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When browsing the Jenni Bowlin booth at the recent CHA trade show, I noticed a unique and appealing new product, tart tins. Directly beside them, there was also an incredibly cute project sample in which the tins had been used to create a mini tier. I...

Inspired by Graphic 45’s new Curtain Call papers, Vanessa and Lan created a few party-related projects for a "Hollywood Nights" glitz and glam gathering. Together, Vanessa and Lan crafted a party banner, party favors, and theme-appropriate...

Simply straight stitch the ruffled strips onto the top edges of five banner pieces. Print out some of your favorite mother and daughter, grandmother and granddaughter or family pictures in a sepia tone, and then stitch them onto the banner pieces with a...

Unbleached wax paper bags make the perfect favor or treat bag for small gifts, baked goods, elegant picnic sandwich bags, or even some simple craft supplies for friends. Use these for showers, birthday parties, and any other event can benefit from a...

Whether it's a welcome gift for someone special or a birthday present, this box full of beauty will brighten up anyone's day! By simply altering the box and adding some essentials, you too can create a box like this one. Start by painting the edges and...

A great way to "green" craft and repurpose old jars is by transforming them into storage and decorative containers! I tend to create a lot of projects with old jars, but they are simply so easy to work with and can fit any budget because they are very...

Start by lightly sanding the tea tin. This will make the surface a little rough and distressed so that the paint adheres easily. Paint the tin and lid with white acrylic paint, and allow it to dry. Using a black permanent market, write your recipe and...

Make a special place card for each guest so they know where to sit at your summer gathering, and the cards can also double as a keepsake! Stamp the word "for" from the Cavallini Numbers and Symbols stamp set onto a large grubby tag with black ink. Attach...

For your next Summer Celebration (or any party for that matter!) display your utensils, napkins, and straws creatively. Kerri Winterstein wrapped each utensil set with a simple white napkin and then secured the bundle with various designs of fabric tape!...

Instructions for A Little Something Birdie Card Project Spray a watercolor paper panel with red ink or glimmer mist. Stamp bird lightly on the panel. Once dry, gesso over with a light wash. Let dry, and stamp the bird again over the gesso with black...

shonastudio.blogspot.com/ Create the butterfly: Stamp the butterfly, from the Clearly Impressed line Shore Cliff Elements, onto a scrap of canvas with StazOn ink. Paint with a tiny amount of yellow and purple acrylic paint, and cut around the butterfly...

The Stampmaker Kit will really change the way you create. You can create your own custom stamps using personal photographs, illustrations, ephemera and much more. Remember to watch all the FREE how-to videos, read the instructions carefully, and you will...

Add a little elegance and functionality to your jewelry organization with this creative living idea! A jewelry tray allows you to easily sort through your favorite pieces to find the perfect accessory and as an added bonus, it also looks artful and...

What’s special about this project is that it is reusable! If you journal on strips of removable paper tape, you can peel off your goals once they are complete, and create a new list. Using ideas and inspiration from Art Journal Workshop, I created...

Creating unique home décor accents need not be expensive or difficult! I recently acquired a bunch of old wood boards that were originally used as shelves. For this project, I decided to repurpose one of these pieces into a decorative wall display...

Guest Artist and Stamp designer Dina Wakley created these colorful mixed-media canvases using her new Cling Mount stamps and a mixture of painting, gluing, layering the different elements. Colorful Canvases Project Instructions You can prime your...

Dina’s artistic scrapbook page is a mixture of painting, stamping, gluing, and stitching that you can easily recreate. Artistic Scrapbooking Project Instructions Start by watering down some purple acrylic paint in a bowl. Apply a generous amount...

Begin by painting several layers of white acrylic paint directly over the cahier journal cover. While the top layer still wet, press a scrap of large bubble wrap into the paint, and lift. Let dry. Water down blue acrylic paint and paint a light border...

Kids are always in need of encouragement and rewards, so I thought the Mini Library Drawer would make a great organizer of rewards for my little one. Use each section for a different theme (reading, writing, math, art, etc). Each time you work with your...

Happiness is sometimes simply receiving a pretty package, and the ones featured here will brighten up anyone’s day! They are perfect for invitations, notes, greetings and more. Simply cut out your favorite designs from the Daily Junque paper pack...

Assemble shrines per instructions on packaging. Once the wood glue has dried, begin by painting the inside and outside of all shrines and set aside to dry.Once the first coat of paint is dry, apply a second coat with white paint. Let dry for 5 minutes...

Giving a thoughtful, handmade gift to your child’s teacher is always a neat way to show your appreciation on the first or last day of school, or any time throughout the calendar year! This is a quick-and-easy, green crafting project that you can...

These magical papers by Graphic 45 have plenty of Halloween flair! By pairing them with the new tag book, I created a fun project that can be used for displaying Halloween memories, creating holiday invites, and more--the options are practically endless!...

Looking for a quick and inexpensive gift or favor idea? Dress up some vintage jars and tins by using just a few simple supplies. Using small plastic storage jars and clear top tins, I simply added some canvas patches to the outside. The circle patches...

pamcarriker.com/ Driving down the road to our vacation destination, I see "Oshkosh or Bust" on the window of a car headed for the same place we are. It's always more fun when we realize others are going in the same direction and share a common goal with...

Using color wash sprays, paint, and her own line of cling mount stamps, Dina has made creating these mini works of art look all too easy, and with her help and inspiration – it is! Min Art Boards Project Directions Cut three pieces of...

A festive, yet Somerset Halloween banner will add some elegance to your home this fall! Start by spraying five canvas triangles with Sunset Orange color wash and then allow the pieces to dry. Using white thread on your sewing machine, sew a white,...

These burlap panels look great by themselves, but to the artistic eye they are filled with creative potential! You could simply hang one of the panels (or a grouping of them) to create cool wall décor, or you could use the panels to display your...

Lauren created these quick and easy altered spice jars using some of our favorite products – new ready-to-alter spice jars, washi tape and French Ephemera labels! Use the washi tape to label the contents of the spice jar and place a French Flower...