During the last election, a lady from a TV show called
to ask me if I had a
project to re-use
the election banners after the elections.
Can you believe this scene?
I like thinking positively and this seems like a gigantic "fiesta"!
But
really, what are we going to do with all those banners afterwards?
I got some banners and experimented-
I got some banners and experimented-
first I cleaned it up, then I put two printed sides together:
I then fused the two plastic banners together by ironing them,
putting a layer of paper over it to protect my iron:
I then fused the two plastic banners together by ironing them,
putting a layer of paper over it to protect my iron:
Amazingly,
acrylic paint sticks!
I had a fun time painting it!
Then I sewed it up,
putting buttons and to reinforce the sides, I piped it with leather.
Of course you can also do this with PLASTIC BAGS!
Of course you can also do this with PLASTIC BAGS!
There are too many
plastic bags thrown into the garbage!
They end up in our oceans and
rivers and do so much damage!
This is a project still in progress.
This is a project still in progress.
I'm going to make it into the cover for a journal.
Of course you can find lots of journals,
scrapbooks and notebooks at
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How creative! I would so love for you to share this on my feature Friday linky party.
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Pretty darn cool!
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Love the new designs. Have you had any trouble with the paint coming off? Just curious... I have had a project in mind... Have a good weekend!
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DeleteNo problem whatever! The plastic becomes matt and the paint adheres well.
DeleteThese are amazing! Wow! I just love your creativity and of course any project that is upcycled is a favorite of mine!
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That is pretty amazing! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteMy mind is boggled! First, by all of those banners, and second, by your ultra-creative way to reuse them. WOW! Thanks for sharing. I am visiting from Sew Can Do!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea - well done!
ReplyDeleteOh I would have never even thought to try that! You are very clever and creative! Way to recycle too!
ReplyDeleteHow creative! This is very cool! I want to try fusing plastic bags now.
ReplyDeleteWOW! (I have nothing more to say).
ReplyDeleteNow this is true creativity! Great project! Happy to have found you blog and to be your newest follower. i'd love it if you'd stop by my blog and check out my diy ideas: http://dosmallthingswithlove.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteNancy
Cool idea! I've heard about fusing plastic like that but didn't know how it worked until now! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up so many of your beautiful projects this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this inspiring project on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteJody
Congrats! Just wanted to let you know you've been featured on SImple & Sweet Fridays for this inspiring project. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteJody
What a fun idea for repurposing these banners! they look great!
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