I like to swap out the things I look at a lot….and I mean a lot! So finding ways to simply pop in a picture or a page from a magazine or my latest collage is always on my mind. … Read More ...
Business card ideas can be transformed into other fun art and craft ideas
These are business cards that have been watercolor painted then stamped with the person’s info. How cool is that? This just might be my weekend project. If you like art and craft ideas that come from other places like this … Read More ...
Old school supplies make great minimal wall art
I’m in the middle of a big clean out and This idea for hanging a variety of lengths of sharpened pencils by an old promotional wood ruler is such a fun way to use all those old pencils I seem … Read More ...
Lots of recycled art and craft projects to make with recycled elements
What I liked best about this collection of recycled projects was that they were both art in the form of sculptures and flat along with craft projects. Not only did they have a great range of styles they included lots … Read More ...
Recycled wood thread spools make a great tiny “canvas” for fiber art
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 ...
Legos can help you organize and charge your devices
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 ...
Champagne corks turn into adorable Kokeshi
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 ...
Rolodex cards get a new art life
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 ...
Recycled paper can be made into anything!
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
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 ...
Quick and easy recycled jewelry display idea
I’m not sure there could be an easier way to make a jewelry display. I bet this would be perfect for craft shows as it would be easy to pack up and light to move. Everyone can work with dowels … Read More ...
Fun ways to recycled sewing tape measures
Did you know that tape measures can stretch out and thus become not accurate? They can. So if accuracy is super important in your sewing projects why not take your old tape measures and turn them into fun sewing themed … Read More ...
Creative and fun ways to reuse board games and toys
Upcycling old electronics can be so fun. I still have my old flip phones and I’ve heard the “kids” think their cool and some are using them. Another fun thing to repurpose are old game boards and game parts. Pop … Read More ...
A “Bunch” of inspiration for Easter decor
These pots of greenery with pom pom noses and bunny ears could be made with all sorts of materials and plants. I bet they could even work with a bunch of succulents. I am going to give it a shot. … Read More ...
Recycled sweaters make great art or canvases to make fiber art on
We all know that embroidery looks great on fabric and clothing but why not kick it up in scale and use sweaters as your “canvas” to make sweater art. It can be as simple as finding a sweater that already … Read More ...