Free Projects

  Would you believe these steely blue pieces of paper were dyed with bright red hibiscus? Create a stationery set that perfectly matches your carefree style with organic colors and plenty of texture. Create notepads for important reminders (or...

  One of my sons only recently took a road trip with his grandparents hundreds of miles away to their house in Idaho. He was only 6 years old, I had never been to my in-laws’ new home in Idaho, and I’d never been away from any of my sons...

The new Honey Resin Starter Kit has tons of amazing options for creating fun layered effects in your artwork. It also has some really handy tools — a silicone tray, spatula brush, ephemera, and tons of glitter! Here are just a few ways I used the...

With Mother’s Day approaching, I’ve been looking for ideas on how to wrap the gift cards I purchased for the special women in my life. I know, you’re probably wondering why I didn’t purchase something nice and unique, but these...

There are so many different projects you can make with our new jewelry charm kits. Make a necklace, or a dozen necklaces, all from using the same components in new and interesting ways. The lock alone can be used three different ways because of its...

I’ve been saving an old pile of outdated CDs for about a year now. They’ve been sitting on the edge of my desk, gathering dust, and I knock the pile onto the floor nearly every time I walk past them. However, I just couldn’t throw away...

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I’ve been thinking about all my mother has done for me. And not just giving me life or taking care of me for years, but things that she has done recently that need appreciation. She’s been helping...

Every spring season, I see shabby chic home décor in every store and I fall in love all over again. Two weeks ago, I share the Memo Board project, but this week, I’m focusing on corralling all of my pens, brushes, and supplies with this...

Today, we welcome Guest Artist Sandra Evertson. She will be working with her own product line, Relics and Artifacts, to create a butterfly on a coordinating stand. In Flight Morpho by Sandra Evertson Directions: Stack the 3 Archival Wood Cases on top of...

Every spring season, I see shabby chic home décor in every store and I fall in love all over again. The delicate hues of pink and blue capture my imagination and I begin to dream of an entire house filled with beautiful florals and distressed...

I’ve been seeing DIY weddings pop up more and more on Pinterest as summer brides are getting ready for the big day. These Mason jar mugs are an adorable way to create a personalized gift for the country chic bride. They are also lovely gifts for...

Teacups have always been some of my favorite things. I save them even when they are chipped and well-loved, hoping to find another use. I absolutely love shabby chic décor and these teacups have been calling to me to make them into something...

Other people in the office can attest to the fact that I am obsessed with getting a tiny house. I’ve been watching the TV shows about tiny houses, doing research on different types and builders, and generally obsessing over tiny houses in my free...

There is a breathtaking portrait by Gustav Klimt called Woman in Gold. When I saw this image from the postcard set by Ingrid Pomeroy, the posture of the lady reminded me of that portrait and I knew that I had to create something as an homage to the...

I’ve noticed an influx of artwork being sent to us that features gorgeous gilded shapes, with beautiful metallic elements being brought to life upon a black background. As I edited a few articles in which artists used this technique, I...

Finnabair’s new Metallique Waxes are vivid color that’s easy to apply and add detail with. Just create your textured background, then rub on the waxes to make everything pop with vivid shine. For this canvas, I paired Ingrid Pomeroy’s...

Everyone in the office has been dying to find a good technique or use for Dina Wakley’s Rosy paint. The color is absolutely gorgeous and we decided that it looked like something straight out of a fairy tale. When paired with our chipboard crowns,...

With the Oscars in just a few days, I thought something to celebrate film history would be perfect. I love the old movies that seem to be made on the most fantastically grand scale. “Gone with the Wind,” “North by Northwest,”...

This project has incorporated all of my favorite things — sheet music, book text, pen nibs, gears, antique vibes, and more! I love how a little bit of ink around the edges of a book page can create a defined shape that provides striking contrast to...

Add some vintage elegance to your home with these three ways to styling our vintage plant box. From organization to a decorative planter, find unique ways to show off your wares with this vintage plant box. Here are three fresh ways to style your...

I’ve always loved snail mail. There’s something so exciting about getting a letter with your name on it. Nowadays, I seem to only get bills and junk mail. To recapture the joy of receiving a handwritten letter, this project uses Poly Shrink...

While traveling in England in 2014, I was fortunate enough to visit the Tower of London on the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I and see the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red exhibit. This exhibit consisted of 888.246 ceramic poppies,...

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is drawing near. This project celebrates a popular food of the season — chocolate-covered strawberries. Give your lips a little love with this scrumptious lip balm, and download these printable lip balm...

My skin care routine is pretty basic, but it’s time to “face” the facts — my skin needs some pampering. With winter and the cold temperatures, my face is dry and ready for some rejuvenation. This clay mask is great for removing...

No matter where I am, I always have a tube of homemade lip balm in my purse. However, it always seems to have disappeared when I go to use it. I’m convinced they enter some sort of magical universe the second I put them inside — like a Narnia...

When guests come to town, our family pulls out all the stops to create the best impression. Even when my brother, who knows the day-to-day mess we live in, comes to town, my whole family is cleaning, polishing, and organizing with a mad haste that is...

Sometimes a “just because” gift is all you need to brighten someone’s day. These bundled flowers are a quick and easy way to let someone know that you are thinking of them. Create an artfully bundles bouquet of flowers for that special...

I feel comfortable saying that most artists and crafters are aware that bullet journaling is one of the hottest trends out there. It’s easy to see why: It requires very little supplies and the possibilities are truly endless. It’s a great way...

Recently, I’ve been trying to whittle down my craft stash. I have supplies everywhere — under my bed, in my desk drawers, covering the closet, and on top of the dog’s crate. I even store my buttons in my sock drawer! In an effort to...

New Year’s Eve is just days away — how are you celebrating? I have a tradition of sitting in my comfiest sweatpants and a pair of high heels to ring in the New Year in style. This year, I created something with plenty of sparkle and some...