Re-Use Recyled Trash and Junk Art and Artists

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Re-Use Recyled Trash and Junk Art and Artists


Info and Resources for and about Re-Use Creations, Recyled Trash and Junk Art, and the Creative Artists who make Art of of Stuff others Throw Away. Free Art Supplies are Everywhere!



photos copyright 2008, Janienne Jennrich
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Hate Your Kitchen? Trash it!

My Remodeled FREE Junk Art Kitchen Cabinets 


I got bored with my mis-matched ugly oak cabinets and one day just started gluing stuff to them and still haven't stopped!

My kitchen is a work in progress. I go through a LOT of glue - mostly white glue or even glue sticks. Now I look at junk mail differently, searching for interesting art, colors, and words to cut out for free! I also hoard teeny free trinkets, broken jewelry, game pieces and all kids of stuff.

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Recycled Art Books on Amazon 


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Half a Cuppa Tea, Anyone?? 

How to Make Junk Art Cabinets


Our cat broke one of my favorite teacups, so it ended up on my cabinet door!

I stuck the broken edges into a piece of styrofoam with tons of white glue and kept building stuff around it to keep it secure. Once dry, I glued the back of the foam to the cabinet.

It's always easier to work flat, so if you want to try something like this, unscrew the doors from the cabinets.


- JJNW

Cool Art Papers For Sale! 

Free catalogs and junk mail often have fun patterns to use, as well.

Scrapbooking & Junk Art Papers of all colors and sorts. Buy them here via Amazon at no extra cost to you and help support artists!!

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A Bigger View of my Free Kitchen Cabinet Doors - Gotta Cover tha Yucky Oak!

My Blocks Cabinet 


My Blocks Cabinet - Decorated with strange little domino-like blocks (a yard sale find) and the word "create."

Close-Up Photo of Junk Art Blocks Cupboard 


Close-Up Photo of Junk Art Blocks Cupboard.

This one is just glued-on blocks and one little scrapbooking charm that says "create." This was the second cabinet I did. This is one of the few doors I consider complete. I like the simplicity.

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You Can Make A Funky Free Sign Like the One Above 


I came upon this cool site and I love making goodies for websites or to print for junk art. The site is http://www.mycoolsigns.net/en/flickr

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Close-up of My First Trash to Treasure Kitchen Cabinet 


Close-up of My First Trash to Treasure Kitchen Cabinet

I did buy the little fork from a scrap-booking store because it was so cute. Cheap!

Trash Art "Metro Cafe" Cabinet 


Trash Art "Metropolis Cafe" Cabinet...

I like the partial cat face on this one. This is decorated with mostly ripped paper, blue and beads. It helps to put a few 3-dimensional objects on, for interest, I think.

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Junk Art Artists Websites and Info 

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Whatcha Think?? GUESTBOOK... 

Craftyville wrote...

Love the cabinets.

ReplyPosted June 29, 2009

JellyGirl1 wrote...

Great projects! Looks like you put a lot of work into the lens, too! I'm lensrolling this to my lens on recylcling artist John Unger

ReplyPosted May 12, 2009

BuffaloKid wrote...

I'm lensrolling this to one of my own about a couple of pieces I recently created for the Recycled Art exhibition in Flagstaff, Arizona. Some really creative ideas here.

ReplyPosted April 14, 2009

SCM wrote...

This is awesome... I love reading your pages, Janienne!

ReplyPosted March 12, 2009

TheGreenerMe wrote...

This stuff if funky! Welcome to a Million Ways to Go Green!

ReplyPosted March 08, 2009

grannysage wrote...

What a cool idea. It takes The art of collaging to a new level. I've actually got one started but I didn't think of it as "junk art." I have some dolphin earrings I can't wear , some beads, fake money. Gonna have to look at it with a new eye. Thanks for the inspiration.

ReplyPosted February 26, 2009

Kit-Kitty wrote...

Wow, so inspiring, I never thought of using recycling for art, thats really neat! 5 stars
Thanks for joining theExpressive Art Group

ReplyPosted February 25, 2009

henzy wrote...

cool lens

ReplyPosted February 22, 2009

Diamond_Wizard wrote...

Now this is really interesting! I'm looking for recycled art to display on my website at http://andzigalleryonline.info/pictureGallery.html.

ReplyPosted January 03, 2009

earthsjourney wrote...

I'd love you all to take a look at our new website dedicated to the Eco-Artist and Crafter! www.earths-journey.com only shows exhibits for artists who work with recycled, found, upcycled and environmentally friendly materials.

If you are an artist who would like to join, please email me at: earthsjourneyts@yahoo.com for more information!

ReplyPosted November 19, 2008

a_willow wrote...

Interesting concept! Welcome to Resue it all! group!

ReplyPosted October 07, 2008

Lensmaster

Chelsea wrote

How fun! Now I want to got look through all my junk!! Thanks for the artsy inspiration!

Reply Posted August 13, 2008

tdove wrote...

Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!

ReplyPosted June 02, 2008