Crisco. It’s a funny word. Right? Crisco. Crisco. Is it just me? Crisco. Be honest, do you have a can of it stashed in your cupboard? Or did you boot it out of your kitchen when trans fats were outted as less healthy than saturated fats? I think I made a pie crust with it…
Are you old enough to remember those crocheted beer can hats? If you are too young to know what I am talking about, trust me. It is precisely what it sounds like. Yes, that classy. Of course, I have no idea who came up with this idea. Still, I picture a hippy chick who attended…
I love this simple texture paint. It sticks to most surfaces, and I always have the ingredients to quickly whip up a batch when needed. Plus, I can make it with a little or a lot of texture to suit my needs for each individual project. All you need for this texture paint is high-quality…
Greetings from the Lab! Today I am keeping this post very brief as there is a lot of information in the video, and no need to repeat it in writing. This is not a project tutorial as I usually post, but you will learn about my experiences using a microwave kiln, and I will share…
Hello Friend, Greetings from the Lab. I hope you are cheerful and well. I am beginning to shed my heavy coat of winter blues even though we are expecting four to eight inches of snow today. I can feel the days starting to stretch themselves a little each day as they promise the coming of…
Hello out there. Welcome to the lab. Do you have a Cricut or other cutting machine? I got one several months ago. Unfortunately, I haven’t used it enough to justify the price tag. Still, it is a fun toy to have in my crafting toolbox. I still have a lot to learn about it, but…
Greetings Friend, I hope all is well in your day, and I am delighted to have you drop by. So welcome. Sit back and relax and let’s do some doodle embossing. Or, if you are so inclined, you can trace out a borrowed design or use your own sketch. This was all very experimental, but…
Hey There, It’s time to get crafty. Do you keep an art journal? If you do, grab it, and let’s get to work. You can do a little upcycled art journaling with me if you like upcycling and repurposing. But of course, you can use new supplies as well. Don’t be afraid to start Maybe…
In this post, you will learn how to use your inkjet printer to make custom decoupage designs on paper napkins for use on all your decoupage projects. Advertising Disclosure: Upcycle Design Lab may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services or your clicking on links posted on this website….
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make metal sheets from tin cans. I like to burn things. And I like working with rusty metal. So this technique is right up my alley. I have been making a lot of tin can projects lately so I thought I would share how I prepare the…
