{"title":"Gifts \u0026 Packaging Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's no mystery why opening a gorgeously packaged gift from a friend is so special — it takes time and effort to personalize, and every inch is made with love. In this extensive collection, we've compiled an array of crafty items and easy-to-follow projects to help you fashion perfectly wrapped presents for that special someone. Whether you want to artfully wrap a batch of pumpkin muffins to share with your neighbors or bring bright party favor baggies to a festive gathering, you'll discover hundreds of fun ideas that pay special attention to the art of presentation here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou might also like: \u003ca href='\/collections\/christmas-projects\/\"'\u003eChristmas Projects\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-have-a-treat-project","title":"Have a Treat Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis treat display is perfect for simple events like a Sunday afternoon barbeque, yet lovely enough for using at a larger, more sophisticated event like a wedding. All you need to do is bundle up some cookies and little treats into some glassine envelopes and then tie up the individual packages with bakers twine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To add a little bit of interest to the outside of the packages, I used the Vagabond to cut some tags, using the tiny tabs and tags die. I used the papers from the Lille paper pack and also some solid red and black papers from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-and-ephemera\"\u003eartist paper packs\u003c\/a\u003e. To make the tags look more interesting, I just layered various sizes and colors of tags that I cut on top of one another, and then added some bingo tiles to a few of them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452452724887,"sku":"PROJ-0003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0003__29678.1558391995.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791175"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-diy-lip-balm-project","title":"DIY Lip Balm Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate your own homemade lip balm with only a handful of simple supplies! There are plenty of recipe variations that you can find online, and for this project, I chose a very simple one that combines natural beeswax and vegetable oil. You must use the natural, unbleached beeswax. Many of the recipes I found contained other types of oil so if using vegetable oil isn't the best option for you, just do a little online searching for recipes containing other types of oils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIY Lip Balm Project Directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBefore you start, open the mini tins and lay them flat on an old chopping board or surface that is completely flat - but keep in mind that the surface may get wax on it. If you don't have a heat resistant counter be very careful; plus you don't want to have to clean wax off your nice countertop, so be sure to protect the counter surface! You can pick up an old metal cooking tray or chopping block inexpensively at a thrift store, or carefully layer wax paper to contain any accidental spills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou can use the Melting Pot Project Pan to create the lip balm mixture, or alternatively, a saucepan. If you choose to use a saucepan, make sure it is completely clean and one that you plan on using for future lip balm or beauty projects only. To create (and fill) 4 tins of the lip balm, I mixed 1\/3 cup of vegetable oil with 1\/3 cup of the beeswax.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeat it on a medium heat, stirring slowly with a wooden spoon. Add a flavor if desired - for a few of mine a added a few drops of Vanilla essence and a few others I used a peppermint \"syrup\" flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you want clear lip balm leave it as is - but if you'd like a little color, add a very small amount of lipstick. You can purchase the inexpensive ones at the store and use a knife to slice off approx 1\/8\" of the lipstick and add it to the mixture. If you want a little more color just add more - but a little goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnce the lip balm mixture has completely melted to a liquid and the color is just right, you can pour the mixture into the tins. Since the tins have hinges, if you fill it too high the mixture might leak out so just fill below the hinges. It takes only a few minutes to harden and you can always add more to fill to the desired level. Set aside to harden.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eI recommend embellishing the tins after the wax has set. If you accidentally spill wax on the outside it's much easier to clean off the excess wax if the tins are bare. I don't suggest sanding and painting the tins because sanding metal produces tiny specks of metal dust - which you don't want in your lip balm! Embellish the tins using some strips of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fabric-tapes\"\u003efabric tape\u003c\/a\u003e and then tie with a simple strand of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\"\u003escrapper's floss\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo complete the project, package your lip balm tins with a little shabby flair. Place the tin inside a glassine sleeve and then secure the top with the pink striped fabric tape. Add a mini flashcard with adhesive and voila!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE - this project is not intended for children. Whenever you work with hot oil and wax we recommend you do so with extreme caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452452692119,"sku":"PROJ-0001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0001__73794.1558391986.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791175"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-from-the-heart-note-cards-project","title":"From the Heart Note Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese cards are perfect for Mother’s Day, yet versatile enough to use for any occasion. The cards coordinate perfectly with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-how-to-project-DIY-Lip-Balm-Project\"\u003eDIY Lip Balm project\u003c\/a\u003e. Both projects feature the lovely pure fabric tapes and mini flashcards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start by spritzing plain white cards with the meadow mist and allow to dry. Once dried, glue some torn pieces of vintage French text or sheet music to each card in a random fashion. Attach some simple strips of the wider, floral tape as desired.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Place some small strips of the pink striped tape from the pure set on the cards and then add the mini flashcards. Using blue acrylic paint do small swooshes of paint on the areas where the floral tape edge connects with the vintage papers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pair the cards with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-how-to-project-DIY-Lip-Balm-Project\"\u003eDIY lip balm\u003c\/a\u003e for an artful and creative gift that's suitable for any occasion!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452452790423,"sku":"PROJ-0002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0002__84131.1558391992.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791173"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-mini-photo-drawer-project","title":"Mini Photo Drawer Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eFile your pictures away neatly in a mini ATC drawer! Our little bitty bags fit perfectly into the compartments so you can add pictures inside the bags or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-and-ephemera\"\u003eephemera\u003c\/a\u003e pieces. I decided to show two variations for the project--the first one I left the file tabs blank with the original manila color, and the second option I sprayed the cards with butterscotch color wash. It all depends on your personal style.