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Deco Wrap and since then I have been itching to create more. I recently found this adorable Thanksgiving place mat idea on Pinterest and had to give it a whirl.\" – Vanessa Spencer, Shoppe Manager\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Our kraft paper rolls are a great, inexpensive option for paper to use in this project. Vanessa cut four sheets of kraft paper to approximately 11 x 16\". With a black permanent marker she wrote in script “I’m Thankful For…” on the top right hand corner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using the 7gypsies Numero stamp set, stamp the largest sized numbers 1 through 5 on the right side with black ink. Then, with your black permanent marker and a ruler, draw a line next to each number.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Unless you have a personal laminating machine, you will need to visit your local office supply or printing service store to have the papers laminated. Once they are laminated, you can use a white board marker to write down the things you're thankful for at your thanksgiving affaire. The marker easily rubs off, making these laminated place mats perfect to reuse for future gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452515344535,"sku":"PROJ-0797","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0797__27954.1558400545.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792871"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-wild-for-wooden-embellishments-project","title":"Wild for Wooden Embellishments Project by Christen Olivarez","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’ve been absolutely charmed by laser-cut wooden embellishments since I first laid eyes on them. As a lover of all things rustic, I took an instant liking to the plain wood surface. They’re great to use as they are, but there is so much more you can do with them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Keeping true to their wooden nature, I applied Diamond Glaze to one of the flower shapes. Once dry, I simply threaded a chain through one of the openings and instantly had a fashionable necklace. You could also get a faux enamel effect by painting the shape and then applying the Diamond Glaze. The choice is yours.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The plain surface is ideal for a variety of mediums, especially paint. They just need one coat of paint to turn them any color you desire. A word of caution though: Apply paint with a light hand, as once paint gets into the crevices, it can be hard to get out. Tie the shapes to a gift and you get a one-of-a-kind topper, perfect to dress up even the plainest of packaging. The surface also takes stamps well, especially those with designs on the side And speaking of packaging, these embellishments come in cute, little wooden boxes that can be used long after all the shapes are gone. The size is perfect for altering. At such a great price, this is a product you can’t afford not to pick up and play with!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452515410071,"sku":"PROJ-0798","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0798__06189.1558400552.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792877"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-custom-chalkboard-and-kraft-paper-gift-wrap-project","title":"Custom Chalkboard and Kraft Paper Gift Wrap by Christen Olivarez","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s no secret that chalkboard-style anything is one of the hottest trends right now. When we began selling this \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=5SSW-ROLL\"\u003eBlack Chalkboard Kraft Wrapping Paper\u003c\/a\u003e, I knew I’d be using it to package my holiday gifts this year. Because I like to have a couple colors under my tree, I also picked up a roll of the regular \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=5SSW-ROLL\"\u003eKraft Wrapping Paper\u003c\/a\u003e, as I thought the pairing would be gorgeous. Our Christmas tree is decorated in primarily red and black, so I decided to use red as an accent color on the gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving presents a stylish presentation couldn’t be simpler. You can wrap a gift in the black or Kraft paper, and then doodle or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-full-collection\"\u003estamp\u003c\/a\u003e on it, and tie it with a coordinating \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\"\u003eribbon\u003c\/a\u003e or scrap of fabric. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chalks-and-colored-pencils\"\u003eChalkboard markers\u003c\/a\u003e work fantastic on the black paper. Either color of paper looks great when combined with a strip of vintage sheet music. A glittered red star makes the perfect \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\"\u003eembellishment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat I really like about this paper is that there is a lot on a roll, and it’s sturdy. Some manufactured wrapping paper creases and wrinkles easily; this isn’t the case with this paper. It’s very forgiving, even for someone like me, who isn’t the greatest at wrapping presents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you’re done wrapping gifts, you can use what’s left of the paper to make a great \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-how-to-project-Sweet-Treats-Party-Inspiration-Project\"\u003etable runner\u003c\/a\u003e for your holiday party. Guests can write holiday wishes on it, or you can label the different food you’re serving. The possibilities are endless.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/assets\/parts\/christen-olivarez.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Christen Olivarez is the Director of Publishing for Stampington \u0026amp; Company and editor-in-chief\u003cbr\u003e of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/somerset-studio\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset Studio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/somerset-life\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mingle\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMingle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/handcrafted\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandCrafted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/artists-cafe\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtists’ Café\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003eInterests: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eart, slow food, writing, books, yarn, authentic living\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003eFollow Christen on Her Blog: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thedeliberatelife.typepad.