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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
Wood and fiber combine in beautiful ways
We don’t generally see wood combined with fiber especially in creative and artistic ways. Well, over at Ella Robinson’s blog she has compiled a great collection of wood and fiber artistic pieces that are sure to inspire and spark your … Read More ...
How to make recycled roller stamps
I am all about new ways to make patterns and stamping techniques. This idea for using lint rollers to make stamps is right up my artistic alley. Pop on over to the blog The Graphics Fairy for the step by … Read More ...
Tea bags make a great “canvas” for tea art and more!
OK, now I have another thing to collect…..ug not ug. I just love the idea of art with a tag, especially with type and art together. Pour yourself a cup of tea and pop on over to the blog Bored … Read More ...
Recycled jewelry retro Christmas trees make the perfect holiday decor
If you are into retro decor, especially during the holidays why not add one of these amazing recycled jewelry Christmas trees to your collection? These Recycled jewelry Christmas tree decorations are made by Etsy Seller Lovelies By Leela. She … Read More ...