalogs, and local resources for both new and recycled materials. As a Recycled Artist, I'm a junk junky, so I'll give you some ideas of where I find the good stuff.

Links to Lighting Parts, Tools, Floral, Bead, Art and Craft Supply

We share useful and interesting online links, catalogs, and local resources for both new and recycled materials. I am a lamp and lighting artist so I'm including a list of lamp part suppliers. I use florals and beads in lamps as well as for personal and home decor. I also love tools. I use a lot of model making and jewelry tools.

Northwest Oregon Portland Area Shopping, Craft Fairs, Festivals

I always like to share the places I visit, the fairs and festivals, shopping, and great places to eat. I love a good second hand store, so I've included information about where I find those wonderful recycled materials locally. I'm always looking for great things to do and see close to home. We'll be posting pictures as we travel...

Shopping

From time to time, I'll be listing finished products, many from the free project and craft ideas on this site. I'll also list any extra supplies...even some of my best recycled art treasures. Eventually I'd like to include other artist's creations using earth friendly recycled or repurposed materials.