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethedeliberatelife.typepad.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452515606679,"sku":"PROJ-0804","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0804__88854.1558400720.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792889"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-artful-advent-calendar-project","title":"Artful Advent Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year Vanessa Spencer (Shoppe Manager) set her heart on creating an “out of the ordinary” advent calendar. While browsing Pinterest to get her creativity churning, she found an interesting advent calendar idea from sillyoldsuitcase.blogspot.com which inspired her to recreate her own rendition with added primitive touches.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e First, she borrowed a hanger that was handmade using old wire and pliers from Johanna Love, Director of Photography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To create each day of the calendar, Vanessa used a variety of different materials. First she painted some paper mache star boxes and wood buckets with white gesso and set them aside to dry. She also stained some mini wood buckets and pennant ribbon wood tags with walnut crystals and again, let them dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once those items were dry and ready, she gathered the rest of art materials used: grubby tags, white shipping tags, white coin envelopes, wood tags, Melissa Frances mini envelopes, and natural jute bags.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Then, she arranged them accordingly, flat on a table, and used white gesso and brown ink to stamp numbers onto each piece.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"I used a variety of stamp sets including Cavallini \u0026amp; Co., Graphic 45 and a 7gypsies number set. Allow the pieces to dry, especially the numbers stamped with white gesso.\" - Vanessa Spencer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Next, Vanessa added mini advent gifts into the packages (the buckets can be filled later) and wrote special advent messages on the back of the tags.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To tie it all together, using either brown bakers twine or walnut stained seam binding ribbon, you can hang each individual piece onto the hanger. And remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect; in fact, the hodge podge look can add to the personal charm!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Display your artful advent calendar in your home this holiday season to count down the days until you celebrate Christmas with loves ones.\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 this publication: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\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 \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452515639447,"sku":"PROJ-0806","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0806__31553.1558400750.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792891"},{"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":"therein-lies-the-rub-projects","title":"Therein Lies the Rub Projects by Christen Olivarez","description":"\u003cp\u003eI have to admit that I haven’t given rub-ons much thought in a few years. It wasn’t until we recently polled our Facebook fans about the products they loved and the majority of them expressed their love for rub-ons that I even realized they were still being made! To me, I thought they were solely for scrapbooking and card-making, two crafts I haven’t done in a long time. Once I saw the designs that are out there, I saw that they could be used in so many different ways! Imagine my surprise when walking the floor of the annual Craft \u0026amp; Hobby Association show just a couple days ago and I noticed a ton of new rub-ons in the various booths. Who knew? Rub-ons are back and in a big way. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I knew I wanted to keep the designs simple, allowing the rub-ons to take center stage. I keep a supply of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=moleskine\"\u003eKraft-colored Moleskine journals\u003c\/a\u003e as well as a lot of blank wooden surfaces in my craft stash, so I grabbed them and some paint and got to work. For the journal, I just did a quick messy layer of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints?limit=100\"\u003egray paint\u003c\/a\u003e. Once it was dry, I used a portion of a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stickers-and-labels\"\u003eflower rub-on\u003c\/a\u003e from the Secret Bird Society set directly on top of the paint. Sometimes stamps smudge when applied to paint with the wrong ink, so rub-ons are a great alternative.\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;\"\u003eOn Vintage Signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I had been wanting to use these small wooden signs I found at my local craft store, but wasn’t sure what to do with them. Once I saw the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stickers-and-labels\"\u003eIn the Attic collection of rub-ons\u003c\/a\u003e, I knew they’d go great on the signs. They rub on easily to flat, wooden surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a Bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I loved the In the Attic collection so much that I wanted to make an accessory to wear. Keeping the wood its natural color, I applied the rub-ons around a blank bracelet. Because of the curved surface of the bracelet, I had to tape the rub-on down to keep it in place as I applied it. If you do this project, I advise using a flat bracelet, as the one I chose was a little tricky.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I have to admit that I’m a little hooked on rub-ons now. They are great for one-time use, rather than investing in a pricey rubber stamp that you might not use as often as you thought you would. They adhere to just about any surface, and there are so many designs that you’re sure to find something to suit your personal taste.