{"title":"Via Airmail Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eDear Lovers of Airmail,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We’re firm believers that nothing says sincerity like handwritten correspondence. From postal-themed papers and washi tapes to twine, stamps, and beyond, we’ve assembled plenty of first-class projects and products into this fun-filled \u003cstrong\u003eVia Airmail Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. With authentic packaging inspiration and these simple ideas for personalizing your own handmade messages, we guarantee the delivery of happiness to loved ones on time, every time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sincerely,\u003cbr\u003e The Shoppe at Somerset\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-par-avion-packages-project","title":"Par Avion Packages Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo create the mini par avion notebooks, I used two Cavaillini \u0026amp; Co. Par Avion postcards for each book and cut out 6 pieces of white cardstock (for each book) that measure the same as the postcards. Score each postcard and piece of white card stock 1” from the top using the bone folder. Stamp your favorite par avion designs from the Cavallini \u0026amp; co. Par Avion rubber stamp set with Lapis colored ink onto the white pages. Punch holes on 1” are at the top of each book and then thread through some Airmail twine to bind the books.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003eEnvelopes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Attach your favorite Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Par Avion labels to 4 9\/16\" x 6 ¾\" glassine sleeve. Stamp postage-themed designs from the Par Avion rubber stamp set onto the envelopes using black StazOn. The StazOn ink will work best on glassine envelopes because it’s a slick surface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Insert the books into each envelope, and then bundle up the package with Cherry Divine Twine or the Airmail Divine Twine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471009431,"sku":"PROJ-0148","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0148__03816.1558392660.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791510"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-youve-got-air-mail-project","title":"You've Got Air Mail Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Airmail Divine Twine I decided to create some cookie packages with and “airmail” color palette. The ATC storage boxes can be used for storing more than just ATCs! Sweet treats bundled in a pretty box are perfect for any occasion. Begin by painting 2 small and 2 large ATC storage boxes with red and blue acrylic paints and allow to dry. Add some air mail themed stickers from the Cavallini holiday label set to the boxes. Stamp postage designs from the Carte Postale clear stamp set with black StazOn ink onto the boxes. Place tissue paper and cookies inside the boxes. Bundle the boxes up with some Airmail Divine Twine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471337111,"sku":"PROJ-0159","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0159__40303.1558392707.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791527"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-mail-art-inspiration-project","title":"Mail Art Inspiration Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy inspiration for this project was from a mail art project that I saw in a Papaya Art catalog. I decided to try some mail art myself to show you just how cool the correspondence stickers are, and with a few other supplies you can dress up a package really easily.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing brown Kraft paper I wrapped a few different packages. Handwrite your recipients name and address on various Papaya Art correspondence label stickers. Attach the labels to the packages. Use some of the smaller, decorative labels from the correspondence sticker and attach them diagonally onto the packages. If they are blank you can stamp the various words onto them from the Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Numbers \u0026amp; Symbols Rubber Stamps set. Using Glimmer Glam paints I decorated each package with some scallop, swirl and polka dot designs. The glimmer in the paint really compliments the glitter on the stickers. I used a little stickles glitter glue to do some extra swirl designs and small polka dots. Once all the Glam and Stickles have dried, tie each package with your favorite color of Divine Twine. I used Licorice, green, and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452472385687,"sku":"PROJ-0186","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0186__29613.1558392825.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791587"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-brown-paper-packages-tied-up-with-string-project","title":"Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eDivine Twine will add just the right touch to any project and gift packing. These quick and easy gift ideas can be created in no time. When you don't have fancy gift wrap and supplies on hand, or if you prefer to just keep it simple with a handmade touch, use your Divine Twine! Use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/twine\"\u003etwine\u003c\/a\u003e to wrap gifts, decoratively package baked goods, and embellish crafting projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo recreate this look, tie paper bags with green and orange Divine Twine. Seal each package by stamping the labels with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e stamps in black \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inkpads-and-cleaners\"\u003eink\u003c\/a\u003e, and attach them to the packages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452474908823,"sku":"PROJ-0277","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0277__31602.1558393067.