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Vintage cigar boxes are a great surface for mixed-media art because once you’ve finished decorating them, you can use them as small storage containers. You can add paint, patterned paper, stenciling, decorative tape … pretty much anything...

Halloween is my absolute, hands down, favorite creative time of the year (Thanksgiving and Christmas run a close second, respectively). Whether it’s sewing the costumes that my kids dream up, or making a new wreath for my door, I love to celebrate...

Most mixed-media artists and art journalers will tell you: it’s hard to find time to squeeze it all in. Between working day jobs, raising families, and being constantly on-the-go, sometimes art takes a backseat. A mini art kit is a great way to...

In my circle of friends, babies (either on-the-way or already here) are abundant. I try to always make something for my girlfriends who are expecting; I think gifting something unique and handmade at a baby shower is a thoughtful way to show a friend...

When I first heard about Kraft-Tex Paper Fabric I knew I wanted to try it. A substrate with the feel of paper but the durability of fabric? Sign me up! You can do just about anything to Kraft-Tex — stamp it, apply layers of paint, print on it...

Sparkling new backpacks, neat and trim haircuts, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils … back-to-school season is upon us! Make a great first impression on new teachers by sending a treat along on the first day of school. Something small, like...

Homemade bath and body items are all the rage right now, and with the arrival of five soap bases to The Shoppe at Somerset, I decided to try my hand at making soap with one of my favorite scents: lavender. The entire process was much easier and went much...

There are few things I love more than making party favors. I always do my best to be mindful of what my guests will actually use; the last thing I want to do is spend money and time on something that is promptly thrown away! When I saw Canvas...

Coffee beans are a charming and thoughtful gift that friends and family alike are sure to be grateful to receive. Packaging them in a glass jar is a great way to preserve the aroma of the beans, as well as display them for all to see. Best of all, when...

Unleash a new world of creative possibilities with our Steel Letter and Number Stamp Set. Use them to embellish metal, leather, or wax and add a creative touch to all your mixed-media projects or wearable pieces. In this project, we stamped dog tags with...

When I snapped this photo of my daughter following her evening bath one night, I immediately knew that I wanted to use it in an art journaling project. The way she is posed — as though she’s flying — brought to mind one of my favorite...

Quick and easy stamped packages like these can be used for any special event. Fill them with goodies for a bridal party, baby shower, birthday celebration, or any other occasion. Postmarked Packages Project Tutorial: Stamp the kraft paper bags with...

Our newest Chai Rack is bigger and better than ever. With six glasses cradled in a wire frame, there’s even more space to hold all of your special little treasures! Armed with this new chai rack and with lots of spare odds-and-ends, I decided to...

These simple and inexpensive ideas will help you weave your wedding colors into tabletop displays or craft centerpieces that perfectly reflect your personality. Old wine bottles and milk glasses make excellent vases or table decorations. Make them match...

Dress up a wire basket to give your guests a creative place to put their cards. To create the banner, start by painting each of the pennants from the 7gypsies Banner Kit with chalkboard paint. Allow the pieces to dry, and then rub the surface of each...

I recently got married, and one of my favorite gifts was probably the simplest: My friend presented me with several packs of film for her Polaroid Instax camera as well as her camera, which she was lending to me to use during our honeymoon to Kauai. We...

A simple circle punch can be used in so many versatile ways. Stretch your creative muscle by using the scraps and waste that’s left over after circle-punching to create a quick and easy set of cards. Waste Not Mixed-Media Card Project...

I’m always looking for new, creative ways to wrap gifts. There’s nothing I love better than presenting a beautifully wrapped gift to a loved one and seeing how happy and excited they get! When I saw Prima Marketing’s colored wire...

Not only is making your own lip balm fun and easy, but it is also incredibly addictive. These little balms are the perfect project to make in bulk, so you have a gift for a friend at a moment’s notice. The tins can be altered to fit any event, so...

These glittery packages are sure to sparkle at your next event — be it a wedding, baby shower, bridal party, or other special occasion. To begin, it’s best to stamp on the kraft circle stickers before you peel them off. I used the number 2...

We were so taken with Kelly Rae Roberts’ new iPad skins that we decided to make an iPad case inspired by her gorgeous designs. We used black Kraft Paper Fabric, a new product by Kraft-Tex, because it’s durable enough to be machine-stitched...

Creating edgy, artistic cards that pop is easy when you’re using artist-quality paints and a few creative stamps — especially if they come from the Dina Wakley Collection. Begin by using a palette knife to smear various colors of...

Start by laying your pillow form onto a flat surface. Slip a piece of cardboard inside the pillow form to make sure that paint does not bleed through. I like to loosely sketch my design onto a piece of paper before I begin any project, in order to ensure...

With the rise of the camera phone, capturing life’s special moments has never been easier. It’s also easy, however, to amass a huge library of photos on your phone that are soon forgotten and never looked at again. Adding to the tragedy is...

The creative possibilities with Kraft Paper Fabric by Kraft-Tex are endless! This innovative material can be put through the washer and dryer, making it perfect for adding a little mixed-media charm to wearable projects. I found some interesting ideas...

The Small Dylusions Journal provides a more compact size canvas, which for me is sometimes easier and a lot less intimidating than trying to fill up larger journal pages. It’s also really useful for art journaling on the go. I can carry this...