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Recycled wood thread spools make a great tiny “canvas” for fiber art

March 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Just because a vintage wood thread spool isn’t flat doesn’t mean it isn’t the perfect little space to feature art on. Thread art on fabric or wool is great or paintings on paper or canvas could work too. Pop on … Read More ...

Make your own printing press with a surprising home improvement tool

March 17, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Have you wanted to get into printing? I have started carving my own stamps and 3d printing images to print and now emboss with after I make this cool printing press with a surprising home improvement tool.

I also think … Read More ...

Legos can help you organize and charge your devices

March 13, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Legos aren’t just for kiddo playtime. They can be used for all sorts of useful and creative things. This is just such an example.

I love little Lego people so why not give them a purpose and have them hold … Read More ...

Upcycling Crafts – 100 Upcycling Projects That Reuse Old Clothes to Create Modern Fashion Accessories

March 13, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

I just finished flicking through “Upcycling Crafts (4th Edition): 100 Upcycling Projects That Reuse Old Clothes to Create Modern Fashion Accessories“.

If you’re someone who loves to upcycle and be crafty, then this book is a must-have.

The … Read More ...

Champagne corks turn into adorable Kokeshi

March 8, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

These are so cute! I can see making a whole bunch of them in all sorts of colors and maybe even adding rhinestones or little flowers. These adorable little recycled champagne corks painted to make kokeshi were featured at the … Read More ...

Collography: A new word for me and a great technique to try

March 7, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I didn’t know what the word collography meant, but I am so glad I took the time to learn.

It really isn’t complicated, in fact you may have already done it but didn’t know it.

Collography is a printmaking technique … Read More ...

How to use a reusable adhesive to make reverse stamps

March 3, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I have been trying to make “rubber stamps” with 3d printed images and they sort of work. This idea for using a temporary adhesive to make a stamp just might be the ticket to success. I can print out both … Read More ...

How to emboss book covers with 3d printed words

March 1, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Book covers make a great material to emboss. They are thick and are covered with a surface that will stretch just a bit. And with 3d printing all over you can design your own words or images to emboss on … Read More ...

How to make faux vintage typewriter keys

February 28, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t get a kick out of vintage typewriters and their keys? There is just something cool about them. I have 2 rubber stamps of vintage typewriters along with the rubber stamps of the key alphabet. This is a brilliant … Read More ...

Rolodex cards get a new art life

February 25, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

This project has been on my “to try” list for a while. I scored a Rolodex a while back and want to make lots of mini collage art that can be viewed on a spinning wheel. Pop on over to … Read More ...

Old art supplies make great decorating elements on decor

February 22, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Old art supplies can have a great look with bits of colored paint on them and even a simple aged quality. They may not work any more  but they can be used to embellish surfaces. Pop on over to the … Read More ...

Book Review – Upcycling Crafts: Make Something Different And New From Old Items

February 20, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

I just finished reading “Upcycling Crafts: Make Something Different And New From Old Items” and I have to say, it’s a pretty cool book! If you’re like me and love giving old items a new lease on life, … Read More ...

Recycled paper can be made into anything!

February 17, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

This is so pretty and kind of ironic. Probably why I love it so much. It kind of reminds me how much I love the Lego typewriter. If you like to make dimensional things with recycled paper or you just … Read More ...

Architectural salvage keeps looking fabulous in new ways

February 16, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

As wood ages it get more interesting. For this reason architectural salvage can be a great material to make new things with. These wood hangers upside down with other bit of recycled wood make great displays for all sorts of … Read More ...

Sign language “love” hand sign perfect for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I love using hand tracings for projects and simply by curling the hand outline you can make the sign language sign for “love”. This Valentine card is made with plastic heated into place but I bet any paper would work. … Read More ...

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