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Once the wood glue has dried, begin by painting the inside and outside of all shrines and set aside to dry.Once the first coat of paint is dry, apply a second coat with white paint. Let dry for 5 minutes and rub off excess with a paper towel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut clip art to size (using the left over inserts) and place into shrine. Mix equal parts of ice resin (approximately ½ ounce) per packaging directions. Allow the resin to rest for 5 minutes and then fill all shrines ½ ways with the resin. Let first layer dry for 6 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cut text to size to fit into each shrine and place on top of the first resin layer. Mix an additional ½ ounce of ICE Resin and pour into the shrines. Allow to dry for 24 hours before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a knot in the end of the stringing thread and place clamshell clasp onto thread. Close clamshell with a pair of flat nose pliers. String 14 beads onto thread. Create a knot at the end pulling very close and tight to the top of the pear. Place a second clamshell on this end and close. Repeat for the adjacent side. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With a 1\/8” drill bit create a hole at the top and the bottom of the bird shrines. Repeat this by creating a hole at the top of the shrine pendant. Place a 10mm jump ring through each of the holes you drilled in all pendants. Place open end of clamshell over jump ring and close with round nose pliers, repeat this on the adjacent side as well as the bottom jump rings of both bird pendants. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To the top of the bird located on the left side when facing you, sting leather cording. Once the cording is through the hole, pull the other end of the leather up so the two ends meet. Cut an 8” piece of 20 gauge gunmetal wire and wrap around base of the leather cording to hold in place. Trim any excess with wire cutters. Tie a knot in the cording above the wrapped wire. Place one Mother of Pearl button onto the cording and tie a second knot approximately 3” from the last. Repeat this until 5 buttons are on the leather cording. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Place two ends of cording through the top jump ring of the remaining bird shrine, allowing approximately 1” of cording to overlap. Cut an 8” piece of 20 gauge gunmetal wire and wrap closed, trimming any excess wire. Add silk ribbon at the top of the shrine as well as the bottom of both birds. As a final touch tie a piece of string at the base of each pearl strand and trim excess.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips: When drilling through the birds it is easiest to place them together to insure the hole is located in the same place on both.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452460556439,"sku":"PROJ-0084","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0084__65721.1558392388.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791366"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-a-little-something-birdie-card-project","title":"A Little Something Birdie Card Project by Shona Cole","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInstructions for A Little Something Birdie Card Project\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpray a watercolor paper panel with red \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eink\u003c\/a\u003e or glimmer mist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-artists\/art-stamps-colette-copeland\"\u003ebird\u003c\/a\u003e lightly on the panel. Once dry, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egesso\u003c\/a\u003e over with a light wash. Let dry, and stamp the bird again over the gesso with black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutline the bird with a 4B pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/art-stamps-jenny-doh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebanner\u003c\/a\u003e on a separate paper and trim to fit. Cut out the words \"a little something\" and \"just for you\" from the 7gypsies card. Glue cut-outs to the card.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTear a branch shape from some old book paper. Affix beneath bird.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayer panel on a folded card.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452462882967,"sku":"PROJ-0107","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0107__82414.1558392501.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791418"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-home-project","title":"Home Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulia Andrus of Eco Green Crafts showed us at CHA how to do a really cool, yet simple crackle technique using all Eco Green Crafts products! You can also watch the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_embedded\u0026amp;v=EGeLvBHZ_I8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFREE how-to video\u003c\/a\u003e to see the crackle technique process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For an authentic crackle be sure to use two contrasting colors so that the crackle is really obvious. To begin just paint the surface of the birdhouse with the first color (the one that will be the undercoat, crackled color) and allow the first coat to dry completely. On the birdhouse I alternated colors because I wanted the roof to be green with an off white crackle under it and the bottom part of the birdhouse to be the off white with the green crackle under that.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once the first coat has dried, paint a coat of Eco Green Glue over the painted surface, and then paint your second (top coat color) over the top of the glue while it’s still tacky. Then take a heat tool and heat dry the surface. The crackle effect will start to appear as its drying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you have crackle painted the entire birdhouse and its 100% dry, paint a coat of Matte Medium over the house to seal and protect the paint. Once the medium has dried cut some strips of patterned paper with one side a straight edge and the other a scalloped edge and then glue the strips to the edge of the roof. Cut some thinner strips of the same paper doing a straight edge on both sides and attach to the bottom of the birdhouse.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using a 20 gauge wire create the word \"home\" by manipulating the wire into the shape of the letters, use a pair of jewelers pliers to help bend the wire. Glue the wire “home” word onto the birdhouse with a clear adhesive.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stuff the birdhouse with excelsior and then place some mini faux birds (found at most large discount craft stores) inside the birdhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452466389143,"sku":"PROJ-0128","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0128__15472.1558392582.