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/assets\/parts\/christen-olivarez.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Christen Olivarez is the Director of Publishing for Stampington \u0026amp; Company and editor-in-chief\u003cbr\u003e of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/somerset-studio\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset Studio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/somerset-life\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mingle\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMingle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/handcrafted\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandCrafted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/artists-cafe\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtists’ Café\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003eInterests: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eart, slow food, writing, books, yarn, authentic living\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003eFollow Christen on Her Blog: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thedeliberatelife.typepad.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethedeliberatelife.typepad.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452516556951,"sku":"PROJ-0826","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0826__03667.1558401135.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792938"},{"product_id":"milk-and-cookies-party-favors-project","title":"Milk and Cookies Party Favors Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Milk and cookies” can be a fun themed party idea for kids, but we also think it makes a great (and creative) excuse for grownups to get together! Surprise your friends at your next gathering by putting an artistic spin on this classic treat pairing. Prepare to indulge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this project, I wanted to use something sturdy, so I chose the cardstock from Kraft file folders. Using the milk carton and cookie pocket \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/die-cutting-and-embossing\"\u003eWhere Women Cook Die Cuts\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/die-cutting-and-embossing\"\u003eTim Hotlz Vagabond Machine\u003c\/a\u003e, cut out all of your pieces. Next, assemble the cartons and cookie packs. You can see great step-out instructions on the pdfs provided by Sizzix. Remember that before you seal the top of the milk cartons, you need to add your treats and favors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/color-tools\"\u003efoam brush\u003c\/a\u003e to add a swish of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=gesso\"\u003ewhite gesso\u003c\/a\u003e to the front of the cartons and cookie packs. Once the gesso has dried, attach the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eSweet Treats Stickers\u003c\/a\u003e by Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Tie bows around the outside of the cookie packs and the top of the milk cartons with Russet Scrapper’s Floss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452516786327,"sku":"PROJ-0829","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0829__36417.1558401202.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792946"},{"product_id":"housewarming-cards-project","title":"Housewarming Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI made these Kraft cards by cutting down (I like to think of it as \"upcycling\") old Kraft file folders. Feel free to customize\/cut the cards to whatever size you need; mine are approximately 4 x 5 inches. On each card, stamp the three different house backgrounds from Susan Pagnucci's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-susan-pagnucci\"\u003eNeighborhood Stamp Line\u003c\/a\u003e using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\" target=\"\"\u003ewhite gesso\u003c\/a\u003e or white acrylic paint and then allow them to dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using various colors of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inkpads-and-cleaners\"\u003eStazOn Ink\u003c\/a\u003e, stamp the outlined \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-susan-pagnucci\"\u003eNeighborhood stamps\u003c\/a\u003e over the house backgrounds. The shapes were designed to coordinate together, and layering the backgrounds with the regular houses in different colors of ink will really make them “pop.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stamp part of the housewarming sayings with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubber-art-stamps\" target=\"\"\u003eCavallini Mini Lowercase Alphapbet stamps\u003c\/a\u003e and then add some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003echit chat word stickers\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the sayings and quotes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pair your handmade, housewarming cards with baked goods or a fun housewarming gift to delight friends and family when they move.\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=\"50%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Take-Ten-Winter-2014\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1TAK-1401-Take-Ten-Winter-2014.jpg\" alt=\"Take Ten Winter 2014\" height=\"130\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"50%\"\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":45452516819095,"sku":"PROJ-0830","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0830__97712.1558401222.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792947"},{"product_id":"book-exchange-invites-project","title":"Book Exchange Invites Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inspiration for this project came from exploring ideas on Pinterest. These invites are perfect for hosting a book exchange or book club party.