{"title":"Back to School Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eStir up some sweet nostalgia, and rekindle the excitement of days gone by with this special Back to School Collection. Relive your glory days, and beautify your work folders by covering them with deco wrap and vintage, office-themed paper, or freshen up journal pages with mathematical and alphabetical patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese free project ideas and must-have products make it easy to celebrate your youth by inviting a hint of old school classroom flair into your artwork!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ranger-ink-dylusions-small-creative-journal-by-dyan-reaveley","title":"Ranger Ink Dylusions Small Creative Journal by Dyan Reaveley","description":"\u003cp\u003eJournaling on the go just got easier! Ranger Ink Dylusions Small Creative Journal by Dyan Reaveley is the perfect size for bringing along on all of your adventures. 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It’s sew easy to create and can be completed in almost no time. To begin, paint red or pink acrylic paints over some Claudine Hellmuth canvas sheets. Then stamp the words \"Soar\" and \"Love\" onto the canvas sheets using the clearly impressed scratched alphabet and black StazOn ink. Cut the words out, and then sew them onto the screenprinted canvas sheets using a white thread and zig zag stitch.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Create a handle for the tote with a strip of muslin, sewing a red zigzag stitch down the middle of the strips. Sew the two screenpritned canvas sheets together with a red zig zag stitch, and sew\/secure the handle into the top sides of the bag. Create a coordinating notebook to slip inside the gift bag by altering the cover of an extra large Kraft moleskine. Cut out a section of the screenprinted canvas sheets to fit the cover.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stamp the coordinating words directly onto the canvas sheets. Glue the sheets onto the covers, or alternatively stitch them to match the stitching on the bag! Slip the books inside the tote and you’ll have an artful bag complete with coordinating journals for yourself or a creative friend!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457672855,"sku":"PROJ-0048","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0048__27674.1558392185.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791279"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-back-to-school-teacher-gifts-project","title":"Back to School Teacher Gifts Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiving a thoughtful, handmade gift to your child’s teacher is always a neat way to show your appreciation on the first or last day of school, or any time throughout the calendar year! This is a quick-and-easy, green crafting project that you can complete in next to no time at all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eInstructions for Back to School Teach Gifts Project\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin by cutting out various patterned papers. Glue the papers onto the outside of glass jars using a Matte Medium as an adhesive. Once dry, wrap coordinating twine around the middle of the jars.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fill the jars with your favorite school supplies, or treats for the teacher!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452460163223,"sku":"PROJ-0081","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0081__66887.1558392376.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791356"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-rewards-drawer-project","title":"Rewards Drawer Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eKids are always in need of encouragement and rewards, so I thought the Mini Library Drawer would make a great organizer of rewards for my little one. Use each section for a different theme (reading, writing, math, art, etc). Each time you work with your child and they complete a project, fill out a card and file it away. Decide how many cards you need in each section, and once they are successfully filled, you reward them!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cut out white sheets of cardstock to place inside the Mini Library Drawer. The sheets need to be approximately the same size as the stamps images used, which are approx 2.5\" x 5.5\". Stamp the Suzi Blu stamp images onto the white cardstock pieces using red and black ink and a large acrylic block. On each of the four cards, attach a piece of decorative numbers tape to the right side. Using the ruler design from the Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. numbers tape set, attach a long piece around the bottom edge of the Mini Library Drawer. Then add a small strip of the black tape to the top edge of the front of the drawer. Fill the box up with the cards, using the decorative card as the main file card for each section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452460720279,"sku":"PROJ-0087","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0087__54291.1558392399.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791372"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-vintage-office-stationery-project","title":"Vintage Office Stationery Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Naked Portfolio pack includes two folders so I decided to alter two. The first folder features a vintage office theme and the second folder has a conservatory theme.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Office Folder: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Trace the front of the folder and the inside tabs onto the Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Vintage Office deco wrap and cut out. Use a gel medium to adhere the deco wrap to the folder and allow to dry. Sand the edges of the tabs and the front lightly to clean them up. In Microsoft word I typed up the words “Daily Things I Need To Do” in a blue courier font and then printed out a few sheets. I then stamped the top of each sheet with the Typewriter image from Vintage Office stamp set by Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Use the coordinating Office sticky notes to add simple reminders to the stationery sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservatory Folder: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Since I used the 8”x8” conservatory papers I used multiple sheets from the pack on the front and then trimmed off the edges. I then chose coordinating Conservatory papers for the inside tabs and for the inside of the cover I used a blue cardstock and the bird image from the Conservatory collection. Glue all the pieces onto the folder using the Gel Medium and allow to dry. Sand the edges slightly to clean them up. In Microsoft word I typed up the words \"Inspiration, My List of Ideas\" in a blue courier font and then printed out a few sheets. I then stamped the top of each sheet with the birdcage image from the Tweety Jill Birds of a Feather stamp set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452472647831,"sku":"PROJ-0193","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0193__27214.1558392855.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791606"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-school-house-book-project","title":"School House Book Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou can use this creative idea for packaging a teacher’s gift, graduation gift or even a housewarming gift. The box makes an artistic packaging project and can also be reused for creative home décor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start by painting the larger blank house and smaller house with windows from the Tryptich House Board kitusing blue on the large house and white on the smaller house. Set aside to dry. Paint a medium book box with the same blue and white acrylic paint, using a dry brushing technique. I personally use paper towels to brush (wipe) the paint in order to create a dry brush effect.