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791462"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-simply-shabby-travel-case-project","title":"Simply Shabby Travel Case  Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin cutting the twine handle off the case. Paint the travel case and three chipboard birds with Pomegranate acrylic paint. Choose a piece of pink patterned paper from the Shabby Vintage Paper Stack and cut to size to fit the paper mache travel case. Glue the paper on using collage pauge as the adhesive.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paint over the pomegranate painted areas with Clear Rock Candy crackle paint. Stamp the scroll designs onto the birds using the Wrought Scroll stamp with sand acrylic paint. Once the birds are dry, paint a coat of Clear Rock Candy over the birds and allow it to dry. Glue the birds onto the front of the case. Thread through pink satin ribbon for the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452469239959,"sku":"PROJ-0138","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0138__45317.1558392623.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791483"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-fly-home-project","title":"Fly Home Project by Mindy Lacefield","description":"\u003cp\u003ewww.timssally.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI used light blue felt sandwiched with muslin and free motion stitched the words \"fly home\" with dark brown thread. Then I punched holes in the felt and attached the chain and beads with jump rings. For the paper section, I loosely painted a bird with acrylic paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Next, I loaded the house stamp with ink and stamped it on muslin. I then stitched the house onto the card using free motion stitching. Lastly, I stitched felt to the back of the bird painting and attached the hanging felt \"fly home\" piece with jump rings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452470288535,"sku":"PROJ-0141","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0141__54804.1558392636.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791490"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-hope-is-the-thing-with-feathers-project","title":"Hope Is the Thing with Feathers Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHope is the thing with feathers\u003cbr\u003e That perches in the soul,\u003cbr\u003e And sings the tune--without the words,\u003cbr\u003e And never stops at all. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFill the containers with pink m\u0026amp;ms. Stamp the bird images onto pink decorative cardstock using black ink and acrylic blocks. Cut out the bird images fairly close to the edge. Punch a small hole in the top of the bird and thread some pink Divine Twine through and wrap the twine around the container a few times then tie it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452472221847,"sku":"PROJ-0181","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0181__46416.1558392809.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791575"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-sweet-summer-greeting-cards-project","title":"Sweet Summer Greeting Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese quick and easy cards make the perfect \"summer\" or spring-themed greeting. They can be used for any occasion including birthdays, thank you cards, get well cards and much more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using plain white cardstock, cut out four pieces of cardstock that measure 6 x 6\" and then fold each piece in half and score so that you end up with four 3 x 6\" cards. Cut out floral patterned paper pieces from the Lost and Found Paper Stackthat measure 2-3\/4 x 5-3\/4\" and glue one piece onto the front of each card. Attach a label from the Box of Labels onto each card. Stamp your favorite images from the Birds \u0026amp; Nests Rubber Stamps Set with Black StazOn Ink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452473139351,"sku":"PROJ-0207","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0207__18307.1558392932.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791632"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-soar-project","title":"Soar Project by Becky Shander","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin by transferring images of birds onto canvas fabric. To create image transfers make a color copy of the images you'd like to transfer. (I use the copy machines at Staples to make my copies.) Before printing each copy, select the reverse copy option and adjust the image size accordingly.) Cut around the photocopy image and use a sponge brush to spread gel medium (Golden, regular matte formula) onto the image. Then flip the image over and press it onto the canvas. Use a brayer over the back of this image to make sure that there's enough contact between the photocopy image and canvas. Then allow the gel medium to dry. Once the gel medium is dry, peel off the paper. Your image should be transferred. If the paper is difficult to remove, apply a water-dampened sponge over the image and let it sit for a few minutes. Then use your finger tips to gently rub off the excess paper. Allow the canvas with the transferred image to dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To create my black, white and red bird patch use scissors to trim around the bird images into a rectangle. Cut a small piece of lace scrap to fit along the bottom of the bird and sew to attach. Cut a piece of organic cotton batting slightly larger than the canvas with the bird image. Then place the canvas rectangle with the bird image on top of the batting and arrange color coordinated buttons across the top. When you're happy with the button placements, temporarily remove them and sew the canvas with the bird image onto the batting. Then hand stitch the buttons to the batting. Use an embroidery needle with thread to add a French knot detail to the bird's eye. Use pinking shears to trim around the top and bottom edges of the batting. Apply craft glue to the back of this batting patch and adhere it to the tote.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use Staz-On ink to stamp letters (ex. s, o, a, r) onto tea-dyed office supply tags. Attach the tags to the tote using mini-safety pins.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the \"search\" patch, cut a piece of canvas into an elongated rectangle shape. Then cut a piece of organic cotton batting and a piece of vintage striped fabric to fit under the canvas. Use letter stamps and Staz-On ink to stamp a word (ex. s, e, a, r, c, h), then use pinking shears to trim around the edges. Sew this canvas along the edges and on top of the batting (be sure to leave space at the top of the batting for a row of buttons.) Hand stitch the buttons on to the batting. To finish this patch, sew the batting to the striped fabric along the edges. Apply craft glue to the back of this batting patch and adhere it to the tote.