What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and use … Read More ...
How to make Valentine Arrows and quiver
Here is a fun Valentine craft that includes not only pretty arrows it has a darling way to make a recycled quiver to keep them in too. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Pair for the free printable … Read More ...
Recycle a wire waste basket into a side table and more
I recently attended CHA, the Craft and Hobby Association trade show and there was an excellent trend report. Part of it included using industrial items in new ways. This wire basket converted into a side table is an excellent example … Read More ...
Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists
Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists
Collagraphy is about combining textures—creating collages on fabric—and it’s one of the most popular techniques in textile art. See how to create exciting effects using the almost endless permutations of collage, stitch, … Read More ...
Lovely stamped and painted feathers
Oh my! This is too cool! I am constantly amazed at the things clever crafters come up with the recycle and upcycle like these feathers! I never would have thought of a feather as a surface you could stamp on. … Read More ...
How to make a tissue paper Valentine Heart decoration
Do you happen to save your heart shape candy boxes from previous Valentine’s Days? If so here is a fun way to use the bottom to make a new decoration for this year. Pop on over to the blog Twitchetts … Read More ...
How to make a Star Wars Stormtrooper Pinata
I am officially please to share my first Star Wars recycled craft project thanks to Julia for sending in this link to Wholesale Party Supplies where there is a great tutorial on how to make a Stormtrooper pinata out of … Read More ...
16 homemade paint brushes for all sorts of effects
This list of 16 things to use as paintbrushes would be great for artists of all ages. What a fun way to experiment with different painting effects and brush strokes. Pop on over to the blog Babble Dabble Do for … Read More ...
How to make vintage style Valentine arrows
Arrows were my Valentine theme last year and with this great design for vintage style arrows I think they will be again this year. Vintage style arrows could be a decorating element beyond the Valentine season. If these look like … Read More ...
Giveaway- Leather Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step leather accessories
Giveaway- Leather Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step leather accessories
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 22nd, 2016 and you are in the running for this great jewelry making book with lots of projects that feature recycled materials.
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How to make a recycled keyboard tic tac toe game
Computer keys are so much fun to use in crafts. This Valentine’s Day tic tac toe game requires a few recycled keyboards but they are readily available at your local recycle center or on Craig’s list. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a mounted dear head
Earlier I posted a great list of gold projects. I guess gold is my color this year? I have always love everything antler so this paper clay dear head with gold tipped antlers made of sticks is sooooo cool! Pop … Read More ...
Beautiful altered book art by Lisa Kokin
If you love altered books and working with type you should check out Lisa Kokin’s site. One of my favorite pieces is this page that cuts out words so that you can see part of a photo behind it. … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow of magnetic blocks
These are simply beautiful all by themselves but the fact that they are magnetic makes the possibilities for art even better. Pop on over to the blog You Clever Monkey for the tutorial on how to make these rainbow magnetic … Read More ...
Giveaway-Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets
Giveaway-Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 15th, 2016 and you are in the running for this awesomely funny and artistic book.
Open to U.S. Residents only please.
This is not a craft … Read More ...