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791707"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-artistic-slide-mailers-project","title":"Artistic Slide Mailers Project by Audrey Hernandez","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eNine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (single slide mailer)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start with a single slide mailer. Paint all the edges and the slot on the inside with white acrylic paint. Adhere vintage ledger paper to the front and inside. For the front add a leftover piece of white branch die cut image. Then add a torn piece of paper to the right side. Randomly add rub-ons of the number 9 to the front. Edge with brown StazOn. For the inside, stamp wrought scroll with brown StazOn. Then add a torn piece of paper to the left side.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add the number 9 rub-on at the top and then add random sticker words. Add a paper punched red heart at the bottom. For the slide mailer: choose a background from the Tuscan Rose sheet. On a separate piece of paper stamp the children image from the Butterfly Girl Stamp Set. Cut the image out and add to the background. Add the rub-on word 'blessings' to the piece. Use two microscope slides and put the image in the middle of them. Seal all pieces together with foil tape. Put finished microscope slide embellishment into the slide mailer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (double slide mailer)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start with a double slide mailer. Paint all the edges and the slots inside with white acrylic paint. Adhere vintage paper. On the front, choose some images from the Tuscan Rose Sweet Spots sheet that have images of people. Randomly add them. Then add a floral sticker to the front of slide mailer. Add more white acrylic paint randomly. Use a black sharpie and circle the people images. Add the sticker words \"real\", \"enduring\", and \"family\" to the front of the mailer. Edge the whole piece with brown StazOn. For the inside add a sunflower sticker and distress it with sandpaper. Then add a circle rub-on around it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add a paper punched red heart at the top. For the microscope slides: these are made into magnets that can be put on the fridge or any other magnetized place. Use images from the Sweet Spots sheet again. Run them through the xyron so that you are making the image itself sticky as you want to adhere it to the microscope slide in that fashion. then seal the image with foil. Take a think piece of magnetized paper and cut it to size to fit the microscope slide. You now have family portrait magnets on microscope slides. Insert both of them into the double sized slide mailer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eLive Free:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (large slide mailer)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start with a large (quad) slide mailer. Paint all the edges and the slots inside with white acrylic paint. Adhere vintage ledger paper to the outside and the inside of mailer. On the front of the mailer randomly add pieces from the Tuscan Rose sheets. Add a pink flower on the left side. On pink variegated paper stamp the Robin Script Heart with black ink. Cut it out and add to the front. Add rub-ons also to the front and at the bottom with the words 'live free'. Edge whole front with brown StazOn.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the inside, randomly stamp Wrought Scroll with brown StazOn. Add a flower and dragon fly sticker and distress them with sandpaper. Add the word \"freedom\" in the center. On the opposite side I covered up the first slot as I didn't want to use it. Then I added another piece of paper to the top so that I wouldn't accidentally punch a hole in the slot. Add a rub-on that says 'spread your wings'.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the microscope slides: Pick three backgrounds from the Tuscan Rose sheets that coordinate. Stamp the Robin Script Heart again on pink variegated paper. Attach it to the three backgrounds you choose and then cut them apart so that you have three separate pieces again. Run each one through the xyron face down so that the front is sticky. Then add a microscope slide to the front of the sticky piece and seal with foil tape. Do this process for all three pieces. Then insert them into the slots. Use them as embellishments or add magnetic tape to make magnets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452475170967,"sku":"PROJ-0285","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0285__12139.1558393104.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791725"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-via-air-mail-project","title":"Via Air Mail Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lucky recipients on your list will love receiving these pretty air mail boxes, and you'll love how quick and fun they are to create! Roughly paint the outside of the boxes with blue and pink acrylic paints. Attach some Papaya Art \"You Send Me\" stickers to each box; choose stickers that will pop against the background paint color. Line each box with natural kraft tissue and fill with baked treats or handmade gifts. Close the boxes and bundle each one up with Bakers Twine. Tip: To create the brushed paint look, I just used a paper towel dabber to roughly wipe the paint on the boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452476579991,"sku":"PROJ-0320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0320__95758.1558393266.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791791"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-letters-project","title":"Letters Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart with a wooden box. Measure the top and sides of the box for the dimensions you will need for the paper. Use the blue papers from the Lynne Perrella collection. For the top of the box I chose to use the solid blue and for the sides I used the collage style paper. Cut out the papers and glue to the box. Use the sanding toolto sand down the edges and this will help get rid of any excess paper hanging off the edge. Distress all the edges with brown ink.