I’ve been getting back into sewing. It brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction. I feel super empowered when I can just fix up a dress with a couple of nips and tucks or re-hem a pair of pants in a few minutes with my machine. So I took on a little bigger project recently. I saw this super …
Found Object Charms
Hello everyone – Happy New Year!! Abby here with another upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: found objects! I love doing artwork and craft projects with found objects, you know random stuff you have lying around or find along the way. Normally, when we do found art projects around our house, we end up …
Festive Hair Accessories
Hello everyone – Happy holidays!! Abby here with another upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: chill festivities – It’s the holiday season, BUT it’s gearing up to be a COLD one, so instead of going out, why not stay in and craft something fun to wear! I’ve had embellished barrettes on my list of …
Cozy Wall Art
Hello everyone – Happy cooler weather and first snow!! Abby here with another upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: nesting – It’s getting cooler out, and the will to leave our home is dwindling, not to mention both kiddos were sick this past week, so sprucing up our indoor surroundings just feels necessary. Along …
Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Hello everyone – Happy FALL!! Abby here with another quick and easy upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: Procrastination! Halloween is coming – literally feels like a few days away, and we’ve finally landed on our costumes. I like to wait until the last minute to make my kiddos’ costumes because they change …
Let’s Get Organized
Hello everyone – Happy Back to School Season (like officially – we are in the swing of it now!)! Abby here with an upcycle project, plus a fun organization idea (at least I was very proud of myself for figuring this one out)! This month’s post is brought to you by: CHAOS! We are officially in the swing of school …
DIY Shrinky Dinks
Hello everyone – Happy Back to School Season! Abby here with another upcycle project for you all! This month’s post is brought to you by: GARBAGE! Or garbage that won’t be garbage when we’re done with it! If you live in Akron, you know that we can’t recycle #6 plastics anymore (and haven’t been able to for a while, sad …
His Orchestra: A Mixed-Media Collage
Hi everybody! Clayborne here, with a new mixed-media collage titled, His Orchestra. I created this body of work at home using a number of materials sourced from the Cuyahoga Falls Goodwill and the Goodwill Outlet. There are many unique ways to create personal artwork from found objects. When I am searching for items to upcycle, I search through every square …
Seashell Frame Upcycle Project
Hello everyone – Happy heat wave! Abby back with another upcycle project for you all! If you all are looking for a project to keep yourselves cool during this heat wave, I’ve got a fun one for you! Since it’s summer vacation time, I wanted to share a project for those of you who just got back from a fun …
Out of Order: A Mixed-Media Collage
Hi all! My name is Clayborne Benton Bujorian and I am excited to present my latest mixed-media collage titled, Out of Order. Out of Order is a body of work that consists of charcoal, ink, paper, vinyl, and double-sided tape. Many of the materials I use are purchased at Goodwill stores. Working in the music industry as a graphic artist …