Free Projects

Package a colorful gift for your creative friends with Roben-Marie Smith’s new Art Pops™ Sticker Tape. Fill them with art supplies for an inspiring gift, or crafting essentials that will...

Start by painting Tim Holtz’s Idea-ology Bare Burlap Panel with white gesso, and allow it to dry. Attach a red decorative label or piece of cardstock to the bottom left corner of the canvas...

A refreshing face mist is perfect to spritz on your face on a hot summer’s day, revitalize you in the morning, or simply use as a calming spray when you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed...

I’ve wanted to play around with Montana Acrylic Paint Markers for a long time now, so when Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer brought a set by my office, I was very excited. There are a lot of...

Make your journal covers pop with bursts of color and bird stamps, sure to inspire an air of freedom as you create. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer for the simple tutorial: Start by...

Spruce up your packaging by printing a recipe directly onto Kraft bags, before filling them with homemade cookies.This way when your friends and family try the cookies, they will also get to take the...

Scroll Down to View Some of the Products Used in this Mini Art Journal Project Start by altering the background of the mini journal board pages with Faber Castell Gelato colors of your choice. To...

Create a quick and easy, yet artistic earring display using the new, multifaceted MD metal sheets. With so many patterns to choose from, Vanessa picked the Union Jack design for this project. For...

Create your own unique cards to promote your business and stand out. I created a few styles of DIY business cards using some simple supplies. Print out your business card information in a Word.doc...

These sweet little boxes are fantastic for packaging soaps, candy or small gifts. They’re easy to make with the Sizzix Where Women Cook Bigz Movers & Shapers Match Box die cut. Use the die...

The inspiration for this project came from exploring ideas on Pinterest. These invites are perfect for hosting a book exchange or book club party. Type up the details for the invitations in a...

Print a photo out with a laser or inkjet print on regular paper (NOT photo paper.) I printed mine at 14” x 24” to completely cover the pallet, a size which you can print at your local...

Ever since I first learned to write, I’ve loved lettering. I would write my alphabet over and over again, perfecting each letter. In school, I spent my weekends recopying my notes, not in hopes...

Our square greeting cards are the perfect canvas to display your square Instagram pictures. Don’t let your Insta pics "collect dust" by sitting on your phone and computer – print them out...

These amber bottles are great for filling with homemade scents and beauty products, but they’re also perfect for creating home décor projects. Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer uses the...

I made these Kraft cards by cutting down (I like to think of it as "upcycling") old Kraft file folders. Feel free to customize/cut the cards to whatever size you need; mine are approximately 4 x 5...

“Milk and cookies” can be a fun themed party idea for kids, but we also think it makes a great (and creative) excuse for grownups to get together! Surprise your friends at your next...

These mini love-themed canvases are a fun way to get inspired for Valentine’s Day. They’re perfect for hanging up at home, or giving to a loved one. Start by painting some small canvases...

Creating art journal and memory pages is one of my favorite crafting activities. I was inspired by the Grafix rub-onz and decided to try a journal page with a little whimsy without losing edge. ...

I have to admit that I haven’t given rub-ons much thought in a few years. It wasn’t until we recently polled our Facebook fans about the products they loved and the majority of them...

These Moleskine notebooks are perfect to alter into a personalized Valentine booklet. Fill the pages with your favorite Valentine quotes and pictures. To modify the front cover to my liking, I first...

The American Crafts Project Life Jade cards fit perfectly into the medium sized basket from the Gathering Eggs Wire Basket Set. I thought they would be a quick and easy (but still colorful and...

Guest Artist Kristen Robinson shows us how to create the sweetest “Love Note” tags with only a handful of products. We think they’re the perfect indulgences to share with all! ...

I usually find myself cooking a lot more around the holidays – always preparing food for potlucks and parties! Sometimes I take the easy road and purchase store-bought dishes, but time willing,...

To stencil the Natural Jute Bags, place a piece of scrap paper inside the bag first. This will prevent the paint bleeding through to the back side of the bag. For this project, I used Claudine...

Artist Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is well-known for her intricate and artistic mixed-media journal pages, collages, and altered art. In this Who Am I project, she adds lovely rich...