James Dillehay

Monopoly was my favorite game when I was growing up. When I was looking for artists for my craft gallery, I came across some interesting works of art that incorporated old Monopoly games. But even more intriguing was the ideas described in the video below. The hosts show how they picked up a used monopoly game at a yard sale for a couple of bucks. They turned the little player objects into charm bracelets. They decoupage gift boxes with the monopoly dollars. They framed the Monopoly board Read more home business tips ...

Some crafters incorporate materials found freely in nature like interesting looking tree branches, sea shells, sand dollars, flowers, herbs, stones and crystals. These are often referred to as “found objects.” In my gallery, we got a lot of interest from shoppers browsing our recycled art or pieces made from “found objects.” The only cost to the artist is the labor and time involved to gather them. Other sources of cheap supplies include: garage sales, flea markets, junkyards, Read more home business tips ...