Here’s another great use for those flat decorative marbles. I love the colors used in this dreamy jeweled planter by Centsational Girl. These are a great way to glam up your patio, but I think they would also be fantastic for wedding decorations or centerpieces, or as decor for a baby or wedding shower. They would even be fun for a little girl tea party or princess party. Really, you can adapt them for a ton of uses just by switching out the paint and marble colors. [click here for …

I recently discovered children’s author Eric Carle’s blog, and he seems like such a lovely person! He posts nice entries that have encouragement about making art, as well as info and commentary on his celebrated books (like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”). Here’s a project he did made from recycled yogurt lids he had used for paint pallettes. Have you ever looked at the tools you use to make art and craft as art themselves? [link to original blog entry]
You don’t need to buy individual yogurts for this project. Anything can …

I love this faux cuckoo clock made by flickr user Nofury. I love the cuckoo clock motif, but you can adapt this project to reflect anything you love. You could paint a faux grandfather clock, or any kind of scene or object you like.
Nofury painted a piece of wood (some stenciling, some hand painting), sealed it, drilled a hole in it and added the clock works. My favorite detail is the shrink plastic bird attached to the second hand. You can use recycled #6 plastic (the kind in clear takeout …

Sarahrae posted this great idea awhile back on Apartment Therapy: paint over cheesy knick knacks to create hip and modern pops of color in your decor. A monochromatic color scheme makes even the junkiest ceramic figurine look like it came from your favorite hipster shopping outlet. I love these ceramic busts of composers painted orange-red. And when you get sick of the color, repaint!
I saw an Abe Lincoln bust at the thrift store just last week. But you don’t have to limit yourself to busts of famous dudes, you can …

Use rubber stamps and a fabric-friendly stamp pad to make these adorable tea towels. Use the fabric paint stamp pad project to dispense your fabric paint. [Project: Design Sponge]
Project Estimate:

rubber stamps, $1 or on hand
dish towel, $1
fabric-friendly stamp pad

Total Cost: $2