Courtney Raines
@courtneyraines.bsky.social
Turning plastic waste into something beautiful! I make plastic yarn (plarn) and reusable items, paint whenever I can, and soak up mountain air every chance I get. Proud cat parent (x4) and busy with my four amazing kids.
Feeling Lucky to witness a couple of Thomas Dambo’s recycle sculpture fairytale “Trail of a 1,000 Trolls”
July 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Feeling Lucky to witness a couple of Thomas Dambo’s recycle sculpture fairytale “Trail of a 1,000 Trolls”
“I’m not part of the problem. I am the whole problem and I’m not sorry.”
~ Matilda Jean Elizabeth
AKA Murder Mittens
AKA Spicy Chicken
~ Matilda Jean Elizabeth
AKA Murder Mittens
AKA Spicy Chicken
June 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
“I’m not part of the problem. I am the whole problem and I’m not sorry.”
~ Matilda Jean Elizabeth
AKA Murder Mittens
AKA Spicy Chicken
~ Matilda Jean Elizabeth
AKA Murder Mittens
AKA Spicy Chicken
Based on the original 1978 design by Gilbert Baker, a gay rights activist and artist, each color meaning was chosen to symbolize an aspect of life and the queer experience:
• Red – Life
• Orange – Healing
• Yellow – Sunlight
• Green – Nature
• Blue – Harmony/Serenity
• Purple – Spirit
• Red – Life
• Orange – Healing
• Yellow – Sunlight
• Green – Nature
• Blue – Harmony/Serenity
• Purple – Spirit
June 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Based on the original 1978 design by Gilbert Baker, a gay rights activist and artist, each color meaning was chosen to symbolize an aspect of life and the queer experience:
• Red – Life
• Orange – Healing
• Yellow – Sunlight
• Green – Nature
• Blue – Harmony/Serenity
• Purple – Spirit
• Red – Life
• Orange – Healing
• Yellow – Sunlight
• Green – Nature
• Blue – Harmony/Serenity
• Purple – Spirit
Magdalene Claire Carmelita lounging queen! 👑
June 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Magdalene Claire Carmelita lounging queen! 👑
Breathe in very slowly… and release…
Repeat
Repeat
April 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Breathe in very slowly… and release…
Repeat
Repeat
~ Maggie and Gus ~
Cuddle Buddies for life!
Snuggling Experts ❤️
Cuddle Buddies for life!
Snuggling Experts ❤️
April 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
~ Maggie and Gus ~
Cuddle Buddies for life!
Snuggling Experts ❤️
Cuddle Buddies for life!
Snuggling Experts ❤️
Shared this little guy with a lovely group of PEO ladies this evening. Made from around 20 grocery bags, this cute little guy is perfect for spring! www.plastic-city.org
April 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Shared this little guy with a lovely group of PEO ladies this evening. Made from around 20 grocery bags, this cute little guy is perfect for spring! www.plastic-city.org
Cooing away as he sleeps in one of his favorite spots. This kitty boi knows how to spend a lazy afternoon!
April 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Cooing away as he sleeps in one of his favorite spots. This kitty boi knows how to spend a lazy afternoon!
Matilda Jean Elizabeth (Tilly) found a perch and is surveying her subjects.
April 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Matilda Jean Elizabeth (Tilly) found a perch and is surveying her subjects.
Gus is a whole mood!
Not a care in the world, flashing his adorable paw beans and cooing as he sleeps. 💕
Not a care in the world, flashing his adorable paw beans and cooing as he sleeps. 💕
April 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Gus is a whole mood!
Not a care in the world, flashing his adorable paw beans and cooing as he sleeps. 💕
Not a care in the world, flashing his adorable paw beans and cooing as he sleeps. 💕
Morning cat cuddles with Magdalene Claire Carmelita Paprika aka “Maggie” She’s an expert snuggler!
March 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Morning cat cuddles with Magdalene Claire Carmelita Paprika aka “Maggie” She’s an expert snuggler!
Taking orders for our Spring Bunnies! Your donation of $15-$20 will get you an adorable plushie bunny made from plastic yarn (plarn).
www.plastic-city.org/donate
www.plastic-city.org/donate
March 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Taking orders for our Spring Bunnies! Your donation of $15-$20 will get you an adorable plushie bunny made from plastic yarn (plarn).
www.plastic-city.org/donate
www.plastic-city.org/donate
Augustus (Kitty Boi) enjoying the nice weather outside while I plarn.
March 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Augustus (Kitty Boi) enjoying the nice weather outside while I plarn.
Thank you volunteers!
All ages helped make a difference today! We sorted, folded and cut grocery bags to make plarn!
All ages helped make a difference today! We sorted, folded and cut grocery bags to make plarn!
March 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thank you volunteers!
All ages helped make a difference today! We sorted, folded and cut grocery bags to make plarn!
All ages helped make a difference today! We sorted, folded and cut grocery bags to make plarn!
Help Save the Earth!
PLARN= yarn+ plastic
Process and crochet plastic bags into lasting useful items!
We gather with the same goal- saving plastic bags from the landfill. Very welcoming group! The next gathering will be Saturday March 22 9:00-12:00. All are welcome to help and chat. 1626 S 1700 E😁
PLARN= yarn+ plastic
Process and crochet plastic bags into lasting useful items!
We gather with the same goal- saving plastic bags from the landfill. Very welcoming group! The next gathering will be Saturday March 22 9:00-12:00. All are welcome to help and chat. 1626 S 1700 E😁
March 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Help Save the Earth!
PLARN= yarn+ plastic
Process and crochet plastic bags into lasting useful items!
We gather with the same goal- saving plastic bags from the landfill. Very welcoming group! The next gathering will be Saturday March 22 9:00-12:00. All are welcome to help and chat. 1626 S 1700 E😁
PLARN= yarn+ plastic
Process and crochet plastic bags into lasting useful items!
We gather with the same goal- saving plastic bags from the landfill. Very welcoming group! The next gathering will be Saturday March 22 9:00-12:00. All are welcome to help and chat. 1626 S 1700 E😁
Free Plarn Making Workshops in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Come learn how to make plastic yarn (plarn) or basic crochet stitches.
www.eventbrite.com/e/make-plast...
Come learn how to make plastic yarn (plarn) or basic crochet stitches.
www.eventbrite.com/e/make-plast...
March 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Free Plarn Making Workshops in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Come learn how to make plastic yarn (plarn) or basic crochet stitches.
www.eventbrite.com/e/make-plast...
Come learn how to make plastic yarn (plarn) or basic crochet stitches.
www.eventbrite.com/e/make-plast...