Free Projects

Start by painting the paper mache mini boxes with white paintusing a Claudine Hellmuth studio paint brush. Apply the paint randomly to achieve a distressed, shabby chic finish. Allow the paint to dry...

Begin by tracing the bottom of an Oval Clear Top Box onto a sheet of patterned paper from the Hudson Valley Journey paper pack. Trim paper slightly smaller than your traced marks so that it fits...

These mini matchbox cards are so easy to create! This project is a creative way to do an advent calendar or to display mini favors at a holiday party. Make as many of these as you need! Start with a...

Cover a 5" x 7" board book with patterned paper from the Winter Garden collection. Spritz randomly with Olive Vine Glimmer Mist. Edge book with Vintage Photo distress ink. Cut a strip of Antique...

To create the birds nest take the 3 Freshwater Pearls or any beads of your choice for your eggs. Put the wire through the beads. If wire is too big use a head pin. Then start wrapping around the bead...

Paint the front of the 7gypsies paper bags with tan paint using the Claudine Hellmuth Studio paintbrushes. Cut out bird collage images from the Fly Little Bird Collage Sheet and glue onto a piece of...

These quick and easy ATCs can be used to trade with other ATC artists or even used as gift cards or favors. I love the fact that the ATCs fit perfectly into the 2¾" x 3¾" glassine...

Our new publication GreenCraft has inspired me in so many ways. I now look at regular everyday items differently and every time I’m about to discard something I usually find myself thinking...

The Bind-it-All machine is a great tool to have because in the long run it can save you a lot of money! You can bind your own scrapbooks and no longer have to purchase expensive albums. And you can...

Start with brown fabric and measure to the size you want your calendar to be. Layer torn sheets from the Venetian Collectionon to the fabric. Add a white piece of corrugated paper toward the bottom...

Print out your photos so that they don’t exceed 3" in height. Use matte photo paper and trim. Gesso two sheets of paper using the Claudine Hellmuth Studio Gesso. When the Gesso is dry use three...

This book can be used for just about anything. Use it as scrapbook, journal, notebook or organizer. I decided to use mine as a project idea book so I can write down notes and ideas for future...

Travel cases are fun to alter and a great way to store just about anything or use as home décor. To alter mine I began with pieces of torn up vintage music paper and collaged the pieces onto...

I used the large craft totefor my project. Begin by turning pieces of patterned paper from the Radiant collection into canvas. You can learn how to do that by watching our FREE how-to video. The...

The 7gypsies Photo Display Standis designed for 4" x 6" photos but it can actually be used many other ways. I decided to create a recipe book. If you don’t want to use the slipcovers that come...

Use Diamond Glazeto apply your clip art word (or words) to the glass embellishment. Melissa used the word "Heaven" from the ARTchix Studio Story Collage Sheet. Let the Diamond Glaze dry. Wrap all...

Simplicity often speaks volumes when inspiration is sought. Journaling cards created with Character Constructions Mannequin Café bring dreams to life and serve as the perfect prompts when...

The simplicity of this project reminded me of a French Bakery! Creating homemade treats is an inexpensive and meaningful gift to give someone special. Adding some baked goods in glassine sleeves is a...

An altered paper mache purseis the perfect holder for a gift, crafting kit, baked goods and so much more. Start by painting the purse (inside and out) with white gesso or white acrylic paint. Allow...

Place your cherished photographs in the spotlight with this simple décor project that features an unlikely use for wooden spools. With a quick wash of paint and romantic decorative tape,...

Turn a 7gypsies shadowbox and wooden spools into a decorative jewelry display using a just a few supplies. Start by painting an 8x8 shadowboxwith white gesso and allow to dry. Then paint three...

Start by covering the square stacked boxeswith chalkboard paper or alternatively with chalkboard paint, black paint or black paper. I used the chalkboard paper because I'm currently expecting, and...

Inchies actually fit perfectly into the Staple bezels by Art Mechanic. I thought it would be clever to create reversible pendants so that if you grow tired of one side, you can just easily flip it...

Begin by painting the pages of the canvas stitched bookwith acrylic paint. I primarily used a light blue and then added some white and teal in various areas to add some interest. Allow the paint to...

Our clear pockets are perfect for memory albums and journals, but they actually also have plenty of potential for a creative storage solution. If you are a collector of French ephemera, or any kind...

This nature-themed found object box is an elegant, feminine way to store unique found items. Shells, rocks, and even insects can be stored in these little boxes. Start by painting the outside box's...

When I first saw these adorable hangers, I knew they would be ideal for displaying pretty clothes for the little ones. The shabby chic style of the hangers is positively charming and complemented the...

You can use this creative idea for packaging a teacher’s gift, graduation gift or even a housewarming gift. The box makes an artistic packaging project and can also be reused for creative home...

The lucky recipients on your list will love receiving these pretty air mail boxes, and you'll love how quick and fun they are to create! Roughly paint the outside of the boxes with blue and pink...

Start by gluing some vintage book text to the bottom of the cover of a moleskinenotebook. Water down some blue acrylic paint and roughly paint over the cover of the notebook and allow the paint to...