What I liked best about this collection of recycled projects was that they were both art in the form of sculptures and flat along with craft projects. Not only did they have a great range of styles they included lots … Read More...

So often vintage textiles like scarves can have a bit of damage in one place but most of the cool print is still OK. This project is perfect for those cool retro scarves that you want to rescue and enjoy. … Read More...

OMG! Is this cool or what!!! I love big modern art and I bet this would be easy to make. This recycled egg carton wall art in multi colors is featured at the blog Bohemialife. Pop on over to the … Read More...

Are you tired of always buying new furniture and decorations for your home? Want to save some money while being environmentally friendly? Well, let me introduce you to Upcycling: 20 Creative Projects Made from Reclaimed Materials.

This book is written … Read More...

Easter is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to get creative with your egg decorating! While there are plenty of traditional ways to decorate eggs, such as dyeing them or using stickers, have you ever considered using … Read More...

Have you ever thought about printing with nuts and bolts? It may sound a bit strange, but it’s actually a fascinating process that is gaining popularity in the world of 3D printing, for one thing.

In traditional 3D printing, the … Read More...

If you’re looking to add a touch of natural beauty to your home decor, then pebbles are a great place to start. These little stones come in all shapes and sizes, and with a little bit of creativity, you can … Read More...

Just because a vintage wood thread spool isn’t flat doesn’t mean it isn’t the perfect little space to feature art on. Thread art on fabric or wool is great or paintings on paper or canvas could work too. Pop on … Read More...

Have you wanted to get into printing? I have started carving my own stamps and 3d printing images to print and now emboss with after I make this cool printing press with a surprising home improvement tool.

I also think … Read More...

Legos aren’t just for kiddo playtime. They can be used for all sorts of useful and creative things. This is just such an example.

I love little Lego people so why not give them a purpose and have them hold … Read More...

I just finished flicking through “Upcycling Crafts (4th Edition): 100 Upcycling Projects That Reuse Old Clothes to Create Modern Fashion Accessories“.

If you’re someone who loves to upcycle and be crafty, then this book is a must-have.

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These are so cute! I can see making a whole bunch of them in all sorts of colors and maybe even adding rhinestones or little flowers. These adorable little recycled champagne corks painted to make kokeshi were featured at the … Read More...

I didn’t know what the word collography meant, but I am so glad I took the time to learn.

It really isn’t complicated, in fact you may have already done it but didn’t know it.

Collography is a printmaking technique … Read More...

I have been trying to make “rubber stamps” with 3d printed images and they sort of work. This idea for using a temporary adhesive to make a stamp just might be the ticket to success. I can print out both … Read More...

Book covers make a great material to emboss. They are thick and are covered with a surface that will stretch just a bit. And with 3d printing all over you can design your own words or images to emboss on … Read More...

Who doesn’t get a kick out of vintage typewriters and their keys? There is just something cool about them. I have 2 rubber stamps of vintage typewriters along with the rubber stamps of the key alphabet. This is a brilliant … Read More...

This project has been on my “to try” list for a while. I scored a Rolodex a while back and want to make lots of mini collage art that can be viewed on a spinning wheel. Pop on over to … Read More...

Old art supplies can have a great look with bits of colored paint on them and even a simple aged quality. They may not work any more  but they can be used to embellish surfaces. Pop on over to the … Read More...

I just finished reading “Upcycling Crafts: Make Something Different And New From Old Items” and I have to say, it’s a pretty cool book! If you’re like me and love giving old items a new lease on life, … Read More...

This is so pretty and kind of ironic. Probably why I love it so much. It kind of reminds me how much I love the Lego typewriter. If you like to make dimensional things with recycled paper or you just … Read More...