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Type up the details for the invitations in a Microsoft Word Document and adjust the paper size to 3” x 5” and adjust the margins. Also, make sure to leave enough space at the top of the document, so you will have room for stamping the names of the people being invited. Print out the invites directly onto the library cards. The Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Alphabet Stamp Set is ideal for stamping the names onto the top of the cards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Find some old small boxes to use as faux books or head down to the discount book store to find inexpensive books and wrap them in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-and-ephemera\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKraft wrapping paper\u003c\/a\u003e. Place the library card and envelope on top of the wrapped book and then use blue \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwine\u003c\/a\u003e to bind the two together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452517081239,"sku":"PROJ-0836","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0836__54335.1558401537.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792960"},{"product_id":"printable-recipe-on-treats-bags-project","title":"Printable Recipe on Treat Bags Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpruce up your packaging by printing a recipe directly onto \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bags-tags-and-sleeves\"\u003eKraft bags\u003c\/a\u003e, before filling them with homemade cookies.This way when your friends and family try the cookies, they will also get to take the recipe with them!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Type up your recipe and make any desired adjustments to the font, text size, and alignment. When you are ready to print on the bags, place the Kraft bag into the printer with the pinch bottom (closed end) of the bag in the printer. If you try to run it through with the open end down it will most likely jam the printer. You will need to rotate the text before printing. For Word 2007: go to Print \u0026gt; Properties \u0026gt; Page Layout and then select Rotate by 180 degrees. Select the paper size as user defined.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finish the bags off with some simple twine or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escrapper’s floss\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452520685719,"sku":"PROJ-0841","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0841__74292.1558401610.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792968"},{"product_id":"mini-pallet-organization-board-project","title":"Mini Pallet Organization Board Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart by staining a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ready-to-alter\/\"\u003ewood pallet\u003c\/a\u003e with a dark brown wood stain, or alternatively, use brown \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003eacrylic paint\u003c\/a\u003e. Allow to dry overnight.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Carefully cut deco wrap into strips that are slightly smaller than the width of the pallets. The idea is to connect them, like a puzzle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using Collage Pauge and a foam brush, generously apply the adhesive to the pallets, doing just one at a time and starting from the left edge. Once the Collage Pauge is on the pallet, slowly and firmly press down the strip of paper. Continue this step on each pallet, making sure to match up the designs as you go.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After each strip has been glued down smoothly, paint a thin layer of the Collage Pauge over each pallet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paint approx 8 – 10 clothespins (just on one side) with Tattered Rose Distress paint and allow the pins to dry for a few hours. Once the clothespins have dried, attach them to the pallet using a strong liquid adhesive like Diamond Glaze. Then add pieces of a coordinating colored paper or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-envelopes\/\"\u003eecology index cards\u003c\/a\u003e to use for making lists, notes, or writing quotes on the board. You can also add photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452522029207,"sku":"PROJ-0853","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0853__07776.1558401858.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792996"},{"product_id":"quick-and-easy-kraft-wallet-project","title":"Quick and Easy Kraft Wallet Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe creative possibilities with Kraft Paper Fabric by Kraft-Tex are endless! This innovative material can be put through the washer and dryer, making it perfect for adding a little mixed-media charm to wearable projects. I found some interesting ideas online and thought I’d try my hand at stitching a wallet with some of the Natural Kraft Paper Fabric. With more time on my hands, I would like to attempt something more complex — like a belt, purse, or a book cover — but to start, this is a relatively quick and easy project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To be honest, I didn’t take any specific measurements. Instead, I just used my regular clutch wallet as a template to cut out the largest piece of the design and then, with a variety of credit cards, I was able to gauge the dimensions for the pockets. When complete, the largest portion of the wallet should measure approximately 6–½ x 8–¼”. For the pockets, you will need four rectangles that are about 2 x 8–¼”.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once all of your pieces have been cut out, you can layer the smaller rectangles onto the main piece. Make sure everything is lined up and then carefully stitch the pieces together. It’s a good idea to actually put some cards in the wallet as you’re stitching to ensure that there is ample room for them to slide in and out. You don’t want the pockets to be too tight.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now that the clutch wallet is done, the real fun begins! I decided to add a strip of our paint-splashed ribbon along the outer edge, and then I stamped it with a love quote stamp from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\" target=\"\"\u003eDina Wakley’s Collage Hearts\u003c\/a\u003e set. For a bold look, I used \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inkpads-and-cleaners\" target=\"\"\u003eblack StazON ink\u003c\/a\u003e. Finally, to secure the wallet, I wrapped a piece of hand-dyed stream ribbon around it. You can add more or less embellishments; your imagination is the limit.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Create one of these quick and easy wallets for yourself, or for an artsy friend.