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the mini-batting patch (for the tote handle), trim around the transferred bird image. Then cut organic cotton batting, canvas and tea-dyed used dryer sheet into rectangle shapes. Place the bird image on top of the canvas and dryer sheet and sew it around the edges to attach. Next, cut a piece of fabric tape measure to fit across the canvas and dryer sheet, and embroider stitch an \"x.\" Place the tape measure on top of the canvas and tea-dyed used dryer sheet (under the bird image, and leave some space for a lace scrap nest) and sew it around the edges to attach. Attach the canvas fabric to the top of the batting base by sewing along the outside edges. For the nest, cut tiny pieces of antique lace and adhere them to the bottom of the bird using craft glue. Lastly, use a safety pin to attach this patch along with color-coordinated ribbons to the tote handle. 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Trim paper slightly smaller than your traced marks so that it fits inside the base of the box, and glue in place. Attach head, wings, legs, and hanging wire from the Bird Assemblage Kit onto the box (in place of the oval form that is included within the kit). Once dry, attach embellishments as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452477563031,"sku":"PROJ-0351","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0351__65768.1558393386.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791861"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-spooky-silhouette-cards-project","title":"Spooky Silhouette Cards Project by Sarah Meehan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistress the edges of a kraft cardwith black ink. Trim Halloween-colored paper to a rectangle that is slightly smaller than the card, and use a coin to trace a rounded edge onto each corner. Cut the corners, and distress all edges with black ink. Carefully cut a bird silhouette from the Birdsong collage sheet, and affix to the colored paper. Use Typewriter Alphabet stamps to spell out a Halloween-themed message and stamp onto the paper panel. Glue to the front of the card to complete. For a different look, try making the paper panel smaller and stamp the message onto the kraft card.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452478414999,"sku":"PROJ-0375","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0375__55281.1558393472.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791913"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-easter-favor-box-project","title":"Easter Favor Box Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis quick and easy Easter favor box features the \"Birds of a Feather\" stampsand the ATC matchbox by 7gypsies! Begin by covering the inside (drawer) part of the box with the polka dot patterned paper from the Porcelain paper collection. Cover the outside of the box with a light brown paper. Ink edges of the drawer and the outside with brown ink. Cut a thin strip of the polka dot paper and glue it around the middle of the outside portion of the box. Take a long piece of brown scrapper’s floss and create the long oval circular shape like I have done and glue to the top of the box. Stamp the bird anatomy image from the Birds of a Feather stamp set onto the red tag from the Modern Romance kit using brown ink. Add some brown scrappers floss to the inside of the box and add some natural looking edible Easter eggs!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452479725719,"sku":"PROJ-0413","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0413__53749.1558393632.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791990"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-video-bird-journal-video","title":"Bird Journal Video","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OieZ4ZaY49o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin by tracing all the bird images onto chipboard sheets and onto the papers from the Prima Tea and Silk kit. Cut out all the bird images with Tim Holtz scissors by Tonic Studio. Glue all the paper bird images on to the chipboard bird shapes using a quality glue stick. Slightly sand the edges of all the birds using the Tim Holtz sanding block once the glue has dried. Distress the edges of each bird with brown Versacolor in. Punch small holes into each page. Choose the journaling notes from the Super Fabulous journaling box you want to use and distress the edges with brown ink. Attach the journaling notes with your glue stick. Some of the corners of the notes will come off the edge of the bird so just trim them off.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd the red lace ribbon from the Tea and Silk kit to the bottom edges of some of the pages by attaching with glue dots. Use three leaves from the Prima Artful collage leaves pack and fan them out to create the look of a wing. Attach them to the back cover by inserting a Tea and Silk brad through them and then gluing to the back with glue dots. On the front cover add a flower from the Tea and Silk kit and insert a Tea and Silk brad through the center then glue to the cover using a glue dot. Finally add a binder ring through the punched holes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452488573079,"sku":"PROJ-0671","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0671__09617.1558394365.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792442"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-video-swank-stationery-set-video","title":"Swank Stationery Set Video","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5qeuItXvDaY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin with a Cavallini file folder that has a left tab. Open the folder and lay it out flat. Take the bottom edge and fold it up 4” and score with a bone folder. Staple the left and right edges that you folded up – you should only need about 3 staples on each edge. You could alternatively use strong glue.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Then fold the left and right sides towards the center – these will be valley folds. The center is already scored but you will need to fold it the opposite way to create a mountain fold and score it again. You now have an accordion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use black StazOn ink and stamp inside the rectangle on the tab with the Jet’aime stamp from the Cavallini Bonjour rubber stamp set. Then use the birdcage stamp from the Cavallini Bird \u0026amp; Nest rubber stamp set and stamp it with the black StazOn onto the tab of each envelope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Take the square bird images from the ARTchix Studio \"Pretty Bird\" collage sheet and cut them out and glue onto each card. Underneath the bird image stamp horizontal leaf image from the Bird \u0026amp; Nest rubber stamp set with black StazOn just underneath the bird image. I used a total of eight cards and envelopes for this set and put a quantity of 4 into each section. Finish by closing the accordion set in tie with some lush pink ribbon!