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Embellish the sides of the box using the patterned enfant fabric tapes and the green from the afresh tape set. Alternate the strips down each side.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alter the file cards by adding strips of the same tapes used on the sides and your favorite chit chat words. There are hundreds of words in the book so you can get quite creative! Fill the drawer with all your bitty bags, file cards and more for a creative picture storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453150871,"sku":"PROJ-0007","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0007__09879.1558392028.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791186"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-pure-and-simple-project","title":"Pure and Simple Project","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaint wire form baskets with blue acrylic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e. When dry, wrap a piece of the floral fabric \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003etape\u003c\/a\u003e around the outside of the basket. Using the same tape, line the inside edges of the baskets. The tapes will end up sticking to the back of each other nicely through the holes on the basket.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tie a simple pink bow onto the handle of each basket using pink scrappers floss. Fill the baskets with excelsior or any kind of filling. Add some Easter egg treats and your baskets are ready!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453314711,"sku":"PROJ-0008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0008__99335.1558392034.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791190"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-parchment-paper-bouquet-project","title":"Parchment Paper Bouquet Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowers are perfect for just about any occasion, and adding a handmade, natural touch to a bouquet is easy with as little as some parchment paper, stamps and twine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst stamp your favorite decorative designs onto parchment paper. I always prefer \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=stazon\"\u003eStazOn ink\u003c\/a\u003e, and for this project I used teal blue with the Wrought Scroll stamp on our 12x12” sheets of parchment paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate your flower assortment as desired, and once it is bundled up, wrap the parchment paper around the flowers, in a cone shape. Secure the paper by tying a bow around the outside with some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=scrapper's%20floss\"\u003escrapper's floss.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453445783,"sku":"PROJ-0010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0010__12648.1558392041.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791194"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-wedding-table-favors-project","title":"Wedding Table Favors Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI love a good repurposed\/greencraft project. I recently acquired some old wine glasses from a friend and simply didn’t need them at home so I thought I would repurpose them and create a wedding favor project. This can also be done for any type of party where a wine glass would be suitable for adding favors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlcohol inks work wonderfully on non-porous surfaces. You can create unique effects by blending various colors together, or just use one color. I chose to use a light blue that is suitable for weddings. First squirt some of the blue \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spray-inks\"\u003ealcohol ink\u003c\/a\u003e onto the applicator, then dab it around the glass. Use the silver ink, by squirting some drops of it directly on the glass and let it run down. Put the glasses aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd a little wedding bling to the project by tying some white \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=seam%20binding\"\u003eseam binding ribbon\u003c\/a\u003e around the neck of the glass and securing a bow. Add a brooch embellishment to the center of the bow. Fill the glasses with yummy treats or any kind of handmade favor!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote - Ranger Alcohol Inks are non-toxic; however, we recommend you take care when altering items to use for food storage with any kind of paint or ink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453544087,"sku":"PROJ-0011","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0011__34517.1558392044.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791198"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-spring-cards-project","title":"Spring Cards Project by Cheryl Husmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate some spring-inspired cards with these inspirational cards by artist Cheryl Husmann. These cards are delightful and sure to brighten up someone’s day if they have a little “cabin fever” after a long winter.\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;\"\u003eCard 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This card features the clearly impressed French Phrases stamps. Stamp the French phrases of your choice onto some colorful cardstock, using black ink and the acrylic blocks. Stamp a decorative flower design on the corners of the card, and then layer your favorite patterned paper and collage images on the cards, adding some handmade flower embellishments if desired. Cut out the stamped French words, and glue those onto the card in a random fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This card features an Angela Cartwright transparency. This particular transparency is no longer available, but there are other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-artist-papers\"\u003elovely transparency designs\u003c\/a\u003e that we still have left in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing black StazOn Ink stamp the flower design directly onto the transparency, and stamp the same design onto a piece of patterned paper. Layer the transparency onto the paper and cut out the two pieces to the same size. Layer and glue the pieces onto a piece of white cardstock, and then glue onto a brown card background. Stamp the same flower design onto a piece of torn script and the glue onto the front. To ensure the layered pieces stay together you can secure them with brads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453576855,"sku":"PROJ-0012","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0012__07835.1558392046.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791200"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-spring-jubilee-stackable-storage-solution-project","title":"Spring Jubilee — Stackable Storage Solution Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart by cutting out circles shapes using the patterned paper from the Spring Jubilee paper pack. Use the lid of a CD tin for the template and cut six circles (three for the lids and three for the liners). Glue the circles on the tins.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Embellish the bottom of the tins with various. I actually added strips of solid paper tape underneath the washi tapes so that the washi tape designs would “pop” more. Add some small pieces of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washi-tapes\"\u003eWashi Tapes\u003c\/a\u003e to the lids also. Stamp various words\/phrases from the Spring Jubilee stamp set onto the CD lids using black ink and an acrylic block.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Place the circle liners in each tin and place several smaller tins inside. I used the small tins from the Tiny Tins Sets. There are two sizes of tins, and they both fit perfectly inside the larger CD tins. For the larger tiny tins, you will need to keep the lids off in order for them to fit. Fill the tins with your favorite crafting supplies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On the base of each tin use the teeny alphas to spell out the supply name. 