Grab yourself a cup of your favorite reading and relaxing beverage and pop on over to the blog Art and Cake to check out an amazing collection of textile art. And….full disclosure, I am included in this collection. I was … Read More ...
How to use recycled crayons to batik
Doesn’t a rainbow of colors to make art with just make you smile? This pallet of color is made with scraps of crayons, recycled baby food jars and an electric skillet. Pop on over to the blog Smart Class for … Read More ...
How to add modern touches to thrift store paintings
I bet pretty much everybody now has tried their hand at coloring pages. I even went so far as to design some of my own. When I spotted this fun idea for “coloring” with paint and markers to update a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled mixed media steampunk lamp and clock
Most of the time I like my recycled craft and art projects on the quick and easy side but this one looks like a fun relaxing one that could take some “zen” time. This mixed media steampunk lamp has been … Read More ...
Dozens of Doily ideas
I love doilies. As the post over at The Idea Room shows so many ways that doilies can be reused, upcycled, repurposed and altered I could be making everything there. These wrist cozies happen to be one of my faves … Read More ...
Amazing original art sold in recycled cigarette machines by Art-o-mat
Are these not amazing mini pieces of art? I am addicted to supporting artists by buying art from Art-o-mat.
Right now since I am not really going out much I purchased one of their surprise Art-o-Cartons. I opened … Read More ...
Huge collection of wall decor made with fiber and hoops
Often times simple knot making can be a zen project, remember all those friendship bracelets we would spend hours making? Well, over at the blog Arch Zine there is a huge collection of projects made with all sorts of fiber … Read More ...
How to make a tiny recycled clothes pin easel
Are you a fan of mini art projects like ATC’s? This idea for upcycling a clothes pin to make a mini easel is brilliant! Pop on over to the blog Sue’s Creative Workshop for the tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
Creative ways to make art with pencil shavings
I love when I spot a new recycled element. Who would have ever thought you could be so creative with pencil shavings? Certainly not me but wow these tiny skirts on these dancing ladies are so cute in all the … Read More ...
Cute kitty sitting in a cool graffiti chair
Lots of us are taking on new projects like baking, gardening and decorating re-dos. I love this chair upcycled with paint and graffiti. Pop on over to the St. Louis Magazine blog where there are a bunch more furniture pieces … Read More ...
Great eye-candy for collage and art swaps
Some days I can focus and be creative. I have actually figured out it is mostly the starting and getting going that is the hard part. Once I get into something I’m good to go. You too? Well if you … Read More ...
Transform a fence into a neighborhood gallery for National Arts Drive
I had a lot of art shows canceled and I was really missing the sense of community. I spotted the hashtag #putartinyouryard and got an idea. I put plastic pockets on my fence with a piece of cardstock in each … Read More ...
Great collection of image transfer techniques
I think one of the things we as artists and crafters are always on the lookout for is ways to save time and improve our skills. Well, Kerrie Woodhouse has compiled a great collection of 9 ways to transfer your … Read More ...
Big public art made with recycled plastic bottles and chain link fence
I am a big fan of art in public places especially when it is a community project. This idea for making a big piece of art on a chain link fence with painted recycled plastic water bottles is so innovative … Read More ...
Some rainbow themed ideas with box decor
What I first liked about this photo is the boxes on the wall that were like floating pretend spaces that you could fill with all sorts of elements to make art or for kids to play pretend games like tv … Read More ...