Altered Objects

This kids craft project not only enhances children's love for dressing up, but it also is a great opportunity to provide a lesson in recycling.

Aug 11, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Work on this simple art project with your children in preparation for Easter!

Apr 6, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

For those who receive a lot of Christmas cards, or have a lot left over from the holiday season, altering them into functional pieces is the best solution.

Jan 4, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Old wooden cutting boards, particularly those with numerous cuts, are no longer usable in a kitchen. Unless, of course, they are transformed into mixed-media art!

Apr 18, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

With Mother's Day right around the corner, this is a great project to use as a gift. Parents can also work on this with children!

Apr 17, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Kids and art go hand in hand, so why not introduce some recycling lessons in with your mixed-media art projects? Let's recycle a coffee can into art.

Apr 14, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Laying things up and making a mess is a lot of fun. Challenge yourself to work on a small piece, the size of a ceramic tile.

Apr 5, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

The ideas explored here do not have to with dried flower buds or potpourri type materials. Instead, explorations with pressed flowers are made.

Apr 3, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Spring fever is here and with that comes gardening! Mixed media artists bring in the season by marrying gardening an art through alteration projects!

Mar 31, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

With the addition of chalkboard paint in a child's playroom, the door of creativity is left propped open. Why not use it on other things, too?

Mar 27, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Use of sandpaper is not reserved only for woodworking projects. Get out this gritty stuff and let's make some art!

Mar 26, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There are a lot of plain candleholders on the market these days. Rather than looking at them as plain, turn them into a creative opportunity.

Mar 24, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Sometimes, when visiting a home improvement center or a surplus store, there are remnant tiles available to purchase. Why not turn them into art?

Mar 23, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There comes a time when we all go through our attics, basements, and closets only to find things we wonder why we own. Rather than throw these out, turn them into art.

Mar 22, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There are so many different projects mixed media artists can tackle when it comes to altering baskets. Let's take another look at Easter basket alterations.

Mar 19, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There is not a child out there who does not like decorating Easter eggs. Why not bring a mixed-media art lesson into this opportunity?

Mar 18, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Everyone loves receiving an Easter basket, no matter how old they are. Why not create one geared specifically to mixed-media artists?

Mar 17, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Sometimes, mixed media artists want to add interest to their everyday objects. Today, we're going to talk about altering pencils.

Mar 13, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Using leather dye in mixed-media art projects brings new color options forward in a vibrant and easy manner. Give it a try!

Mar 11, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Rather than throwing tin objects and containers away, why not alter them? Seasoned mixed media artists have been doing this for years. Let's bring in the novices.

Mar 10, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Yard sale season is right around the corner. During spring-cleaning, don't throw away covers that don't have a mate. Alter them, instead!

Mar 6, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Filter through the rubble when someone is doing a home remodel or renovation. You'll be surprised what you can use for a canvas!

Mar 5, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

The ideas outlined here are appropriate for kid's craft projects, as well as for mixed-media artists working in their creative spaces. Let's explore the art of autumn!

Oct 25, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

Who says mixed media artists can't play with pumpkins, too? Have fun during Harvest Festivals, Halloween and during parties with these uniquely decorated pumpkins.

Oct 25, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

Using a recycled box, create a piece of mixed-media art useful as a gift, to hold trinkets or send through the mail. Use of collage techniques is applied.

Oct 2, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf