THE ART OF UPCYCLED CREATIONS

Bev Mollberg

Waste Not, Want Not is Bev’s mantra and uses this mantra in creating feminine scarves using retired ties.

Wendy Hightshoe – “Jazzy Junque”

Wendy loves to recycle, whether it is rusted metal, fiber or old jewelry. Her metal sculptures are created from old farm equipment to household items. Hunting for pieces of metal is just as much fun as creating something from those treasures. Wendy loves that her creations bring conversation about the past and makes people laugh and smile.

Wendy’s fiber art is created from tiny pieces of fiber which she then uses a free motion technique that enhances the design of the piece. She draws the design idea first, then starts laying it out on the fabric. For over 40 years she has enjoyed creating her own patterns for quilts and wall hangings for family and friends. She has enjoyed making wall hangings that are unique to a person’s hobbies and life, and uses a play on words to make them personal and unique.

Wendy’s jewelry art is a new item this year which started when she created pictures from jewelry for Christmas gifts for her family. She loves the challenge of finding jewelry pieces to use for her creations and turning those pieces into pictures. Her biggest challenge was the picture she created for her nephew, of his dog “Riggz”.