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Attach the note to the tin with adhesive, then tie a piece of coordinating \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=seam%20binding\"\u003eseam binding ribbon\u003c\/a\u003e around the center.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Insert all the branches into the tins, stuffing the tins with white tissue paper to fill the spaces. 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No need to make it a perfect square–the shabbier chic, the better.Stamp the foam heart in the center of the bag. Layer the “Create with Abandon” and “Grungy Circle” stamp designs to create your desired pattern. Use Teeny Alpha Stickers to adhere message to bag. 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The black seam binding ribbon really adds some simple elegance to the brown paper bags; just tie the bags up with the ribbon and secure with a neat bow. 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Place each label onto a Clear Corked Vial, and fill with your favorite spice. Finish off by tying a piece of Cherry Divine Twine around each cork. To present as a gift to your favorite chef, store these vials in a Rectangular Clear-Top Tin and tuck inside of a Burlap Bag.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For our next project, take a Message-in-a-Bottle and fill with your favorite olive oil, cooking wine, or any other liquid you typically use in the kitchen. To label our bottle, we used French ATC sized Ephemera sheets, stamped with a Vintage Paris mail stamp by Cavallini \u0026amp; Company and StazOn Ink in Timber Brown. Adhere your ATC label onto the bottle using Cavallini “Paris” Decorative Paper Tape. Next, write the bottle’s contents onto another Red Tim Holtz Vial Label, and placed it onto the ATC label. For the expiration tag, try using our large pre-strung grubby tags. We elected to use a Pointing Hand stamp from Cavallini’s “Numbers \u0026amp; Symbols” Stamp Collection, and a red sharpie to write our “Use By” date. Before looping your tag onto your bottle, finish off the neck with a strip of 7Gypsies “Market” red paper tape.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Volia! These functional items are great as presents, and will make anyone’s home more functional and unique!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452456132759,"sku":"PROJ-0029","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0029__99168.1558392106.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791237"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-love-tag-project","title":"Love Tag Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdding artistic collage images is all too easy with the papers in the Lynne Perrella paper kit. To create this project, start by cutting out the solid papers and gluing them to a large tag. Ink the edges with brown ink. Stamp a script design onto the paper with brown ink. Cut out the girl image from the collage papers in the kit and then glue those down also. Stamp the word “Love” from the typewriter clear stamp set onto the oval on the girl image. Stamp the same script design onto some off white cardstock, and create a mini envelope. Seal the envelope with a small red sticker, and tie it with scrappers’ floss. Tie some scrappers’ floss around the girl image also. Drip some hot beeswax over the floss. Tie some red ribbon through the hole in the tag to finish it off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452456263831,"sku":"PROJ-0030","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0030__00474.1558392113.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791238"},{"product_id":"beloved-valentines-day-boxes-project-by-kristen-robinson","title":"Beloved Valentine's Day Boxes Project by Kristen Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin by painting a few ATC boxes with white or cream acrylic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e and let dry. Using the Love Lines stamp sets, stamp messages directly onto the boxes or on separate pieces of paper to embellish later on. Kristen used a blank fabric label that she stamped with \"truth beauty grace\" as a box embellishment. Try red or brown \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStazOn ink\u003c\/a\u003e for your stamping. Glue all images and embellishments onto the boxes. Kristen uses strips of lined paper and fabric tape for added touches. Finally, fill in the white space on your boxes with shapes and patterns using a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecolored pencil\u003c\/a\u003e. Your recipients will love to receive such a beautiful present!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003eThis great packaging idea by Kristen Robinson is perfect for care packages, teacher presents, or even as valentine décor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452456296599,"sku":"PROJ-0031","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0031__71171.1558392115.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791240"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-glassine-goodie-bags-project","title":"Glassine Goodie Bags Project by Kristen Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt has become a new tradition for me to host a Valentine Swap and while this includes sharing lots of delightful baked goods with those in attendance, we also spend a bit of time creating Valentines to share with one another.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A basket full of glassine goodie bags greet each visitor who attends, offering up a bounty of tags, paper and other ephemera all meant to be incorporated into their creations. There is nothing better than a bit of creating with friends while celebrating a day full of lovely sentiments meant to warm the heart.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Begin by painting a rough triangle onto each bag using white acrylic paint. Once the paint has dried layer stamped images as well as delightful vintage ephemera to the top. As an added touch close the bags with punched hearts and stamped cardstock (place a small dab of glue to the back) in lieu of labels and stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eMarket List:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlassine Bags\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhite Acrylic Paint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLove Lines Stamp Sets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrème Cardstock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlack StazOn Ink\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScallop Punch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLedger Paper\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlack and White Polka Dot Cardstock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEphemera and other goodies to fill your bags!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452456362135,"sku":"PROJ-0032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0032__72986.1558392121.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791241"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-layered-paper-bag-cards-project","title":"Layered Paper Bag Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaper bags are great to use as is, but they’re also fun to turn into cards or mini books! When the bags are folded in half as a card, you can use the side pocket to store gift cards, letters, money and much more. I layered a lot of pieces onto my cards using the new transparencies, whatnots, paper and stickers by Glitz Design. You can use a basic adhesive to adhere the items and add any additional embellishments. I incorporated a few strips of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003edecorative paper tape\u003c\/a\u003e to my cards and stamped the word “Love” using the A-B-Seas Stamp Set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452456591511,"sku":"PROJ-0034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0034__59524.1558392130.