General Tips Painting and Stenciling Fabric and Sewing Projects Floral Projects Easy Project Ideas		Easy Project Ideas Breathe life back into an old tote bag by lining the handles with some pretty ribbon. Make a special bookmark by fringing the ends of a nice ribbon. Transform old salad dressing bottles and jars into vases and decorations using varnish and tissue paper paint. Coat burned out light bulbs with a water-based varnish, tissue paper and metallic paints. Add a colorful yarn string to create a holiday ornament (And it's safe - if the bulb breaks, the varnish and tissue stay intact). Crafting doesn't have to be expensive. Recycle! Your creativity can add new life to old objects. Don't buy a new lamp...paint it, stencil it, cover it with fabric, or stamp it! Foil an old frame or glue florals onto an old mirror.