Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
I love painting bubbles and that is what these abstract colored circle paintings remind me of. Best part about these is that you use your finger as your “brush” along with recycled jar lids and other round edged objects. Grab … Read More ... “How to make beautiful abstract bubble art”
Can you tell what recycled item is being used here as an ink palette? Yes, that is the humble baby wipe. I keep these everywhere, in the car, in the studio, in the garage, and even out in my … Read More ... “Recycle this baby item to make art”
Yesterday I posted the easiest Lucky St. Paterick’s Day banner tutorial and I promised the first of the projects I plan to make with the outside or negative die cut leftover from the letters.
Along with the recycled die cut … Read More ... “Junk journal collage art with watercolor painting and leftover die cut letter”
I am in LOVE with junk journals and altered book art. I have been lucky enough to get an advanced set of 6 inch letter alphabet dies and I plan on making a junk journal page with each of them. … Read More ... “Junk journal page with die cut book page letter”
If you like painting recycled rocks and maybe want to kick it up a notch for Valentines Day these glitter, gold, yarn, washi tape and more embellished rocks are beyond festive. Pop on over to the Honestly blog to see … Read More ... “Valentine Rocks!”
I’ve been experimenting with watercolor painting lately. I have to admit I like it as I can do it while snuggled in on the couch (it has been raining here in SoCal and I haven’t been motivated to be out … Read More ... “How to make your own metallic watercolor paints”
Now is the time we turn toward our goals for the new year. My interests have grown beyond crafting toward art and that include lots of paper collage. I have experimented with a lot of surfaces so when I spotted … Read More ... “Upcyle your paper bags with art”
This is really an unexpected creation. I love modern art and sculpture but don’t tend to make much of it. This recycled ring sculpture is painted with all sorts of patterns that really gives it a modern feel as well. … Read More ... “Recycled rings make great sculptures”
I can’t throw out old tools and my wood scrap bin is overflowing. It does come in handy when I want to craft up a fun little project so I have to keep even the smallest chunks. Well this clever … Read More ... “Recycled Artist Feature: Oriol Cabrero”
I am always on the lookout for painting techniques. They can be found in all sorts of crafts. Today’s painting technique is featured on greeting cards but I plan to try it on a large painting. Pop on over to … Read More ... “Cool modern painting technique”
If you are a tad obsessed with color and rearranging your art this may be just the piece of wall art you may want to try. It is made with simple strips of wood. I used the lathing strips I … Read More ... “Easy wall art made with recycled wood strips”
I had sooooo much fun writing the title of this post. I am continually amazed at the things creative people come up with. I mean, really, painted underpants on rocks. These will surely make my neighbors giggle when they spot … Read More ... “Painted underpants on rocks”
I’m bored! How many times will you hear that this summer? Even if you are saying it to yourself. I actually might say something more like, which idea should I make today? I can’t decide. Well, either way if you … Read More ... “I’m bored…SOLUTION!”
I share a lot of fun things that other people make, today I want to share with you an art installation piece that I recently exhibited. It is made up of over 150 fabric covered (recycled) wood blocks. About half … Read More ... “Embroidered Moving Blocks Art Installation”
I love the look of paint by numbers and I started to look around for tutorials and tools to make my own. Over at the blog Shrimp Salad Circus I found a great project, tutorial and link to a free … Read More ... “How to make your own Paint By Numbers with just a few clicks!”