{"title":"Organizational Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake your hours of creating more enjoyable, and discover innovative storage solutions in this collection of free organizational projects. Browse inventive ideas and easy tutorials that utilize jars, bottles, boxes, and more to functionally hold your favorite artist tools while holding true to your style by displaying odds 'n ends artfully.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-baggy-book-project","title":"Baggy Book Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin by folding each large paper bag into quarters. Fold some smaller bitty bags in half. Assemble the album by stacking each folded bag on top of the other. Choose the number of bags that work for your purpose - I used four larger bags for mine. Add the smaller bitty bags and vintage collage cards in between the pages as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the binding machine to punch holes in the book and then bind with red rings. Embellish the pages using the colorful Spring Jubilee papers and add decorative strips of Hambly Studios \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washi-tapes\"\u003eWashi Tapes\u003c\/a\u003e to accent each page. Stamp the butterfly design from the Spring Jubilee stamp set onto the front cover. You can also include text on your pages by using words and phrases printed on a manual label maker for an added bit of vintage flair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrint out your favorite black and white photographs and start archiving your adventures and souvenirs!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453085335,"sku":"PROJ-0006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0006__03396.1558392015.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791190"},{"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-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. Stack the tins on your desk or shelf for a creative storage solultion!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453707927,"sku":"PROJ-0013","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0013__68138.1558392050.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791204"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-parchment-petal-pots-project","title":"Parchment Petal Pots Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI never grow tired of creating home décor projects. The process of creating something personal or seasonal with a color palette that matches my current décor is always a project that leaves me feeling good--mostly because the artwork always gets displayed and enjoyed rather than tucked away in the back of a cupboard somewhere.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Flower embellishments are always useful, but I wasn’t in the mood for a paper crafting project so I decided to use them on old branches. I have seen many inspiring pictures on Pinterest of similar projects so I thought I would give it a whirl. Since the flowers are brown, I decided to spray-paint the branches white to make them really pop. I used spray-paint, but a white acrylic paint also works well.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use a few tea tins or even old recycled cans for the vase. Give them a light sanding first and then paint them white also, just a rough coat (it doesn’t have to be perfect). Alter the tins using various Almanac journaling note. 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. Use glue dots or the adhesive of your choice to secure the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=Parchment%20Petals\"\u003evarious parchment petals\u003c\/a\u003e onto the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453937303,"sku":"PROJ-0016","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0016__20107.1558392059.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791209"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-perfectly-grungy-heart-pouches-project","title":"Perfectly Grungy Heart Pouches Project","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRoses are red, violets are blue, these gift bags are sweet, and can be created by you! Whip up these treat bags for a classroom valentines exchange, bring them to brunch for your closest girlfriends, or tuck one into your daughter’s backpack for a sweet Valentine’s surprise.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Just promise you won’t eat all of the treats while assembling these little pieces of eye-candy art!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you are making them for a group of friends or a classroom full of kiddos, consider inviting a friend over and putting together an assembly line to maximize time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePink Paper Bags\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDonna Downey Foam \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=heart%20stamp\"\u003eHeart Stamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-dina-wakley\"\u003eDina Wakley\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eCreate With Abandon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGrungy Circles\u003c\/em\u003e Stamps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=5HSP24\"\u003eAcrylic Paints\u003c\/a\u003e (in White, Raspberry, and Tidepool)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeeny Alpha Stickers (in Rose Grunge)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by brushing a light layer of white paint onto the front of the bag. 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. Fill pouches with fun treats like pink and white jelly beans, conversation hearts, ring pops, and candy necklaces!\u003cspan id=\"cke_bm_614E\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWe all go weak in the knees for these heartfelt projects, so we put together a special Valentine’s Day Anthology filled with projects, products and inspiration to spark creativity for this romantic day!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453970071,"sku":"PROJ-0017","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0017__53600.1558392062.