Gifts & Packaging Projects

These darling milk bottles are perfect for any country chic home. Whether you put a few flowers in them or use them to display your craft buttons, these bottles are a great storage solution with vintage flair. Milk Bottle Bath Salts Caddy Directions:...

This week, we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with this stamped and stenciled tote bag. My mother is a teacher and carries her supplies to and from work in tote bags, so this seemed like the perfect gift to thank teachers for all the hard...

There are a few staples in every crafter’s stash that are more affordable to buy in bulk quantities. One of these is unbleached muslin. It’s so much cheaper to buy it by the bolt than by the yard, but how can you possibly use up a bolt of the...

I’ve always loved making gifts for my mom. It’s probably because she’s always been overjoyed to receive them — whether the gift was a crayon-scribbled family portrait or a knitted scarf — no one appreciates handmade presents...

Pink paired with Kraft is the perfect palette to mix together an assortment of products from our Bath and Body Kits and Collection to create this artfully arranged box for Mother’s Day. This package has everything you need to gift mom a day of...

Create these hand-stamped soap packages in just a few minutes. Because the tub tea filters are porous, your loved ones will be able to smell your scrumptious soaps before they even open their gift. With just a few supplies, you too can create a set of...

Give mom the gift of relaxation this Mother’s Day with this DIY Citrus and Lavender Milk Bath, or choose from any of our other DIY Bath and Body Kits. Bath Soak Kits are the perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day. With just a few basic supplies,...

Create this necklace, and one-of-a-kind custom gift tag to let mom know just how much you love her this Mother’s Day. We’d love to see what you are making. Share your artwork on Instagram using #StampingtonMade for a chance to be a featured...

Spring has finally arrived at our offices and the birds are chirping from the trees. Upcycle some library cards and sleeves to commemorate the season and add some mixed-media details. Treat your friend to a handwritten letter on a library card, with some...

We recently introduced to you Tim Holtz’s Distress Crayons, and just like you, we can’t get enough of them. Our first attempt working with them, we created a set of colorful tags. This time, we wanted to use a different color palette to see...

Much like a blank canvas, approaching PaperWhimsy’s Amazing Alterables can be intimidating at first sight, but they are unique, fun to work with, and more than worth the extra creative effort. Usually it only takes the first brush of gesso or...

With summer just around the corner, these ombré dyed bags are perfect for going seashell hunting at the beach, to use as a party favor bag, or to package and gift homemade soaps. Down by the Seashore Ombré Muslin Bags Project Instructions:...

These decorative envelopes are the perfect vessel for gifts, ephemera packs, and more. Put a birthday greeting or sentiment on the outside, then stuff with your favorite photos of the recipient, or fill with bits of paper and ephemera for a girls’...

These amber jars are a versatile way to display your homemade bath and body projects. Whether you’re making lotions, homemade hairspray, dry shampoo, or customized perfumes, these jars and bottles have just the right look for showcasing your...

Pucker up for a sweet treat with our Mint Truffle Lip Balm recipe! Create your own homemade lip balm to treat yourself, or give to friends as a Valentine's Day gift that everyone is sure to love. Don't forget to print-out our free downloadable tags/label...

Whether you’re creating a gift topper or a stylish pendant necklace, these glitter bezels are the perfect accessory. Making this jewelry project is as simple as filling the bezel with all your favorite materials and topping it off with a layer of...

Kristen Robinson’s adorable handmade felted hearts are a lovely sentiment that can be used in a variety of ways – add to a box and gift it to someone special, create a mixed-media tag, or adorn a necklace or bracelet. Be True — A...

‘Tis the season for packaging and gift wrap! Whether it’s bags, wrapping paper, or decorative boxes, we can’t just settle for the store-bought options. Instead, we’ve come up with three packaging ideas that are sure to inspire you...

Looking for a way to spice up your wrapping paper this holiday season? These handmade paper rosettes are perfect for adding extra visual interest to your packaging. Adorn your packages with these versatile embellishments and create a gift topper that can...

These new metallic rub-ons by Tim Holtz are so versatile. They can be used to adorn gift wrap or to make ornaments. This week, Sarah Donawerth and Bekah Ellington partnered together to see what they could create using the rub-ons. Sarah created ornaments...

Working with glass vials never gets old. Whether you are creating favors for a party, place cards for a holiday affair, or a little festive décor, these adorable vials are the perfect accessory for the holiday season. Festive Favors Project...

When giving a gift, unique packaging is a must for me. As a creative, I can’t let it go untouched. Since clean and simple wrapping is my go-to, Kraft paper is one element I can never turn down. In this project, I’ll show you how to use...

It seems like just about everyone has been bitten by the coloring bug. We’re all picking up coloring books, grabbing some pencils, and coloring away. It’s a great way to spend your time; it’s relaxing, fun, and portable. The other day I...

These scrap pack bundles are the perfect idea for hosting a girls’ craft night or a mixed-media workshop. Think of them like a party favor, but instead of being filled with candy they are filled with a bundle of paper scraps for any crafting...

Get creative with your wrapping paper this holiday season by making your own. This simple, stamped and heat embossed kraft paper is sure to leave the recipient feeling extra loved because of the added thought you put into their gift. O Christmas Tree...

Inspired by a couple of packaging ideas that were featured in the Winter 2016 issue of Willow and Sage, I decided to try to make my own spin on them. The result is a feminine and flirty set of bath and body products that are perfect for pampering your...

In honor of our Entertaining and Party Collection, we wanted to create a simple project that was perfect for any special event. Adorn any of our goodie bags with a bit of washi tape and twine to create a simple project that’s perfect for party...

If you’re looking for that perfect last-minute touch for your holiday décor and crafting projects, then you’re going to love these mini Christmas trees. These charming little trees are reminiscent of vintage bottlebrush trees, and they...

These cute jars with wooden spoons were begging to be filled with just the right scrub. The jar, paired with a holiday-scented scrub makes for the perfect gift to a co-worker or a great stocking stuffer. You could leave the jar as is, or add a decorative...

Everywhere you look these days, people are talking about all the benefits of essential oils — certain oils can provide relaxation, while others can help clear up a stuffy nose. One of the most common ways of using essential oils is to create a...