Recycling with Paint

Old items with a new look

You can spend a fun summer recycling old items around the house with paint. I have chosen a lot of different items you might have to recycle, and some books with items either for sale or with patterns. There are lots of pictures to give you ideas for designs. You can also Google Images and find lots of cute ideas i.e., hand painted clay pots, etc.

photo: http://www.joycescreativecountry.com/products-page/tinware/mill-coal-bucket/

Repainting old furniture pieces

Ellie paints on a variety of furniture, especially children furniture such as step stools, benches, foot stools, coffee tables, chairs, tables, nightstands, youth chairs, desks, kid's rockers, armoires, beds, high chairs, mirrors, bar stools, bookcases, TV Cabinets, headboards, screens and more...http://ellies.com/hand_painted_furniture.html

Funky Furniture Factory is a mother-daughter painting team! We live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and sell online and at local arts & crafts shows. http://www.funkyfurniturefactory.com/

Art Deco Dreamcatchers & Jewelry - Adirondack chairs and tables are made from rot and insect-resistant white cedar wood. Each chair is sanded smooth, primed and artfully painted with colorful original designs by one of our three artists. http://www.cynaunltd.com/painted_adirondack_chairs.html

The Artful Home - functional Art by Laura.
 Hand Painted Furniture - Unique Accessories -  Customized Gifts - Statement Jewelry.. http://www.theartfulhomedomain.com/

Just look at what you can do

Easy Dresser Makeover, Bold bursts of color take this boring dresser from simple to simply stunning.
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/makeovers/furniture/easy-dresser-makeover/

Art Deco Dreamcatchers & Jewelry - Adirondack chairs and tables are made from rot and insect-resistant white cedar wood. Each chair is sanded smooth, primed and artfully painted with colorful original designs by one of our three artists.
http://www.cynaunltd.com/painted_adirondack_chairs.html

Wood Art Expressions, intricate designs on wood pieces and furniture. http://www.woodartexpressions.com/index.php?page=store

Gourds

This is a good project for the kids

Buttermilk Hill, Handmade, vintage, made in America. http://www.buttermilkhill.com/ilovecats.html

Gourds by Jeanie, Gourds are Mother Nature's Works of Art and her Palette for the Creative Artist.
http://www.gourdsbyjeanie.org/dyswis.htm

AND even rocks

Kids will love this also

These started out with my classic red & black ladybug design and gradually evolved into the many shapes and designs I do today.
http://www.suzybug.com/whimsical.html

She said "I hand-painted these pebbles/rocks that we found. http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/

Chrissiegrace.blogspot.com... http://chrissiegrace.blogspot.com/2009/03/some-eye-candy.html

Art for all ages and for all themes using simple and cheap materials to create a masterpiece. This arts and crafts are best from projects and decorations in your home. | painting | accessory making | collage | furniture making | vase designing | flower arrangement| paper machete | etc | ..http://artsining.blogspot.com/

Mailboxes

Make your neighbors jealous with a decorated mail box

Artistic Accents - Hand Painted Mailboxes. http://www.hand-painted-mailboxes.com/html/flowers_decorative_mailboxes.html

Red Tail Crafts -Bird Houses, Bird Feeders, Wreaths, Bows & Cedar Wooden Mailboxes. http://www.redtaildesigns.ca/wood_products.html

Bick-Lane Creations
Hand Painted Mailboxes, Trash Cans, Glassware and More! http://www.bicklanecreations.com/

Vintage items you have hidden in the attic or garage.

My name is Jackie and I have been a decorative artist for over 20 years.  I have a love of antiques and vintage items (suitcases, etc) that are a bit time worn, but just need a little tender loving care to bring them back to life. http://www.timekissedtreasures.com/store/products/details/?product=HPHD4

Vintage Style Organizing: See-Through Vintage Storage Solution
We're kicking off 2011 with some unconventional ways of organizing with vintage. Up first is our contributing editor Elizabeth Holcombe with a great idea using vintage glass jars! http://vintageindie.typepad.com/vintage_indie/2011/01/vintage-style-organizing-see-through-vintage-storage-solution.html

Altered Items, Lunch Tins, & Paint Cans. http://www.feliciasscrapbooks.com/gallerycategories.php?galid=24&PHPSESSID=cdc56a207fe5bf807bebcb6b51b0320f

Now who'd a thought to paint those clay pots??

