February is for furry critters

Welcome to February - the month of football and furry critters. But I repeat myself. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day, after all.

Q&A of the month:
Now that the Bag of Joy website is history, the question I'm often asked: How can I see and purchase your creations? 
Answer: It's simple! Go online to the Bag of Joy page on Facebook https://www.fb.com/JoyofRecycling/ where I have an expanding album of photos. See something you're interested in? Email or message me for description and price. Payments maybe made through PayPal, by check or cash. 
You can also visit my Maui studio if you're on-island (phone 572-6303 for an appointment); stop by my booth at community craft fairs; or check out the following social media sites: 
@SJoyWebster on Twitter • Joy of Recycling on Tumblr • joyofrecycling on Pinterest • Joy Webster on LinkedIn

Walker Bags tie securely to a walker or wheelchair;
drawstring closure gives easy access to the inside.

Bag of the month:

Walker Bags come in many colors and sizes.

Walker/Wheelchair bags are made to class-up any mobility device. Attach one of these designer bags and you'll be ready to go shopping, partying, out to dinner or to church. They're easy-on-easy off, with secure ties and drawstring closure allowing you to open and close the bag without removing it. Big inside padded pocket holds just about everything; outside pockets for glasses, keys, you name-it. Every bag is one-of-a-kind and vary in size. $50 each plus shipping.

Did you know?
All Bag of Joy products are guaranteed. If you find a defect in workmanship or materials, I will refund your purchase price or fix the defect. Your choice. 

Marylou Melinger (left) accepts 52
drawstring backpacks, made especially
for A Cup of Cold Water neighbors. 

We get happy mail!

Cousin Shane loves her Bag of Joy bags! In the photo at left she is enjoying her visit to Lahaina and her custom-designed tropical bag.

Nonprofit Partner of the month

A Cup of Cold Water serves Maui's homeless community, distributing essential needs: bottled water, toiletries, clothing, cleaning supplies and more. During February a percentage of all Bag of Joy sales will be donated to this worthwhile nonprofit. For more information go to http://www.episcopalhawaii.org/a-cup-of-cold-water.html

Your recycling tip of the month

The artists and crafters in your area wold love to get their hands on what you might think is trash. Each year I hold a Boxing Day Giveaway lasting a whole month. In January I passed along boxes of used but useable gift wrap and tissue paper, more than 100 bottles of acrylic paints, 80 old art magazines, 12 craft books I no long need, 100s of fabric samples and wallpaper samples, pressed leaves, excess sewing tools and findings, old office files and binders, plastic lids from bottles,  yarn and a couple of suitcases. Much of this stuff came from other people who know I just can't put good stuff in the landfill. Think twice before throwing out "trash" - someone at a local school, senior center or after school organization might jump at the chance to take it off your hands and keep it out of the landfill. For more information go to the Maui SCRAP (Supplies for Creative Recycled Art Projects) page on Facebook. https://www.fb.com/MauiSCRAP/

Coming up this month
February 2 - Groundhog Day (Celebrate by using something twice before discarding it.)
February 7 - Super Bowl Sunday
February 8- Chinese New Year ( Year of the Monkey)
February 9 - Mardi Gras 
February 10 - Ash Wednesday
February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday
February 14 - Valentine's Day (Brazen promotion: a Bag of Joy would be a fabulous gift for your Valentine!)
February 15 - President's Day
February 22 - Washington's Birthday
February 29 - Leap Day

So long for now. Hope to see you again next month. If you'd like to NOT receive these monthly blogs just send me an email at 

sjoy@flex.com and tell me to cut it out!

Joy