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The possibilities are endless with this file folder project! You could use it to store ephemera, photos, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452488769687,"sku":"PROJ-0677","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0677__70403.1558394371.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792451"},{"product_id":"tempting-template-bird-house","title":"Bird House Template","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload this free Stampington \u0026amp; Company Birdhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tempting Template\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by adding it to you cart order today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Templates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452489457815,"sku":"TEMPTING-0013","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/TEMPTING-0013__72150.1558394512.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792471"},{"product_id":"haunt-template","title":"Haunt Template","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload this free Stampington \u0026amp; Company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaunt Tempting Template\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by adding it to you cart order today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Templates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452489818263,"sku":"TEMPTING-0024","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/TEMPTING-0024__75472.1558394527.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792486"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-soar-journal-project","title":"Soar Journal Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho doesn’t love journaling? Having a private place to write down personal thoughts, to muse about the world, and to doodle and practice new art techniques is very important for the creative soul. This project will take your imagination to new heights with a unique cover that you can recreate yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSoar Journal Project Instructions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by painting the cover of a kraft \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-journals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emoleskine\u003c\/a\u003e with white \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-at-somerset\/mixed-media-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egesso\u003c\/a\u003e, and allow it to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext, using a piece of punchinella and some aqua colored acrylic paint, lightly stencil the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stencils\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epunchinella\u003c\/a\u003e designs on as desired; and let dry. If you want the acrylic paints to be lighter or darker do a little color mixing with your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/color\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eacrylics\u003c\/a\u003e by adding white to any color base to make it lighter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wait for the paint to dry and then layer pieces of ephemera onto the cover. I used strips of the math washi tape on the bottom, some pieces of torn vintage text, and also a piece of torn paper that I had created using the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGelli Plates\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrayer\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/color\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eacrylic paints\u003c\/a\u003e. I used the Inkssentials Collage Glue Stick to glue the papers down.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finally, use an acrylic mount and some black \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inkpads-and-cleaners\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStazOn\u003c\/a\u003e ink to stamp the I will Soar wings onto the cover. I also add the word “soar” with the Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. alphabet stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can easily personalize your journal by adding a different stamped message or color palette. When it’s done, you can use your new journal to experiment with different mediums, take notes, make lists, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor even more of Pam’s inventive illustrations and unique textures — be sure to stop by our Pam Carriker Stamp Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452513607831,"sku":"PROJ-0752","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0752__03707.1558399407.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792777"},{"product_id":"faux-feathers-washi-project","title":"Faux Feathers Washi Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a little washi tape and some wire you can make your very own faux feathers. This is a fun project that can be used to add a handmade and colorful touch to gift packaging, home décor, and all sorts of projects. And you can color coordinate to suit any palette or occasion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I used a piece of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=gauge\"\u003esilver wire\u003c\/a\u003e that was approximately 7-8 inches long. Choose your favorite washi tapes to work with. I used a fun red flower design and a blue polka dot washi tape. First add a strip of polka dot washi to the wire (so that the wire is running down the middle of the adhesive side) and then add an additional piece to the back of the tape. Layer additional strips of washi to make the feather wider.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Be sure to use good quality craft scissors. Trim the feather down to a feather shape then snip all the little strips just by cutting on an angle. I attached my feathers to a gift that was wrapped with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=5SSW-ROLL\"\u003ekraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e and some twine. You can add the same washi to the gift in various ways to accent and tie in the various washi patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452513837207,"sku":"PROJ-0758","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0758__26460.1558399642.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792788"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-fly-journal-page-project","title":"Fly Journal Page Project by Pam Carriker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/somerset-studio\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset Studio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e artist, Pam Carriker, showcases her extraordinary talent for creating mixed-media artwork in this vibrant project. Coordinating perfectly with her new line of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-pam-carriker\"\u003ecling mount stamps\u003c\/a\u003e, Pam uses unique \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=stencil%20girl\"\u003estencils by Stencil Girl\u003c\/a\u003e to create an artistic and edgy journal page, infused with turquoise and emerald hues and layers of intricate painted details.