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791247"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-junque-tins-project","title":"Junque Tins Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese altered tins are the perfect containers to store your \"junque\" or crafting supplies in or both! Start by cutting strips of the Daily Junque Paper to fit the base of the tins. Glue the strips onto the tins using Collage Pauge Adhesive. Once the Collage Pauge has dried, tie a piece of the coordinating Daily Junque Twine around the outside of the tins. Tear a strip of the Grid Washi Tape and Blue Diagonal Stripe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washi-tapes\"\u003eWashi Tape \u003c\/a\u003eand attach the pieces to each lid. Stamp the supply names onto the tape using the Cavallini Lowercase Stamps and Jet Black \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=stazon\"\u003eStazOn Ink \u003c\/a\u003efor easy selection. Fill the tins with supplies and get artfully organized.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452456689815,"sku":"PROJ-0035","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0035__50301.1558392134.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791249"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-shabby-chic-favor-tins-project","title":"Shabby Chic Favor Tins Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin by giving the tins a light sanding with sandpaper. This scratchy surface with allow paint to adhere better. Paint the outside of the tins with pink acrylic paint and allow to dry. Then paint roughly over some of the pink with crackle paint and set to dry. Applying a thin coat of paint will allow for faster drying. To avoid the paints chipping off, cover the outside with a thin coat of collage pauge to seal and protect it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add some small torn strips of vintage French book text to the lid. Layer over some shabby ribbons and secure a button in the middle of the ribbon. Cut out your favorite clip art words and adhere them to the lids. Place some white tissue inside the tins, and then fill with treats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457115799,"sku":"PROJ-0039","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0039__58891.1558392148.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791261"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-parisian-presents-project","title":"Parisian Presents Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy inspiration for this project came from a similar one that I recently saw on the 7gypsies blog. An artfully wrapped gift is the perfect way to make your presents really stand out this holiday season. Simply wrap your gifts with some plain paper and then add a few elements to dress the gift up. For my batch, I add some strips of paper that were cut out from the Paris Ephemera Deco Wrap.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To complement the vintage style of the paper, I added some strips of decorative paper tape by 7gypsies and then tied the gift with some cherry bakers twine. Instead of a card, add a handwritten note to the gift and insert it inside a test tube or a mini bottle. Write \"Merry Christmas\" on some stickers and attach them to the test tubes for a finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457345175,"sku":"PROJ-0042","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0042__31422.1558392160.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791267"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-birdcage-bundles-project","title":"Birdcage Bundles Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eContrary to popular belief, it doesn’t require a ton of effort to dress up a gift package. In little to no time at all, you too can turn an ordinary present into an extraordinary one for those loved ones on your list this year. Our glassine sleeves are perfect for small gifts, and altering glassine sleeves is so much fun! To dress these packages up, I cut some strips of bird deco wrap and folded the strips around the sleeves, securing them at the back with some tape. Then I used some of our new pre-punched birdcage die cuts and clipped those along with mini red tickets onto the bags with mini wooden clothespins. To add a little subtle holiday flair, I wrapped some cherry bakers twine around the outside and tied a little bow. The resulting birdcage bundles make great gift packages for the holidays, but would also be lovely for everyday gifts and favors!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457607319,"sku":"PROJ-0046","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0046__27267.1558392179.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791275"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-creative-tote-and-coordinating-journal-project","title":"Creative Tote and Coordinating Journal Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse this fun tote to carry some daily essentials or present it as a gift bag to loved ones! It’s sew easy to create and can be completed in almost no time. To begin, paint red or pink acrylic paints over some Claudine Hellmuth canvas sheets. Then stamp the words \"Soar\" and \"Love\" onto the canvas sheets using the clearly impressed scratched alphabet and black StazOn ink. Cut the words out, and then sew them onto the screenprinted canvas sheets using a white thread and zig zag stitch.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Create a handle for the tote with a strip of muslin, sewing a red zigzag stitch down the middle of the strips. Sew the two screenpritned canvas sheets together with a red zig zag stitch, and sew\/secure the handle into the top sides of the bag. Create a coordinating notebook to slip inside the gift bag by altering the cover of an extra large Kraft moleskine. Cut out a section of the screenprinted canvas sheets to fit the cover.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stamp the coordinating words directly onto the canvas sheets. Glue the sheets onto the covers, or alternatively stitch them to match the stitching on the bag! Slip the books inside the tote and you’ll have an artful bag complete with coordinating journals for yourself or a creative friend!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457672855,"sku":"PROJ-0048","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0048__27674.1558392185.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791279"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-quick-and-easy-accessory-gifts-project","title":"Quick and Easy Accessory Gifts Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese flower embellishments from BasicGrey are not just for paper crafting - they are perfect for creating quick and easy wearables. Whether it’s a barrette or clip for your hair or a brooch, the girls on your list this year will be delighted to receive these lovelies!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I used the larger “delicious” BasicGrey flowers, but the smaller flowers also make great accessories. Use a strong adhesive to glue the clips or brooch backs onto the backs of the flowers. I used a hot glue gun with glue that is specifically for gluing fabric to metal. Allow the glue to dry and that’s all there is to it!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the cuffs I simply did a zig-zag stitch using brown thread along a piece of elastic. Then I sprayed the elastic with Adirondack Color Wash and allowed the elastic to dry. Next, simply stitch the ends of the elastic onto the flower. If you want your flower to be a color other than the three colors available, just spray one of the white flowers with your favorite Adirondack Color Wash.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To be extra creative, try packaging the gifts in a glassine sleeve and then seal the sleeve closed with some washi tape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457836695,"sku":"PROJ-0050","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0050__19439.1558392199.