Free Projects

Start by spraying the Prima Marketing Mixed Media Album Cover 3 with pink and orange colored spray inks. Allow to dry, then roughly paint swatches of blue and white acrylic paints onto the cover...

I love all things vintage, especially vintage soda crates, so when my coworker Johanna Love saw this beauty at Goodwill for only $6 (crazy right?) she knew I would be head-over-heels for it. Being...

I have to admit that I’ve never been a big fan of metallic colors. Just a glimpse of gold and silver would transport me to Grandma Sara’s living room. You see, she was crazy about...

These mini candles would make a thoughtful gift or party favor during any season. You can get creative and customize each candle using various fragrant essential oils and ingredients. I chose to...

Perfect for school teachers, neighbors, friends and family, these “ready to bake” recipe-in-a-jar gifts are inexpensive and easy to create! Using one of her favorite cookie recipes,...

This holiday season try and create something special for you sister, mom or best friend using this idea as a springboard. Create a stunning box filled with beautiful things in a color palette that...

These eco-friendly chalkboard tins can be reused again and again! Fill them with any kind of delicious treat this holiday season, or use to package and personalize a present. Start by lightly...

Artist Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is well-known for her intricate and artistic mixed-media journal pages, collages, and altered art. In her Francoise Journal Page project, she turns...

Our metal chalkboard is magnetic, which means it’s perfect for new magnetic poetry by Kelly Rae Roberts. I decided to alter my chalkboard a little to add a little whimsy. Using various colors...

Some of our newest products in The Shoppe at Somerset are just right for artfully organizing gift wrapping supplies this holiday season. The Olde Wire Bathtub Basket can be displayed on the edge of...

A perfectly packaged parcel is always more delightful to open on a special occasion, especially when it's tied together with a personal touch and lot of creativity. "For smaller gifts I like to use...

This year Vanessa Spencer (Shoppe Manager) set her heart on creating an “out of the ordinary” advent calendar. While browsing Pinterest to get her creativity churning, she found an...

It’s no secret that chalkboard-style anything is one of the hottest trends right now. When we began selling this Black Chalkboard Kraft Wrapping Paper, I knew I’d be using it to package...

The Cosmo Cricket Show Toppers with clips are perfect for adding creative interest to wide-mouthed Mason jars and displaying a gift tag, note, or beloved picture. Follow along with Vanessa Spencer as...

The wire basket and bottles set can be used in a variety of ways. Fill the bottles with water and add some simple flowers to add freshness and color to your space, or fill them with your favorite art...

This hot air balloon wire form is the perfect size to artfully display as a centerpiece at a birthday party, baby shower, or other festive event. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer as...

Achieve simplicity without compromising style with this easy-to-make holiday project. Our Shoppe Manager, Vanessa Spencer, shows how to dress up a crisp, white cotton bag, perfect for packaging...

I’ve been absolutely charmed by laser-cut wooden embellishments since I first laid eyes on them. As a lover of all things rustic, I took an instant liking to the plain wood surface...

Thankfully, our Stampington office is located near a park with beautiful walking trails lined with pine trees. On a recent lunch break, a coworker and I took our totes and filled them with fallen...

"A few years back I made some lovely Christmas place mats using Cavallini & Co. Deco Wrap and since then I have been itching to create more. I recently found this adorable Thanksgiving place mat...

There’s nothing better than a delicious fall recipe to get you harvest ready and cozy for the season. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer as she gives tips on how to package these...

The Dyan Reaveley journal pages are functional and constructed with quality materials, fit to hold all your artistic musings no matter what medium you create with. Inspired by the colorful new book...

The graffiti book box is a great way to store ephemera clippings, package a gift and much more. This project ended up being sort of a “happy accident” because I used a stencil design on...

We love these mini woodland trees from the Idea-ology line by Tim Holtz and know you will too! They can be altered using spray, ink, and a variety of other ways. Join our Shoppe Manager Vanessa...

The Green Vintage Number Buckets have so much potential for home décor, parties and more. Explore three unique ways to use this classic caddy set: 1) First, for our artsy friends, we've...

Using various sizes of ready-to-alter wood blocks, I painted each one with a quick coat of white gesso and allowed the paint to dry thoroughly. Print out your square instagram photos (or any...

Easily embellish these natural kraft bags and fill with your favorite type of Halloween treats. Use the Ephemera Forgetting and Mustard Newspaper washi tapes to embellish the bags. Then attach one...

The rustic and chic Metal Chalkboard Display can be used in a variety of creative ways. Hang up in your kitchen, office, children's bedroom or any bare spot to enliven home décor. Our Shoppe...