I save my cereal box cardboard to practice art techniques or for the base of a collage but this idea for cutting a hole in it to form a handle is fabulous. This recycled food box gift tote idea came … Read More ...
Transform a pine cone into a spooky yet adorable spider for Halloween
Now at first these seem a bit creepy because they have so many eyes like a spider does but they are wiggle eyes so how creepy could they be? I can’t say as I have ever crafted a multi eyes … Read More ...
Lots of unconventional pumpkin decorating ideas for Halloween
This has got to be one of the simplest and easiest ways to decorate a pumpkin! Wrap a pumpkin with a piece of lace, I bet it could work with a recycled pair of nylons? For more unconventional Halloween pumpkin … Read More ...
Oodles of fun and funky recycled CD projects
I bet if you looked hard enough you could find a random cd or 2 lurking in your home or work office. I know I could. Pop on over to the blog Moms and Crafters for just oodles of recycled … Read More ...
How to make miniature protest dolls and signs
I made these tiny porcelain dolls by making a mold of a ceramic figurine. Before I fired them I drilled a hole above the tiny hands. I experimented in both directions. After they were fired I glued them to some … Read More ...
Go beyond the edge in your art collage
This may be a strange question but if you make any type of art have you ever gone past the edge? I can’t say I have….but I want to. So this idea for collage on index cards that then can … Read More ...
Great way to make white words on watercolors
I love the look of white on a colorful background. I generally just go with black lettering as I know I can stamp over the watercolors. But this idea for using gel pens is fabulous. And so classy looking. Pop … Read More ...
How to make easy BIG, bold and colorful banners
If you have a big back yard or event space and wont to fill it with lots of color all while sticking to a budget and getting the all ages team involved why not try a recycled newspaper pennant banner … Read More ...
A gallery of great ways to alter thrifted paintings
I just altered a thrifted painting and will post it but today I want to share a whole gallery of great ways to alter thrifted paintings. So are painting over them a bit and others are more involved. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make bloodshot eyes in flowers
It may be a quick and easy project to pop some fake eyeballs into the center of flowers to make a spooky Halloween decoration but this project kicks it up the spooky notch by making the eyeballs bloodshot. Pop on … Read More ...
Recycled cassette tapes are great for all sorts of new projects
I love cassette tapes. I don’t think I own a way to play them any more but I still have my collection especially the mixed tapes with art covers. Well, if you run across some old cassettes and cases pop … Read More ...
How to make cells in paint pouring
I am fascinated with paint poured art. I haven’t tried it yet but I’ve been reading up on it. Over at the blog Canvas In Common there are some great tips and tutorials on how to make cells in your … Read More ...
Kitty, Kitty, Spooooky Kitty out of one of our favorite recycled materials
Spooky or silly or both? Whatever you decide these are adorable and perfect to make for Halloween. You don’t need the wiggle eyes, you can paint them but if yah got ’em you can! Prowl on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make recycled “winner” badge awards
I don’t think there is anyone out there that doesn’t occasionally like a bit of recognition for something good they have done. Also probably everyone has a stash of old pin buttons. Grab your stash of old buttons and your … Read More ...
Recycled prescription bottles make a great illuminated pumpkin
We all have or know someone that has a never ending supply of these orange prescription bottles. Well, this is the perfect recycled craft to whip up for the fall. I bet it would look great in a window too. … Read More ...