Upcycled Design Lab Blog

No Sweets Upcycled Halloween Treats

Hello Friends, I have a simple little project for you today but first I have two BIG announcements. First I am hosting my first craft Challenge linky party. The challenge is for upcycled / recycled and re-purposed crafts, it runs all month long so even if you don't have a project to link up today you can come back later and post your projects here. So I hope you will join me and my co-hosts Robin at Redo it Yourself and Darlene at Let it Shine, sometime this month to show off your upcycled craftiness. My second announcement is that... Read more →

DIY Upcycled Halloween Treat Boxes and Bloody Hand Print Bowl

Close your eyes Clear your heart Let it go. In my last post I mentioned that I have trouble letting go of the summer months. It got me to thinking what else am I holding on to that does not suit me? Personal belongings? Yes. Beliefs about what I can and can not do? Yes. Fears and doubts about the future? Yes. All of these things could use some work, but after some contemplation, I have determined that the most important thing that I need to let go of, is comparisons. When I am happily strolling around the internet and... Read more →

Simple Upcycled Foam Stamp and Stamp Pad Tutorial

"What day is it,?" asked Pooh. "It's today" said Piglet. "My favorite day," said Pooh Some folks may think that Thanksgiving is the kick-off to the holiday season but I like to think that it all really gets started with all the Halloween preparations. Honestly, I have trouble letting go of the light, long, hot days of summer. So, it is good to have a Holiday to focus on when the winter months are looming around the corner. The fall and winter bring with them a heavier feel. The days are shorter, the earths takes a pause, stops blooming, rests.... Read more →