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Whether you have an entire studio or a corner of the kitchen, this project is a fun way to store your crafting essentials. The tools you find yourself using the most are perfect for storing in this petit chest. Instructions for A Crafter's Petit Chest...

These small little chipboard towers are full of creative potential. You can alter them to suit any theme or color palette, the options are endless! I decided to alter mine with just a few simple supplies. I love little clip art images of fairies, so I...

Dress up these vintage-inspired bags using minimal supplies to create perfectly elegant packages for gifts or treats! The black seam binding ribbon really adds some simple elegance to the brown paper bags; just tie the bags up with the ribbon and secure...

These adorable ready-to-alter cameos are great for all sorts of crafting projects, but I thought that they would make lovely pendants so I decided to use them in a wearable arts project. You could add a picture to the center instead of paper and flowers,...

Roses are red, violets are blue, these gift bags are sweet, and can be created by you! Whip up these treat bags for a classroom valentines exchange, bring them to brunch for your closest girlfriends, or tuck one into your daughter’s backpack for a...

I never grow tired of creating home décor projects. The process of creating something personal or seasonal with a color palette that matches my current décor is always a project that leaves me feeling good--mostly because the artwork always...

Artist Julie Nutting’s new book Collage Couture is packed with ample inspiration and how-to instructions so that you can learn to create your own unique collage couture pieces. Upon reading it, I was inspired to make my own fashionable work of art...

I love a good repurposed/greencraft project. I recently acquired some old wine glasses from a friend and simply didn’t need them at home so I thought I would repurpose them and create a wedding favor project. This can also be done for any type of...

Flowers are perfect for just about any occasion, and adding a handmade, natural touch to a bouquet is easy with as little as some parchment paper, stamps and twine. First stamp your favorite decorative designs onto parchment paper. I always prefer...

I recently created a Prims Softie Doll Project for The Studio and have been itching to try another one! Ruth Rae’s book Layered Tattered and Stitched is such an inspiration, and I love the look of primitive, artistic sewing. This time, I did a...

File your pictures away neatly in a mini ATC drawer! Our little bitty bags fit perfectly into the compartments so you can add pictures inside the bags or ephemera pieces. I decided to show two variations for the project--the first one I left the file...

I’m always on the lookout for cheap frames when I’m at the thrift store because there are so many creative ways to repurpose them. My daughter is about to turn six, and I wanted to create a birthday board for her with a pocket for each year...

This treat display is perfect for simple events like a Sunday afternoon barbeque, yet lovely enough for using at a larger, more sophisticated event like a wedding. All you need to do is bundle up some cookies and little treats into some glassine...

These cards are perfect for Mother’s Day, yet versatile enough to use for any occasion. The cards coordinate perfectly with our DIY Lip Balm project. Both projects feature the lovely pure fabric tapes and mini flashcards. Start by spritzing plain...

Create your own homemade lip balm with only a handful of simple supplies! There are plenty of recipe variations that you can find online, and for this project, I chose a very simple one that combines natural beeswax and vegetable oil. You must use the...

It really is no secret that I truly love to journal. And while I tend to keep one journal at a time I cannot help myself but to create a fictional journal now and then if for no other reason than to keep the artistic and creative flow constantly moving. ...

Our Holiday Extras are each filled with 70 full color holiday samples that we couldn't squeeze into our October/November issues. These special issues are not part of the regular subscription package, but can be purchased from your local store or directly...

Our Holiday Extras are each filled with 70 full color holiday samples that we couldn't squeeze into our October/November issues. These special issues are not part of the regular subscription package, but can be purchased from your local store or directly...

Finding creative uses for old items is nothing new to artists, but the spirit of preserving the planet is more important than ever before and GreenCraft Magazine is here to honor and inspire those who find artistic applications for normally discarded...

The highly anticipated encore issue of Mingle is here, and it’s even better than the first! Find inspiration for your next gathering among these spectacularly inviting pages. You can look forward to these stunning features: Liz Lamoreux’s...