Author Archives: Ruby Re-Usable

Ruby Re-Usable

Ruby Re-Usable, aka Diane Kurzyna, uses recycled, reused, discarded, unwanted, unloved, lost and found, pre- and post- consumer waste materials in her sculpture. She lives by the motto “MAKE ART NOT WASTE”!

Holy Upcycling: Patti Shaw’s Votive Quilts

By Ruby Re-Usable on Tuesday
Holy Upcycling: Patti Shaw’s Votive Quilts
"Each piece of aluminum represented someone's prayer." Votive candle wick holders find new life in decorative tapestries.
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Scratched, Dented, Reinvented and Reconstructed

By Ruby Re-Usable on Wednesday
Scratched, Dented, Reinvented and Reconstructed
The Washington scene abounds with upcycled and recycled art for Earth Day and beyond.
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Decorative Dumpster Day 2011!

By Ruby Re-Usable on Tuesday
Decorative Dumpster Day 2011!
In honor of the lowly dumpster, here's a collection of dumpster-art links to feed your creativity!
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