Free Projects

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.

MIXED-MEDIA • ART JOURNALING • DIY BATH & BODY • CARD MAKING IDEAS • HOME DECOR • JEWELRY PROJECTS • HOMEMADE GIFTS & PACKAGING

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DIY Orange & Mint Sugar Scrub by Danielle Williams

Sometimes, simplicity is best. Rather than making a complicated bath and body recipe, this straight-forward sugar scrub only requires a few ingredients, most of which might already be on hand. Running to the store for a quick errand has become more...

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Upcyled Cans Hanging Planter Project

In the creative process, sometimes things come together just perfectly. As someone who often wants to take on a new craft or art project only to find myself faced with a creative block, I really enjoy when this happens. This happened recently when we...

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Shrink Plastic Butterfly Template Necklace by Johanna Love

I am more of a jewelry maker than a card maker or art journaler, so I admit I didn't initially realize how useful the Book of Templates could be to my preferred medium of jewelry. Once I framed my thinking differently, a world of possibilities opened up...

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Reflecting Inward Journaling Prompt Tags

For many of us, it feels as though we have nothing but time to fill right now. We’ve watched all the TV shows, we’ve done all the puzzles … what’s next? Why not try some journaling? It’s a great way to spend some time...

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A Gift With a "Green" Touch

I’ve had a couple of friends who have been going through a rough patch recently. One lost her dear cat and the other lost her father. I wanted to give them each a little gift to let them know I was thinking of them. With the re-launch of GreenCraft...

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Simple, Bitty Bouquets for Your Galentines

Growing up, one of my favorite times of year was Valentine’s Day. I loved going to the store to choose a box of cards to give to my classmates. I’d spend hours going through the list of names, choosing one for each person that I thought was...

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Handmade Gratitude Place Cards

Can you hear it? The holiday season is knocking at our door, and with it comes that lengthy list of all we want to do to make this year the most special one yet. That list usually leaves us stressed out and with very little time leftover to enjoy...

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Homemade Fall Candle with 8 Scent-Sational Blends by Danielle Williams

With the weather cooling down and the sun setting earlier each day, it’s time to infuse fall-scented candles into your evening routine. There’s nothing quite like winding down by candlelight, and it’s a happy bonus when you can bring...

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"Scents" You've Been So Kind: A Sampler

I have a lot of friends who dabble in a number of hobbies. A lot of time they dip their toes into something, realize it’s not for them, and move on to the next thing. While that keeps things exciting, it can be a little bit of a cost investment...

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An Itsy-Bitsy Bouquet Project

I can’t count how many projects I’ve made using teeny tiny glass vessels. I just love them, and I love creating in miniature. I thought it was time to try something new with all the dried flowers we have around the office and my mind...

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Free Template Custom Gift Packaging

What can I say? I’ve been bitten by the template bug! Several months ago I shared an idea for using some of our versatile templates to create one-of-a-kind gift-wrap. Well, I couldn’t help doing it again when I found a few country-inspired...

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5 Creative Touches to Add to Your Workspace

Most of our contributors have shared that they feel most inspired in their studios and workspaces when they are able to easily see what supplies they have on hand. A lot of unique items are quickly forgotten once they are tucked inside a drawer and out...

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Pass Me a Napkin, Please Project Inspiration

I’ve mentioned in the past that it can be overwhelming to be surrounded by such inspiring artwork every day. I want to try every technique and create in every style. Unfortunately, there just isn’t enough time to do this, especially when you...

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Pretty Petals Packaging Project

With Mother’s Day and May Day having recently passed, it seems everyone spaces are overflowing with flowers. Despite our best efforts, it’s always a shame when our bouquets begin to wilt. If only we could admire their beauty a little longer...

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Taking on Texture Project

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I’ve recently noticed a trend emerging in art journals where artists just pile on the paint and other goodies to create a lot of texture. As someone who has always made sure my journal pages are nice and smooth, I was instantly intrigued by such a...

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Top it with a Template Project

Every year, with spring’s arrival comes the appearance of shower invitations in my mailbox. Weddings and babies … there is always plenty to celebrate this time of year. I always find myself volunteering to help with whatever the celebration...

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A Paper Playground Project

Years ago, I would spend hours in my craft space just playing around. Seeing what happened if I mixed these two paint colors together, or if I stamped with this medium instead of ink. Music playing, my creativity flowing, I just played. As social media...

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Tidy Trimmings Project

I'm a firm believer that you can never have enough muslin drawstring bags. They can be used in so many different ways and hold up to a variety of different techniques. They're one of my favorite ways to wrap a gift. Sometimes I'll go a little overboard,...

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Good Tidings and Trimmings Project and Free Printables

My favorite part of the holidays is wrapping gifts. I love brewing a pot of tea, turning on some festive music, and sitting next to my Christmas tree, surrounded by all my supplies. It’s always fun to come up with a new theme or idea each season...

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Papier-Mâché Teacups Two Ways Project by Catherine Garmany

I used a teacup template I found online from Ann Wood Handmade for the general shape of the teacup and inspiration. I used heavy card-stock for the base with which to work from. You never know how many teacups you might want to make. These took less time...

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A Tube-ular Candle-Making Kit Project

It seems like more of my friends and family members are making their own bath, body, and home products. We’re frequently sharing tips and recipes for body scrubs, diffuser blends, and things like that. We often share our supplies as well. Sometimes...

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Transparently Trendy Project

Transparencies have always made me feel a little nostalgic. Seeing them transports me right back to my eighth-grade history class where my teacher would bring everything to life with detailed photos burned into transparencies. I’ve always been...

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Make a Date for Yourself Project

As busy as we are, we always manage to find a way to pencil someone or something else into our schedule. We open our planners and see all those doctor’s appointments, work lunches, and coffee dates with friends, precisely scheduled throughout our...

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Too Pretty to Toss Project

If you’ve never picked up a calendar by Papaya, you’re missing out. Most of them feature their iconic floral designs, made even more beautiful with gilded accents. Just looking at my calendar makes me happy, and each year I found myself a...

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Making Your Own Metallic Embossed Paper Project by Jo West

Have you ever heard the expression that "Necessity is the mother of invention"? This tutorial was created out of my desire to use a piece of shiny metallic paper that had a pattern in it. Despite tearing my little studio apart, there was no such thing in...

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Charmed Floral Memory Fan Project by Ella Wilson

Growing up my mom had fans all over the house. Several times a year I give my mom flowers or a floral gift. Recently, I found a pair of fan earrings she had given me. This discovery sparked the idea to create a fan with flowers, charms, and memories...

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Simply Citrus Lotion Bars Project

I don’t know about you, but after the harsh winter months my skin is extra dry. After running out of lotion following endless applications, I looked online to see if there was anything I could make at home to help moisturize my skin. I found...

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Inspired by Mom Soldered Ornaments Project by Catherine Garmany

I love putting together soldered slide images! A simple sentiment and some patterned paper transform these glass slides into tiny pieces of art. Mothers will love the personalized touch to these simple framed works of art. Inspired by Mom Soldered...

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A Mother's Day Floral Bouquet Project by Catherine Garmany

Shopping Christmas holiday closeouts can be rewarding! That’s when I saw the clear plastic ornaments and a “Happy New Year” coaster pack. A cardboard Christmas tree flipped upside down is the perfect cone for...

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Cherish Letter Writing Kit Project

Every time I sit down to write a letter, I wish that I had the time to add a stamped detail or an embellishment to the otherwise store-bought (gasp!) cards. To prevent this from ever happening again, I decided to layer a few bits of ephemera onto the...

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