{"title":"Country French Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eParisian sophistication collides with classic, pastoral style in our new Country French Collection. Whether you’re looking to decorate your home with rustic furnishings, floral patterns, antique details, and old-world accents, or simply wanting to infuse French elegance and comfort into your next project, we have special flea market finds and inspiring ideas to get you well on your way to the French countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-french-linen-project","title":"French Linen Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a quick and inexpensive gift or favor idea? Dress up some vintage jars and tins by using just a few simple supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing small plastic storage jars and clear top tins, I simply added some canvas patches to the outside. The circle patches fit perfectly on the clear lids of the round tins, and the square and rectangular patches fit nicely on the square bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI also used some jute ribbons and scrapper’s floss for an extra special vintage touch. I used a wide jute ribbon to wrap around the base of the tins and adhered the ribbon using a few glue dots. Then I wrapped some coordinating colored scrapper’s floss around the base as well. I added the thin jute ribbon on some of the lids and on the base of one of the bottles. I also added some coordinating scrapper’s floss on the bottles for a finishing touch.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fill the bottles with some bath salts, and you’ve got a lovely assortment of French-inspired gifts that are easy and affordable!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459966615,"sku":"PROJ-0079","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0079__55645.1558392356.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791350"},{"product_id":"french-favor","title":"A French Favor Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnbleached wax paper bags make the perfect favor or treat bag for small gifts, baked goods, elegant picnic sandwich bags, or even some simple craft supplies for friends. Use these for showers, birthday parties, and any other event can benefit from a refined, yet simple treat!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstructions for A French Favor Project\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo embellish the bags, add pre-sewn labels from our Handmade by Somerset Collection. These labels come in a variety of shapes and patterns with French script embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlue the labels onto the front of each package with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003eadhesive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose a fabric \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003etape\u003c\/a\u003e as an accent to compliment the color of your labels. Cut the tape into small strips, fold over the top of the bag (once your gift is inside), and seal with the desired fabric tape. Alternatively, you can stitching the top closed with a white or brown thread for a cool, textured effect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452463702167,"sku":"PROJ-0118","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0118__05216.1558392536.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791436"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-bonjourmessage-in-a-bottle-project","title":"Bonjour! Message In A Bottle Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapture a simple sentiment in this old-fashioned message in bottle for a creative way to communicate or personalize your message. I began decorating the box from the Message in a Bottle Kit with patterned paper from the Camden Collection by using a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003eMatte Medium\u003c\/a\u003e for the glue, which I also used to seal and protect the paper with by simply painting over it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I removed the bubble wrap and used excelsior instead to give it a more natural look. You can find excelsior at most large craft stores. For the bottle, I rolled up my letter and tied it with a small piece of topaz \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbon\"\u003eribbon\u003c\/a\u003e, then carefully dropped the message into the bottle. Next, I stamped the \"bonjour\" greeting from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e's Paris Stamp Set onto a ticket, punched a hole in the ticket, and attached it to the neck of the bottle with more of the eye-catching ribbon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Place the bottle inside of the box and close the lid. For a finishing touch, wrap a couple of layers of the Smoky Quartz Ribbon around the outside and tie it together to seal the box for a dramatic effect!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452465373335,"sku":"PROJ-0125","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0125__72178.1558392567.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791455"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-french-favors-project","title":"French Favors Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI found a couple of small boxes in our warehouse here at Stampington that product had been packaged in and I knew they would be great to repurpose into elegant gift boxes. I found a vintage French handwritten letter and color copied it onto some recycled paper. I then covered the surface of the box in the paper using and eco-friendly matte medium. Once the boxes had dried I used seam binding ribbon to tie up the boxes and then added a nature tag to each box. These boxes are perfect for gift giving on any occasion!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452470419607,"sku":"PROJ-0142","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0142__87653.1558392640.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791491"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-french-market-note-cards-project","title":"French Market Note Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo give your cards a bit of shabby-chic flair, tear the edge of one paper to create texture. Layer coordinating papers on top of each other, adhering with double-sided tape. Stamp desired images from the Clearly Impressed Stamp Sheet onto papers using StazOn ink. Don’t worry if the images come out light, as that will just add to the vintage look. Finish off your projects by wrapping twine around the cards like a package, and tie off with a bow. Create a few more cards, and you’ll have quite a collection of beautiful notes the next time you want to send a sweet sentiment!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452476514455,"sku":"PROJ-0318","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0318__04076.1558393259.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791789"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-french-ephemera-storage-album-project","title":"French Ephemera Storage Album Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur clear pockets are perfect for memory albums and journals, but they actually also have plenty of potential for a creative storage solution. If you are a collector of French ephemera, or any kind of ephemera, this idea is perfect for storing those delicate odds and ends. It's a nice way to visually see the lovely bits and pieces that have been collected and keeps them clean and protected.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The 4 Pocket Page fits regular-sized postcards perfectly. You can easily fit 3 - 4 postcards in each individual pocket, or alternatively just use one in each pocket (this way you can see the front and back of the postcard as you flip through you storage folder). The 4 Pocket Pages are also a nice size for storing ribbon and wallpaper swatches, small envelopes, and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The 9 Pocket Pageshave ATC sized pockets for storing mini photographs, antique flash cards and various smaller odds and ends.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The 3 Pocket Pages work well for vintage bingo cards and large pieces of ephemera such as sheet music, letters, and receipts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You can easily add the individual pages to a 3-ring binder or a folder you've created yourself. I decided to use a Kraft File Folder and used a 3-hole punch to make holes, then used some delicate seam binding ribbon and threaded it through the holes to bind the book together.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Embellish the front of the folder using some French ephemera; I added an old handwritten letter and then placed a piece of the French General adhesive fabric in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452476711063,"sku":"PROJ-0324","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0324__36328.1558393278.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791802"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-french-bakery-project","title":"French Bakery Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe simplicity of this project reminded me of a French Bakery! Creating homemade treats is an inexpensive and meaningful gift to give someone special. Adding some baked goods in glassine sleeves is a great way to make the gift extra special - the presentation speaks volumes. I simply added a strip of the red patterned paper to each glassine sleeve and then used the large and small fancy square punchesto punch the brown paper and blue paper. I then stamped on to the decorative squares using black StazOn and the Mannequin Café clear stamps. Add treats in the bags and fold the top over. Punch two small holes in the top of the bag and thread through some black Scrappers Floss and tie a bow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452476973207,"sku":"PROJ-0334","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0334__82146.1558393311.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791819"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-french-guest-caddy-project","title":"French Guest Caddy Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat better way to surprise your guests than with an elegant bathroom caddy? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=5DCI\"\u003eFrench Farmhouse Tin Caddy\u003c\/a\u003e is perfect for holding everyday items, and makes a lovely storage basket for some bathroom essentials.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I filled my caddy with dried lavender, some crisp white towels, and other bathroom odds and ends that guests can use when visiting. With the scent of lavender and pampering bath essentials, your guests will be absolutely delighted during their stay.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eMarket List:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrench Farmhouse Tin Caddy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLavender (dried)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBath and Shower Supplies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452513869975,"sku":"PROJ-0759","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0759__35226.1558399655.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792790"}],"url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/collections\/country-french-collection.oembed","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}