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo create your own art journal pages, you will need a few basic art journaling supplies. Pam used a 90lb hot press watercolor paper journal page, but you can try using a moleskine or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-journals\"\u003eDyan Reaveley Creative Journal\u003c\/a\u003e for a similar effect without the expense.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry layering some vintage text onto your background using a medium of your choice for adhesive. Paint over the text using various \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003eacrylic paint colors\u003c\/a\u003e, blending them on various parts of the page. To create a more transparent effect with the paint you can try diluting it with water or use watercolor paints for softer and more fluid strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce the paint has dried, stamp the wing onto the page, using either white acrylic paint or white gesso. Write ideas that strike your fancy or encourage your heart with your favorite \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/artist-pens-and-markers\"\u003eart journaling pens\u003c\/a\u003e, and for a bold accent against your bright colors, you can experiment with the white \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=inkssentials\"\u003einkssentials\u003c\/a\u003e pen to make your pages pop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mixed-media artist Pam Carriker is also an instructor and author of two bestsellers \"Art at the Speed of Life\" and \"Creating Art at the Speed of Life.\" She also writes a regular column in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-journaling\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt Journaling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, titled \"Art Journaling at the Speed of Life.\" To learn more about Pam, visit her on her website at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pamcarriker.com\/\" rel=\"no follow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePamCarriker.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452514427031,"sku":"PROJ-0770","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0770__72345.1558399895.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792815"},{"product_id":"bird-template","title":"Bird in Flight Template","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular images we see here at Stampington \u0026amp; Company is a flying bird. The ubiquity of birds is not incidental—since the dawn of the human species there has been a relationship between us and our feathered friends. We study and admire birds, enjoy their song, and perhaps we even envy their freedom of flight. They have come to represent many things in our culture, with influences in everything from religion to poetry and art.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this tempting template challenge, we pay homage to the breathtaking image of a bird in flight, and invite you to show us what this timeless image means to you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload this free Stampington \u0026amp; Company Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tempting Template\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by adding it to your cart today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter you've created your own version with this Bird template, we'd love to see it! Snap a photo of your finished work and share it with us on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stampington\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003e#StampingtonMade\u003c\/strong\u003e for a chance to be a featured artist on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stampington\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@stampington\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Templates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452516491415,"sku":"TEMPTING-0064","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/TEMPTING-0064__21634.1558401133.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792933"},{"product_id":"mixed-media-bird-journals-project","title":"Mixed-Media Bird Journals Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake your journal covers pop with bursts of color and bird stamps, sure to inspire an air of freedom as you create. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer for the simple tutorial:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start by painting the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=5CH-CAHKFT\"\u003eMoleskine\u003c\/a\u003e journal covers roughly using white \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=gesso\"\u003egesso\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/color-tools\"\u003efoam brush\u003c\/a\u003e. While the gesso is drying, stamp the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\"\u003eDina Wakley scribbly birds\u003c\/a\u003e onto the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-journals\"\u003eArt Pops cards\u003c\/a\u003e by Roben-Marie Smith using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=stazon\"\u003eblack ink\u003c\/a\u003e. Glue the cards onto the journal covers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add some strips of the cross patterned \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patterned-tapes\"\u003ewashi tape\u003c\/a\u003e and cut some of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stickers-and-labels\"\u003eArt Pops sticker tape\u003c\/a\u003e to measure approximately the same width as the washi, and embellish the journals with just small strips here and there.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using pink and green \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=gelato\"\u003egelatos\u003c\/a\u003e, I colored some very small areas on top of the white gesso to lightly accent the colors in the cards. Use a paper towel with a tiny bit of water to rub the colors in for a watercolor effect.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add some small handwritten quotes or try using some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=chitchat\"\u003echit chat stickers\u003c\/a\u003e on the cover to complete your bird journals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452521668759,"sku":"PROJ-0843","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0843__87435.1558401648.