TIP OF THE MONTH


Each month, the Goddess of Garbage will post a hot tip about how to "recyclize" those dumpster finds! So before you throw it away, check out her latest ideas.

THE HOT TIP


LET'S GIVE THEM
SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT

Can't find a place for that special collectible, put in on display in this one-of-a-kind shadowbox that reflects your own style and memories. Something to talk about and savor for a lifetime!
    Materials Needed:
    A styrofoam piece deep enough to house a shoebox
    A shoebox
    Decorative tissue paper (mine is a square design)
    Spray paint of your choice
    Grograin ribbon - 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch
    Masking tape
    Tacky white glue
    Art piece or collectible of your choice (mine is a small carving)
    A piece of glass to fit over styrofoam opening
    SiliconeII sealant

    Here's how:
    Cover Styrofoam with tissue paper.
    Spray interior of the shoebox color of your choice.
    Using SiliconeII sealant, glue glass piece to interior of opening of styrofoam. Let dry.
    Glue your art object inside of shoebox using tacky glue.
    Glue 1/4 inch grograin ribbon to interior lip of opening.
    Glue 1/2 inch grograin to the outer edge of stryrofoam.
    Secure and tape the shoebox to the interior of Styrofoam.