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 ...
Pretty and cute ways to paint and collage with hag stones
I just learned about hag stones (rocks with naturally occurring holes). I had seen them while rock hunting at the beach but now I specifically collected them on my last trip. Roll on over to the blog Bicocacolors to see … Read More ...
Fun way to use recycled objects in illustration art
Now this really is a good example of looking at things in a new and creative way. The idea is that you take a simple 3-d object and sketch something around it. Pop on over to the blog Design Stack … Read More ...
Great idea for using recycled gum blister packaging
I have always wanted to figure out a recycled craft to make with pill blister packs but this one using gum blister packs is brilliant, especially for artists of all ages. Pop on over to the blog Balzer Designs to … Read More ...
Canvases aren’t the only surface to make a great painting
You will never look at any object the same after seeing all the amazing things that have had a painting created on them over at the blog Bored Panda. This shell with fish is the perfect subject matter to be … Read More ...
Recycle a rock star into a fun flyer
Wanna add a little fun to your neighborhood? People of a certain age will surely appreciate this fun flyer. The free download for this fun joke flyer is available over at the blog Joy and Woe. I had to select … Read More ...
Super cute collection of easy sticks and stones art collages
I am going a bit nuts for rock collecting and painting right now. I also have a bit of a log and branch collection going. So this collection of rock and stick art really has my creative juices flowing. Rock … Read More ...
Collage Art Book Review: The Psyche’s Gifts: Art, Art Making, and the Journey from Mental Illness to Mental Wellness
Collage Art Book Review: The Psyche’s Gifts: Art, Art Making, and the Journey from Mental Illness to Mental Wellness by Corinne Lightweaver
How to make adorable recycled dryer lint dust bunnies
There is not one thing that you can put wiggle eyes
on and it turns into something cute or funny or both! I am so glad I a bin of dryer lint ready to go for this project. Hop on … Read More ...
Pretty “Flow” puzzles by Workman make for a relaxing and zen time
I find “puzzle time” one of the best ways to spend time with my family. It is something we can do together and feel like we completed a project. My favorite types of images are ones like these Flow Workman … Read More ...
I “heart” scrap wood art
Now if you have scraps of wood laying around and looking to make a big piece of wall decor this idea looks amazing! I bet it would be pretty easy to do laying flat and would work for both inside … Read More ...
How to make footprint bunnies
I post “hand fulls” of projects that use handprints and hand tracings but today I have an adorable bunny footprint that is a perfect project for Easter and baby memorabilia. Take some baby steps over to the blog Messy Little … Read More ...
Vintage wallpaper makes a fun collage background
I scored some rolls of vintage wallpaper and a large frame with no glass and it gave me an idea for a collage background. I left the curl in the paper. The bottom looks like it is being held down … Read More ...
How to make colorful and pretty heart Rorschach test Valentines
I love Rorschach tests. Bothe the prints are pretty and the concept of looking at something that is abstract and finding images within it. Kind of like looking at clouds and seeing things in their shapes. Why not make some … Read More ...