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792977"},{"product_id":"bye-bye-birdie-mixed-media-pillow-project","title":"Bye Bye Birdie Mixed-Media Pillow Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart by laying your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ready-to-alter\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epillow form\u003c\/a\u003e onto a flat surface. Slip a piece of cardboard inside the pillow form to make sure that paint does not bleed through. I like to loosely sketch my design onto a piece of paper before I begin any project, in order to ensure placement and color combinations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using a ruler, draw the stitches onto the pillow form in pencil. Next, using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\" target=\"\"\u003eDina Wakley’s new cling stamps\u003c\/a\u003e, stamp Scribbly Birds and Textures onto the pillow form using black permanent ink, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\" target=\"\"\u003egesso\u003c\/a\u003e, and acrylic paint. Allow all ink and paint to dry for a couple hours or, to speed up the process, use a heat-gun until everything is dry to the touch. Thread a needle with scrapper’s floss and add two rows of stitches, following your pencil marks. Apply \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\" target=\"\"\u003egesso\u003c\/a\u003e to a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canvas-corp-collection\" target=\"\"\u003esmall burlap\u003c\/a\u003e square, and let dry. Stamp the bird sentiment onto a scrap of muslin, cut out a square, layer with the painted burlap square, and hand-stitch to the pillow with scrapper’s floss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452522356887,"sku":"PROJ-0860","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0860_4__72842.1558401988.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793015"},{"product_id":"butterfly-template","title":"Butterfly Template","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe image of a butterfly can evoke different reactions from a creative community—for some a butterfly signifies a rebirth, and a letting go of a burdened past. For others, a butterfly symbolizes the need to soar, and the sense of freedom that comes with flight. For this template, we want you to express artistically what a butterfly means to you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload this free Stampington \u0026amp; Company Butterfly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tempting Template\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by adding it to you cart order today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter you've created your own version with this Butterfly template, we'd love to see it! Snap a photo of your finished work and share it with us on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stampington\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003e#StampingtonMade\u003c\/strong\u003e for a chance to be a featured artist on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stampington\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@stampington\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Templates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452522717335,"sku":"TEMPTING-0066","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/TEMPTING-0066__28900.1558402119.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793036"},{"product_id":"true-calling-project","title":"True Calling Project by Juliette Crane","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuest artist Juliette Crane creates a dreamy work of art that showcases bright pastel colors, interesting character designs, and unexpected patterns. This is the perfect project for mixed-media and whimsy-lovers!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTrue Calling Project Tutorial by Juliette Crane:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this painting, I created the background using layers of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tissue-and-transparencies\"\u003eBleeding Art tissue paper\u003c\/a\u003e, acrylic paints, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections?limit=100\"\u003evintage wallpaper\u003c\/a\u003e, book pages, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/faber-castell-collection?limit=100\"\u003epaint markers\u003c\/a\u003e and water soluble oil pastels.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Then I added my bear’s body, face and wings using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints?limit=100\"\u003eacrylic paints\u003c\/a\u003e and pen. Once my character was in place, I softened the entire background around the bear using oil paint sticks, allowing the color of the body to stand out. Finally, I adhered a paper moon and painted on its face. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once my painting dried, I applied a spray varnish to protect the painting. Then I applied a coat of vintage-hued mod podge. This makes the color of the Bleeding Art tissue paper come to the surface (even if I’ve added acrylic paint on top of it). I am careful not to use the bleeding art tissue paper right where I plan to add my character’s face. But I love the look in a background or in a character’s body and wings. You can especially see the look here of the orange tissue paper behind the bear’s wings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tissue-and-transparencies\"\u003eBleeding Art Tissue Paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e11x14” Canvas Panel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/color-tools\"\u003eVarious Brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints?limit=100\"\u003eAcrylic Paints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections?limit=100\"\u003eVintage Wallpaper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBook Pages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharpie Paint Markers (Water-Based)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStabilo Pencil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShiva Oil Paint Sticks (Antique White)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater Soluble Oil Pastels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums?limit=100\"\u003eGel Medium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFaber Castell PITT Pen (Black, Brush Tip)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMod Podge (by Plaid)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpray Varnish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Juliette Crane is a full time artist, teacher storyteller and adventurer. She spends as much time as possible painting outside and being inspired by the little things. She is the creator of a series of online mixed media art workshops that help thousands around the world learn to let go and have fun getting creative. When she’s not painting in gardens around the world, reading books about imaginary places, or hosting dinner parties, she lives with her bluegrass singing husband in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Say hello at her website: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/juliettecrane.com\" rel=\"no follow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejuliettecrane.