From painting, to crochet, to jewelry making to baking, Knird is one heck of a talented lady. The breadth of her portfolio is definitely testament to her amazing focus.

Pissyrabbit says: “When I first saw the lovely little crocheted skull toy, I thought, ‘that is a perfect start for the L&T Etsy store!’”

We’ve collected some really excellent unique pieces from artists we love. It’s all handmade and it’s all being curated by Pissyrabbit. We’ll send you more great art each week. In the meantime & between time, come say hi on Facebook and Twitter!

No Pants 2011: My Inspirations

The people, places, experiences and BOOKS that help me do what I do. What are your sources for inspiration?

DIY Screenprinting, an instructional comic book

Ever wanted to make your own printed t-shirts? Joe Isaacson’s guide to screenprinting gives the goods and keeps it simple.

10/10/10 – One Day on Earth

“One Day on Earth” is a visual time capsule whose creation involved tens of thousands of filmmakers and photographers around the world. Soon, it’ll be a feature-length film.

Dumpster find of the week: (living) onions!

Not so into eating out of dumpsters? Then why not salvage garden goodies instead?

Chicken Shit Bingo

Texas proves once again that you don’t need to be fancy to have fun. No, all you need is a chicken and some music.

Meatless Monday: Greens & beans & gnocchi

Dumping cans of food into a skillet never tasted so delectable (or healthy).

Big news this week, everybody: Love and Trash now has an Etsy shop!

We’ve collected some really excellent unique pieces from artists we love. It’s all handmade and it’s all being curated by our own Pissyrabbit.

Each week, we’ll tell you about one artisan. This week, we’re proud to kick it off with Dennis Gormley, a woodworker who makes beautiful, elegant pieces with exotic hardwoods. Check out his gravity-defying wine bottle holders and votive candle displays, which are truly beautiful.

We’ll send you more great art each week. In the meantime & between time, come say hi on Facebook and Twitter.

3 amazing DIY projects to try this weekend

Get out there and make a working duct tape kayak, fishing tackle from junk, or a giant slip’n’slide!

Tiny House Living

We live in a tiny house and are rethinking our perspective on life. We’re not trying to create a movement, just starting our own Tiny r(E)volution.

No Pants June Upcycle: Wool Pants to a Sweater Shirt!

This month, I turned a pair of horrendous wool pants into a cute 60s-inspired top.

Dumpster find of the week: Trash bikes

Bikes in the garbage? Yes, and in great numbers. PLUS: send in your own dumpster finds!

Solar-powered 3D printer makes glass objects from sand

Using only sun and sand, inventor Markus Kayser creates complex 3-D printed objects in the Moroccan desert.

Make your own sweet sun tea

It’s summer, and that means you need a cool drink. Here’s how to make sweet tea with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Fight the heat with a t-shirt headband

Popomomo finds a great new re-use for the ever-versatile t-shirt in this DIY headband tutorial.

“Sandwich” of the Week: Inception Cookie

Can you really have too much of a good thing? Yes. But don’t let that stop you from trying.

What a week, kids! As you can see here, I started harvesting stuff from my garden and took a semi-cheesy photo of myself to celebrate.

But the real top story this week is all about soap. Epona Fyrefly joins the contributor crew with her homemade laundry detergent recipe, which has turned out to be hugely popular.

Actually, there are some real gems all around this week. I’m so proud & happy to share it with you. That’s prolly enough love fest though, so read on.

And hey, don’t forget to join us on Facebook and Twitter, where we’re posting cool links all the livelong day!

Bernie Beauchamp’s Puppet Road Trip

Give this man $10, and he’ll put on puppet shows at rest stops from Nevada to Georgia.

5 basic gardening tips I wish I’d known in March

My garden is growing, but I learned a few things the hard way.

“I have a lot of stuff” — 6 reasons to Givmo it

A new, totally free website lets you give your stuff away, or get new things for only the cost of shipping.

Homemade Laundry Detergent!

44 loads for a dollar, and it’s good for the environment. You can’t afford not to try it.

Cute Needs a Reason: How to make a trellised pea bed

Need a pea trellis? We’ve got the it-only-takes-an-afternoon-to-throw-together tutorial.

The marauder’s guide to “Wagenplätze”

What the hell is a Wagenplatz? For starters, it’s where I live.

The Ethics of Second-Hand Flatulence

Got a coworker/friend/classmate with a gas problem? Here’s a solution that might surprise you!

Sandwich of the Week: Father’s Day Beer Battered Cod

With chipotle mayo on Bolillo bread. The perfect sandwich to make your dad smile.

How to Brew Kefir Ginger Beer

A refreshing, fizzy ginger root-beer with probiotic benefits and just a hint of alcohol. Sweet tea’s got nothing on this.

No Pants 2011: Color Theory part 2!

The secret to looking totally put together: pick your colors wisely. Here’s how. I even made you a chart!

Hi everybody, The Hun here.

You probably noticed that we’ve changed our newsletter this week. From now on, we’ll be sending you a weekly digest of what happened at Love&Trash, instead of forwarding you the entire blog in daily messages.

We think this’ll be more fun for everybody involved. Whether or not you agree, please stop by the Love and Trash Facebook page and let us know what you think!

Now, without further ado, here’s the beef. This week, you missed:

Meatless Monday: Veggie Shepherd’s Pie

Delicious heartiness, no dead lambs required!

Control Over Nature: Amon Tobin vs. Tessa Farmer

Combining experimental music with miniature fairyscapes creates a fantastical, tiny, twisted wonderland. Tim Burton eat your heart out.

Holy Upcycling: Patti Shaw’s Votive Quilts

“Each piece of aluminum represented someone’s prayer.” Votive candle wick holders find new life in decorative tapestries.

Flowers, Lambs, Worms & Dirt: a kid’s-eye view of organic farming

In Colorado, the Kids On Farms program helps young people get a little dirt under their fingernails.

My Trash House from start to finish

One year, $1,500 and a lot of dumpster diving got me a finished house.

5 steps to letting go and finding yourself

How to find self-awareness and happiness: a beginner’s guide to enlightenment.

9-year-old’s science project helps Reno save water

Mason Perez saved the local stadium tens of thousands of gallons last year. His idea can work for you, too.

Sandwich of the Week: Salmon Harvest

Salmon + blue cheese? Yes please!

No Pants 2011: Color Theory!

You can mix and match colors, and look great doing it. Here’s a basic lesson on color theory for clothing!

Hi everybody, The Hun here.

We’re changing the Love and Trash newsletter format! Instead of daily emails, you’ll now get one weekly message. That’s set to start this Friday.

Hopefully the changeover will be simple, and you won’t need to do anything. It should also ease the strain on your inbox.

Thanks for being a subscriber, and we’ll see you Friday!