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AnthroDesk is great for artists, crafters, and all sorts of makers

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Please meet my new favorite crafting accessory-The adjustable standing desk by AnthroDesk available on their US web site, As an artist and crafter working with paint, clay, jewelry making, planner pages and so much more being able to sit and stand while working is a game changer.

If you are looking to improve your making space by being able to stand while creating this could really come in handy. It changes any standard desk or table surface into an adjustable counter height. It has one handle that lets you raise or lower it to any height that works for you and what you are making.

 

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I can easily raise the table top easel to paint standing up or lower it to do fine detail while sitting and then raise it back up do be able to paint standing up and step back and forth while working.

The two levels of this AnthroDesk standing desk converter also available on Amazon was great for making small cuts on the lower level while working on my planner pages and displaying websites on my laptop on the upper level.

If you like working on things at eye level you can raise the adjustable surface to where your project is at eye level when sitting and do tiny work as in the case here when I was doing some jewelry making and soldering.

I really liked the AnthroDesk (available in Canada as well) for working on my ceramic bowls as it makes it easy to see at eye level while centering the pedestal part on the top part. I can sit or stand at this adjustable desk depending on what part of the bowl I am working on.

I should also say as someone who spends a lot of time writing and reading on my computer spending some of that time standing (and maybe doing a few yoga poses) while working will really help get in a bit of mobility and stretching that can only add to a healthy lifestyle.

If you are looking to get a gift for an artist or crafter that might like to have the option of sitting or standing while they spend time doing what they love I recommend this ErgoSpring Standing Desk Converter.

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Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!