Art From Scrap Is Reopening!
Art From Scrap, Santa Barbara’s favorite creative reuse store, is re-opening just in time for Earth Day. The Creative Reuse Store located at 302 East Cota Street in downtown Santa [...]
Wrap Your Gifts with Fabric
Fabric is a great reuse wrapping material that can be used again and again. Make it part of your gift. Wrap your presents with a bandanna or tea towel for zero waste packaging. The art of [...]
The Glitter Problem
Ruth Wong is our Guest Blogger and a UCSB student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. You can follow Ruth on Instagram @plasticfreeglitter. On my sister’s fifth birthday my [...]
Naturally Dyed Eggs
Naturally dying eggs is a fun project that utilizes materials that you probably already have at home. Many things that we consider kitchen waste hold great dye potential. I used carrot tops, beet [...]
Sustainable Gift Wrapping
This year ditch the wrapping paper and try some more eco-friendly options. Most wrapping papers are not recyclable due to glitter or tape, so make the switch. Giving conscious gifts that are [...]
November @ Art From Scrap
November is a time to show your gratitude and be thankful. I’m thankful for mother earth and all of her amazing wonders. Art From Scrap loves her, too! And is inviting you to show your gratitude [...]
Exciting Things Happening in our Art Workshop!
2019 started off with a big change here at Art From Scrap. The first month of the year, our offices doubled as a construction zone as we installed new floors. With that all a [...]
Scrap Musings: An Update From Tara, Our Creative ReUse Director
New Pricing: A couple of months ago , the Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store opened up more floor space to increase our Bulk Section. What that means is more cool stuff at fantastically [...]
Creative ReUse Store April Sale
If you’ve ever been to the Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store, you know that it is a dream come true for artists, makers, and other creative folk. Art From Scrap is a creative hub. filled [...]