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452522782871,"sku":"PROJ-0870","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0870__05656.1558402130.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793040"},{"product_id":"mica-and-feather-necklace-project-by-johanna-love","title":"Mica and Feather Necklace Project by Johanna Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne day while biking to work, I came across this dainty feather on the trail. It sat on my desk waiting to be turned into a necklace … until I saw that we now carry beautiful \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glitters?limit=25\"\u003emica flakes\u003c\/a\u003e in our Shoppe. Mica flakes are sparkly and luminescent and they’re the perfect compliment for a tiny feather.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMica and Feather Necklace Project Instructions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart by brushing glue onto each \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintaj-natural-brass-collection?limit=100\"\u003eVintaj\u003c\/a\u003e bronze blank. Shake \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glitters?limit=25\"\u003eGold Leaf Mica Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e onto glue, and set each aside to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrap an eyepin to the end of feather with twine, and knot to fasten. Dab glue on the back of the twine to keep from unraveling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNext, paint a pattern on a feather, and set aside to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnce all components are dry, fasten all blanks, beads, feather, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wood?limit=15\u0026amp;page=2\"\u003emini wooden antlers\u003c\/a\u003e to chain with eyepins, wrapping eyepins as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrap eyepin on each end of leather cord to form a loop. Attach the chain ends to the loops on the leather cord with jump rings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452524486807,"sku":"PROJ-0914","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0914__30171.1558402872.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793145"},{"product_id":"enjoy-the-little-things-project","title":"Enjoy the Little Things Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing better than starting the New Year with encouragement and inspiration — which is exactly what \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Dyan-Reaveley-Collection\"\u003eDyan Reaveley’s Clearly Quotes\u003c\/a\u003e stamps offer. After reading some of the positive affirmations featured on these stamps, I knew that I had to use them in my first project of the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eEnjoy the Little Things Project Instructions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eRandomly collage \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections\/\"\u003epaper\u003c\/a\u003e onto your substrate using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003egel medium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply red, turquoise, and white acrylic paint over the collaged paper using your fingers. The messier the better! Let the paint dry, and then add a layer of gel medium.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNext, dry brush gesso onto some old \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-and-ephemera\/\"\u003ebook text\u003c\/a\u003e, and let dry. When it’s dry, adhere it to the background.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubber-art-stamps\"\u003eStamp\u003c\/a\u003e an image of a ruler down one side, and add a stitched rub-on across the bottom to add some depth and interest.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStamp a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\"\u003escribbly bird\u003c\/a\u003e onto your old book text.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpray scraps of old book text with red \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003espray ink\u003c\/a\u003e, and let them dry. Once dry, adhere them over the gessoed book text for a layered look.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect your favorite quote from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Dyan-Reaveley-Collection\"\u003eDyan Reaveley’s Clearly Quotes Set\u003c\/a\u003e, and stamp it onto some scrap paper. Next, cut it out, and adhere it to the background.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinally, add a bit of sparkle to the project by wrapping with metallic twine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452525043863,"sku":"PROJ-0926","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0926_2__19723.1558403059.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793180"},{"product_id":"the-promise-of-spring-by-theresa-martin","title":"The Promise of Spring Project by Theresa mARTin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Promise of Spring was inspired by the Garden Santos Doll from Paperwhimsy. I chose pale pinks and greens as the main palette, because they’re a good representation of this vibrant and colorful season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eThe Promise of Spring Project Instructions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by choosing a color palette and then gather your materials together. The beauty of this little doll is that you can use paint, patterned paper, and all sorts of embellishments to bring her to life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you have selected your palette and you have your materials, you can start painting. The arms, torso, wings, and the stand are the only parts that need to be painted, since everything else will be covered in paper. For the arms and the torso, I wanted a subtle pastel pink, which I managed to achieve with pink milk paint. For the trellis, wings, and base, I used Tim Holtz’s Adirondack Alcohol Metallic Mixatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext, once all of the pieces are painted and dry, trace the doll’s dress onto some mixed papers from Tim Holtz's Wallpaper Paper Stash. Mix and match — use some floral and patterned designs to create an interesting contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdhere your cutouts to their matching pieces using a little gel medium, and let dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo assemble the doll, cut a dowel to size and use it to attach the arms to the body. You can also use wire or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\"\u003ebrads\u003c\/a\u003e to put the pieces together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinally, once your doll has been assembled, dress her up by adding some lace, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\"\u003epearls\u003c\/a\u003e, glitter, rhinestones, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflowers\u003c\/a\u003e from Prima Marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452525338775,"sku":"PROJ-0934","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0934_5__73266.1558403162.