Barack Obama, and the Rush For Election Souvenirs Nov 30, 2008
Once treasures were prized for their scarcity, but now mass production creates mass disposal and the chance to find worth in the weird and worthless: bottle caps and matchbook covers, swizzle sticks and toilet seats. (There's a toilet-seat-art museum in San Antonio, Texas. (Time.com)
Saving spider monkeys through crafts Jun 18, 2008
Students could purchase flags made from old umbrellas; magnets made from bottle caps; and memo boards made from old T-shirts and pillowcases. The students couldn t get enough of it. (Newton Tab, MA)
What to do with your parents' collections Jan 2, 2008
Many Depression-era parents were big collectors, and when they die, they often leave behind wall displays of bottle caps or souvenir plates, albums of baseball cards, shelves full of teddy bears or miniature cars and other knick-knacks that are seemingly useless or even bizarre. Children who clean out the house confront their parents' mementos as well as relics of their own childhoods. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Romantic Christmas Gifts Nov 16, 2007
Chic recycled rings, bracelets or necklaces made from bottle caps or recycled metal parts. Jewelry is often an appropriate Christmas gift for lovers - especially eco-friendly jewelry. (Suite101.com)
'Simpsons' game delivers big laughs for devoted fans Oct 26, 2007
The game is also loaded with collectible items such as Duff beer bottle caps, "video game cliches" as discovered by Comic Book Guy, unlockable costumes and an optional time challenge mode to add to the game's replayability. While a fan of the TV show will get a lot more out of The Simpsons Game than someone who is not, it's evident a tremendous amount of effort and detail went into this ambitious game. (USA Today -- Tech)
New Mexico, Oldham style Aug 14, 2007
Linda helped the crew inlay the mortar with found objects such as bottle caps, seashells and horseshoes. The kids and grandkids pressed leaves into the main room's drywall for texture. (AZCentral -- Home)
Artist creates collages from discarded items Jun 14, 2007
Through her art, Kovack breathes new life into sardine cans, tin boxes, jars, matchboxes and bottle caps. "My co-workers will bring me bags of stuff, asking if it's junk or art," said Kovack, who lives in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Business)
Vintage Sports Report Apr 5, 2007
They range from bottle caps to coins ... Next up, lets take a look at the 1967-1968 Coca-cola bottle caps. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Metal Detecting Club a rare find for seniors Feb 3, 2007
I found a lot of bottle caps there, he said. Anyone who has gone to the beach in the last few decades has probably seen a person with a metal detector searching the sandy area for valuables. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
