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 ...
How to use recycled styrofoam to make stamps for block printing
I just started carving my own stamps for block printing. And I am hooked! I love this idea for using recycled styrofoam to carve images with a pencil. It looks like a great way to practive and experiment. Pop on … Read More ...
Dramatic and fun collection of doily decor and crafts
Isn’t this idea for creating a dramatic black and white collage of framed doilies unexpectedly modern and fresh? If you too love doilies and want to use them to decorate or make new fresh designs pop on over to the … Read More ...
Fall leaves make adorable squirrel tails for collage art
As I sit here watching my squirrel “kids” eat nuts we put out after the rain I want to make squirrel art. There are lots of leaves down after the rain as well so it is perfect timing to make … Read More ...
How to stamp ghosts with marshmallows
I think we’ve all stamped with carved potatoes or apples but have you stamped images and made art with marshmallows? I haven’t. I think it’s fun that the marshmallow is white and looks like a ghost. After you are done … Read More ...
Fun way to make a totem pole display
This is so unique and adorable. I bet this idea for making totem poles could be made out of all sorts of things. The first things that come to mind are TP tubes or recycled doll or stuffed animal heads … Read More ...
Toy dinosaurs evolve into art with this fun upcycle project
I’ve never really been a dinosaur person but recently I bought a bunch that I thought would make cute sign holders for an art show. Well, I didn’t use them for the show so when I spotted this wall art … Read More ...
Fun way to display art with the materials that made it
I love the minimalism and abstraction of young artists. It’s fun to display this art in unique ways like in a shadow box
with the crayons that created it. This idea for fun ways to display art and more can … Read More ...
How to make a heart art collaborative project
There are so many things you can make with strips of paper. The first one that comes to mind are paper chains traditionally used to decorate a Christmas tree. But strips of paper can be also shaped in the form … Read More ...
Check out the Yarmouk Recycled Art Park
I think this may be part of my future dreams is to make big sculptures out of recycled elements like this life-size recycled tire tree. I’m so happy whenever I see creativity constructed with recycled materials on a large scale. … Read More ...
Unexpected way to use a clothing hanger collection as a decorating element and more!
I love when an everyday ordinary object gets transformed into art and decor by simply gathering a collection that spans the item’s history of design. This collection of hangers displayed as art does just that. Not only is the collection … Read More ...
Art made with recycled vintage postage stamps
A lot of postage feature portraits of noteworthy people. This artist makes portraits of famous people out of vintage postage stamps
. Isn’t that a fun turn of recycled stamps? Pop on over to the blog Daily Mail to read … Read More ...