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793201"},{"product_id":"papillon-canvas-project","title":"Papillon Canvas Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI find myself always in search of butterflies. For me they hold a personal meaning and symbolism, not only for my uncle who passed away in 2011, but also because of the magnificent transformation they go through from caterpillar to their new being.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy favorite is watching them flitter across the yard — so carefree they look in that moment. For me, they are a great reminder to be open to change and the ebbs and flow of life, while at the same time having a more lighthearted attitude and approach toward it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePapillon Canvas Project Instructions:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollage an assortment of paper in geometric patterns onto the background of your substrate with gel medium. Let dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dry brush gesso over the collaged papers to mute the colors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stencils\"\u003eStencil\u003c\/a\u003e the number “3” onto the bottom right corner with gesso, using a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\"\u003epalette knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Attach a rustic heart with a good heaping of gel medium. Allow the entire canvas to dry. I used a heat gun to speed up the drying time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use the Stabilo All Marking Pencil to outline sections of the collage and add doodles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add a vintage postage stamp and the word “\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e” with gel medium.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To finish, stamp text and butterflies with permanent black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452525633687,"sku":"PROJ-0942","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0942__77724.1558403312.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793222"},{"product_id":"mixed-media-mica-project","title":"Mixed-Media Mica Project by Johanna Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eMica is too gorgeous of a material to leave in a drawer in your craft room. Adorn your house with this luxurious looking craft supply to enjoy year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMixed-Media Mica Project Directions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp a word onto Vintaj blank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint a found feather blue, and let dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint a blue deer face onto a large piece of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jewelry-making\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emica\u003c\/a\u003e. Paint \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ready-to-alter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewooden antlers\u003c\/a\u003e grey and stamp onto mica sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp word onto a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jewelry-making\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eround blank\u003c\/a\u003e using steel letter stamps, and anvil, and a hammer. Paint over the stamped word with grey acrylic paint. Rub away excess paint, and let dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrush glue onto desired spots, and then sprinkle mica flakes onto each ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce glue is dry, wrap twine around feather as desired, and use a nail to poke a hole through the mica sheet and string together the mica, metal blank, and decorative bead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452525830295,"sku":"PROJ-0948","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0948__66731.1558403409.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793234"},{"product_id":"sweet-springtime-cards-project","title":"Sweet Springtime Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho doesn’t love sending handmade or handwritten notes? With just a few supplies, you too can create a set of spring-inspired cards to send a quick hello to that person you’ve been thinking about.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Springtime Cards Project \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut out panels from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prima-marketing-collection\"\u003ePrima Marketing’s\u003c\/a\u003e Something Blue Paper Pad.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut out coordinating strips from the same paper pad, and adhere to panels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eI found a vibrant bird and butterfly from Cavallini \u0026amp; Co.'s \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003epostcard set\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to recreate this look, cut out and add these postcard images to each panel, or choose your own clip art images to add.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrap \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003etwine\u003c\/a\u003e around the panel and coordinating paper strips, and then add inspirational word \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003estickers\u003c\/a\u003e. I chose \"imagination\" and \"treasure\" for this card set.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003eAdhere\u003c\/a\u003e the completed panels to the front of two separate cards with glue dots.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452525863063,"sku":"PROJ-0949","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0949_1__09976.1558403425.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793238"},{"product_id":"dina-wakley-media-scribbly-birdies-stamp-set-copy","title":"Dina Wakley Scribbly Holiday Birdie Stamp Set 2 by Ranger Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate layers of color, texture, and design with this new holiday-inspired entry into the Scribbly Birds cling stamp sets by Dina Wakley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDina Wakley Scribbly Hoiliday Birdie Stramp Set 2 by Ranger Ink Product Details:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCling rubber stamps (acrylic mounts sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 9” footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 6 original Dina Wakley designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ranger Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46213881594007,"sku":"5RR-MDR68600","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/20251007_products_04.jpg?v=1761244863"}],"url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/collections\/collections-winged-things.oembed","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}