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791211"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-pockets-of-pictures-project","title":"Pockets of Pictures Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’m constantly inspired by all the beautiful “\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/project-life\"\u003eProject Life\u003c\/a\u003e” style pages that I come across online when I’m blog hopping or browsing through Instagram and Twitter. The concept is genius and so, so simple. As a full-time working mother, any shortcuts to make crafting a little easier are welcomed. I decided to use some of my favorite Cavallini papers and some kraft colored cardstock as the backgrounds in the pockets. I like the uniqueness of the three and four pocket pages; just my personal preference. The cool thing with the three pocket pages is that you can stitch down the middle and turn it into a six pocket page. You can actually do this with any of the pages to create unique pockets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e First cut down all the cardstock and patterned bird paper to size. Add some random strips of white washi tape and patterned washi tapes as desired to the kraft cardstock pieces. I also added some stitching to the kraft cardstock here and there.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Print out your favorite pictures in either color or black and white, and mount the pictures on the kraft cardstock. Journal on the cardstock pieces as desired. Place your pages in a simple three ring binder, or alternatively use binding rinds and create your own artistic cover!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452455641239,"sku":"PROJ-0021","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0021__33825.1558392075.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791223"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-a-crafters-petit-chest-project","title":"A Crafter's Petit Chest  Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you have an entire studio or a corner of the kitchen, this project is a fun way to store your crafting essentials. The tools you find yourself using the most are perfect for storing in this \u003cem\u003epetit\u003c\/em\u003e chest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstructions for A Crafter's Petit Chest Project\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover the outside of the box with patterned \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections\"\u003epaper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a matte \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003emedium\u003c\/a\u003e to glue the paper on and as a protective overcoat. This will help prevent the paper from getting marked or torn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the drawers, cut out script paper, affix to the front of each of the drawers, and coat with the medium to seal it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e While the adhesive is drying, you can prepare the labels. Stamp the words from the ABSeas stamp set on the vial labels in black \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=stazon\"\u003eStazOn\u003c\/a\u003e ink. Attach the labels and then add any additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\"\u003eembellishments\u003c\/a\u003e to the outside that give it some extra \"Parisian\" flair. The Paris tapes by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-cavallini-and-company\"\u003eCavallini \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e are a lovely addition, as well as a simple strip of seam binding \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbon\"\u003eribbon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFill your drawers with your favorite crafting supplies or with French treasures, jewelry, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452455837847,"sku":"PROJ-0024","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0024__52764.1558392091.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791226"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-for-your-crafty-kitchen-project","title":"For Your Crafty Kitchen Project by Lauren Eatherly","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s trying new recipes or making new versions of classic dishes, the kitchen serves as a wonderful outlet for our imaginations and we’ve come up with a few ways to artfully enhance that work space!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These spice vials are perfect for displaying any spice or garnish you regularly cook with. Using Red Tim Holtz Vial Labels, write all your spice names using a sharpie or pen. 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-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-daily-calendar-journal-project","title":"Daily Calendar Journal Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by a calendar journal project that was featured on the Design Sponge blog, I wanted to use the same concept (because it’s simply an amazing idea,) but decided to adapt it by using the 7gypsies library drawer to store my daily journal pages. Imagine in five years time, if you were able to look back and see what you did on January 10th every year? This project provides a great way to record memories, whether it’s a big event like a wedding or simply a trip to your favorite park.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou will need a journal card for every day of the year so while cutting out the 365 pieces of cardstock may take a little while - it’s certainly worth it! The other step that may take some time is stamping the dates onto all the cardstock pieces. To make it quick, I suggest making some piles for the cards - do all the months and then do the days. This way you can stamp 31 January cards with \"JAN\" very quickly and so on. Then crank out all the numbers - so do all 12 months with the \"01\" stamp etc...\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may want to alter the cards and embellish them just a little. But this is a big project so maybe gradually doing the cards throughout the year might be best! I add a few very simple elements to mine using some of my favorite stamps and some colorful inks. On some of my cards, I used a little white wash to fade the stamped images very slightly. Then I added just a bit of decorative tape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJournal just a little tidbit every day and make it a tradition to continue to do so every year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452456951959,"sku":"PROJ-0037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0037__24980.1558392140.