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This collection of do-it-yourself crafting projects is certain to inspire! Find countless ideas for making cards, gifts, jewelry, artful decor, and mixed-media projects, along with clear step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs for each sample shown.

Links to project supplies, related items, and related projects that you might also be interested in are conveniently included for quick shopping. We're always adding new how-to projects to The Studio, so check back often for the latest additions.

HALLOWEEN PROJECTS • CHRISTMAS PROJECTS • HOMEMADE GIFTS & PACKAGING • MIXED-MEDIA • DIY BATH & BODY • CARD MAKING IDEAS • HOME DECOR

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No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Project

While I love decorating pumpkins when Halloween comes around, I’ve never really enjoyed carving them. Growing up, I used to have my mom scoop everything out for me because I couldn’t stand to touch the slimy innards. I would also quickly get...

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Giving School Supplies a Mixed-Media Makeover

Though I’ve been out of school for over 20 years, there’s something about this time of year, when students and teachers return to the classroom, that always gets me excited. My siblings always counted down the days until we would go...

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Three Ways With Chamomile: Projects by Johanna Love

I have been photographing bath and body products for almost 30 years, and more recently making my own simple products while photographing for Willow and Sage magazine. Working on this latest issue of Willow and Sage really hit the inspiration mark for me...

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Torn Paper Tags and Cards Project

Like many artists and crafters, I have more patterned paper than I’ll ever get through in my lifetime. It doesn’t help that I save even the tiniest of scraps … just in case. I was recently sorting through the basket that holds all my...

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It's a Date Gift Tags Project

Many planners and calendars feature gorgeous art inside, and it’s a shame to toss them when the year has come to an end. This is why I like to take the time to tear out any artwork that catches my eye, knowing I’ll probably find a way to use...

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DIY Eucalyptus Bath Salts

When it comes to rest and relaxation, there is no scent that calms my mind quite like eucalyptus. With just one deep inhale I can feel my worries start to melt away. Our director of photography, Johanna Love, always has a way of sensing when I’m...

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Petite Paper-Wrapped Bouquets

I like to surprise the remarkable women in my life with flowers as a cheerful reminder that I’m thinking of them. One of my favorite ways to do this is to go to the corner market and purchase one of their beautiful bouquets filled with various...

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Quick & Easy Mixed-Media-Inspired Tags

When I first spotted these circle stamps from Dina Wakley, I knew I had to have them. Though I wasn’t sure how I wanted to use them, I was drawn to the various patterns and the circular shapes. Like many supplies and materials I purchase, I set...

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Naturally Dyed Bath Bomb Packaging

It’s no secret that I’ve recently become a huge fan of dyeing the bits of papers and fabrics that I can’t seem to part with using natural materials. My first attempt was creating a dye using avocado pits, and when I discovered the...

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Jars of Goodness Mixed-Media Project

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Little Reminders Journal Page Project

After seeing the Tiny Text Stamp Set and being charmed by all the thoughtful, inspiring sentiments, I knew I wanted to use them to create an encouraging and uplifting art journal page. Like many of you, I tend to hold on to just about every scrap of...

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Festive, Homemade Greeting Cards in 10 Minutes or Less

I think most crafters and artists set goals to make more things by hand for the holidays. I know I do. However, due to the busyness of the season, I never seem to meet that goal. The things I hope to make are usually way too time-consuming, especially...

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Scrappy Gift Tags Project

I just adore making tags. They are very inexpensive, so I always have a variety of them on hand, and they stand up to many different mediums. Their relatively small size also means I can make them fairly quickly, providing that instant...

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Itty-Bitty Bottles on Display Project

I’m always looking for new ways to bring flowers, plants, and other natural materials indoors. While I’ve managed to do that throughout my home, I recently noticed the plants in my work office were all artificial. It was something I...

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Quick & Easy Greeting Cards Project

I’ve been having so much fun playing around with paints, stencils, and patterned tissue paper on large sheets of paper. Because I know that I’ll later cut the large sheet into smaller pieces, I’m able to create more freely without any...

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A Caffeinated Candle Collection Project

One of my favorite feelings in the world is curling up on my sofa in the early morning and sipping a hot cup of coffee while I have several candles burning. The scent of coffee combined with the candles’ glow makes me feel cozier than...

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The Gift of a Green Thumb: Wildflower Seed Packets

It seems everyone is trying their hand at growing plants, herbs, and flowers these days. Who can blame them? The satisfaction of watching something you’ve planted bloom is like no other. When we buy seeds, we often don’t need all of them, so...

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A Black-and-White Card Bundle

Like most crafters, I find it nearly impossible to purchase cards and stationery from the store. How could I when I have piles of art supplies that I’ll never use up? Whenever I get the urge to do something creative, I tend to make batches of...

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From the Bin Recycled Gift Wrap Project

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Growing up, I used to roll my eyes at my grandma when it came time to open gifts on our birthdays or Christmas. With each present that was unwrapped came an exclamation from her about how beautiful the paper gift-wrap was well as some encouragement to...

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A Touch of Tissue Candleholders Project

I just love candles. Votives, tapers, tealights … it doesn’t matter what kind. Since I usually leave my candles on display around the house, I like to make sure they’re also pleasing to the eye, even when they’re not lit. A quick...

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Words of Affirmation Drink Markers

I love having a small group of friends over to toast the New Year. We keep it simple with just a snack or two and share a nice bottle of sparkling wine or champagne. To ensure we don’t lose track of our champagne glasses, I decided to make these...

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Token for Your Thoughts Test Tube Holiday Ornaments

Each morning I wake up to a chill in the air and everything outside is covered in a heavy layer of dew. Could Christmas be coming once again? The holidays always seem to appear out of nowhere, surprising me with how quickly they’re approaching...

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A Simple Gift Bag

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I can't get enough of using printed tissue paper lately. I just love how versatile it is. These collage papers from Tim Holtz are especially great, as the different designs are a work of art on their own and can be used just as they are. I recently...

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Krafted Backgrounds

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Like many artists, I often find myself completely paralyzed when faced with a blank page. What if the very first thing I put on the page is a mistake and ruins everything? I find myself overthinking everything and it can quickly become discouraging...

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Black, Kraft and Read All Over Packaging

It’s no secret that I love wrapping gifts. I firmly believe that any present becomes extra special when it’s packaged in a beautiful way. Something as simple as a candle, or in this case, bars of handmade soap, is instantly elevated. ...

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Time for Tea Bookmarks Project

As an avid reader, I have a lot of bookmarks, but I also lose a lot of them as well. I will forget that I’ve tucked one inside a library book until I’ve already returned it, so now I’ve stopped buying them and instead make them using...

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Handmade Statement Stickers

It’s no secret that I love using sheets of labels to make my own stickers. They’re quick and easy to do, and I love working on a full sheet of them at once because I never know what the end result will be until I peel one off. Knowing that...

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DIY Collage Paper Coasters Made From Wood Scraps

Someone recently gave me a bunch of small, wood slices knowing I’ve enjoyed working with them in the past. I had seen some wooden coasters on Pinterest that I was hoping to re-create, and this was my chance. This was such an easy project,...

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Quick and Easy Gifts: Tucked in a Mug

Who doesn’t love a great mug? I love giving them as much as I love receiving them, and that’s why they’re one of my go-to gifts. They’re great to give as they are, but you can also tuck some surprises inside to make things feel a...

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Pretty Packaging in Bloom

Once spring hits, I can’t get enough of flowers. I love buying them at the local farmers market, picking them from my yard, and I even love just looking at them. So, when I needed to wrap a handmade gift for a friend’s birthday, I...

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