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reEVENT
The Special Event2013
Kelly Acock
www.thereevent.com
www.themonarchflower.com
Facebook: Search ~ reEVENT and Kelly Acock
Pinterest: Kelly Acock
Email: [email protected]
Kelly Acock is on the radio with Junk in My Trunk most every
Thursday from 10am to 11am. 1140am/102.9fm KCXL
www.junkmafia.com
Did You Know...
...on an average a special event such as a wedding can produce hundreds
of pounds of trash!
That's reDICULOUS!
reUSE
The use of an item over and over for the same or various
applications.
Example: a cylinder
rePURPOSE
Taking an item that has one intended use and using it for something totally different.
Example: a rug
reDESIGN
Changing the properties of an object for it’s intended use, giving
it another life.
i.e. upCyclingExample: bowling pin
reSELL
Purchasing gently used items for an event and selling items from an
event thus reducing carbon footprint.
reEVENT
The combined practice of reUSE, rePURPOSE, reDESIGN & reSELL
with intention of reTHINKING special event décor and purchasing decisions.
reEVENT your thinking!
Think before you TOSS.
Inspiration Featured at reEVENT
Use an old window for picture or signage display, and a desk as an entrance piece with flowers tucked into the drawer, then reUSE back into functional home décor.
Doors make great benches, then double as vintage home decor props such as headboards, screens or other focal points.
Garland made of old magazines make for a fun doorway entrance or backdrop, as well as table runners!
Created by Susanne Brink of Dumb Kid Designs. www.dumbkiddesigns.com
Ribbon scraps hung from a pole are another fun display for signage, pictures and table placecards!
A reClaimed headboard and footboard…
…cut the footboard in half…
…add a seat to create a darling bench for your special event.
Finish in any color for use in the home.
Get creative with cake stands…here an old spool is used as a lift. Brooches are also reDesigned for cake décor as well as keepsakes in bouquets.
Brooch bouquet and other upCycled items pictured here designed by Mary Lynn Gress of Vine Street Jewelry. (find on Facebook)
Necklaces made from t-shirts are a big hit and a fun DIY activity.
An old tool box used as a centerpiece, along with runners and paper cones made from reCycled wallpaper! {Susanne Brink of Dumb Kid Designs, www.dumbkiddesigns.com}
Crown molding can be cut to create a unique cake base or centerpiece lift, cabinet doors also make nice bases for food.
An old light fixture serves as a cool centerpiece display!
All items from the ReStore!! {Habitat for Humanity}
Window pane as a fun base, and tile in the bottom of a square vase adds color and interest.
Items from the ReStore, designed by Ashley Hotka of Good Earth Floral.
Ashley Hotka and Kelly Acock at ReStore, notice the sink base used as a tall centerpiece lift, jute carpet remnant serving as a table runner and small lamp fixtures as vases!
Michelle Volkmer of Artisan Innovations uses a light fixture as a fun table prop, along with a jute carpet remnant overlay and reClaimed tile as chargers!
Budget Busters
Teach people how to shop
It's undeniable everyone needs to purchase a few new items for their special soiree's.
By putting a bit of research and thought into creating a plan to follow, purchasing
decisions are super easy and no longer overwhelming nor a waste of precious resources such as time and money.
A little thought and planning =
Longevity for budget extensions and high impact on lowering carbon footprint!
Ask and answer these questions when shopping:
1. Does the item fit the color scheme and overall theme of
the event?
Ask and answer these questions when shopping:
2. Does it fit into the budget?
Ask and answer these questions when shopping:
3. Can I reUse/reDesign the item for other purposes (is the item multi-
functional for other personal parties or home decor?)
Ask and answer these questions when shopping:
4. Can I reSell this item easily and make some 'green' back?
If you answered most of these questions with a 'YES'...then the item qualifies as 'Smart Shopping' and your purchase will be well worth the thought and time spent on the
decision.
Making a chart will help with purchasing decisions!
Helps to not rush into an emotional purchase and stay within budget.
Altar/backdrop Idea Estimate
dCost
rePurpose/reUSE
Cool factor
Personal factor
Fireplace screen
$30 + paint
Y Y N
Ribbon/material
$70+ pipe and drape rental
Maybe with projects or reSELL
Y N
Rug $0 +poles or pipe and drape rental
Y Y Y
reTHINK and reLEARN
with Hand’s on Workshops
Scour the cupboards,
basements and closets
Rental Companies and Event Designers with
inventory to utilize and rent can capitalize on the
rePURPOSE of inventory.
If it holds water …
It’s a vase!
reSTITCH
reDESIGNEvent by-Product
Think before you Toss!
rePurpose for Home
Decor
Greatest level of Green =
No Landfill
Unless someone like you
Cares a whole awful lot
Nothing is going to get better
It’s not!
{The Lorax}
reEVENT reSOLUTIONS
Find at www.thereevent.com
Kelly Acock
www.thereevent.com
www.themonarchflower.com
Facebook: Search ~ reEVENT and Kelly Acock
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Email: [email protected]
