Oatmeal container Lace

Opening up a new container of oatmeal- I realized that this plastic piece that I pulled off the lid would make a very nice lace. It has a large round piece on the end that keeps the lacing in place.












Then the ring can be used to hang the shape or ornament to the window or on a holiday tree.



Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The RecyclingOccupational Therapist
RecyclingOT.com

Trash Menagerie at Peabody Museum in Salem

Totally enjoyed the art exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Lots of creations out of laundry bottles, but much more as you will see. I will add photos as time permits.


Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The RecyclingOccupational Therapist
RecyclingOT.com







Lee Sewell-born 1945- Annapollis, MD. Sewell grew up near a dump and says he has been playing with junk for 50 years. He started by pulling trash objects apart, until his parents suggested he try putting them together instead. He has developed his own technique for assembly trash using nails, bolts and screws.

Two Liter Bottle Recycling

More bottle Ideas than I ever thought of.....I especially like the methods for killing a single weed and growing a plant .

School System Occupational Therapist in Virginia said....

Thanks very much for reading my stuff! I look forward to learning lots of new ideas from your blog. Once I stop writing all my work reports I'll get back to writing in my blog again! Karen

November 7, 2009 12:06 PM

Make Your Own Ink Dabber

Make your Own Ink Dabber- a nice home made fine-motor activity!
From: Your Therapy Source

Activity Board

Check out this homemade activity board on clever school OT- Karen Wellek Scott's blog
http://otinpublicschools.blogspot.com/2008/11/no-money-for-classroom-equipment-be.html

ICYOU health care videos

I found this great site with health care related videos. Two of mine have been added:

http://www.icyou.com/topics/diseases-conditions/autism/adapted-sensory-peg-board+

How to Make Homemade Crafts

Check out my latest article:
How to Make Homemade Crafts
naturally out of recycled materials.
Barbara