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 ...
So expressive lollipop display or sculpture
I am working on some sculptures that happen to include lollipops so when I spotted this cool sculpture I just had to share. I have seen fun topiary projects made using lollipops but not a “hair” head with such a … Read More ...
Fun idea for putting photo faces on mixed-media paper bodies
Step one take pictures of your pets or loved ones making silly faces. Step two make fun and creative paper bodies out of scraps of recycled papers and leftovers for other projects. To see more about how to make photo … Read More ...
Clothing gets recycled into amazing sculptures
At first when I spotted this incredibly perfect column of clothing I wasn’t sure what I was seeing…that is a sure sign it is something cool..it draws you in. Seeing things you have never seen before is such a great … Read More ...
Yarn wrapped rainbows are filled with all sorts of pretty elements
There is something so fun about mixed-media art pieces that all ages can enjoy. These done by young crafters are so special and I bet just as interesting as ones done by adult crafters. The young often don’t fuss too … Read More ...
Recycled vintage wallpaper makes a great art background
I scored some rolls of vintage wallpaper awhile back and I thought I’d experiment with some art making. Here is the first piece I created. I left the curl in it and added a variety of elements including mirrors, a … Read More ...
Carve a stamp that you can create all sorts of images
When you spend time making a project that can then be used for all sorts of creations that is a really one that gets up to the top of the list. This carved stamp does just that. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to do a mystery bag art challenge
I don’t know about you but I seem to always have tons of leftover scraps of paper, fabric, trim and other craft supplies left after everything I make. This idea for turning all these scraps into a fun art challenge. … Read More ...