It’s Earth Week, and it seems like everyone in the crafty blogosphere is breaking out their best upcycled projects! I’m especially smitten with this gorgeous retro lamp upgrade from Kirsty at Ginger and George. It’s great inspiration for turning your favorite thrift store finds into eye-catching statement pieces. Check out the full post post to […]
Learn to make your own running shoes from a recycled car tire and an old pair of jeans in this tutorial by Andrew Salomone
I’ve got a whole drawer of wine corks in my studio that are just waiting for the right project to come along. And, thanks to this embroidered cork jewelry tutorial that Macedonia-based artist Maya Kuzman shared on the Etsy blog’s How-Tuesday series, I think I’ve finally found it! I love how vibrant and bright the […]
Another one from the “And sometimes, it’s just that easy” File.
It’s amazing to see how everyday materials can be transformed in the hands of an artist. Hillary Coe dissects discarded spray paint cans and turns them in to stunning works of art. I’m particularly fond of her floral sculptures that utilize the spray nozzle portion of the can, and find her large scale panels covered […]
This week’s flashback project is a fun one for spring, and a perfect way to upcycle an old tackle box. It look like it would be great for a little herb garden. Enjoy! By Andrew Salomone I like fishing. Catching fish is OK, but it can really start to feel a little bit like work […]
The folks at Olabisi Wines decided to use reclaimed shipping pallets and wine casks for the shelving in their tasting room. The result is rustic and a fine example of reuse, with spaces perfectly sized for wine bottles. Shipping pallets have come in handy in so many projects, they’ve started to become a staple in certain design aesthetics.
