Have you started to decorate for Valentine’s Day yet? Or thought about fun little gifts you can make for those you love? This fun way to make light up art could be just the project for both. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make your own dimensional paints perfect for snow effects
I have been collecting what I call my “techniques to try” list for this year to grow my painting vocabulary. These tutorials on ways to add texture and dimension to projects are definitely going on my list. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to weave with a paper cup
These are so pretty and festive and what a great use for scrap yarn. Pop on over to the blog Art with Mrs. Nguyen for the tutorial on how to weave with a paper cup. I bet these would … Read More ...
How to make a house shaped zine
I recently was part of a group zine making event and boy was it different and fun. I highly recommend it. This house shaped one looks like a fun project to try when I need a break from a big … Read More ...
Great idea for recycling this year’s holiday cards for next year’s decoration
Holiday cards can have great art often times with glitter and gold embellishments, why not recycle them into a handmade and memorable Christmas decoration for next year? Pop on over to the blog One Lucky Day for the step by … Read More ...
How to make your own chunky chain necklace
I am loving my chunky chain necklaces… mostly just a few links mixed with other small chain but this idea for making my own is fabulous! I am so excited that I can add words to the links too! Pop … Read More ...
How to Make Authentic Vintage Glass Glitter (The Real Sparkly Stuff That Makes Christmas Magic)
Don’t throw that vintage broken glass ornament out! And you don’t have to be sad about it either. This is just the project to repurpose those tarnished and broken ornaments that didn’t make it through the year in storage. You … Read More ...
Recycled Toilet Paper tube Nutcrackers perfect for Christmas decor
Can you ever really get too many recycled tp tube crafts? Survey says….nope! These Nutcrackers are adorable and I bet would look awesome in all sorts of colors. Pop on over to the blog We Like Mondays where there is … Read More ...
Stitch up a fiber cuff with a recycled plastic bottle base
This stitching on a plastic bottle is a great way to make a fiber cuff bracelet…kind of like making your own mesh for cross stitch. Use as many or few holes and the design possibilities are endless. Pop on over … Read More ...
Eco-friendly Christmas ornaments from Toilet paper Tubes
Yes, that’s right the glorious Toilet Paper tube makes a “shiny” new recycled craft. Well, maybe not new but new to me. And can you say easy? All ages of crafter can get in on this recycled tp tube star, … Read More ...
Great idea for recycling a household item for easy stamping Gift Wrap
I get a little spark of joy every time I stumble across a clever new way to stamp with something recycled – especially when it’s an everyday item I already have tucked away in a drawer. And honestly, who doesn’t … Read More ...
Recycled bracelet display and great tip for upcycling candlesticks
This is an awesome tutorial but what is really great is the recycled item that is used to attach the top part to the candle stick. This connector piece could be used for all sorts of projects that involve using … Read More ...
Jewelry display or funky Christmas tree or……
This easy project could be used for so many things! In this case for bottle and wire configuration is a beautiful jewelry display perfect for holiday sale booths. But simply switch up the wire lengths and you could make a … Read More ...
Recycled broken wine glass gets new life in a fun way
I have been saving a broken wine glass mostly for the top part but now I have a great project for the bottom part of the wine glass and a bit of concrete. Pop on over to the blog Look … Read More ...
How to make an object float in a shadow box
Since I make and find lots of little things and want to add them to my art I have had to get creative with my framing. Often times I simply leave off the glass and accept that it is going … Read More ...