Free Projects

There are so many different projects you can make with our new jewelry charm kits. Make a necklace, or a dozen necklaces, all from using the same components in new and interesting ways. The lock...

I’ve been saving an old pile of outdated CDs for about a year now. They’ve been sitting on the edge of my desk, gathering dust, and I knock the pile onto the floor nearly every time I...

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I’ve been thinking about all my mother has done for me. And not just giving me life or taking care of me for years, but things that she has done...

Every spring season, I see shabby chic home décor in every store and I fall in love all over again. Two weeks ago, I share the Memo Board project, but this week, I’m focusing on...

Today, we welcome Guest Artist Sandra Evertson. She will be working with her own product line, Relics and Artifacts, to create a butterfly on a coordinating stand. In Flight Morpho by Sandra Evertson...

Every spring season, I see shabby chic home décor in every store and I fall in love all over again. The delicate hues of pink and blue capture my imagination and I begin to dream of an entire...

I’ve been seeing DIY weddings pop up more and more on Pinterest as summer brides are getting ready for the big day. These Mason jar mugs are an adorable way to create a personalized gift for...

Teacups have always been some of my favorite things. I save them even when they are chipped and well-loved, hoping to find another use. I absolutely love shabby chic décor and these teacups...

Other people in the office can attest to the fact that I am obsessed with getting a tiny house. I’ve been watching the TV shows about tiny houses, doing research on different types and...

There is a breathtaking portrait by Gustav Klimt called Woman in Gold. When I saw this image from the postcard set by Ingrid Pomeroy, the posture of the lady reminded me of that portrait and I knew...

I’ve noticed an influx of artwork being sent to us that features gorgeous gilded shapes, with beautiful metallic elements being brought to life upon a black background. As I edited a few...

Finnabair’s new Metallique Waxes are vivid color that’s easy to apply and add detail with. Just create your textured background, then rub on the waxes to make everything pop with vivid...

Everyone in the office has been dying to find a good technique or use for Dina Wakley’s Rosy paint. The color is absolutely gorgeous and we decided that it looked like something straight out of...

With the Oscars in just a few days, I thought something to celebrate film history would be perfect. I love the old movies that seem to be made on the most fantastically grand scale. “Gone with...

This project has incorporated all of my favorite things — sheet music, book text, pen nibs, gears, antique vibes, and more! I love how a little bit of ink around the edges of a book page can...

Add some vintage elegance to your home with these three ways to styling our vintage plant box. From organization to a decorative planter, find unique ways to show off your wares with this vintage...

I’ve always loved snail mail. There’s something so exciting about getting a letter with your name on it. Nowadays, I seem to only get bills and junk mail. To recapture the joy of...

While traveling in England in 2014, I was fortunate enough to visit the Tower of London on the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I and see the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red exhibit...

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is drawing near. This project celebrates a popular food of the season — chocolate-covered strawberries. Give your lips a little love with this...

My skin care routine is pretty basic, but it’s time to “face” the facts — my skin needs some pampering. With winter and the cold temperatures, my face is dry and ready for...

No matter where I am, I always have a tube of homemade lip balm in my purse. However, it always seems to have disappeared when I go to use it. I’m convinced they enter some sort of magical...

When guests come to town, our family pulls out all the stops to create the best impression. Even when my brother, who knows the day-to-day mess we live in, comes to town, my whole family is cleaning,...

Sometimes a “just because” gift is all you need to brighten someone’s day. These bundled flowers are a quick and easy way to let someone know that you are thinking of them. Create...

I feel comfortable saying that most artists and crafters are aware that bullet journaling is one of the hottest trends out there. It’s easy to see why: It requires very little supplies and the...

Recently, I’ve been trying to whittle down my craft stash. I have supplies everywhere — under my bed, in my desk drawers, covering the closet, and on top of the dog’s crate. I even...

New Year’s Eve is just days away — how are you celebrating? I have a tradition of sitting in my comfiest sweatpants and a pair of high heels to ring in the New Year in style. This year, I...