Ah Bend. Beautiful scenery, big skies, yummy food, and a lot of talent. I was lucky enough to finally visit the SaraBella workshop and store in Bendâs Makers District and speak with Karlin Hedin the manager. I first learned about SaraBella while taking the Marion County Recycler class. …
Plenty of people and places have banned the bottle….bottled water that is. There is even a website addressing the issue, Ban the Bottle dot Net. I’ve used my Klean Kanteen for years now to help cut down on waste as well as keep hydrated. But …
Each month DIY Studio hosts a Reuse Challenge to encourage creatives to rethink and re-imagine. June’s challenge must include at least one 2 liter bottle. Post your photos of your recreation by midnight June, 23 on our timeline. The participant who earned the most likes by midnight, …
REUSE CHALLENGE-  Junk Mail Each month DIY Studio hosts a Reuse Challenge to encourage creatives to rethink and re-imagine. May’s challenge must include at least one piece of junk mail. Post your photos of your recreation on our facebook page by midnight May, 28. The participant …
Geeks unite! Sunday, November 17th, 1pm to 2pm A chance for you to swap your gently used comics and graphic novels with other avid readers. Bring a comic, take a comic. Bring a graphic novel, take a graphic novel. All ages welcome! RSVP requiredÂ
Weâll make Super Mario wall hangings with felt, embroidery floss and an embroidery hoop. Feel free to bring a snack to share. Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 -8pm , DIY Studio $15 instruction and $5 supply cost, ($20 non-members, $15 members) Preregistration required. Register here!Â
Last night I had a nightmare that my teeth were falling out. Such dreams are never a good omen, and they typically stop for a visit when I feel overwhelmed. It’s been a few days since I found out that DIY Studio will no longer …
Who knew? In Canby, a little town just south of the hustle and bustle of Portland, is a magical creative reuse space. Although in this creative reuse center you’ll find only one building material. Not wood, glass, or sheet rock, but tiny little bricks. The …
We’ve got a lot of fun planned for you this month! DIY Studio is the place where you can focus on creating and feel good about the resources you create with. We take care of everything! From acquiring supplies, providing ample room, as well as …
Maybe I’ve been living under a rock, but it looks like Xerox has been working on their solid ink technology for quite some time. And I’m finally seeing this environmentally-friendly technology now, and goodness am I impressed. Xerox solid ink printing touts 90% less printing …
It was a great night of creative reuse at the Salem Public Library. 28 people participated and we went through various stages of crafting together. Have you heard of the five stages of crafting? No? Okay, you got us. It’s because we made it up. …
I’m a big fan of anything that makes cleaning easier and the Swiffer Wetjet promised to be my cleaning aid. The kids also got in on the cleaning action. They loved the squirting feature so much, they would quickly run through an entire bottle of …
Here’s a list of some of my favorite DIY Studio projects: 1. Natural Bird Feeder 2. Bike Chain Bracelet 3. Dining Table Facelift 4. Decoupaged Desk 5. Upcycled Hat and Mitten Set 6. Stylish Produce Bags 7. Pop Bottle Solar Tubes 8. Shrinky Dinks and …