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stamp the typed word design from the School Desk stamp set onto kraft tissue paper with brown ink. Tear random pieces of it, glue a larger piece and sandwich in between the two houses (use a little extra glue to the glue the houses together also). Then tear some smaller pieces of the tissue and glue randomly around the house. On the white areas of the smaller house that are not covered with tissue, paint a layer of white crackle paint over the white acrylic paint and allow to dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glue the actual chipboard house piece onto the cover of the book box. Scrunch up a small piece of kraft paper (unstamped) and glue onto the top right corner of the book box. Fill the box with an assortment of gifts and odds and ends to complete your artistic gift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452476612759,"sku":"PROJ-0321","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0321__63502.1558393268.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791796"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-back-to-school-books-project","title":"Back To School Books Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eCovering composition books has made me a little bit nostalgic and brought back memories of my school days and needing to get everything ready – with my personal style of course – for the school year. I thought this would be a fun project that people of any age group could try and use as a teacher’s gift, or for your kids. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-at-somerset\"\u003eThe Shoppe at Somerset\u003c\/a\u003e has some great \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/back-to-school-collection\"\u003eback to school-themed products\u003c\/a\u003e to inspire your own stylish take on book covering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimply cut down some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/decorative-wrap\"\u003edecorative wrap\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=chalk\"\u003echalkboard paper\u003c\/a\u003e to the size of your notebook or textbooks that you need covered. Using a strong adhesive (I prefer a strong double-sided tape) glue the paper down on the front and back cover, then fold in the edges, and glue them to the insides of the cover. To neaten up the inside covers, just cut a piece of the same paper used on the outside to size and glue it to the inside of the covers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want the covers to be a little more durable, try using contact paper over the covers. Bundle your books together with a few of your favorite back to school supplies for a fun back to school gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452514492567,"sku":"PROJ-0771","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0771__92765.1558399896.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792818"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-goodie-bag-project","title":"Back to School Goodie Bags + Bonus Gift Card Holder Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fun thing about our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/holiday-gift-bundles-and-kits\/\"\u003eserendipity kits\u003c\/a\u003e is that they come with a handful of crafting essentials bundled together that I might otherwise never discover. With the kids heading back to school, I wanted to try my hand at creating a project using our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/holiday-gift-bundles-and-kits\/\"\u003eSchool Krafting Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to see what I could come up with. With just a few added embellishments, I was able to create some simple projects that are perfect to gift to teachers or classmates, or give the kids a special treat as they head out the door.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBack to School Goodie Bag Project Directions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut off the bottoms of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bags-tags-and-sleeves\/\"\u003eNotebook Middy Bitty Bags\u003c\/a\u003e. Fold the bottom ends like a present to make flat. Use tape to hold in place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd a strip of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washi-tapes\/\"\u003ealphabet tape\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp words, or letters, or sentiments with black ink directly onto the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStuff with decorative \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003etissue paper\u003c\/a\u003e, and wrap with baker’s twine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFill with goodies such as a pencil, a pack of pencils or markers, or candy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBonus Gift Card Holder Project Directions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd numbers patterned tape and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washi-tapes\/\"\u003edecorative washi tape\u003c\/a\u003e to small \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bags-tags-and-sleeves\/\"\u003enotebook bags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdhere \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003eChitchat stickers\u003c\/a\u003e to bags.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452527337623,"sku":"PROJ-0990","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0990_1__28834.1558404109.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793343"},{"product_id":"a-five-minute-field-notebook-project","title":"Five-Minute Field Notebook Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired to use the contents within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/holiday-gift-bundles-and-kits\"\u003eour School Krafting Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. I created goodie bags first, but still found myself inspired to create more. I love carrying around notebooks, and usually have one with me at all times. I thought it would be fun to create a collection of small little field notebooks so that I’m never far from my pen or paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFive-Minute Field Notebook Project Directions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the contents from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/holiday-gift-bundles-and-kits\"\u003eSchool Kraft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, fold five sheets of ruled newsprint school paper in half, lengthwise. Use a sharp craft knife or paper cutter to cut the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure and fold the kraft paper to be the same length and width of the ruled newsprint school paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFold both the newsprint and kraft paper in half. Pierce or punch holes down the fold, and bind with twine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\"\u003etext\u003c\/a\u003e on to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/back-to-school-collection?page=2\"\u003elibrary card pockets\u003c\/a\u003e with black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttach the pocket to the front of the notebook with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washi-tapes\"\u003ealphabet tape\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStuff the pocket with a library card and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003eTim Holtz\u003c\/a\u003e Pocket Cards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452527370391,"sku":"PROJ-0991","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0991_1__27926.1672879095.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793343"}],"url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/collections\/back-to-school-collection.oembed","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}