Have you “Painted with Diamonds”? It is the process by which you paint by numbers an image but with tiny crystals that can be either square or round. Kits can come either “full drill” or partial which means that you … 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 ...
Sheet music makes a great canvas for art
It’s always fun to try new surfaces to create art on. This art made on sheet music utilizes the elements of the sheet music in creating an art gallery filled with people. Not only is the concept creative the art … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – wall art- made from recycled magazines
It’s amazing how just using the white pieces of magazines contrast with the bright/colorful pieces. This 10″ square wall art is a really unique way to add color and texture to your home! I think this would look awesome on … Read More ...
Huge collection of wall decor made with fiber and hoops
Often times simple knot making can be a zen project, remember all those friendship bracelets we would spend hours making? Well, over at the blog Arch Zine there is a huge collection of projects made with all sorts of fiber … Read More ...
smART Sketcher and cell phone are the easiest way to transfer images
Today I have a fun new device to tell you about and show you how easy and fast it is to use. Meet the smART Sketcher. All you do is download the smARTt Sketcher App and you are ready … Read More ...
Some rainbow themed ideas with box decor
What I first liked about this photo is the boxes on the wall that were like floating pretend spaces that you could fill with all sorts of elements to make art or for kids to play pretend games like tv … Read More ...
Free Quarantine Coloring pages from Better Day Books
Looking for some fresh coloring pages to brighten your day? Well the lovely peeps over at Better Day Books have created some new original coloring pages that you can download for free. I bet these would look great in … Read More ...
Walk through an art show at a gallery featuring my brick wall installation art
I shot my first “walk through” video of a gallery show today. It features my installation titled “The Writing is on the wall; 45”. It is 45 bricks stacked in a single column with found words and quotes on each … Read More ...
Fun recycled objects used in creative ways
Haven’t we all left a paint brush in the water so long it was permanently curved? I know I have a few times. (On a side note I have heard hair conditioner works to straighten the brush out) But this … Read More ...
I “heart” recycled keyboard projects
If you like to spell messages out in your decor this idea for making a heart with the word love in it made out of recycled computer keys could be just the project for a hot summer day. The recycled … Read More ...
Guerrilla art – Envelope exchange a good message
I am lucky enough to have an art pen pal and I can’t tell you how much I love it. I highly recommend getting one! This idea for a wall of envelopes filled with good messages is a local type … Read More ...
Recycled Venetian blind art installation
It was funny when I went to create this post I realized that the last post I did was “wall related” as well. I wonder if I should consider it a theme? Well today is this cool art installation created … Read More ...
PDF patterns for you to transform paper and cardboard waste into beautiful 3D sculptures
These 3D patterns are great to make your own paper / cardboard sculptures. It could be an animal trophy to hang on your wall, a paper lampshade, an object to put on your desk or even a mask for Halloween.… Read More ...
30 ways to make a heart for the Heart A Day Valentine Challenge
I am having so much fun coming up with new and recycled materials to make a Valentine heart every day.
To see the first 22 ways to make recycled hearts for Valentine’s Day pop on over to this post.… Read More ...