Hi Drew, just a hint for using stain. If you are using a spirit stain (the best kind), carve your wood pieces, then stain, then glue together. If you glue first, then stain, the wood glue acts as a barrier to the stain and you can get small patches where the stain won’t take.
❤ Leave it to you, Drew, to take us down yet another unique DIY avenue, this time anchored in history. Our ancestors certainly had the right idea of making something useful and/or decorative out of things many people would discard; the original reduce, reuse, repurpose creatives. It's just too bad that current day prices of tramp art "ingredients" still add up when back then they did it with items that were totally free, although even today it is a relatively budget-friendly way to DIY a one-of-a-kind original item :)
I was given a piece of tramp art, a standing crucifix, by a lovely friend a decade ago. He passed from cancer 2 years ago. I always liked the art, but now it is all I have of him and I love it dearly.
🏆First place goes to the matchstick box: outstanding! ❤ Second place goes to the frame and then the lamp! All three are great DIY projects and very easy on the budget. Thanks, Drew, for yet another creative endeavor the is totally doable for anyone. And a big THANK YOU for a SURPRISE Thursday evening video!❤❤❤
I used to do this when I was a child. the Swedish Chalet Jewelry box was a favourite, Also the tobacco tin picture with matchsticks. Prisoners make tramp art stuff also, not that I was a prisoner lol
I have a jewelry box made by an ex inmate. It's beautiful. One of the inmates made a 2-2 1/2 ft castle for his 5yo daughter while he was locked up. He gave it to her on a visit. The whole room applauded..it was very beautiful.
You come up w some really great ideas Drew!! I love tramp art!! Your projects are just beautiful!! Thanks for demonstrating❤ They were all super cute but not as cute as you💚💙✨
I love that you're not afraid to do these projects. They're always so good. You could and should design your own furniture.
Congratulations on being the "Style Maker" in November Better Homes and Gardens!
Hi Drew, just a hint for using stain. If you are using a spirit stain (the best kind), carve your wood pieces, then stain, then glue together.
If you glue first, then stain, the wood glue acts as a barrier to the stain and you can get small patches where the stain won’t take.
❤ Leave it to you, Drew, to take us down yet another unique DIY avenue, this time anchored in history. Our ancestors certainly had the right idea of making something useful and/or decorative out of things many people would discard; the original reduce, reuse, repurpose creatives. It's just too bad that current day prices of tramp art "ingredients" still add up when back then they did it with items that were totally free, although even today it is a relatively budget-friendly way to DIY a one-of-a-kind original item :)
My grandpa made popsicle stick boxes while in a TB asylum in the 1920’s that were beautiful . I have one. ONE OF MY FAVORITE POSESSIONS
Genius! My fave is the little picture frame.
I was given a piece of tramp art, a standing crucifix, by a lovely friend a decade ago. He passed from cancer 2 years ago. I always liked the art, but now it is all I have of him and I love it dearly.
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Loved this video. Yes! I would love to see more historic driven DIY content.
My grandfather used to make cigar boxes back in the early 30’s to early 50’s for cigar companies in Tampa Florida
This was such a creative DIY project. The popsickle lamp would be a great project even for young children.
This was such a fun video, Drew!! My fave is the match stick box. Might try that one with my little niece. 💜
okay so this is incredible
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Each project is so cool and unique...could be thoughtful gifts or go in your own home. Keep up the great work, Drew!
The Lamp is kool
I can't even with you! Love these DIYs. You are sunshine in a TV screen. I didn't even know that I loved tramp art, but now I do. 🙌
Excellent Drew!
I ❤❤❤❤ all 3! This was great learning more about tramp art so informative. U r amazing Drew. U keep coming up with great projects!
🏆First place goes to the matchstick box: outstanding! ❤ Second place goes to the frame and then the lamp!
All three are great DIY projects and very easy on the budget.
Thanks, Drew, for yet another creative endeavor the is totally doable for anyone. And a big THANK YOU for a SURPRISE Thursday evening video!❤❤❤
I’ve been making stuff like this for years for fun and had no idea what it was called…sadly makes sense lol
Very cool
I have a huge collection of tramp art frames. I'm going to do a gallery wall with them.
Love it. Definitely want to see more like this.
Love it so much it is Tramptastic!
Wonderful!!!😊
3rd one is my favorite ❤❤❤
Drew, what a great idea for a DIY! Anyone can follow your directions and make that one wow item we should have to individualize our rooms.
Love the tramp art it is so beautiful and yes more more more.
I used to do this when I was a child. the Swedish Chalet Jewelry box was a favourite, Also the tobacco tin picture with matchsticks. Prisoners make tramp art stuff also, not that I was a prisoner lol
another great video for the books!! just amazing!!
Love this video. At 75 I've seen a bit of tramp art. I am going to give this a go. I'll send a picture if it turns out. Thank you.
All of them turned out beautifully! But the match box was my favorite!! A fancy bench with flowing fringe popped into my mind.
Absolutely brilliant! I have always loved tramp art. This is the coolest DIY project you have done. The box is my favorite.
Love the lamp
Drew, I love all of these and I love tramp art. Thank you for showing how to make these. I'm heading out to get supplies to make my own.
Thanks for the video. Praying for you Drew! 🤍
Oh my YES...I enjoyed this video sooo much!!!! ❤❤ and I just adore the 3 pcs you made!!!! Your imagination is pure magic...😊
Yayyyyy! Love the concept of this video!!! Thanks for another amazing video Drew ❤
fun!
The matchstick art used to be made in prison. My grandmother had a box made by a prisoner that my uncle gave her. 😉
I have a jewelry box made by an ex inmate. It's beautiful. One of the inmates made a 2-2 1/2 ft castle for his 5yo daughter while he was locked up. He gave it to her on a visit. The whole room applauded..it was very beautiful.
Well done Drew!!! So inspiring 🙏💕🎶
Please do more videos like this!
I really really loved this. I’ve learned something new and I’m excited to try it. 😊
This is so cute idea
Very crafty! Drew, you are just the best! A fun vlog.😊
Well this is a next level DIY video 👏👏👏!
I was this old when I learned this wow.
Well done! The frame is definitely my favorite, though the design on the box is really neat too.
Yayyy so early 🎉🎉🎉 love me some Lone 🦊 video ❤
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺. I enjoy your videos. 😊
You come up w some really great ideas Drew!!
I love tramp art!! Your projects are just beautiful!! Thanks for demonstrating❤
They were all super cute but not as cute as you💚💙✨
always wanted to build a cabin tho
cool
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Where are the Amazon links?
I think they’re cool too.
Many tramp pieces also were created in Germany,Brussels and such.
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I Like your lamp better than the one in the background.
This is the type of crafts they make in jails. I had a friend who's mom would send her things like this from jail that she made,
Frame good.
No.more to say.
Items like these were made by prisoners in Long Kesh, during the troubles.