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Sometimes you just need a little bit of encouragement — a little reminder that there are brighter days ahead and that there is still magic and hope in the world. To always keep that message close to my heart, I created a wish in a bottle necklace...

Our new Rust Paste by Finnabair had me dreaming of rusted gears and cogs this week. The layered elements give it a truly steampunk vibe with sprockets, gearwheels, antique pen nibs, and even some carefully camouflaged pieces of Relics and Artifacts. The...

These darling milk bottles are perfect for any country chic home. Whether you put a few flowers in them or use them to display your craft buttons, these bottles are a great storage solution with vintage flair. Milk Bottle Bath Salts Caddy Directions:...

I’ve been reading “Les Miserables” for the past two years and have been slowly whittling away at this behemoth of a book during roadtrips, vacation days, weekends, and while waiting in line at the pharmacy. After two years of 5 minute...

4th of July is just a few days away and I always try to dress for the occasion. Traditionally, I wear the loudest pair of red, white, and blue shorts ever, but unfortunately there was a small fireworks accident last year, the shorts became red, white,...

These gold leaf mica flakes add a little sparkle to any project. With these resin pieces, the gold leaf can catch the light from all directions and really shine. Tie a piece of ribbon on and use these quick and easy backless bezels as keychains,...

Ok, so I’ve had a thing for pineapples this past month. It is a motif that is simple to draw, easy to paint, and full of whimsy. For this project, I decided to translate the pineapple motif into a string art pallet canvas for the kitchen. With just...

I was inspired by a favorite necklace to create this canvas. It is made of flattened copper pennies and has touches of blue and turquoise in the beading. This necklace is cherished and handmade, but matches nothing that I wear, so I’ve had it...

Explore three different ways to create mixed-media masterpieces with the same coloring page. Original coloring page by Crystal Brashear from The Coloring Studio Summer 2016 and artwork by Renee Zarate. The Coloring Studio Mixed-Media Pages Three-Ways...

I have always loved to travel. I was fortunate enough to study abroad for a short time and to take lots of trips growing up. However, I’m still itching to travel some more. I’ve been trying to travel to Ireland since I saw the photos my mom...

For a friend’s baby shower, I created this mixed-media piece to encourage the new little one to always soar to new heights. With just a few steps, this canvas has plenty of dimension and texture without being overly complicated. To New Heights...

I was saving this piece of clip art for something special when I came across this quote by Roald Dahl inside Bella Grace: “Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most...

This week, we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with this stamped and stenciled tote bag. My mother is a teacher and carries her supplies to and from work in tote bags, so this seemed like the perfect gift to thank teachers for all the hard...

There are a few staples in every crafter’s stash that are more affordable to buy in bulk quantities. One of these is unbleached muslin. It’s so much cheaper to buy it by the bolt than by the yard, but how can you possibly use up a bolt of the...

I’ve been fascinated with the paper quilling projects I’ve been seeing lately. Artists with more patience than I will ever achieve have managed to create paper masterpieces that take a simple curl and turn it into a beautiful picture. For...

What a perfect pairing it was when we paired Ken Oliver’s Color Bursts with Tim Holtz Kraft and White Paper Stash. The Color Bursts offered a bit of subtle color that mixed well together, while the paper allowed the background pattern to show...

I have been itching to create mini dreamcatchers to wear around the neck for a long time! I loved the idea but it never came together in my head so I put it aside. When Coffee Break Designs came out with their chipboard feathers, the very same idea...

I’ve always loved making gifts for my mom. It’s probably because she’s always been overjoyed to receive them — whether the gift was a crayon-scribbled family portrait or a knitted scarf — no one appreciates handmade presents...

Pink paired with Kraft is the perfect palette to mix together an assortment of products from our Bath and Body Kits and Collection to create this artfully arranged box for Mother’s Day. This package has everything you need to gift mom a day of...

This colorful handmade journal by Rae Missigman was created with an assortment of her new products. This simple project is easy to achieve with just a few supplies. Use it as your own, one-of-a-kind art journal to doodle, or to jot down your thoughts...

With spring fully in bloom, these colorful tags are sure to inspire and encourage someone. Attach them to a gift, or give to a friend just because. Dream as If You'll Live Forever — Inspirational Tags Project Instructions: Using the shiny/glossy...

These cards are perfect for Mother’s Day or any special occasion. In minutes, create a card that will be cherished forever. We’d love to see what you are making. Share your artwork on Instagram using #StampingtonMade for a chance to be a...

Create these hand-stamped soap packages in just a few minutes. Because the tub tea filters are porous, your loved ones will be able to smell your scrumptious soaps before they even open their gift. With just a few supplies, you too can create a set of...

Give mom the gift of relaxation this Mother’s Day with this DIY Citrus and Lavender Milk Bath, or choose from any of our other DIY Bath and Body Kits. Bath Soak Kits are the perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day. With just a few basic supplies,...

“Let Your Spirit Take Flight,” with this necklace by Guest Artist Sandra Evertson. Sandra paired Rising Spirit and Mialgros Relics and Artifacts to create this unique necklace, adding a beautiful patina using an assortment of metallic paints...

Create this necklace, and one-of-a-kind custom gift tag to let mom know just how much you love her this Mother’s Day. We’d love to see what you are making. Share your artwork on Instagram using #StampingtonMade for a chance to be a featured...

As this piece says “great things take time.” Whether it’s waiting for the blooms of the spring season or completing a work of art, true acts of beauty are created over time and never overnight. It is through diligence that elegant...

Spring has finally arrived at our offices and the birds are chirping from the trees. Upcycle some library cards and sleeves to commemorate the season and add some mixed-media details. Treat your friend to a handwritten letter on a library card, with some...

Join us as we continue on our year-long journal challenge. In January, we created a set of journal prompts that you can find here, in hopes to keep you inspired to create your own art journal that you can carry along with you no matter where you are. Our...

We recently introduced to you Tim Holtz’s Distress Crayons, and just like you, we can’t get enough of them. Our first attempt working with them, we created a set of colorful tags. This time, we wanted to use a different color palette to see...