{"title":"Numbers Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s easy as 1, 2, 3 to stack up endless creativity when you add numerical elements to your artwork. We’ve specially formulated this premium \u003cstrong\u003eNumbers Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e of stamps, wooden embellishments, decorative paper, ribbon, washi tape, and more to transcend your artful expectations. From vintage number buckets to wooden domino pieces, or whether you’re into art journaling, gift wrapping, scrapbooking, and more, you can count on this cardinal collection for all of your crafting needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-pixie-place-project","title":"Pixie Place Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese small little chipboard towers are full of creative potential. You can alter them to suit any theme or color palette, the options are endless! I decided to alter mine with just a few simple supplies. I love little clip art images of fairies, so I decided to use the fairies at the door to give the appearance that they are peeking out.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start by assembling the towers. As you assemble them, dab some very small amounts of Diamond Glaze to help secure the house together. Once the towers are all assembled, paint them with blue acrylic paint and the roofs with brown acrylic paint. After the paint dries, paint the brown roofs with white crackle paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cut out the small fairy images and some orange cardstock to fit the glass pieces. Glue the pieces onto each tower and cover with the glass piece. Lastly, attach the chipboard numbers from the tower kit onto the towers. Create just a few towers or an entire village!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452455772311,"sku":"PROJ-0023","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0023__10730.1558392086.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791223"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-alterable-art-journal-board-project","title":"Alterable Art Journal Board Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat’s special about this project is that it is reusable! If you journal on strips of removable paper tape, you can peel off your goals once they are complete, and create a new list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ideas and inspiration from Art Journal Workshop, I created a list of a few things I want to do this summer. I’m not much of a journaler so instead of working in a book, I put a unique twist on this journal-inspired project by creating something that can be artfully display out in the open to motivate me every day to reach my goals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstructions for Alterable Art Journal Board Project\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by painting a plain clipboard with blue \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003eacrylic paint\u003c\/a\u003e. Once the blue coat has dried, use a large foam brush to paint and distress over the blue with raspberry or magenta acrylic paint. After the purple has dried, paint five long lines horizontally and one small line at the top center with white acrylic paint. When the white paint has dried, you can begin stamping the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-numbers\"\u003enumbers\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using StazOn ink, an acrylic block, and 7gypsies stamps Numero and Label It, stamp the shapes and numbers onto the left side of each of the five lines. Journal your goals onto a piece of light yellow paper \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003etape\u003c\/a\u003e then adhere the journaling tape to each of the lines. Write the month or year on a piece of peach colored paper tape and attach it to the white line that is at the top center of the clipboard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alter the clip by covering it with the measuring paper tape and then paint over it with watered-down purple paint. Attach a piece of honeydew scrappers floss to the clip and a piece of midnight scrappers floss toward the bottom of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452461408407,"sku":"PROJ-0098","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0098__20110.1558392455.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791394"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-my-love-for-you-is-beyond-measure-project","title":"My Love For You Is Beyond Measure Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart with the 6.2x6.2 chipboard cover kit. For the first book with the twine heart I painted the cover roughly with Sand acrylic paint, leaving some of the chipboard visible around the edges for a \"raw\" look. Once the paint had dried I used Diamond Glaze and created the heart shape on the center of the cover then quickly added the Cherry twine over the Diamond Glaze. I then cut a small piece of the Ruler Ribbon and glued it over the center of the twine heart using the Diamond Glaze as the adhesive. Use the 6 x 6 inner pages and punch holes in the those and covers using the Bind-it-All, bind together use the 1\/2\" Antique Brass owires.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the second book I painted a heart on the cover with Sand acrylic paint then painted a border around the heart with black acrylic paint. Using red acrylic paint I roughly painted a border around the edge of the cover. Attach a small piece of the ruler ribbon over the center of the heart with the Diamond Glaze for adhesive. Use the Bind-it-All to punch the holes in the inner pages and cover and then to bind the book together with the 1\/2\" Antique Brass owires.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452470976663,"sku":"PROJ-0149","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0149__43596.1558392667.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791509"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-its-in-the-bag-project","title":"It€™s in the Bag Project by Christen Olivarez","description":"\u003cp\u003eI never tire of thinking of new ways to package gifts to give to loved ones, so I was excited when I was asked to create something using these Kraft Paper Bags. I went through my art supplies and immediately knew what I wanted to create when some unique vintage office supplies from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/a\u003e caught my eye.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Select an image from the Vintage Office Rubber Stamp Set by Cavallini \u0026amp; Company and stamp onto paper bag using Jet Black \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=stazon\"\u003eStazOn Ink\u003c\/a\u003e. Add strips of paper tapes, fill the bag with your gift, and deliver to a very special friend!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452512329879,"sku":"PROJ-0713","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0713__51722.1558398851.