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tear a piece of vintage text and glue to the top of the box. Spray lightly with Sage Glimmer Mist. Lightly distress a large blue flower and glue to the top left area of the vintage text. Then glue the artful collage flower on top of the blue flower. Stamp the Spring stamp onto a piece of beige cardstock with brown ink. Cut out around the image and glue onto the vintage text, just overlapping the center of the flowers. Glue on button as the flower center. Add a piece of the solid blue paper to line the inside of the box. Fill with your treasured vintage text, letters, photos and more!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452479430807,"sku":"PROJ-0404","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0404__26096.1558393600.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791971"},{"product_id":"postal-love-notebook-project","title":"Postal Love Notebook Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=moleskine\"\u003eMoleskine\u003c\/a\u003e notebooks are perfect to alter into a personalized Valentine booklet. Fill the pages with your favorite Valentine quotes and pictures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To modify the front cover to my liking, I first dabbed some Painterly Pink \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=acrylic\u0026amp;page=1\"\u003eacrylic paint\u003c\/a\u003e in the upper left corner. Once the paint dried I stamped the postal wavy lines stamp from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Co. Par Avion Rubber Stamp Set\u003c\/a\u003e, then glued some ephemera that I cut out from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-artchix-studios\"\u003eARTchix Studio Collage Sheet Mail Call collage sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. I also added a heart Valentine sticker from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Co. Victorian Valentines Petite Parcel Set\u003c\/a\u003e. After that I stamped the circular Paris postal image, also from the Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Par Avion Rubber Stamp Set.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On the upper left corner, you can add the “from your sweetheart” quote using stickers from both \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003eTim Holtz Chit Chat sticker\u003c\/a\u003e booklets (some are from the seasonal book and some from the regular one.) On the bottom left corner stamp the lovebird’s image from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Co. Mini Vintage Love Notes Rubber Stamp Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To embellish the inside pages I used a mixture of red and pink acrylic paints, added some vintage French text, and stamped gold paint with the X design using the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=5GZ\"\u003eGlitz Design Roller Wild and Free Doodle Stamp\u003c\/a\u003e. Use a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/artist-pens-and-markers\"\u003eblack journaling pen\u003c\/a\u003e to write the recipients address onto the front of the book, and to journal on the pages.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When it’s time to seal the book closed, dab some pink paint on the back and seal with another sticker from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Co. Victorian Valentines Petite Parcel Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Now it's ready to send to that special someone to show them how much they are loved this Valentine's Day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"border: thin dotted #990000; width: 575px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"center\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #98996d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eYou will also \u003cspan style=\"color: #990000; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e these publications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"33%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/The-Stampers-Sampler-Dec-Jan-2012\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 130px; height: 130px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/cache\/data\/issueImages\/1SAM-1201-The-Stampers-Sampler-Dec-Jan-2012-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"33%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Somerset-Holidays-and-Celebrations-2013-Volume-7\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-HOL13-Somerset-Holidays-Celebrations-2013-Volume-7.jpg\" alt=\"Somerset Holidays and Celebrations 2013 Volume 7\" height=\"130\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"33%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/The-Stampers-Sampler-Winter-2014\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SAM-1401-The-Stampers-Sampler-Winter-2014.jpg\" alt=\"The Stampers Sampler Winter 2014\" height=\"130\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452516458647,"sku":"PROJ-0825","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0825__83791.1558401127.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792934"},{"product_id":"postmarked-packages-project","title":"Postmarked Packages Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuick and easy stamped packages like these can be used for any special event. Fill them with goodies for a bridal party, baby shower, birthday celebration, or any other occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePostmarked Packages Project Tutorial:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bags-tags-and-sleeves\/\"\u003ekraft paper bags\u003c\/a\u003e with Christine Adolph’s \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubber-art-stamps\"\u003ecancellation stamp\u003c\/a\u003e using brown ink. Make sure to stamp paper bags before filling them up with treats and gifts. It’s a lot easier to stamp on a flat surface!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Next, wrap each package with some richly colored seam binding ribbon and gold baker's twine. You could add any additional embellishments or elements to personalize the bags with names. Display them all in a creative basket or container on your party table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452523176087,"sku":"PROJ-0880","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0880__67282.1558402315.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793060"}],"url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/collections\/airmail-collection.oembed","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}