Free Projects

Julia Andrus of Eco Green Crafts showed us at CHA how to do a really cool, yet simple crackle technique using all Eco Green Crafts products! You can also watch the FREE how-to video to see the...

Inspired by a library drawer project that artist Mou Saha made for 7gypsies, I created something similar using the 7gypsies Library Drawer and bright, vibrant colors. To decorate the monthly cards, I...

Combining products by Vintaj Natural Brass Co.and the Vintage Groove collection by Making Memories is simple and fun, yet allows you to create really artistic jewelry. Using new hand-dyed ribbons,...

Capture a simple sentiment in this old-fashioned message in bottle for a creative way to communicate or personalize your message. I began decorating the box from the Message in a Bottle Kit with...

When browsing the Jenni Bowlin booth at the recent CHA trade show, I noticed a unique and appealing new product, tart tins. Directly beside them, there was also an incredibly cute project sample in...

Using inspiration from the cover of Lisa Kettell’s book, "Altered Art Circus," I decided to create my own mini circus train using Le Cirque Papers by Graphic 45. My daughter loves to help me...

Two of my favorite projects from Creative Bloom by Jennifer Swift are the “Blooming Flower Sculpture” and the "Birds on Branches" projects. I was also inspired by the fun and vibrant...

Inspired by Graphic 45’s new Curtain Call papers, Vanessa and Lan created a few party-related projects for a "Hollywood Nights" glitz and glam gathering. Together, Vanessa and Lan crafted a...

Simply straight stitch the ruffled strips onto the top edges of five banner pieces. Print out some of your favorite mother and daughter, grandmother and granddaughter or family pictures in a sepia...

To make this project with two large pendants, I used the Hobnail Large Rectangles. I began by cutting down the Paris paper images from the Paris Nights Paper Collection to fit the bezels. Then I put...

Unbleached wax paper bags make the perfect favor or treat bag for small gifts, baked goods, elegant picnic sandwich bags, or even some simple craft supplies for friends. Use these for showers,...

Canvases: Creating mixed-media style canvases couldn’t be easier when using patterned papers from the Colorful Life collection! I decided to pair the papers with some fun Suzi Blu stamps in...

You can easily turn a book or journal into an envelope album to store personal ephemera or to document a special occasion. We decided to create a pregnancy keepsake holder to store ultrasound and...

Whether it's a welcome gift for someone special or a birthday present, this box full of beauty will brighten up anyone's day! By simply altering the box and adding some essentials, you too can create...

A great way to "green" craft and repurpose old jars is by transforming them into storage and decorative containers! I tend to create a lot of projects with old jars, but they are simply so easy to...

Start by lightly sanding the tea tin. This will make the surface a little rough and distressed so that the paint adheres easily. Paint the tin and lid with white acrylic paint, and allow it to dry...

In addition to the personalized place cards that were created for our Summer Celebrations' feature, Vanessa thought it would be fun to create some customized sandwich bags to go along with them!...

Make a special place card for each guest so they know where to sit at your summer gathering, and the cards can also double as a keepsake! Stamp the word "for" from the Cavallini Numbers and Symbols...

Dress up some water bottles for a Summer Celebrations' party! These are the perfect favors to create a bit of ambiance at any outdoor gathering and at the same time, be utterly functional on a warm...

For your next Summer Celebration (or any party for that matter!) display your utensils, napkins, and straws creatively. Kerri Winterstein wrapped each utensil set with a simple white napkin and then...

Instructions for A Little Something Birdie Card Project Spray a watercolor paper panel with red ink or glimmer mist. Stamp bird lightly on the panel. Once dry, gesso over with a light wash. Let dry,...

The internet is overflowing with amazing ideas for wedding-related crafting projects. Recently I was thinking about how it would be fun to put confetti into our Shoppe’s glassine envelopes as...

shonastudio.blogspot.com/ Create the butterfly: Stamp the butterfly, from the Clearly Impressed line Shore Cliff Elements, onto a scrap of canvas with StazOn ink. Paint with a tiny amount of yellow...

Fairy Friend 4¾" x 5½" Trim binding edge of matte paper with decorative scissors and fold into card. Stamp card with flourish, heart wreath, large scallop border, and "friend." Draw...

The Stampmaker Kit will really change the way you create. You can create your own custom stamps using personal photographs, illustrations, ephemera and much more. Remember to watch all the FREE...

Add a little elegance and functionality to your jewelry organization with this creative living idea! A jewelry tray allows you to easily sort through your favorite pieces to find the perfect...

suziblu.typepad.com Join guest artist Suzi Blu for this creative Gypsy Tote Bag tutorial! Wash tote bag in machine and dry. Iron flat. Dye according to package directions. Iron flat. Use StazOn ink...

We can always text, call, tweet, or facebook each other, but sometimes it’s nice to leave a handwritten note or personalized message for a loved one! When I saw the 7gypsies Ticket Holder, I...

What’s special about this project is that it is reusable! If you journal on strips of removable paper tape, you can peel off your goals once they are complete, and create a new list. Using...