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        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...

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...

In many of the art journaling videos I’ve watched lately, I see people clipping open their art journal with hideous binder clips. When the artwork is so amazing, I feel like the props and tools should match. For these clips, I completed an extreme...

  Do you ever get that itch to just play around with your art supplies? No project in mind. No need to actually finish anything. Of course you do.   Most of the time when I’m in my craft space, I spend my time making a specific...

I have been downsizing clutter and accumulating housewares for over a year now, preparing to buy my first home. I have been thinking through every little detail — from the curtains to the type of toilet paper. For the guest bathroom, I have dreams...

Dina Wakley’s new stamps capture all my inner weirdness. There are party hats, book text, and zany sentiments for me to enjoy with all the exuberance of an artist at play. This project required bright colors, courtesy of her new scribble sticks,...

Get ready for a girls' night project! This quick and easy henna recipe is chemical-free and all-natural, as well as providing a fun way to express yourself. Whether you are creating temporary tattoo designs or delicate mandalas, this new kit is a fun way...

“I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.” — Frida KahloThese scribbly stamps by Dina Wakley are inspired by Frida Kahlo’s many self-portraits and capture the strength of this iconic...

Our family of magazines never fails to provide me with inspiration. Though I’ve worked here for nearly 11 years, I still love going through each and every title we publish, taking note of the projects I’d like to try and what trends seem to...

This new tree branch charm by Tim Holtz is a jewelry maker’s dream. It is an elegant design with an expensive looking finish. It also has holes at the end of each branch, but they blend seamlessly into the twigs so that they don’t look like a...

We should grab coffee sometime! This project is a simple way to grab a cup of coffee with someone, near or far. These test tubes have all of the fixings for your favorite cup of joe or cup of tea and makes an excellent gift for your coffee-drinking...

While preparing for the French Flea Market Sale, I wanted to make something that incorporated some spare hardware, but also looked chic and modern. After a visit to the department store, I decided to recreate a magnolia wreath that I had seen on display...

Today is my birthday! Normally, my birthdays are rather lackluster affairs that involve everything I would normally do that day, plus a slice of cake. However, today I decided to treat myself to a birthday-themed project. I was looking for that little...

Everywhere you look, you see something that’s been hand-lettered. Chalkboard signs, company logos, home décor are just a few things people add a scripted word to. It’s a look so many of us love, but one that many of us may not be that...

This little box captures the beauty of the night sky. Add a bit of paint and embellishments to match your décor and use this box to store your ATC cards, paint brushes, little succulent plants, and more. Collect Beautiful Moments Project...

These antique bobbins are a great find from our Shoppe. Each is unique and reminds us of the turn of the century with its distressed age. We found a bunch of uses for this versatile shape and are sharing our favorites for this project. Ways to Use an...

A few years ago, we created some teeny tiny valentines that were a huge success. With just a little washi tape, stamps, and some patterned paper, we created a simple and sweet card in time for the February holiday. This year, we’ve revamped the...

For Valentine’s Day, I’m planning on bringing back the valentine. I haven’t sent out valentines since grade school, but I would love to do something small and sweet to show my friends how much I care. For these glassine envelopes, a few...

Every time I see a Hello stamp or stencil, I can’t help but singing “Is it me you’re looking for?” in my head. In this ode to Lionel Richie and Adele, I have embellished these Hello Tags with sentiments best-expressed in these hit...

Spring is nowhere near to springing, but I'm really looking forward to it already. Since we are approaching the middle of winter, I wanted to make a window ornament that embraced the feelings of both winter and spring. Birds and pink roses make me...

  We recently asked our Bella Grace readers what five physical items they would keep in their Happiness Box. What’s that, you ask? A Happiness Box is exactly what it sounds like: a box filled with items that make you happy. The box is then...

  I recently took an online class with Dina Wakley on JeanneOliver.com, and what I remember most about the class is Dina's lesson on white space. I for one have always had a problem with white space... I mean, if I see any, I impulsively want to...

It’s been a tough year for everyone. There have been hurricanes, floods, wild fires, and other devastating natural disasters. There have also been the personal hardships — the struggles for everyday peace and happiness, the fighting to get...

Roses are a timeless favorite of mine. I'll take them in any color, but I've always loved them in a good cheery pink. I would dress head-to-toe in this color if it suited me, but my dark olive skin just doesn't work that well with too much rosy pink...

This project originally appeared in Take Ten Winter 2018. This lovely gift bundle is created with just a few blank kraft cards and envelopes, a white inkpad, and some inked lace ribbon. If you are need of a thoughtful token of your appreciation, this...

My friend is throwing her daughter a “Winter One-derland” party for her 1st birthday. She has pretty little snowflakes and shades of lavender and blue decorating the invitation. I must have been subconsciously channeling that picture when I...

I still haven’t mastered the art of wrapping oddly shaped gifts, despite watching countless YouTube videos on how to do just that. I always try, then find myself tossing the ruined paper in the trash and pulling out the one thing that never fails...

As I was cleaning out some holiday storage, I found a pile of Christmas music that had been photocopied, dog-eared, and well loved over the years. I could remember standing on the “stage” at home (the landing at the bottom of our staircase)...

    Our social media manager has been dreaming of a tiny house on wheels. Unfortunately, that means she'll have to give up her larger home décor items — including a Christmas tree. She's also allergic to pine trees (and most...

When crafting for Christmas, I always hesitate when buying seasonal items. You’ll have to store them until next year if you don’t use it all, so you’d better really love them. The other option is to craft with what you have on hand. For...