Sidetracked Artist

I like this poster.  A lot.  I want to put it up on billboards, bumperstickers, and computer pop-ups.  I think everyone needs to see it.  I especially want to show it to some of the people I come into contact with when I'm out and about.  Unfortunately, I don't own it.  It's from http://www.smileandmove.com/ .  Who would you like to share these sentiments with?

Earth Day is April 22.  This week brings us increased awareness of and appreciation for our planet.  Reusing things instead of throwing them in a landfill is one way we can help our planet and ourselves. Most of us would agree that using what you’ve got makes better sense than going out and buying something else. It makes sense both financially and environmentally. Here are some examples of creating something new with repurposed materials: I like this raised garden bed in my neighborhood made from old closet doors. Another creative neighbor has a garden “bed” with a brass headboar. We made this chicken coop from used materials obtained via Freecycle and Craigslist. More information about building a chicken coop here , and additional views of the chicken coop here . Crochet Shopping Bag made out of yarn leftover from another project. Reusable Coffee Sleeve made from leftover yarn. Here’s a link to the “Choose to Reuse” graphic above that you can downl

Making ribbon roses is fairly easy with just a little practice. Finished ribbon roses can be used for hats, headbands and other fascinators, brooches, unique one-of-a-kind jewelry, and for wedding decorations. The length of ribbon needed depends on the width of the ribbon and also on the desired fullness of the finished flower. I usually unwind a few feet of ribbon and leave it on the spool until I’m nearly finished making the ribbon rose. A ribbon rose may be secured with stitches near its base as it is made, or it may be secured with stitches when it is finished, or it may be secured with florist’s wire for arrangements. This ribbon rose tutorial shows how to secure the ribbon rose with stitches as it is being made. 1. Begin by unwinding at least 24 to 30 inches of ribbon. 2. Holding the ribbon in the left hand, fold ribbon back/down at a 90 degree angle about 6 inches from the end. This 6 inch ribbon tail becomes the stem. The remaining long piece of ribbon is the working