Recycl-ation

I love the idea of using recyclable objects to create new artistic creations. We subscribe to the mag Ready Made and it provides many ideas of how to create from recyclable materials. Such as creating an overhead interior light using two umbrellas or making bracelets and coasters from old Lego pieces. Sometimes the ideas are a little too out there looking, but you can use their ideas and mold them into ideas of our own, something that would really match our home decor. It's always been a want of mine to create my own unique creation. Ever since my Etsy entry, I've had great jewelry making ideas. I'm not going to share my idea until I know it's complete and workable. But I'm so happy to be thinking outside the box creatively, it's been a while. I've always wanted to be part of the craft making community and I'm finally on my way. Not the mention the fact that I'm possibly creating something that will contribute to preserving our environment. Give me luck that I'll continue to pursue my new creative outlet.

Joy of a Mag

I am going to steal one from Jason this time and write about the joy of reading magazines. Mags rock the his'ouse. They've served as great creative tools in my past and present. I find clippings for collages, paintings, hair or fashion ideas. I also love to read mags. Some favs are Bust, Ready Made, Filmmaker, Entertainment, and Interview.

When I worked at Barnes and Noble one of the best perks was that when mags went out of date employees could take them home after the cover was torn off, for counting purposes. I would take every mag that I had any interest in. Man, if I still had that privilege I would snag all the food mags too, since I love to find new recipes now. I've considered getting a part-time job at a Barnes to receive those perks again and to be in the cozy and intellectual environment. So instead of getting them free I now have a few subscriptions to sustain the addiction.