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Start by staining a wood pallet with a dark brown wood stain, or alternatively, use brown acrylic paint. Allow to dry overnight. Carefully cut deco wrap into strips that are slightly smaller than the width of the pallets. The idea is to connect them,...

Although this popular issue is sold out, and no longer available in print, you can now download this exclusive digital edition to get instant access to Bella Grace Issue 2 across your desktop, tablet, and mobile devices! *This digital edition is not...

I’ve always known there are practically limitless ways to use essential oils, like adding a few drops of lavender to your bed linens to help you sleep and rubbing peppermint in your palms to keep you alert. While doing research for our newest...

After Vanessa Spencer made a really clever and beautiful earring frame using MD metal sheets, there was some scrap left over that I thought I could put to good use and turn into my own cuff bracelets. Flower Cuff: My first project with these lovely bits...

The new chai rack can be used to hold many different creative odds and ends, and it’s especially suited to hold bathroom supplies. I filled mine with cotton balls, q-tips, cotton swabs, and some nail tools. What a divine way to organize and display...

Package a colorful gift for your creative friends with Roben-Marie Smith’s new Art Pops™ Sticker Tape. Fill them with art supplies for an inspiring gift, or crafting essentials that will awaken their muse. To embellish the ATC boxes, start...

A refreshing face mist is perfect to spritz on your face on a hot summer’s day, revitalize you in the morning, or simply use as a calming spray when you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed. The blend of essential oils chosen for this project...

Make your journal covers pop with bursts of color and bird stamps, sure to inspire an air of freedom as you create. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer for the simple tutorial: Start by painting the Moleskine journal covers roughly using...

Spruce up your packaging by printing a recipe directly onto Kraft bags, before filling them with homemade cookies.This way when your friends and family try the cookies, they will also get to take the recipe with them! Type up your recipe and make any...

Scroll Down to View Some of the Products Used in this Mini Art Journal Project Start by altering the background of the mini journal board pages with Faber Castell Gelato colors of your choice. To achieve a watercolor effect, simply rub the sticks onto...

Create a quick and easy, yet artistic earring display using the new, multifaceted MD metal sheets. With so many patterns to choose from, Vanessa picked the Union Jack design for this project. For the frame, Vanessa found an inexpensive design from a...

Create your own unique cards to promote your business and stand out. I created a few styles of DIY business cards using some simple supplies. Print out your business card information in a Word.doc and print directly onto white cardstock, kraft paper and...

These sweet little boxes are fantastic for packaging soaps, candy or small gifts. They’re easy to make with the Sizzix Where Women Cook Bigz Movers & Shapers Match Box die cut. Use the die cut with the Vagabond Die-Cut Machine and a favorite...

The inspiration for this project came from exploring ideas on Pinterest. These invites are perfect for hosting a book exchange or book club party. Type up the details for the invitations in a Microsoft Word Document and adjust the paper size to 3”...

Print a photo out with a laser or inkjet print on regular paper (NOT photo paper.) I printed mine at 14” x 24” to completely cover the pallet, a size which you can print at your local mail center or office supply store. *Note: If your...

Our square greeting cards are the perfect canvas to display your square Instagram pictures. Don’t let your Insta pics "collect dust" by sitting on your phone and computer – print them out and share them with friends and family! Use them as...

I made these Kraft cards by cutting down (I like to think of it as "upcycling") old Kraft file folders. Feel free to customize/cut the cards to whatever size you need; mine are approximately 4 x 5 inches. On each card, stamp the three different house...

“Milk and cookies” can be a fun themed party idea for kids, but we also think it makes a great (and creative) excuse for grownups to get together! Surprise your friends at your next gathering by putting an artistic spin on this classic treat...

These mini love-themed canvases are a fun way to get inspired for Valentine’s Day. They’re perfect for hanging up at home, or giving to a loved one. Start by painting some small canvases (mine are 5.5 x 7 inches) with a coral colored acrylic...

Creating art journal and memory pages is one of my favorite crafting activities. I was inspired by the Grafix rub-onz and decided to try a journal page with a little whimsy without losing edge. First I painted my journal page from the Ranger Ink...

I have to admit that I haven’t given rub-ons much thought in a few years. It wasn’t until we recently polled our Facebook fans about the products they loved and the majority of them expressed their love for rub-ons that I even realized they...

These Moleskine notebooks are perfect to alter into a personalized Valentine booklet. Fill the pages with your favorite Valentine quotes and pictures. To modify the front cover to my liking, I first dabbed some Painterly Pink acrylic paint in the upper...

The American Crafts Project Life Jade cards fit perfectly into the medium sized basket from the Gathering Eggs Wire Basket Set. I thought they would be a quick and easy (but still colorful and artistic) way to create a journal calendar, similar to the...

Guest Artist Kristen Robinson shows us how to create the sweetest “Love Note” tags with only a handful of products. We think they’re the perfect indulgences to share with all! Creating Resin Paper: Lay tissue paper onto either a trash...

I usually find myself cooking a lot more around the holidays – always preparing food for potlucks and parties! Sometimes I take the easy road and purchase store-bought dishes, but time willing, I enjoy making homemade gifts much more. Most of the...

To stencil the Natural Jute Bags, place a piece of scrap paper inside the bag first. This will prevent the paint bleeding through to the back side of the bag. For this project, I used Claudine Hellmuth Studio acrylic paint, which works well on this...

Artist Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is well-known for her intricate and artistic mixed-media journal pages, collages, and altered art. In this Who Am I project, she adds lovely rich colors and accents to a self-portrait image in order to...