Upcycled Design Lab Blog

My Trashy Christmas Tree and Upcycled Wine Cork Ornament DIY

We were meeting some friends for dinner when there was unexpectedly a third couple whom we had never met invited to join us. I was informed just prior to the official introductions that this new couple was quite well off. The husband hand inherited a family business and they were quote unquote "well to do." So of course when asked by the wife "What do you do?" I completely froze. In some previous private moment I had determined to describe my profession as a crafter, blogger, ebay seller, waitress, but faced with these real life muckity mucks I buckled under... Read more →

Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival and Trash Fashion Show

Last weekend my sister and I participated in the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival. It turned out to be a wonderful experience and I am hoping I can tag along again next year. On the first night of the event they sponsor a trash fashion show. I was excited about the prospect of making a dress out of trash and worked on my design diligently for weeks before the event. It was fun to meet the other designers and chat back stage but I was pretty nervous about the runway walk. Somehow I managed it, but I am not going... Read more →

Upcycled Tin Can Christmas Nesting Dolls - Free Printable

Hi all I am posting a day early this week, because tomorrow morning I am heading to the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival with my sister. It should be a fun trip and I am hoping to get lots of inspiration. I will be posting some pictures of the show on my FB page if you want to follow along. Last week I wrote about recognizing joy in my life and I am happy to report that I have in fact located it sprinkled here and there through out my days. One of my recent examples is this......... Drum roll... Read more →