439 results for 'black friday'

Like most crafters, I have a long list of all the things I want to make by hand for the upcoming holiday season. I want to do it all – ornaments, gifts, décor – but...

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...

There are few things I love more than making party favors. I always do my best to be mindful of what my guests will actually use; the last thing I want to do is spend money and time on something that...

Supplies: h i d d e n t w e e t s clear stamp s m i t t e n f o r h o p e clear stamp Stretched canvas Beeswax and slow cooker Paint brush White gesso Old book paper India Ink black dye...

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...

For this project, I was inspired to create a mobile that had plenty of texture and visual interest. With each feather stamped with script and the twine crocheted in a delicate scalloped design, this...

Guest Artist Mou Saha is a well-known artistic blogger, has been published in Somerset Memories, and does design team work for many top crafting companies including gelatos manufacturer Faber-Castell...

I have wanted to use the She Art tissue paper for some time; the cute little dresses have so much potential! I decided to create a mini clothesline and use the Paper Mache Tri-fold House as the...

The Alice mini book can be used to store Alice themed ATCs, to display your favorite Alice quotes, or even as a miniature scrapbook. Begin with the ARTchix Studio Royal ATC cardstock sheet. Cut out...

I was inspired to create a piece that mimicked the rustic charm of fall — burlap and burnt orange, with a pop of green. I then added some corrugated cardboard and a strip of hand-dyed ribbon to...

These colorful tea tins are perfect for storing your favorite summery flavored teas. Use them on your kitchen counter or gift them to friends and family. Start by painting the tea tins white. You...

Halloween is my absolute, hands down, favorite creative time of the year (Thanksgiving and Christmas run a close second, respectively). Whether it’s sewing the costumes that my kids dream up,...

I usually try to incorporate something a bit “loud” into my outfits. Sometimes I’ll wear a bright, quirky pattern or an unexpected pop of color, but lately I’ve found myself...

Creating mini mixed-media canvases is a fun way to add some interesting, colorful décor to your walls. I decided to use embroidery hoops, inspired by a project artist Tiffany Johnson did for...

The Creative Journal by Dyan Reaveley is the perfect palette for art journalers and mixed-media artists. I decided to try creating an art journal page and test out the paper which is of superior...

I decided to create some very simple, yet elegant cards using the new Down the Rabbit Hole stamp set and 7gypsies Paper Tapes. The stamp images are so much fun so I decided to try using them with...

For 2019, we challenge you to create a monthly art journal page that will inspire and encourage you throughout the year. Join us as we embark on this year-long challenge. To get you started, we've...

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...

What can I say? I’ve been bitten by the template bug! Several months ago I shared an idea for using some of our versatile templates to create one-of-a-kind gift-wrap. Well, I couldn’t...

I was eager to use some of the vintage-inspired Homemade Images & Journaling Notes when I was designing this wall hanging. With so many adorable images to choose from, I knew I wanted them to be...

Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer shares a simple trick to transform a blank journal cover into a personalized work of art, perfect to give as a gift or hold onto as a special keepsake. To create your...

Start by painting the Paper Mache House Box with white gesso, or alternatively white acrylic paint. Once the paint has dried, spritz over the white gesso (on the bottom section) with teal blue...

Who doesn’t love journaling? Having a private place to write down personal thoughts, to muse about the world, and to doodle and practice new art techniques is very important for the creative...

With a little washi tape, themed stamps, and lots of love, you can create these simple but sweet mixed-media Valentine’s Day cards. Tuck one in a bouquet of flowers, or hide one in a box of...

Dimensional board books are great because when you add embellishments to the pages the book doesn’t tend to “bow” like other board books would. Each page has a spacer with allows...

“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore — While I nodded, nearly napped, suddenly there came a...

As this piece says “great things take time.” Whether it’s waiting for the blooms of the spring season or completing a work of art, true acts of beauty are created over time and...

Similar to our previous baggy book project, this book shows you how to turn color paper bags into a mini book. Only difference is that this project uses slightly bigger bags, so you can make a bigger...

Vintage cigar boxes are a great surface for mixed-media art because once you’ve finished decorating them, you can use them as small storage containers. You can add paint, patterned paper,...

It is said that “We must have roots and wings: roots to know where home is, and wings to fly off and practice what we’ve learned.” Our “home” is the place that is...