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791285"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-smash-gift-bag-project","title":"SMASH Gift Bag Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis holiday season, present your crafty friends or family members with a SMASH gift bundle that they won’t be able to resist—complete with an altered \"SMASH\" bag to house all the delicious supplies! To create this bag, start by spraying a 12\" x 14\" cotton bag with a strip of red color wash and allow to dry. In the meantime, paint a piece of sticky back canvas with green paint and allow that time to dry as well. Stamp the word \"SMASH\" onto the bag using our large scratch alphabet stamps and black \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=stazon\"\u003eStazOn ink\u003c\/a\u003e. Once the green canvas has dried, cut a strip of it with a scalloped edge design, the Tim Holtz Tonic scissors works wonderfully on the canvas! Attach the strip to the bag, then place a strip of red striped fabric tape on the bag just above the green strip. Sew three small black buttons onto the bag to accent the black text. Fill the bag with your favorite SMASH products and you’ll have yourself a smashing gift!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457869463,"sku":"PROJ-0047","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0047__04683.1558392182.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791282"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-artful-gift-packaging-project","title":"Artful Gift Packaging Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Idea-ology tissue wrap is great for incorporating into mixed-media but it also comes in handy when you need to artfully wrap a gift! Combine with some rich seam binding ribbon and pretty label sticker from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-papaya-art\"\u003ePapaya Art \u003c\/a\u003eyou can artfully wrap a small gift and create coordinating cards in no time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Simply wrap your small gifts with the idea-ology tissue wrap. Create small tags for the gifts by sticking small circle papaya holiday stickers onto round white tags. Tie a neat bow onto the box using some red seam binding ribbon, attaching the gift tag when you tie it on.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Create your coordinating cards using the white card stacks and envelopes. Embellish the front of the card with some torn pieces of the tissue wrap and glue the tissue wrap on with a glue medium and allow to dry. Then simply add a papaya art sticker that coordinates with the sticker on the gift and accent the card with the coordinating ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457967767,"sku":"PROJ-0051","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0051__01583.1558392207.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791287"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-advent-art-calendar-project","title":"Advent Art Calendar Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have to admit \u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, '?????? Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', ????, Meiryo, '?? ?????', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e we're big fans of using nontraditional holiday colors. While brainstorming ideas for this advent calendar, our Shoppe Manager settled on a color palette of greens and pinks, with an extra splash of blue and red for fun.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstructions for Advent Art Calendar\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin by cutting out 25 squares of 1.5”x 1.5” cardstock. If you have a small circle punch on hand, you can easily punch half circles on the squares for the notches on the boxes, or do it by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext, using a strong \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003eadhesive\u003c\/a\u003e, glue all the squares on the boxes along with some coordinating strips of the same paper on the outer edges. Embellish the drawers by attaching some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-papaya-art?limit=100\"\u003ePapaya Art\u003c\/a\u003e stickers. The small circle stickers in the set are the perfect size for the drawers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint a few wooden \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\"\u003ebuttons\u003c\/a\u003e with blue acrylic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e and once they have dried, tie small knots on the buttons with red bakers \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\"\u003etwine\u003c\/a\u003e. Glue the buttons onto a few of the drawers. For the three drawers in the middle row, use the banner \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stickers-and-labels\"\u003estickers\u003c\/a\u003e to spell out the word “advent.” Attach the banner shaped sticker (also from the Papaya holiday sticker set) onto the top left edge of the calendar, and add another blue button on top. Adding a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=melissa%20frances\"\u003eMelissa Frances\u003c\/a\u003e embellishment such as the stars to some of the other drawers would be perfect. Fill your countdown calendar with treats and start counting down to your favorite holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452458262679,"sku":"PROJ-0054","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0054__52072.1558392220.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791294"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-jars-of-happy-project","title":"Jars of Happy Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes less is more. We have a wonderful selection of altered jar projects in the studio, but jars are projects that we never seem to grow tired of! Dressing them up is a fun, yet inexpensive way to create gifts and the many different versions are always inspiring for added touches to your home décor. For this version, you only need a handful of supplies. Be sure to save those glass jars instead of tossing them in the recycling bin. I keep all of mine and save them for projects because it’s always good to have a stash ready!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Begin by cutting out the yellow patterned paper from the blissful collection. Cut to size accordingly for the jars you are altering. Use a strong adhesive tape, and add a generous amount to the back of the paper. Carefully wrap the paper around the outside of the jar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Next, take a piece of clipper grey \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=seam%20binding\"\u003eseam binding ribbon\u003c\/a\u003e and wrap it around the jar, carefully tying a neat bow to secure it. Fill the jar with your favorite flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452458360983,"sku":"PROJ-0056","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0056__72964.1558392227.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791298"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-mini-cards-project","title":"Mini Cards Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse these adorable cards as needed. Try adding a \"mini menu\" inside the card or simply a sweet sentiment. Using your favorite designs from the Blissful collection cut out the cardstock to 3.5\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e × 4\" inches in size, fold in half and score with a bone folder. Cut 1” strips of coordinating cardstock from the same collection, and glue to the center of the front of the cards. Stamp your favorite words or sentiments onto the front. I used the French Phrases clear stamps with black ink. 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Add the cookies and then seal the sleeves shut with a piece of paper tape in a complimentary color. To top it off, tie some oyster grey \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\"\u003eDivine Twine\u003c\/a\u003e around the packages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452458557591,"sku":"PROJ-0059","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0059__54254.1636477811.