Adopt A Street Spotlight "Shining Light 7th Day Ministry"

Shining Light Seventh-Day Ministry

The Beautification Committee feels it is important to praise individuals who put time and energy into making our town beautiful. The Beautification Committee would like to say a special THANK YOU to Shining Light 7th Day Ministry for their hard work and adoption of not only 1 but 3 streets. They even have plans to adopt 3 more in the very near futureThis team of dedicated individuals are so creative and have even created their own personalized safety vests to use while cleaning up their adopted streets.

Shining Light 7th Day Ministry, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

Faith owner of eco ike has a mission "to encourage people to go green and take care of our small world." Her small organic tee company makes "green" tee's for "tots" using products that are made with 100% super-soft organic cotton, and then are hand screen printed with water-based inks. The water-base inks she uses are non toxic and lead free making them completely safe for your little one. Eco Ike goes well and beyond creating a product that is environmentally friendly by bringing "green" into the work environment. In keeping with their mission they utilizes recycled packaging and paper along with eco friendly cleaning supplies and give 5% of proceeds to environmental organizations.

Keep up to date with eco ike by visiting their blog http://ecoike.blogspot.com/

Business of the Month

City Beautification announces the Businesses of the Month July-October

October:Central Electric

6 National Hwy

September:Carniceria Dos Toros Meat Market

512 National Hwy

August: Joe Beans Coffee House

1420 National Highway

In the Lowe's Foods Shopping Center

July : A Cleaner World

801 Julian Ave

Congratulations Businesses!

Tuesday: Eco Chic Artist and Crafters

We get so "wrapped" up about the perfect gift to buy especially during the holiday months but do we ever stop and think about packaging and how it should be "Eco Chic" as well. Let me introduce you to Stacy from Fluffnfixings and Fluffnflowers. Pinch Garden Trio -- Amber

She uses materials found on construction sites and plastic grocery bags to create gift bags and mailers that are not only sturdy but a unique and creative form of recycling. 8.5x5.5 inch Fused Plastic Mailers

She also has another great shop dedicated to plants and seeds called Fluffnflowers. She uses organic principles when creating her product and even has these wonderful 'growing kits' that come with a fun recycled/upcycled container made from used glass.

Etched Glass Sunflower Garden

Broken China Business Card Holder - Blue Swirls

Tanya the artist behind Broken China Treasures transforms old pieces of china, such as plates, cups, and saucers into beautiful pieces of jewelry and trinkets. Tanya finds broken china at garage sales, auctions, antique stores, flea markets and from individuals who are looking for a place to discard their broken treasures. Old Country Roses Broken China Pendant/Necklace
She creates items such as earrings, pendents, and unique business card holders. She can even design custom orders out of a piece of china you have tragically broke and can't bear to part with. So if during the holiday season you break a dish don't throw it away...send it to Tanya so she can transform your trash into a treasure.
Oriental Rose Broken China Earrings

Tuesday: "Eco Chic Artist and Crafters" Recycled Ideas

Holly the artist behind Recycled Ideas transforms 100% post-consumer content such as used office paper, junk mail, and used envelopes into reusable paper that serves not only as a beautiful card but also paper that can be planted and grow flowers, herbs, and trees.Lavender Seeds
Holly collects seeds in the fall from plants she grows and embeds them right into the paper. Christmas Dove Tag
You may be wondering how you will transform the paper into a plant. Holly explains that all you have to do is wet the paper then cover it with a little bit of soil. Be sure to keep the paper damp, and it grows. So next time you are in need of a card check out Holly's Etsy Shop, Recycled Ideas and give someone more than just a piece of paper.

Call to local artist and Crafters: If you are a resident of Thomasville, NC or surrounding area we would love to see your recycled art and crafts. We want to see local efforts to keep Thomasville looking beautiful using creative measures. Please e-mail us at citybeautificationtville@gmail.com with your stories and ideas.

Picture taken from Craftzine

Not to discredit the article about plastic and paper bags from yesterday's post but here is a craft that you might find surprising and useful.

Fusing plastic bags is a unique way to transform waste into material you can reuse to create coasters like Marria and Amanda or to make very sturdy tote bags.

The possibilities are endless.Once the plastic bags are fused you can use a sewing machine to create a piece of usable art. The possibilities are endless. Check out the tutorial from ETSY LABS for full instructions.