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Giveaway: Playing With Surface Design book and set of 24 recycled colored pencils from Tombow

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surface design book recycled color pencils tombow I had no idea there were colored pencils made out of recycled material. How cool is that? Another thing that is really cool, the new book:

Playing With Surface Design: Modern Techniques for Painting, Stamping and More by Courtney Cerruti.

You can enter to win a copy of Playing With Surface Design and set of  24 Tombow colored pencils by leaving a comment in today’s post by May 8th, 2015.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Want another chance to win a copy of Playing With Surface Design and a set of Tombow Dual Brush markers along with a tutorial on a scribble art word decoration pop on over to Craftside.

And to see a whole bunch of great projects pop on over to Tombow’s Tips and projects site.

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Comments

  1. PLEASE include me in your GENEROUS and CREATIVE giveaway!! I would use it to create decorative “backgrounds” for products…………Thanks for this opportunity! 🙂

  3. Please count me in! I’d like to expand my knowledge of surface design.

  4. I love the look of colored pencils, but I don’t know how to use them on anything besides paper. I would love for this book to widen my artsy ideas.

  5. I received a sample pack (red, blue, and silver) recently at NAEA. I am in love with how smooth and vibrant they are. It would make my life to win a whole set!

  9. I love colored pencils and these sound great to try plus they are made of recycled wood big plus.

  10. These would be lovely- just in time for warm weather and drawing outside! thank you for opportunity and a push to have some creative play.

  13. Love the idea of recycled pencils! This looks like it would be so much fun to play with 🙂

  15. My father has been in the hospital for over a month. I would use the materials and design book for personalized cards to thank the many people who have given him amazing care. Support staff is way too under recognized!

  16. I am an art teacher, and would love to bring this set into my classroom for my advanced artists to experiment with.

  17. I have been trying to blend my sketching/drawing novice skills with scrapbooking. I think this set would help to nicely blend the two a little better.

  18. I am rediscovering colored pencils and would love to see what these can do once in my hands!

  20. Colored pencils from recycled material? How fun! Thank you for hosting such an awesome giveaway. I love Courtney’s books, and I am excited for a chance to win her latest one!

  22. Oh, yes, please include me in the running for these wonderful prizes! Thank you so much for the chance to win!

  24. Our Zentangle teacher is using those pencils with amazing results! I would love to win them ..hope, hope.

  25. What a great birthday gift, for ME! Since I won’t spend any $$ on myself! But a great give away of something I’d buy… what a great thought! Thank you for including me 🙂

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25 Genius Ways to Repurpose Old Chairs Into Something Beautiful and Useful

Old chairs: they’ve been sat on, stacked in the garage, and maybe even left curbside more times than we’d like to admit. But before you toss that creaky seat or worn-out dining chair, take a look at these incredibly clever and creative ways to give them a second life. Whether you’re working with a full chair, a lone backrest, or even just a few spindles, there’s no shortage of crafty potential hiding in those curves and corners.

From charming garden planters to practical storage solutions, old chairs can be transformed into stunning home décor with just a little DIY love. Some ideas keep the original function of the chair in mind—like converting it into a stylish French-style bench or an elegant dog feeding station. Others think completely outside the box: imagine turning chair backs into towel racks or photo hangers, or using spindles to create whimsical wind chimes that add charm to any porch or patio.

You’ll also discover ways to use parts of the chair in unexpected and useful ways—such as turning legs into coat hooks, backs into earring displays, or full frames into scarf racks and chalkboards. It’s the ultimate reminder that even the most forgotten furniture can be reimagined into something beautiful.

Whether you’re a hardcore upcycler, a casual weekend DIYer, or someone who just hates to see good wood go to waste, these 25 chair makeovers will have you scanning thrift stores and garage sales for your next creative fix. You might even start hoarding broken chairs on purpose—because let’s be honest, there’s something magical about turning trash into treasure with your own two hands.

Ready to give that old chair new life? Dive into the full list of inspiring transformations and get ready to sit back (pun intended) and enjoy the results of your repurposed brilliance.

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