Free Projects

Perfect for school teachers, neighbors, friends and family, these “ready to bake” recipe-in-a-jar gifts are inexpensive and easy to create! Using one of her favorite cookie recipes, Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer fills a large glass jar with...

This holiday season try and create something special for you sister, mom or best friend using this idea as a springboard. Create a stunning box filled with beautiful things in a color palette that you love. I know I would be delighted to receive a box...

These eco-friendly chalkboard tins can be reused again and again! Fill them with any kind of delicious treat this holiday season, or use to package and personalize a present. Start by lightly sanding the tins to make the surface smooth and even. Then,...

Artist Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is well-known for her intricate and artistic mixed-media journal pages, collages, and altered art. In her Francoise Journal Page project, she turns unique pictures into an artistic conversation piece. To...

Our metal chalkboard is magnetic, which means it’s perfect for new magnetic poetry by Kelly Rae Roberts. I decided to alter my chalkboard a little to add a little whimsy. Using various colors of Liquitex acrylic paint, I painted some fun borders...

Some of our newest products in The Shoppe at Somerset are just right for artfully organizing gift wrapping supplies this holiday season. The Olde Wire Bathtub Basket can be displayed on the edge of your bathtub, or it can easily be altered and used as...

A perfectly packaged parcel is always more delightful to open on a special occasion, especially when it's tied together with a personal touch and lot of creativity. "For smaller gifts I like to use Cavallini Deco wrap. Every time someone opens a gift...

This year Vanessa Spencer (Shoppe Manager) set her heart on creating an “out of the ordinary” advent calendar. While browsing Pinterest to get her creativity churning, she found an interesting advent calendar idea from sillyoldsuitcase...

It’s no secret that chalkboard-style anything is one of the hottest trends right now. When we began selling this Black Chalkboard Kraft Wrapping Paper, I knew I’d be using it to package my holiday gifts this year. Because I like to have a...

The Cosmo Cricket Show Toppers with clips are perfect for adding creative interest to wide-mouthed Mason jars and displaying a gift tag, note, or beloved picture. Follow along with Vanessa Spencer as she transforms a plain glass jar into an adorable...

The wire basket and bottles set can be used in a variety of ways. Fill the bottles with water and add some simple flowers to add freshness and color to your space, or fill them with your favorite art supply, like beads or buttons, for chic storage. You...

This hot air balloon wire form is the perfect size to artfully display as a centerpiece at a birthday party, baby shower, or other festive event. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer as she reveals an easy way to transform it from bland to...

Achieve simplicity without compromising style with this easy-to-make holiday project. Our Shoppe Manager, Vanessa Spencer, shows how to dress up a crisp, white cotton bag, perfect for packaging little gifts, treats, and more. "I often stamp onto cotton...

I’ve been absolutely charmed by laser-cut wooden embellishments since I first laid eyes on them. As a lover of all things rustic, I took an instant liking to the plain wood surface. They’re great to use as they are, but there is so much more...

Thankfully, our Stampington office is located near a park with beautiful walking trails lined with pine trees. On a recent lunch break, a coworker and I took our totes and filled them with fallen pinecones to use in autumn-themed projects. Initially I...

"A few years back I made some lovely Christmas place mats using Cavallini & Co. Deco Wrap and since then I have been itching to create more. I recently found this adorable Thanksgiving place mat idea on Pinterest and had to give it a whirl." –...

There’s nothing better than a delicious fall recipe to get you harvest ready and cozy for the season. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer as she gives tips on how to package these lovely pumpkin muffins for family and friends: As I was...

The Dyan Reaveley journal pages are functional and constructed with quality materials, fit to hold all your artistic musings no matter what medium you create with. Inspired by the colorful new book "Art Doodle Love", our Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer...

The graffiti book box is a great way to store ephemera clippings, package a gift and much more. This project ended up being sort of a “happy accident” because I used a stencil design on the front and decided it was too bold and needed to be...

We love these mini woodland trees from the Idea-ology line by Tim Holtz and know you will too! They can be altered using spray, ink, and a variety of other ways. Join our Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer as she adds the trees to a mini succulent garden,...

The Green Vintage Number Buckets have so much potential for home décor, parties and more. Explore three unique ways to use this classic caddy set: 1) First, for our artsy friends, we've prepared an “art caddy” filled with essential...

Using various sizes of ready-to-alter wood blocks, I painted each one with a quick coat of white gesso and allowed the paint to dry thoroughly. Print out your square instagram photos (or any pictures) using a laser printer. If you don’t have...

Easily embellish these natural kraft bags and fill with your favorite type of Halloween treats. Use the Ephemera Forgetting and Mustard Newspaper washi tapes to embellish the bags. Then attach one of our pre-cut black bird cages to each bag with...

The rustic and chic Metal Chalkboard Display can be used in a variety of creative ways. Hang up in your kitchen, office, children's bedroom or any bare spot to enliven home décor. Our Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer puts an artistic twist on...

Create an artistic mixed-media pumpkin that offers a fresh spin on a traditional favorite this Halloween. Start by spray painting a small pumpkin wire form with white paint and allow it to dry. Tear a few one inch strips of muslin and then spray the...

It has become quite popular for designers to redesign covers of classic novels. Usually the new designs are a bit trendier than the originals, and they always come at a high price. I’ve always wanted to purchase newer, prettier versions of the...

The Papaya Art Halloween tins are perfect for packaging some Halloween treats. Simply line the tins with our black tissue paper, and then generously fill with the treat of your choice. Try wrapping some black seam binding ribbon around the tin for an...

Personalize your own collection of party invite cards to have on hand this Halloween in only a few simple steps. Use an assortment of Red Lead tape stamps and real washi tape for an interesting texture combination. Start by gluing vintage French text to...

It’s so easy to create artistic and unique designs on paper mache pumpkins using washi tape. I decided to alternate the black script and mustard newspaper text washi tape designs on mine. I did one section at a time on the pumpkin, tearing strips...