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791303"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-whimsy-tote-bag-project","title":"Whimsy Tote Bag Project by Claudine Hellmuth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis whimsical tote bag by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-claudine-hellmuth\"\u003eClaudine Hellmuth\u003c\/a\u003e features the new layering stamps and paints from her namesake collection! Also featured are some fun new stencils by Julie Fei-Fan Balzar. Try using any of the ready-to-alter craft totes available at The Shoppe for your blank canvas!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To begin, apply the Claudine Hellmuth Studio Yellow Pastel paint to an ink blending tool with a foam applicator. Tap the ink blending tool onto the Creative Layers Foam Stamp from the Dwelling set. Stamp directly onto canvas tote bag. Studio paints are 100% waterproof so you can use them on fabric applications! Continue stamping the Creative Layers foam stamps in a variety of colors until you have a design that you like.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To add black outlines to your foam stamped images, use the Rock-a-Block as your stamp mount, and stamp with either Ranger Archival Black Ink or StazOn Ink and the Creative Layers Clear stamps from the Bloom set.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use the blending tool with stencils. Add dimensional dots around the flowers using the nib of the mini Studio paints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452458721431,"sku":"PROJ-0061","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0061__44781.1558392251.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791309"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-boxes-of-delight-project","title":"Boxes of Delight Project by Kristen Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese lovely boxes by Kristen Robinson are perfect for packaging gifts and storing treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin by painting some ATC boxes with either white or cream acrylic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e, and allow them to dry. While the paint is drying, you can stamp designs from the Love Lines stamp sets onto white or cream cardstock, using black or brown \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=staz%20on\"\u003eStazOn\u003c\/a\u003e ink. Cut out the stamped words and designs and any other pieces of ephemera you would like to decorate the boxes with. Glue all the images and ephemera to the boxes with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003eadhesive\u003c\/a\u003e. Embellish the boxes using ribbon or fabric tape. Using a pencil, doodle some designs around the edges of the boxes as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFill your lovely boxes with gifts or anything inspiring!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452458852503,"sku":"PROJ-0062","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0062__91050.1558392258.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791312"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-a-gift-pour-vous-project","title":"A Gift Pour Vous Project by Lauren Eatherly","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat do you give to the person who has everything? These handmade gifts are a great idea for a birthday, the holiday season, or to present as a special “thank you” to the chef in your family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstructions for A Gift Pour Vous Project\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eWhere Women Cook: Celebrate!\u003c\/em\u003e cookbook is the item I chose to wrap as a present. This quick-and-easy packaging idea was made with bags and fabric strips from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/handmade-by-somerset?limit=100\"\u003eHandmade by Somerset Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Simply insert your book or magazine, and then use fabric glue to attach the ruffled ribbon around the middle for a \"wrapped\" look. Finish off your present by adding a coordinating fabric label.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Your recipient is going to get hungry looking at all the fantastic dishes in their new cookbook, so why not add a little snack? Using ready-to-alter clear top tins, adhere the same ruffled fabric strips to the outside of the tin. Grab the \"Pour Vous\" (for you) label from your ticking fabric label set and attach it to the tin’s lid. Line the inside of the tin with a few sheets of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/homemade-bath-and-body\/wax-and-wicks\"\u003eunbleached wax paper\u003c\/a\u003e, and insert your favorite cookie or treat!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452458885271,"sku":"PROJ-0063","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0063__14795.1558392263.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791311"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-girls-night-in-gift-bags-project","title":"Girls' Night In — Gift Bags Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eTreat yourself to a favor or two with these new bitty bags! They are adorable on their own, but you can always make them more festive by adding embellishments. We decided to make some \"girls' night in\" gift bags to show you just how easy it is to create these fun-sized bags. Add girly treats like nail polish, bite-sized chocolates, funky pink sunglasses, or any other girly favors your guests will enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fill your polka dotted Bitty Bags with your treats. Personalize each bag by stamping fun phrases onto the circle tags using the SMASH stamp. Wrap peacock seam-binding ribbon around the bag, thread your circle tag on and then tie a simple bow. There you have it – cute, girly treat bags that your friends will love. You can also seal the bags with some fun \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003ewashi tape\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=twine\"\u003ebaker’s twine\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=scrapper\"\u003escrapper’s floss\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459016343,"sku":"PROJ-0065","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0065__06544.1558392270.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791318"},{"product_id":"herbs-and-spice-and-everything-nice-project","title":"Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eAltering your own spice jars is a great way to creatively organize your herbs and spices. The culinary herbs and spices in my kitchen were looking a little messy with various brands in various sized bottles, so a little reorganization and revamping was in order.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On one of my recent thrift store outings, this mini spice jar cupboard caught my eye. Originally, it was painted a dark green so I decided to give it some new life with a coat of white paint. I used Eco Green Crafts white acrylic paint. On the top of the cupboard, I attached a piece of patterned paper from the Printery collection to complement the tops of the jars where I had also incorporated some of the papers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To alter the jars I cut out circles from the Printery collection. I stamped various spice names onto the writer’s tape using the typewriter alphabet clear stamps and black StazOn Ink. I then attached the tape to each circle (edges trimmed) and then glued the circles to the top of each jar lid. Since I have a fair amount of spices, I decided to do a few extra jars that I will keep on my countertop next to the mini cupboard. Instead of altering those lids, I decided to apply the same technique to the glass itself!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459180183,"sku":"PROJ-0067","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0067__69878.1558392277.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791323"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-quick-and-easy-spice-storage-project","title":"Quick and Easy Spice Storage Project by Lauren Eatherly","description":"\u003cp\u003eLauren created these quick and easy altered spice jars using some of our favorite products – new ready-to-alter spice jars, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003ewashi tape\u003c\/a\u003e and French Ephemera labels! Use the washi tape to label the contents of the spice jar and place a French Flower label on the front of the bottle. Secure the label using a strip of blue washi tape. Lauren trimmed the width of the tape to make a narrower label which added a nice accent to the bottle! Fill the jars with your spices, and place them on your kitchen counter for your guests to admire!