There are many ways to be SCRAPtastic this half term so we thought we’d share 3 ways on our blog this week! But firstly…..what is SCRAPtastic? Well, according to the young people who join our SCRAPtastic workshops it is “EPIC!” but that still doesn’t really answer the question!
SCRAPtastic is what we call our creative art workshops. We only ever use materials that would ordinarily be thrown away, materials that end up in our everyday household rubbish. Showing you that creative art doesn’t haven’t to cost the earth, nor you a fortune. Many craft kits use virgin plastic materials that can’t be reused or recycled. Everything SCRAPtastic uses is either recycled or repurposed. We have a team of recycling volunteers who save their scrap and we keep an eye out with local businesses for items we can rescue from landfill. Don’t throw it away, make something!
Be SCRAPtastic this half term STEP ONE!
Get yourself a SCRAPtastic book! A book we wrote, designed and published to showcase lots of SCRAPtastic ideas. There are 5 chapters, each with 5 crafts, each sharing simple step by step instructions on how to turn household rubbish into works of art. From bottles, card, paper, fabric and plastics. No need to spend a fortune on craft kits – all you need for SCRAPtastic will be in your recycling bin!
Throughout half term we’re offering FREE felt or tissue paper with every order of a SCRAPtastic book. So place your order today: https://www.fairandfunky.com/fairtrade-online-shop/books/scraptastic-book/
Be SCRAPtastic this half term STEP TWO!
Have you ordered a SCRAPtastic Subscription box yet? The perfect introduction to the world of SCRAPtastic. You can sign up to a 3, 6, or 12 month subscription and each month you’ll receive a box full of recycled wonders ready for your next craft project. The first box always includes a copy of SCRAPtastic book so you won’t be short of ideas.
Each SCRAPtastic Subscription box is sent out at the beginning of every month. So sign up here today: https://www.fairandfunky.com/fairtrade-online-shop/resources/subscription-box/scraptastic-subscription-box/ and your first box will arrive the first week in March.
Alternatively we have a very special one off Fairtrade SCRAPtastic Box available NOW! This is full of Fairtrade themed recycled goodies to get your Craftivist action on during Fairtrade Fortnight. Order here: https://www.fairandfunky.com/fairtrade-online-shop/craft-kits/fairtrade-scraptastic-box/ and this will be sent out immediately!
Be SCRAPtastic this half term STEP THREE!
Join us at Unity Yard in Holmfirth on Thursday 16th February for a fun filled SCRAPtastic crafternoon. We’ll be making yoghurt pot cress heads for the whole family! The workshop runs from 2-4pm and is suitable for ages 3-12. SCRAPtastic crafternoon costs just £3.50 per crafter, there is no need to book, just come along and bring your friends!
The fabulous Unity Yard cafe will be open so you can enjoy a delicious brew and a cake whilst little ones craft. The perfect half term activity!
Would love to see your SCRAPtastic creations throughout half term. Please share on social media using #halftermSCRAPtastic or email your photos to helen@fairandfunky.com
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