This cool piece of abstract weaving art is made with a large scale mesh but I bet plastic canvas would be great. I have tons of bits and pieces of fiber, beads, fabric, etc that would look so cool as … Read More ...
Adding machine rolls of paper get a new life
Not many of us use an adding machine with the calculators on our phones. I was gifted a bunch of rolls of paper for them and this is the perfect project to make with them. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
The New 5-Gallon Bucket Book: Ingenious DIY Projects, Hacks, and Upcycles
Why just reuse a bucket when you can reinvent it? The New 5-Gallon Bucket Book
updates a quirky classic with 30+ new ways to take those old buckets and put them to use.
Five-gallon buckets are ubiquitous and cheap (or … Read More ...
How to make a mini silk screen set up to make little art
Who knew it could be as simple as a recycled piece of cardboard and a scrap of sheer curtain fabric to make a mini silk screening setup.
Well, it is. Pop on over to the blog Cloth Paper Scissors for … Read More ...
Your pasta machine is good for more than pasta or polymer clay
Don’t you just adore discovering new ways to utilize tools and materials you already have? It’s like a burst of creativity that justifies holding onto those items that may not see daily use. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find … Read More ...
Easy way to hang a picture that’s easy to swap out
I like to swap out the things I look at a lot….and I mean a lot! So finding ways to simply pop in a picture or a page from a magazine or my latest collage is always on my mind. … Read More ...
Rescue, Restore, Redecorate: Amy Howard’s Guide to Refinishing Furniture and Accessories
Rescue, Restore, Redecorate: Amy Howard’s Guide to Refinishing Furniture and Accessories
is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to bring their furniture back to life. Whether you’re an experienced DIY-er or just starting out, this book is packed full … Read More ...
Old boxes, egg shells and more make wonderful art
I have saved some egg shells broken in half. I was going to use them to sculpt and caste with but this idea for painting the inside and using in a collage might be added to the list. Pop on … Read More ...
Cool way to combine weaving and clay
I have tried combining wire with my ceramic projects but I haven’t tried making a whole weaving piece within a piece of ceramics. Today’s project does just that in the most colorful way possible as seen in this spectacular photo. … Read More ...
How to make recycled trophy place card holders
These days kids get lots of trophies. Maybe you are doing a big clean out before said kiddo is going off to college. Wouldn’t it be fun to take all those trophies and use them to decorate the table at … Read More ...
How to cast shapes with recycled Styrofoam
I have a big stash of silicone molds. I love working with them as they are so flexible that anything is easy to get out. The old hard plastic candy molds worked great with chocolate and soap but other things … Read More ...
Surprise material really “pops” with this jewelry transformation
There are a lot of ways to transform plastic into new and pretty things. The cool thing about this recycled plastic project is which plastic is used and how it creates a texture. “Pop” (literally) over to the blog The … Read More ...
Book Review – Flea Market Fabulous: Designing Gorgeous Rooms with Vintage Treasures
Oh boy, where do I even begin with this one? Flea Market Fabulous: Designing Gorgeous Rooms with Vintage Treasures
by Lara Spencer is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to turn their home into a boho chic paradise, but … Read More ...
Business card ideas can be transformed into other fun art and craft ideas
These are business cards that have been watercolor painted then stamped with the person’s info. How cool is that? This just might be my weekend project. If you like art and craft ideas that come from other places like this … Read More ...
Modern patterned recycled cardboard and TP tube sculptures
I have posted other recycled cardboard sculpture crafts but today’s really caught my eye for two reasons. The first is the fun way simple patterns created on the surfaces really made this look modern and fun. The second was using … Read More ...