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459409559,"sku":"PROJ-0070","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0070__74870.1558392300.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791327"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-toxic-treats-project","title":"Toxic Treats Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eFill a mini wooden coffin with clever Halloween treats and then use them for creative holiday favors! The stores are filled to the brim this time of year with Halloween treats, so stocking up on some black licorice and red M\u0026amp;Ms will be no trouble at all!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Write the words \"toxic\" and \"poison\" on the red and black vial labels using a permanent market, and then stick the labels on the test tubes. Tie a small piece of Halloween Twine around each tube. To alter the mini wooden coffin, trace the coffin shape onto the poison patterned paper from the Kraft Resist Halloween Haunts paper pad, cut out the coffin shape and then glue it onto the lid of the coffin. Use the same paper to line the inside of the lid of the coffin and other areas if desired.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: The test tubes are made of glass and can easily break if they are not handled gently. When inserting the cork, don't use excessive pressure. For safety reasons, these products are not intended for children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459475095,"sku":"PROJ-0072","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0072__43574.1558392307.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791332"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-mommy-and-me-trick-or-treat-bags-project","title":"Mommy and Me Trick or Treat Bags Project and Daughter Izzy","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreating trick or treat bags with a child is a great way to start building some excitement for the coming holiday! Personalizing it will make it all the more special (and unique). If you haven’t already picked up a copy of Create With Me then do so for lots of inspiration for more artistic adventures with children.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e My daughter and I began by spraying our canvas bags with Adirondack Color Wash sprays. For mine, I used Wild Plum but you could alternatively use the Purple Twilight. My daughter used Sunset Orange. Allow the bags to dry for at least an hour. Using StazOn black ink my daughter stamped the Suzi Blu Party Girl image onto her bag three times. Then using the black StazOn again and some Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. number stamps she stamped the \"31\". Then I gave my daughter some sunset and twilight hand-dyed ribbons and helped her randomly tie them to the handles for decoration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Since the purple on my bag was quite dark, I decided not to stamp and instead embellish with fabric. I chose some orange and white patterned fabric to keep it \"Halloween\" looking. I sewed a ruffled strip of the fabric along the top edge of the bag. Then I printed out a picture of my daughter from Halloween a few years back onto some sticky back canvas and then attached the picture to the center of the bag with a zigzag stitch around the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459638935,"sku":"PROJ-0073","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0073__85829.1558392312.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791336"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-the-frightful-family-trio-project","title":"The Frightful Family Trio Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat’s not to love about these quirky, goofy characters from the Stampotique collection? Our Shoppe Manager couldn’t resist picking out a few of her favorite personalities to create this frightful family trio!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paint each box with black acrylic paint and set aside to dry. Trim down your favorite patterned papers from the Authentique Glowing collection and attach to the front of each book with adhesive. Stamp your favorite characters onto tissue paper using the black ink. I chose to stamp Uncle Buck, Prairie Misfit, and Marci. Cut out the tissue paper images and then glue the tissue paper on with a thin coat of matte medium. Paint the binding on the book with Sand acrylic paint lightly. Cut out some fun Halloween quotes from the ARTchix Studio Halloween Tell me a Story collage sheet. I found some fun quotes that seemed to fit the characters nicely. Lastly, glue some strips of black baroque borders onto each book as desired for a fun Halloween accent.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For a finishing touch, fill the embellished boxes with treats for the family, or use them as favors at a Halloween party!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459671703,"sku":"PROJ-0074","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0074__06643.1558392315.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791338"},{"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":"free-how-to-project-magic-of-oz-halloween-project","title":"Magic of Oz Halloween Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese magical papers by Graphic 45 have plenty of Halloween flair! By pairing them with the new tag book, I created a fun project that can be used for displaying Halloween memories, creating holiday invites, and more--the options are practically endless! The tag book is great because it can be turned into many other projects, besides a book. Here are two project options, one where the envelopes and tags are used separately, and then another where they are all bound together to create a fun look.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start by generously distressing all the envelopes with black ink. Take some Kraft glassine papers and tear the edges and crumple them up to distress them. Cut out your favorite images from the Magic of Oz paper pad. Once all the pieces are ready, layer and glue them onto the envelopes using matte medium as the adhesive.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the tags, tie a piece of hand-dyed ribbon through the top of each tag. Print out your favorite Wizard of Oz quotes and attach them to the tags. If you have some favorite Halloween pictures, print those out and attach them to the tags as well. Happy Halloween!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452460064919,"sku":"PROJ-0080","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0080__66874.1558392366.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791353"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-back-to-school-teacher-gifts-project","title":"Back to School Teacher Gifts Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiving a thoughtful, handmade gift to your child’s teacher is always a neat way to show your appreciation on the first or last day of school, or any time throughout the calendar year! This is a quick-and-easy, green crafting project that you can complete in next to no time at all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eInstructions for Back to School Teach Gifts Project\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin by cutting out various patterned papers. Glue the papers onto the outside of glass jars using a Matte Medium as an adhesive. Once dry, wrap coordinating twine around the middle of the jars.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fill the jars with your favorite school supplies, or treats for the teacher!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452460163223,"sku":"PROJ-0081","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0081__66887.1558392376.