\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=\"2\"\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=\"50%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Altered-Couture-Summer-2014\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1ALT-1403-Altered-Couture-Summer-2014.jpg\" alt=\"Altered Couture Summer 2014\" height=\"130\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Sew-Somerset-Summer-2014\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-SEW1402-Sew-Somerset-Summer-2014.jpg\" alt=\"Sew Somerset Summer 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":45452522160279,"sku":"PROJ-0856","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0856__69978.1558401914.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793005"},{"product_id":"loves-delight-valentines-day-cards-project","title":"Love's Delight Valentine's Day Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho doesn’t love a handmade card? With a little extra thought and time, you can create simple cards to delight your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLove's Delight Valentine’s Day Cards Project Instructions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlue strip of artists’ paper along the bottom of a kraft paper panel. I used the “In Love” artists’ paper featured in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Somerset-Studio-Jan-Feb-2015\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset Studio\u003c\/em\u003e Jan\/Feb 2015\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-christine-adolph?limit=25\"\u003eChristine Adolph's Open Stituched Heart\u003c\/a\u003e onto vintage text, cut out, and glue above artists’ paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp words from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-valentines-day?limit=25\u0026amp;page=2\"\u003eKristen Robinson's Love Lines\u003c\/a\u003e set directly onto the background, or stamp onto white cardstock. Cut out and adhere.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbellish with strips of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patterned-tapes?limit=25\u0026amp;page=5\"\u003ewashi tape\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\/findings?limit=25\"\u003eAdornment Arrows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo finish, wrap with red \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\/twine?limit=25\"\u003etwine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo create a variation: Glue artist paper to kraft paper panel. Adhere the vintage text cut-out heart to the panel with washi tape. Stamp sentiment and attach arrow. Finish with red twine.\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=\"4\"\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 style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"50%\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Somerset-Holidays-and-Celebrations-2014-Volume-8\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; height: 130px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-HOL14-Somerset-Holidays-Celebrations-2014-Volume-8.jpg\" alt=\"Somerset Holidays \u0026amp; Celebrations 2014 Volume 8\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Take-Ten-Spring-2015\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; height: 130px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1TAK-1502-Take-Ten-Spring-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Take Ten Spring 2015\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/The-Stampers-Sampler-Winter-2015\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 130px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SAM-1501-The%20Stampers-Sampler-Winter-2015.jpg\" alt=\"The Stampers’ Sampler Winter 2015\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Somerset-Studio-Jan-Feb-2015\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 130px; height: 130px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-1501-Somerset-Studio-Winter-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Somerset Studio Jan\/Feb 2015\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452525142167,"sku":"PROJ-0928","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0928__88381.1558403110.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793191"},{"product_id":"rustic-chic-card-project","title":"Rustic Chic Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI love adding layers and texture to most of my projects, though the challenge comes when paint or texture paste aren’t involved. However, I found a way to embellish these rustic, yet chic cards with just a handful of supplies. I, of course, had to add the ever-inspiring \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003emetal word bands\u003c\/a\u003e for a final touch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRustic Chic Cards Project Directions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect coordinating papers from Tim Holtz \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections\/\"\u003eWallflower Paper Stash\u003c\/a\u003e and cut to size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayer coordinating papers onto \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-journals\/\"\u003ekraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e panel, adhering with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003emini glue dots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbellish with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003eJournaling Tickets\u003c\/a\u003e and a butterfly sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eString \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003emetal word band\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-twine\/\"\u003ejute twine\u003c\/a\u003e, wrap around the card, and knot to hold in place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo finish, stamp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-clearly-impressed\"\u003escalloped doodles\u003c\/a\u003e with permanent black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452526157975,"sku":"PROJ-0957","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0957_Lead-In__36034.1558403489.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793260"}],"url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/collections\/collections-kraft-colored.oembed","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}