Caren's Creations. http://www.carens-creations.com/Suncatchers-BathSalts-Chime.php

Sandras Pots. http://sandraspots.homestead.com/Hand_painted_clay_pots_cabins_shacks_scenery.html

Clay Pots Pottery. http://www.claypotspottery.com/

Crafters Love Crafts. http://www.crafterslovecrafts.com/painted-clay-pots.html

That ugly old milk can can be priceless

Did you know to paint on an old milk can all you have to do to prepare the surface for painting is these easy steps
#1 wash the entire can with soapy water. http://jusbcuz-pattern-gifts.blogspot.com/2010/05/4-painting-tips-for-antique-milk.html

Recycled hand painted metalware, Milk Churns, Watering Cans, Kitchen Scales etc. Personalized gifts, Baubles, Piggy Banks, Tree Hangers, House Names and Numbers for personal and business use. http://www.lookingforsomethingdifferent.co.uk

Painting on all types of glassware

Your decorative painting resource.com
To come up with free glass painting patterns, we did lots of research, well OK ... we spent a great day playing with various glass painting products. Some manufacturers sent us products to test in our makeshift "paint lab". We thank them very much!
http://www.your-decorative-painting-resource.com/free-glass-painting-patterns.html

How to trace a pattern for glass painting
Once you have the glass clean and ready to paint on, it is time to do one last thing to the design. You need to trace the design that you have already put on paper. http://www.ehow.com/how_2274440_trace-pattern-glass-painting.html

Plaid Creative Ideas Made Easy
Painting on glass is emerging as one of the most popular trends in crafting. Whether you want to add a stained glass look to a window or create a set of hand-painted glasses for your table top, you'll love Plaid's array of ideas and inspiration for your next glass painting project. http://www.plaidonline.com/glass-painting/dept/home.htm

Paint those plastic Easter eggs????

Just do your own thing

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Paint your kids sneakers...or better yet, let them do it.

Much of my artwork (drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, paper craft, etc.) incorporate skeletal imagery and contrasting/complementary elements. I plan out the design first so that even though I used some different colors and different images, they still work as a pair because of placement. http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9241/make-it-painted-shoes

Painting Outdoor Furniture can give your yard a whole new look

Wood Art Expressions, intricate designs on wood pieces and furniture. http://www.woodartexpressions.com/index.php?page=store

Art Deco Dreamcatchers & Jewelry - Adirondack chairs and tables are made from rot and insect-resistant white cedar wood. Each chair is sanded smooth, primed and artfully painted with colorful original designs by one of our three artists.
http://www.cynaunltd.com/painted_adirondack_chairs.html

The backyard fence....

This is my favorite "recycle" link list......

Check out these sites and find the neatest things.
Home Made Simple
Salsa, jam, pickles and baby food-what do they have in common? They're all packaged in glass jars. Instead of tossing these leftover containers, turn them, vintage mason jars or canning jars into space-saving home storage systems. Get started with this slideshow of not-so-ordinary organized living solutions.
(Be sure and look through all their subjects)

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  • nico lette Apr 20, 2012 @ 11:04 am | delete
    I like to paint in fact I am doing water colors and chalk. The only drawback with painting items is, that paint is expensive if you want to do a real great job like shown in the pictures. You need lots of small amounts in a big variety of color. So think about of how much value you want to invest - unless you happen to have lots of leftovers like in a comment below.
  • FengShuiStyle Mar 29, 2012 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    I enjoyed your lens very much. I have a lot of leftover paint because I'm an interior designer ;-) ~Jennifer
  • ChinaGal Mar 24, 2012 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Lots of neat ideas - thanks for sharing them:)
  • davespeed Mar 21, 2012 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    I would have never thought about painting plastic Easter eggs. What a great idea. The painted eggs in the photo are amazing. I enjoyed my visit here today!
  • nico lette Apr 20, 2012 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Great idea and they don t break!!
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