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The inspiration for this project came from the poultry-themed collage sheetsby Tweety Jill. These can be simple favors to give to friends or family at a get together. I altered the paper bags then created file cards to put in the bag, each with a fun...

This is a great way to use up some old jars, vintage text and old fabric. You can create your own decorative jars and fill them with anything you want. Use them as ribbon, bead, or embellishment storage jars or try filling them with candy for an artistic...

For instructions on how to create your own Collage Journal, just scroll down and you can watch our FREE How-To Video featuring Traci Bautista and the Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage. Traci is a mixed-media artist and the designer of "Collage Pauge...

To create the paper doll, use black inkand stamp pumpkin head image and bodice image from the Bird & Bee Paperie No. 3 stamp, and shoes from the Queen of Tarts No. 3 set on cream paper and color with pencils. Stamp skirt image from the French Laundry...

Start with an old box (anything similar to a cereal box is fine). The dimensions for the paper will all depend on what style of box you use. Cover the outside of the box with vintage or faux vintage music paper. The best adhesive to attach the paper is...

Distress the edges of a kraft cardwith black ink. Trim Halloween-colored paper to a rectangle that is slightly smaller than the card, and use a coin to trace a rounded edge onto each corner. Cut the corners, and distress all edges with black ink...

With each year my anticipation for the upcoming Holiday season absolutely consumes me; I am literally filled with excitement, and it is as though I am a small child once again. It is easy to pay homage to these memories and feelings with amazing products...

The Alice mini book can be used to store Alice themed ATCs, to display your favorite Alice quotes, or even as a miniature scrapbook. Begin with the ARTchix Studio Royal ATC cardstock sheet. Cut out the ATC images and also cut out some ATC pieces of...

I highly recommend the Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessoriesbook if you are a beginner so that you can learn all the techniques! These projects have a variety of ways that they can be used. Try adding one to an accessory to create a chic wearable...

Create these quick-and-easy, inexpensive gift tins in no time! You can use them to fill with baked goods and all sorts of little treasures this holiday season. To alter the tins, simply paint them with acrylic paint. Allow the paint to dry and then...

Begin by stamping the Robin Script Heart and "Do All Things with Love" (using the Alphabet Rubber Stamps by Cavallini & Co.) onto lightweight, cotton fabric with black Staz-On ink. Once the ink has dried, carefully trim the image and words to make...

These natural bags are perfect to use for gift giving this holiday season. I especially love the mini 3" x 5" bags because they are the perfect size for gift cards. The bags used in this project are a Moss 6" x 10" bag, Burgundy 5" x 7" bag and a Natural...

Supplies: c h e e r s f o r l o v e clear stamp India Ink black dye pad File folder Metal heart Button Double sided foam or Pop Up Glue Dots Acrylic paint (try Claudine Hellmuth Studio acrylic paints) Sticker Oil pastels Stencils Sewing machine and...

Supplies: s m i t t e n f o r h o p e clear stamp c h e e r s f o r l o v e clear stamp India Ink black dye pad Old book paper White gesso Fiber Cheese cloth Sewing machine and thread Handmade paper Double sided foam or Pop Up Glue Dots Stickers Tag...

Start by painting the paper mache mini boxes with white paintusing a Claudine Hellmuth studio paint brush. Apply the paint randomly to achieve a distressed, shabby chic finish. Allow the paint to dry. Fill the inside of the box with excelsior and add...

Begin by tracing the bottom of an Oval Clear Top Box onto a sheet of patterned paper from the Hudson Valley Journey paper pack. Trim paper slightly smaller than your traced marks so that it fits inside the base of the box, and glue in place. Attach head,...

These mini matchbox cards are so easy to create! This project is a creative way to do an advent calendar or to display mini favors at a holiday party. Make as many of these as you need! Start with a brown colored cardstock and cut out a rectangle shape...

To create the birds nest take the 3 Freshwater Pearls or any beads of your choice for your eggs. Put the wire through the beads. If wire is too big use a head pin. Then start wrapping around the bead in a circular pattern & between the beads to...

These quick and easy ATCs can be used to trade with other ATC artists or even used as gift cards or favors. I love the fact that the ATCs fit perfectly into the 2¾" x 3¾" glassine envelopes! Stamping on the glassine envelopes is really easy...

Print out your photos so that they don’t exceed 3" in height. Use matte photo paper and trim. Gesso two sheets of paper using the Claudine Hellmuth Studio Gesso. When the Gesso is dry use three to four different colors of acrylic paints and paint...

Travel cases are fun to alter and a great way to store just about anything or use as home décor. To alter mine I began with pieces of torn up vintage music paper and collaged the pieces onto the outside of the travel case using Collage Paugeas the...

I used the large craft totefor my project. Begin by turning pieces of patterned paper from the Radiant collection into canvas. You can learn how to do that by watching our FREE how-to video. The Radiant paper is 6" x 12" so I just cut the pieces of 12" x...

Simplicity often speaks volumes when inspiration is sought. Journaling cards created with Character Constructions Mannequin Café bring dreams to life and serve as the perfect prompts when stamped onto postcard sized watercolor paper. Tools and...

The simplicity of this project reminded me of a French Bakery! Creating homemade treats is an inexpensive and meaningful gift to give someone special. Adding some baked goods in glassine sleeves is a great way to make the gift extra special - the...

An altered paper mache purseis the perfect holder for a gift, crafting kit, baked goods and so much more. Start by painting the purse (inside and out) with white gesso or white acrylic paint. Allow to dry. Trace the lid design onto the back of two...

Place your cherished photographs in the spotlight with this simple décor project that features an unlikely use for wooden spools. With a quick wash of paint and romantic decorative tape, you’ll be able to showcase a favorite family photo for...

Turn a 7gypsies shadowbox and wooden spools into a decorative jewelry display using a just a few supplies. Start by painting an 8x8 shadowboxwith white gesso and allow to dry. Then paint three spools with the white gesso. Once the gesso has dried, paint...

Begin by painting the pages of the canvas stitched bookwith acrylic paint. I primarily used a light blue and then added some white and teal in various areas to add some interest. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly. Tear pieces of the terminology tissue...