Free Projects

Our newest Chai Rack is bigger and better than ever. With six glasses cradled in a wire frame, there’s even more space to hold all of your special little treasures! Armed with this new chai...

I wanted to experiment with Tim Holtz’s new bite-sized Distress Ink Minis, which are convenient for projects on the go. Along with carrying them in your purse for whenever inspiration hits, I...

These simple and inexpensive ideas will help you weave your wedding colors into tabletop displays or craft centerpieces that perfectly reflect your personality. Old wine bottles and milk glasses make...

Dress up a wire basket to give your guests a creative place to put their cards. To create the banner, start by painting each of the pennants from the 7gypsies Banner Kit with chalkboard paint. Allow...

Greet your guests with love with this simple table display. Use wooden letter press blocks to spell out the happy couples' initials or give friends and family hugs and kisses to help share love and...

I recently got married, and one of my favorite gifts was probably the simplest: My friend presented me with several packs of film for her Polaroid Instax camera as well as her camera, which she was...

A simple circle punch can be used in so many versatile ways. Stretch your creative muscle by using the scraps and waste that’s left over after circle-punching to create a quick and easy set of...

I’m always looking for new, creative ways to wrap gifts. There’s nothing I love better than presenting a beautifully wrapped gift to a loved one and seeing how happy and excited they get!...

Using Angela Cartwright’s transparencies is an easy way to add interest and depth to a mixed-media project or a simple journal cover. To begin, paint white gesso onto the covers of each...

Not only is making your own lip balm fun and easy, but it is also incredibly addictive. These little balms are the perfect project to make in bulk, so you have a gift for a friend at a moment’s...

These glittery packages are sure to sparkle at your next event — be it a wedding, baby shower, bridal party, or other special occasion. To begin, it’s best to stamp on the kraft circle...

We were so taken with Kelly Rae Roberts’ new iPad skins that we decided to make an iPad case inspired by her gorgeous designs. We used black Kraft Paper Fabric, a new product by Kraft-Tex,...

I love the vibrant, creative designs of Roben-Marie Smith’s Art Pops products and decided to use a piece of one of her Art Pops cards inside one of the funky hobnail bezels by Ice Resin. Cut...

Creating edgy, artistic cards that pop is easy when you’re using artist-quality paints and a few creative stamps — especially if they come from the Dina Wakley Collection. Begin by...

Start by laying your pillow form onto a flat surface. Slip a piece of cardboard inside the pillow form to make sure that paint does not bleed through. I like to loosely sketch my design onto a piece...

I’ve been a fan of Dina Wakley’s artwork for years now. I can still remember my reaction the first time I held one of her art journals in my hands. The textures, the layers, the...

With the rise of the camera phone, capturing life’s special moments has never been easier. It’s also easy, however, to amass a huge library of photos on your phone that are soon forgotten...

The creative possibilities with Kraft Paper Fabric by Kraft-Tex are endless! This innovative material can be put through the washer and dryer, making it perfect for adding a little mixed-media charm...

Vintage paper is one of the most coveted flea-market finds, but it can be hard to come by. And even when you do come across a great print, it has most likely seen better days. Get the vintage look...

The Small Dylusions Journal provides a more compact size canvas, which for me is sometimes easier and a lot less intimidating than trying to fill up larger journal pages. It’s also really...

Start by staining a wood pallet with a dark brown wood stain, or alternatively, use brown acrylic paint. Allow to dry overnight. Carefully cut deco wrap into strips that are slightly smaller than...

I’ve always known there are practically limitless ways to use essential oils, like adding a few drops of lavender to your bed linens to help you sleep and rubbing peppermint in your palms to...

After Vanessa Spencer made a really clever and beautiful earring frame using MD metal sheets, there was some scrap left over that I thought I could put to good use and turn into my own cuff bracelets...

I have lots of fun with my Instagram feed - taking good photos with your phone is a wonderful challenge. And when you finally manage to capture that perfect picture it’s only natural that...

The new chai rack can be used to hold many different creative odds and ends, and it’s especially suited to hold bathroom supplies. I filled mine with cotton balls, q-tips, cotton swabs, and...