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792694"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-washi-fabric-bags-project","title":"Washi Fabric Bags Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washi-tapes\"\u003eWashi tape\u003c\/a\u003e is one of my favorite go-to crafting supplies, so of course when I came across washi stamps I knew there would be some fun projects in the forecast! I love stamping onto fabric, and these Prima Washi Tape Wood Stamps make it so easy and fun to add faux torn tape designs to your fabric projects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e My favorite ink to use is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inkpads-and-cleaners\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStazOn\u003c\/a\u003e Ink which is great for stamping onto a variety of surfaces, although the directions indicate that it’s best for leather and not fabric. However I have found that as long as I am not going to wash the fabric, it actually works quite well on cotton.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I used three colors of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inkpads-and-cleaners\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStazOn\u003c\/a\u003e Ink - Mustard, Teal and Stone Gray for a fun color palette. On the muslin bags I stamped the washi designs down the left side of the bags, alternating the colors and designs. Since the stamps are quite small, you can create the look of a longer piece of tape by stamping the same design multiple times to connect it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e If the bag is being used for a birthday gift, then try stamping the birthday girl's (or boy's) birth date on the front of the bag using Cavallini. \u0026amp; Co. Vintage number stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452513214615,"sku":"PROJ-0741","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0741__31433.1558399179.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792749"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-vintage-number-buckets-inspiration-project","title":"Vintage Number Buckets Inspiration Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Green Vintage Number Buckets have so much potential for home décor, parties and more. Explore three unique ways to use this classic caddy set:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1) First, for our artsy friends, we've prepared an “art caddy” filled with essential crafting supplies — such an elegant and artistic way to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/boxes-and-storage-tins\/\"\u003estore your favorite items\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2) Next, we've curated a Halloween candy storage idea using the buckets. The green and black hues on the buckets coordinate well with seasonal goodies for a tasteful \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-color-palettes\/\"\u003ecolor palette\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3) Another simple way to use each bucket is to transform them into a group of mini vases. Fill with fresh baby's breath or a floral pick from your garden and sprinkle a little water in them for an elegant window sill or table display.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Read more about this project at Somerset Place and let us know — what will you fill your vintage buckets with?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452515180695,"sku":"PROJ-0791","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0791__37015.1558400468.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792858"},{"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":"waste-not-mixed-media-card-project","title":"Waste Not Mixed-Media Card Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003ecircle punch\u003c\/a\u003e can be used in so many versatile ways. Stretch your creative muscle by using the scraps and waste that’s left over after circle-punching to create a quick and easy set of cards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWaste Not Mixed-Media Card Project Tutorial:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo start, simply swipe a dash of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003eClaudine Hellmuth Studio Paint\u003c\/a\u003e onto the front of your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-journals\/\"\u003ecard\u003c\/a\u003e and then let it dry. If you’re short on time you can use a heating tool to speed up your drying time. Next, stamp images from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Co.'s Vintage Numbers Stamp Set\u003c\/a\u003e onto the card using StazOn Ink in Jet Black. To further embellish your card, carefully circle-punch \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003eArt Pop's Wait For Me Sticker Tape\u003c\/a\u003e but make sure that you don’t throw away your scraps. Use the trimmed circles as well as the left over waste to create artful designs along the sides your cards. This adds a pop of color as well as making an interesting pattern out of the negative space left behind by the circle punch. As a finishing touch, add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003eChit Chat Sticker by idea-ology\u003c\/a\u003e to your card.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452522684567,"sku":"PROJ-0869","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0869__15682.1558402117.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793034"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-teacher-treat-boxes-project","title":"Back to School Teacher Treat Boxes Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparkling new backpacks, neat and trim haircuts, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils … back-to-school season is upon us! Make a great first impression on new teachers by sending a treat along on the first day of school. Something small, like candy or even a homemade cookie will make teachers feel extra special.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBack to School Teacher Treat Boxes Project Tutorial:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this project you will need the milk carton \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/die-cutting-and-embossing\"\u003eWhere Women Cook Die Cut\u003c\/a\u003e and the Tim Holtz Vagabond Machine to cut out the pieces of the treat box from kraft cardstock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once you have your die cuts, stamp a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enotebook image\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubber-art-stamps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enumbers and letters\u003c\/a\u003e onto the box pieces with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inkpads-and-cleaners\"\u003epermanent ink\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also include a “from” message on the back.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Assemble the box; remember that before you seal the top of the milk cartons, you need to add your treats.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finally, add some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwine\u003c\/a\u003e to the top of the box for a finished and polished look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452523372695,"sku":"PROJ-0886","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0886__02989.1558402415.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793075"}],"url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/collections\/collections-numbers.oembed","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}