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791356"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-trick-or-treat-mini-bags-project","title":"Trick or Treat Mini Bags Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalloween is just around the corner and it is never too early to get started on trick or treat bags! Whether you are throwing a party or simply need some favor ideas for your child’s classmates, you’ll dazzle guests and recipients with these fun little treat envelopes. Inside the bag (along with the tag) you can add some mini treats like a lollipop, temporary tattoos, stickers and more!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start by cutting out the orange gingham paper from the Toil and Trouble paper kit and then attach one piece to the front of each of the bags. Next, add some strips of the black and white SMASH tape to the center, over the top of the orange papers. On another piece of patterned paper from the toil and trouble kit, stamp the words \"trick\" and \"treat\" using the A-B-Seas Alphabet stamps and black ink. Cut out the words and then glue those onto the front of the bags as well. On each tag, tie a piece of Licorice bakers twine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452460359831,"sku":"PROJ-0083","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0083__10770.1558392385.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791361"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-pretty-packages-project","title":"Pretty Packages Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eHappiness is sometimes simply receiving a pretty package, and the ones featured here will brighten up anyone’s day! They are perfect for invitations, notes, greetings and more. Simply cut out your favorite designs from the Daily Junque paper pack. Glue the pieces of paper onto the various glassine envelopes using and adhesive runner. Stamp preferred designs from the Daily Junque stamp set onto various envelopes using Stazon Ink because the envelopes have a slick surface. Tie up each package with the Daily Junque twine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452460490903,"sku":"PROJ-0086","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0086__55143.1558392394.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791366"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-sea-shells-sack-project","title":"Sea Shells Sack Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse your sea-themed sack for collecting sea shells at the beach, packaging a gift, or simply adding a touch of summer to your home décor. Start by stamping the mermaid torso and tail images onto a muslin bag. Use StazOn ink with a large acrylic block to stamp the image. Using various colors from the twinkling H20 sets, Creative Spirit and Wildflowers, I painted various parts of the stamped image and its surrounding areas. I also used fine tip paint brushes from the Claudine Hellmuth Studio pack. Allow the paint to dry for at least 30 minutes and then attach a French Flower Label and starfish to accent the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452461113495,"sku":"PROJ-0090","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0090__12873.1558392413.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791385"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-creative-confetti-packs-project","title":"Creative Confetti Packs Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe internet is overflowing with amazing ideas for wedding-related crafting projects. Recently I was thinking about how it would be fun to put confetti into our Shoppe’s glassine envelopes as an interactive party favor. Out of curiosity, I did some research online and discovered that there are a number of great ideas on wedding blogs and websites of a similar nature. For this project, I thought I would put my own spin on this envelope idea by doing a little stamping and sewing on the confetti packs!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I created two different styles of envelopes using decorative paper tapes in soft and pretty spring colors. You can customize these to match the colors of your wedding or theme with the large variety of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003epaper tapes\u003c\/a\u003e that we have available. If you are in need of a more specific color or design, you may alternatively use patterned paper. I recommend using the 4x4\" glassine envelopes for holding the confetti. The idea is that the wedding guests can tear off the top of the pack at the wedding to commence the festivities with good old-fashioned confetti throwing!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the first set of confetti packs, I stamped various designs from the Crescendoh Doohdles Clearly Impressed stamp line. The designs from this stamp set are great for weddings because they include the decorative cake images, hearts, and words that are perfect sentiments for these occasions. Stamp the designs on the glassine sleeves with StazOn ink. It is really important to use this type of ink because glassine envelopes have a slick surface, making it difficult for most images to adhere. I used the patterned Aqua Paper Tape and attached it the top of the envelope (front and back). Next, I stitched a simple straight stitch through the tape with brown thread for a decorative touch. For the second set of confetti packs, I decided to use the flourish image from the Patterned Flourishes Clearly Impressed stamp line. This stamp image is elegant with just the right touch of sophistication, which makes it perfectly suited for a wedding. The paper tape I employed comes from the Venice Naked Paper Tape set. I used the same StazOn Ink that I used with the aqua-colored set in my first example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452462194839,"sku":"PROJ-0106","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0106__74803.1558392499.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791413"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-utensils-and-napkins-basket-summer-celebrations-project","title":"Utensils and Napkins Basket Project by Kerri Winterstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your next Summer Celebration (or any party for that matter!) display your utensils, napkins, and straws creatively. Kerri Winterstein wrapped each utensil set with a simple white napkin and then secured the bundle with various designs of fabric tape! For the extra napkins, she bundled them up with some Cherry Divine Twine and then attached a red ticket with a mini white clothespin. To accent the basket, she added a strip of the red striped fabric tape around the top edge. Kerri also added an altered tag to the front of the basket. To create the tag, stamp the spoon image straight onto a grubby tag. Next, stamp the \"From my Kitchen to Yours\" image from the Poultry Party Stamp Set onto a white ticket, and attach this to the tag with a mini red clothespin. Celebrating is so much more fun when the essentials are displayed as artfully as these are!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452463079575,"sku":"PROJ-0108","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0108__71885.1558392503.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791420"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-altered-water-bottles-project","title":"Altered Water Bottles Project by Lan Nguyen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDress up some water bottles for a Summer Celebrations' party! These are the perfect favors to create a bit of ambiance at any outdoor gathering and at the same time, be utterly functional on a warm summer's day. First, start by covering the original bottle label with some cardstock in the color of your choice, as Lan Nguyen did for this project. On a piece of cream cardstock, Lan stamped the bird image with black ink and the word \"water\" using the typewriter stamps with red ink. Cut the image out, and attach it to the bottle using the Peppermint fabric tape. Display these creative thirst quenchers on your celebrations' table for some instant hydrating gratification for your guests. 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