Free Projects

“I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.” — Frida KahloThese scribbly stamps by Dina Wakley are inspired by Frida Kahlo’s many...

Our family of magazines never fails to provide me with inspiration. Though I’ve worked here for nearly 11 years, I still love going through each and every title we publish, taking note of the...

This new tree branch charm by Tim Holtz is a jewelry maker’s dream. It is an elegant design with an expensive looking finish. It also has holes at the end of each branch, but they blend...

We should grab coffee sometime! This project is a simple way to grab a cup of coffee with someone, near or far. These test tubes have all of the fixings for your favorite cup of joe or cup of tea and...

While preparing for the French Flea Market Sale, I wanted to make something that incorporated some spare hardware, but also looked chic and modern. After a visit to the department store, I decided to...

Today is my birthday! Normally, my birthdays are rather lackluster affairs that involve everything I would normally do that day, plus a slice of cake. However, today I decided to treat myself to a...

Everywhere you look, you see something that’s been hand-lettered. Chalkboard signs, company logos, home décor are just a few things people add a scripted word to. It’s a look so...

This little box captures the beauty of the night sky. Add a bit of paint and embellishments to match your décor and use this box to store your ATC cards, paint brushes, little succulent...

These antique bobbins are a great find from our Shoppe. Each is unique and reminds us of the turn of the century with its distressed age. We found a bunch of uses for this versatile shape and are...

A few years ago, we created some teeny tiny valentines that were a huge success. With just a little washi tape, stamps, and some patterned paper, we created a simple and sweet card in time for the...

For Valentine’s Day, I’m planning on bringing back the valentine. I haven’t sent out valentines since grade school, but I would love to do something small and sweet to show my...

Every time I see a Hello stamp or stencil, I can’t help but singing “Is it me you’re looking for?” in my head. In this ode to Lionel Richie and Adele, I have embellished these...

Spring is nowhere near to springing, but I'm really looking forward to it already. Since we are approaching the middle of winter, I wanted to make a window ornament that embraced the feelings of both...

  We recently asked our Bella Grace readers what five physical items they would keep in their Happiness Box. What’s that, you ask? A Happiness Box is exactly what it sounds like: a box...

  I recently took an online class with Dina Wakley on JeanneOliver.com, and what I remember most about the class is Dina's lesson on white space. I for one have always had a problem with white...

It’s been a tough year for everyone. There have been hurricanes, floods, wild fires, and other devastating natural disasters. There have also been the personal hardships — the struggles...

Roses are a timeless favorite of mine. I'll take them in any color, but I've always loved them in a good cheery pink. I would dress head-to-toe in this color if it suited me, but my dark olive skin...

This project originally appeared in Take Ten Winter 2018. This lovely gift bundle is created with just a few blank kraft cards and envelopes, a white inkpad, and some inked lace ribbon. If you are...

My friend is throwing her daughter a “Winter One-derland” party for her 1st birthday. She has pretty little snowflakes and shades of lavender and blue decorating the invitation. I must...

I still haven’t mastered the art of wrapping oddly shaped gifts, despite watching countless YouTube videos on how to do just that. I always try, then find myself tossing the ruined paper in the...

As I was cleaning out some holiday storage, I found a pile of Christmas music that had been photocopied, dog-eared, and well loved over the years. I could remember standing on the “stage”...

    Our social media manager has been dreaming of a tiny house on wheels. Unfortunately, that means she'll have to give up her larger home décor items — including a Christmas...

When crafting for Christmas, I always hesitate when buying seasonal items. You’ll have to store them until next year if you don’t use it all, so you’d better really love them. The...

My mother always topped her Christmas tree with an angel bedecked in all white. It held a candle and she uses it every year. The rest of the year, it is packed away carefully in the original box. One...