Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
If you’ve ever upgraded your computer and ended up with an old keyboard collecting dust, don’t toss it—upcycle it! There’s a whole world of creative, eco-friendly projects you can make using recycled computer keyboard keys. These DIY keyboard crafts aren’t … Read More ...
I bet no on e will guess that these earrings are made from a recycled plastic bottle until you tell them. They are so pretty and look high-end to me. Pop on over to the blog Happy Family Art for … Read More ...
I love organic shape sculptures. Like the bean in Chicago. I sculpt little tiny things out of porcelain right now but I love this idea for working with plaster and a balloon. Pop on over to the blog Artful Parent … Read More ...
If you are a fan of adding subtle elements to your art this idea for embossing shapes and textures could be just the technique you will want to try. I haven’t had much success in the past but the tips … Read More ...
I think I love any project that is about putting words on something. This project that features a tutorial on how to stamp (impress) letters and words into pencils is perfect for gifts and first day of school. I bet … Read More ...
I generally think of puff paint or dimensional paint as a kid craft supply but more and more I am finding ways to use it in “adult” art and crafts. These recycled plastic flowers a re made from plastic egg … Read More ...
This tutorial for how to make a stamp using silicone calk was my favorite of the collection of tips and creative ways to use silicone caulk in unexpected ways. Pop on over to the blog I am Sew Crazy to … Read More ...
This is such a great post sharing all sorts of ways to refill and refresh all the different types on stamp pads. I use all sorts of inks, dyes and pigments and sometimes I go a long time in between … Read More ...
I love working with concrete, especially putting things in it before it dries completely. I haven’t yet tried putting veins of color in it though as I have only poured pieces completely. This involves pouring in phases. Pop on over … Read More ...
Looking for a super fun and creative DIY project that’s perfect for kids, parties, or even a surprise love note? This easy DIY scratch-off craft lets you hide secret messages under colorful shapes—just like a real lottery ticket, but homemade … Read More ...
This awesome tutorial featured at the blog Love My Art Jewelry on how to make your own clay cutters uses copper sheets but if you are careful I bet working with recycled soda cans could work too. I have 3-d … Read More ...
I love vintage matchbooks and their graphics, they are such a cool little bit of history. Even the concept of a matchbook is dated as there isn’t smoking in public places. So repurposing the packaging format to hold all sorts … Read More ...
These Valentine heart pouches made by sewing two recycled book pages together have a special tag that is a bit like a fortune cookie. I just think these are all kinds of right! If you love them too pop on … Read More ...
I make a lot of paintings and I am trying to be a lot loser and abstract. I do this by having a big stack of cut cardboard from recycled cereal boxes. If it’s ready to go then I can … Read More ...
I have been leery of putting my silicone molds in the oven, even though they are safe to. It just seems odd to me. I was thinking of cutting a few of the shapes apart from the rest just to … Read More ...