I am officially on the miniature bandwagon. I made “Pocket Monolith” that is available in my Art Candy Machine and also available are “Pocket Bernies” I am working on building a miniature museum gallery to do miniature photo shoots of … Read More ...
How to fold recycled book page Christmas angels
I’ve made a lot of recycled book folded Christmas trees but I’ve never seen angels made with recycled book pages…especially ones that are so easy. Pop on over to the blog Mentootlet for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
Upcycle books with your own stamped quotes
This recycled book project really has unlimited possibilities. Over at the blog Junque to Jewels there is a tutorial on how to stamp on recycled books and stack them to make your favorite quote or sentiment. Not a stamper? … Read More ...
How to make beautiful abstract bubble art
I love painting bubbles and that is what these abstract colored circle paintings remind me of. Best part about these is that you use your finger as your “brush” along with recycled jar lids and other round edged objects. Grab … Read More ...
Junk journal page with die cut book page letter
I am in LOVE with junk journals and altered book art. I have been lucky enough to get an advanced set of 6 inch letter alphabet dies and I plan on making a junk journal page with each of them. … Read More ...
How to make a Hershey’s Kiss Diamond Ring
I bet my girl friends would have a blast making these at our next “book club” (in quotes as we do read books but it really is a “wine and food” club). I sometimes bring a fun little craft for … Read More ...
How to fold an interlocking band closure
I’m always on the lookout for pretty and simple ways to dress up paper projects. This folded band could be great to put on traveler’s journals and small handmade sketchbooks. I plan on embellishing it with a strip of washi … Read More ...
How to embellish planner pages with sequins and button clips
Are you a planner addict? Well, I am. I have 3 going at once. I do have to admit I use them mostly as sketch books and a place to tape in clippings for ideas…oh and to embellish. This idea … Read More ...
How to make “leftovers” notebooks with a great tip!
This post sent in by Lisa is just what I need! I have been struggling with stapling large projects but she has come up with a way to use a staple gun to bind large notebooks in the simplest way! … Read More ...
How to make oversized book page art
I love book page art and quotes from books. So this idea for super-sizing the page poster size is beautiful! It really is amazing how simply changing the scale of an item can transform it. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make a unicorn finger puppet
Unicorns appeal to people of all ages. I decorated my books with unicorn stickers when I was a kid and now my planner is decorated with them. This finger puppet looks like a fun project to make with kids and … Read More ...
Make and paint a Little Free Library with Dad for Father’s Day
Little Free Libraries are a great way to swap books and they make a great surface to customize using Testors paint and airbrush kits with images that share your interests. Can you guess what theme I went with?
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“Like A Boss” Recycled book art
How to make a recycled book knife block
If you like the look of vintage books and are looking for an interesting way to incorporate them into your home in useful and decorative ways this knife block could be for you. Pop on over to the link Michelle … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paint sample needle holder
Sometimes making something tiny can be so satisfying. This tiny little needle case is just so darling. I am in love with paint samples and matchbooks so to combine the two into another little useful craft is brilliant! Pop on … Read More ...