Do you happen to save your heart shape candy boxes from previous Valentine’s Days? If so here is a fun way to use the bottom to make a new decoration for this year. Pop on over to the blog Twitchetts … Read More ...
How to make a Star Wars Stormtrooper Pinata
I am officially please to share my first Star Wars recycled craft project thanks to Julia for sending in this link to Wholesale Party Supplies where there is a great tutorial on how to make a Stormtrooper pinata out of … Read More ...
16 homemade paint brushes for all sorts of effects
This list of 16 things to use as paintbrushes would be great for artists of all ages. What a fun way to experiment with different painting effects and brush strokes. Pop on over to the blog Babble Dabble Do for … Read More ...
How to make vintage style Valentine arrows
Arrows were my Valentine theme last year and with this great design for vintage style arrows I think they will be again this year. Vintage style arrows could be a decorating element beyond the Valentine season. If these look like … Read More ...
Giveaway- Leather Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step leather accessories
Giveaway- Leather Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step leather accessories
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 22nd, 2016 and you are in the running for this great jewelry making book with lots of projects that feature recycled materials.
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How to make a recycled keyboard tic tac toe game
Computer keys are so much fun to use in crafts. This Valentine’s Day tic tac toe game requires a few recycled keyboards but they are readily available at your local recycle center or on Craig’s list. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a mounted dear head
Earlier I posted a great list of gold projects. I guess gold is my color this year? I have always love everything antler so this paper clay dear head with gold tipped antlers made of sticks is sooooo cool! Pop … Read More ...
Beautiful altered book art by Lisa Kokin
If you love altered books and working with type you should check out Lisa Kokin’s site. One of my favorite pieces is this page that cuts out words so that you can see part of a photo behind it. … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow of magnetic blocks
These are simply beautiful all by themselves but the fact that they are magnetic makes the possibilities for art even better. Pop on over to the blog You Clever Monkey for the tutorial on how to make these rainbow magnetic … Read More ...
Giveaway-Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets
Giveaway-Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 15th, 2016 and you are in the running for this awesomely funny and artistic book.
Open to U.S. Residents only please.
This is not a craft … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper bag journal
What I really like about this recycled paper bag journal is how the handle gets incorporated into the design. I bet this would work with gift bags too. Pop on over to the blog ArtBar for the full tutorial on … Read More ...
17 great GOLD projects to kick off 2016
Happy New Year everyone! I thought I’d share a link to a great list of super easy projects anyone can do and will surely transform a simple object into one that will make you smile this new year! Pop on … Read More ...
Make a poster or meme easy just by typing in your message
I love quotes. I love hand writing them, painting them, making adult coloring pages with them and now I can make memes in a second with my favorite quotes that are easy to share across social media with just a … Read More ...
The easiest way to transfer images
When I spotted the title, “the easiest way to transfer images” I did have to check it out. And YUP! This is super easy. If the art you make involves transferring images you will definitely want to check this out. … Read More ...
Giveaway- Paper Pom-poms and Other Party Decorations: 35 Step-by-step Projects to Make With Tissue, Paper and Card
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 8th, 2016 and you are in the running for this beautiful paper crafting book … Read More ...