The answers to your questions.

Hello friends!:) Today's project is a 6 x 6 acrylic piece. The wood frame was upcycled from packaging.

A big "thank you" for stopping by and commenting on my week-long upcycled projects. :) It was a lot of work putting it altogether because I don't craft in a linear fashion and I tend to work multiple projects at a go. And stopping in-between to take photos really threw me off my rhythm...*LOL* [I'm going to try videos next. I think. *winks*]

Apparently I was very thorough in my tutorials because there were very few questions! *LOL*

I did want to address some of the questions/comments that were posted though.

1.What adhesive do I use?

For the flat stuff, I like to use Tombow Mono Multi.

 Photo via Tombow.

For the dimensional stuff, I use Therm-O-Web's Zots.

Photo via Therm-O-Web.

And to really secure everything, I add Inkessential's Glossy Accents.

Photo via Inkessentials.

I would gladly use glossy accents as an adhesive on everything. Seriously. If only it wasn't so expensive. *LOL*

2. Do you throw anything away?

Yes I do. Unfortunately. I wish I had space! :(

The recycle truck comes by every fortnight so anything bulky that I intend to upcycle must be utilized by then (either projects in progress or significantly cut down to size so that it fits whatever storage space I do have) otherwise it goes with the truck (and I feel that I've let Mother Earth down )!

I try my best to bring in less "stuff" into the house though...like not taking shoeboxes when I buy shoes. And I use a "make it acid-free" spray on my projects because most packaging materials aren't acid-free.   Most of the altered items I make are given away...yes, I'm surprisingly not attached to them at all...(even the published ones)...so if you really want something, you might get it if you ask...*winks*

3. Where do you get your ideas from?

Hmmm...I'm always brimming with ideas. Maybe it's because I read a lot? *winks*

Seriously though, I got eco-conscious after reading about how non-biodegradable plastic bags kill marine life (they are often mistaken for food) and started researching about green living. I'm particularly drawn to artists who are able to use discarded materials to construct works of art. The fashion industry is also doing its part with zero-waste design (constructing garments without wasting fabric). So, I'm just trying to doing my bit for the environment. And hope you are inspired to do the same. :)

Supplies: 6x6 acrylic, Stazon, My Little Shoebox papers, stickers.

P/s: Don't forget about my guest Elizaveta's vintage-inspired challenge...it ends on Friday! :)

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