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Literal trash is transformed into useful and pretty decor

October 12, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

OK this is positively got to be one of the best uses for something that would normally be thrown away. Paint lids, yes paint lids make great dots of color on a wall and better yet they are magnetic so … Read More ...

How to make an abstract fiber piece of woven art easy

July 24, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This cool piece of abstract weaving art is made with a large scale mesh but I bet plastic canvas would be great. I have tons of bits and pieces of fiber, beads, fabric, etc that would look so cool as … Read More ...

Your pasta machine is good for more than pasta or polymer clay

July 12, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Don’t you just adore discovering new ways to utilize tools and materials you already have? It’s like a burst of creativity that justifies holding onto those items that may not see daily use. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find … Read More ...

Old boxes, egg shells and more make wonderful art

June 22, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have saved some egg shells broken in half. I was going to use them to sculpt and caste with but this idea for painting the inside and using in a collage might be added to the list. Pop on … Read More ...

Cool way to combine weaving and clay

June 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have tried combining wire with my ceramic projects but I haven’t tried making a whole weaving piece within a  piece of ceramics. Today’s project does just that in the most colorful way possible as seen in this spectacular photo. … Read More ...

Business card ideas can be transformed into other fun art and craft ideas

June 2, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

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 ...

Modern patterned recycled cardboard and TP tube sculptures

May 30, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have posted other recycled cardboard sculpture crafts but today’s really caught my eye for two reasons. The first is the fun way simple patterns created on the surfaces really made this look modern and fun. The second was using … Read More ...

Simple way to make a big impact with a collection of small pictures

May 24, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I work both big and small. This display does both! It makes an overall large effect with small images. You simply use large fields of color in different shades. This could be achieved with paper, fabric or paint. Pop on … Read More ...

OMG – amazing egg carton modern art

April 4, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

OMG! Is this cool or what!!! I love big modern art and I bet this would be easy to make. This recycled egg carton wall art in multi colors is featured at the blog Bohemialife. Pop on over to the … Read More ...

Recycled wood thread spools make a great tiny “canvas” for fiber art

March 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

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 ...

Collography: A new word for me and a great technique to try

March 7, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I didn’t know what the word collography meant, but I am so glad I took the time to learn.

It really isn’t complicated, in fact you may have already done it but didn’t know it.

Collography is a printmaking technique … Read More ...

How to use a reusable adhesive to make reverse stamps

March 3, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have been trying to make “rubber stamps” with 3d printed images and they sort of work. This idea for using a temporary adhesive to make a stamp just might be the ticket to success. I can print out both … Read More ...

How to make faux vintage typewriter keys

February 28, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Who doesn’t get a kick out of vintage typewriters and their keys? There is just something cool about them. I have 2 rubber stamps of vintage typewriters along with the rubber stamps of the key alphabet. This is a brilliant … Read More ...

Rolodex cards get a new art life

February 25, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

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!

February 17, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

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 ...

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