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….
Seasons Greetings Friends, The holiday is almost here, and I hope you are enjoying all that the season has to offer, from the hot chocolate to gatherings with family and friends and even the harried last-minute shopping trips. I don’t know about you, but I never miss out on that crazy December 24th shopping experience….
This is the final installment of my first craft show video series. I will share some closing thoughts as well as my sales total and the best and worst sellers. If you have ever thought about selling your handmade items at a craft fair check out my series for some insights into what it is…
My first craft show vendor experience is officially in the books. Right now it still feels like quite the whirlwind. There was so much to take in and to learn and a slurry of emotions to navigate. I am really glad that I did it and I will be sharing more of the experience in…
Hi there, and Welcome to the Lab. Today I am sharing my craft show booth set up. It was fun to put together and to finally see what all my effort looked like once I assembled all my projects in one place. Thanks to the hubby, I was able to use our dining room for…
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…
A few months ago, I tore down an old mattress and box spring, and I saved all the springs. Since then, I’ve been wondering what to do with all of them. So today’s project has a quick and fun way to make a little bobblehead bedspring snowman Christmas decoration using recycled materials. I missed Christmas…
Hi there. Welcome to the Lab. Well, I guess I got what I asked for! We went from rainy and chilly to hot very HOT, almost overnight, and I have been busy trying to keep all our plants hydrated. I am happy to report that one corner of our yard is looking pretty cheerful. Today’s…
Hello, Do you like to do hand stitching? I find it very relaxing, and the blanket stitch is a fun and decorative stitch to learn. This post will show you how I refashioned a knit blazer jacket using a hand blanket stitch. No sewing machine is required. You will also learn all my best blanket…
