Katie received a product at no cost for review purposes. Change-Diapers was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are Katie’s. Trashy Crafter was created in July of 2011 when mother/daughter duo Kim and Helen were at a local thrift store and saw old, damaged books being thrown away. Ever since then, they have been gathering books that were headed to the trash to give them a new purpose. So Kim remembered back to 3rd grade when she was taught how to make paper beads. Once she made some bracelets, she wore them around and got so many compliments, she decided she would make them for others to wear as well.