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791254"},{"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-month-by-month-mini-book-project","title":"Month by Month Mini Book Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quick and easy monthly ephemera book is the perfect way to store your ephemera on the go, while simultaneously engaging in some “mini” journaling. We recently showed a calendar journal project, but this one is more for quick notes and memories. My favorite part is using the star stamp on \"goal\" days. Make a New Year’s goal to set aside 20 minutes on certain days - just for organizing. To mark those special goal days, use the Cavallini number stamp set with orange ink. To begin, I punched holes in the calendar pockets and zutter chipboard using the 7gypsies binding machine. I embellished the cover with decorative tapes and then stamped the words “month by month” onto the tape with black ink using the ABSeas stamps. Use small binding rings to bind the book together. Fill the calendar pockets throughout the month with personal ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457148567,"sku":"PROJ-0040","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0040__90067.1558392153.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791261"},{"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, '?????? 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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-altered-apple-baskets-project","title":"Altered Apple Baskets Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of my favorite things to store everyday items in and alter are apple baskets. They come in various sizes and can hold a generous amount of things from apples to cookies or craft supplies to utensils and napkins! You can find apple baskets at most large discount craft stores.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Begin by painting the outside of the basket with white acrylic paint, and allow to dry. Around the outside there is typically a middle band of wood. Above and underneath this section, attach the yellow checkered fabric tape. Use a piece of the clipper grey seam binding to wrap around the middle, and then tie a nice, neat bow.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Create as many baskets as needed, and fill them with utensils and napkins for a buffet-style dinner!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452458393751,"sku":"PROJ-0057","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0057__24421.1558392232.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791298"},{"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":"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-inspiration-board-project","title":"Inspiration Board Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese burlap panels look great by themselves, but to the artistic eye they are filled with creative potential! You could simply hang one of the panels (or a grouping of them) to create cool wall décor, or you could use the panels to display your lovely pictures. I decided to use the Memoirs panel to fashion a mini pushpin board.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To create the pushpins, get flat, silver-style pushpins from your local office supply store. Using a strong adhesive, glue mini embellishments onto the head of the pushpins. I used the bingo and letter ties for a fun, vintage look.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use your inspiration board to display pictures, ephemera, craft supplies, notes and much more! Some of the items I displayed are essential supplies that I love, including ready-to-layer flowers, mini pockets, vial labels, and a few fun things that will be coming soon to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-shoppe-at-somerset\"\u003eThe Shoppe at Somerset\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459442327,"sku":"PROJ-0071","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0071__41305.1558392302.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791331"},{"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-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-rewards-drawer-project","title":"Rewards Drawer Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eKids are always in need of encouragement and rewards, so I thought the Mini Library Drawer would make a great organizer of rewards for my little one. Use each section for a different theme (reading, writing, math, art, etc). Each time you work with your child and they complete a project, fill out a card and file it away. Decide how many cards you need in each section, and once they are successfully filled, you reward them!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cut out white sheets of cardstock to place inside the Mini Library Drawer. The sheets need to be approximately the same size as the stamps images used, which are approx 2.5\" x 5.5\". Stamp the Suzi Blu stamp images onto the white cardstock pieces using red and black ink and a large acrylic block. On each of the four cards, attach a piece of decorative numbers tape to the right side. Using the ruler design from the Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. numbers tape set, attach a long piece around the bottom edge of the Mini Library Drawer. Then add a small strip of the black tape to the top edge of the front of the drawer. Fill the box up with the cards, using the decorative card as the main file card for each section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452460720279,"sku":"PROJ-0087","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0087__54291.1558392399.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791372"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-alterable-art-journal-board-project","title":"Alterable Art Journal Board Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat’s special about this project is that it is reusable! If you journal on strips of removable paper tape, you can peel off your goals once they are complete, and create a new list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ideas and inspiration from Art Journal Workshop, I created a list of a few things I want to do this summer. I’m not much of a journaler so instead of working in a book, I put a unique twist on this journal-inspired project by creating something that can be artfully display out in the open to motivate me every day to reach my goals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstructions for Alterable Art Journal Board Project\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by painting a plain clipboard with blue \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003eacrylic paint\u003c\/a\u003e. Once the blue coat has dried, use a large foam brush to paint and distress over the blue with raspberry or magenta acrylic paint. After the purple has dried, paint five long lines horizontally and one small line at the top center with white acrylic paint. When the white paint has dried, you can begin stamping the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-numbers\"\u003enumbers\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using StazOn ink, an acrylic block, and 7gypsies stamps Numero and Label It, stamp the shapes and numbers onto the left side of each of the five lines. Journal your goals onto a piece of light yellow paper \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003etape\u003c\/a\u003e then adhere the journaling tape to each of the lines. Write the month or year on a piece of peach colored paper tape and attach it to the white line that is at the top center of the clipboard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alter the clip by covering it with the measuring paper tape and then paint over it with watered-down purple paint. Attach a piece of honeydew scrappers floss to the clip and a piece of midnight scrappers floss toward the bottom of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452461408407,"sku":"PROJ-0098","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0098__20110.1558392455.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791394"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-family-memo-holder-project","title":"Family Memo Holder Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe can always text, call, tweet, or facebook each other, but sometimes it’s nice to leave a handwritten note or personalized message for a loved one! When I saw the 7gypsies Ticket Holder, I knew it would be great for displaying pictures, but wanted to try and come up with a way for it to be used at home. One of my colleagues gave me the inspiring idea of turning it into a family memo and message holder! This is a great creative living idea, and you can coordinate the colors of your ephemera to suit your home’s décor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Since it’s a memo board, I decided to use a picture of an old telephone. I took the picture myself, and just in case you don’t happen to have an old phone to photograph, we are offering the picture as a FREE download, as well! The picture is already altered with a sepia tone—just print it out on some kraft colored paper for a cool, vintage look.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Insert the telephone picture, a Cahier, assorted ephemera, and some envelope and flower staple products into the display. You can easily add your handwritten notes and sentiments into the display as needed to communicate with your family.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I created a coordinating jar to hold pens and pencils or other odds and ends. Simply wrap strips of the brown Music Tape and the Check Sherbet Fabric Tape around the jar. The colors of the tapes coordinate beautifully with the color of the Cahier I used. On the jar, wrap a piece of dark brown twine or floss around the middle and tie a bow. Use one of the Petit Carnet French Notebooks to use in front of the holder for handwritten notes also.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452461473943,"sku":"PROJ-0099","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0099__62044.1558392460.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791394"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-everyday-jewelry-tray-project","title":"Everyday Jewelry Tray Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a little elegance and functionality to your jewelry organization with this creative living idea! A jewelry tray allows you to easily sort through your favorite pieces to find the perfect accessory and as an added bonus, it also looks artful and unique. Simply store yours on a table or in a dresser drawer!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Altering the tray is all too easy! Simply choose your favorite patterned papers to work with. For my tray, I chose papers from the Mariposa Collection and cut them down to the size that fits the various boxes in the Configurations Print Tray Once the papers are all cut to size, glue them into the tray using the adhesive tape runner. Place your favorite wearable art pieces in the tray as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452461605015,"sku":"PROJ-0101","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0101__11261.1672879126.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791400"},{"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-mini-treat-jars-project","title":"Mini Treat Jars Project by Christen Olivarez","description":"\u003cp\u003eDressing up some mini jars for a celebration is not only fun, but really adds some character! It is simple to make these decorative jars to store treats or favors for your guests. What's great about the jars we used is that they are plastic – so they won't break easily. Using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003evarious designs of the fabric tape\u003c\/a\u003e, Christen cut the tape into fun shapes. Be sure to use a good pair of nonstick scissors because the fabric tape is sticky on one side. We recommend the Tim Holtz Kushgrip scissors. Christen made two bottles where the tape was cut into scalloped-edged borders, and for the other two, she cut the tape into mini triangles to create the banners. Fill your jars with any kind of tempting treat that you can imagine!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452463243415,"sku":"PROJ-0111","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0111__34342.1558392508.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791424"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-recipe-tins-project","title":"Recipe Tins Project and Christen Olivarez","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart by lightly sanding the tea tin. This will make the surface a little rough and distressed so that the paint adheres easily. 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I tend to create a lot of projects with old jars, but they are simply so easy to work with and can fit any budget because they are very inexpensive.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I started this project by gluing the tissue paper straight onto the glass jars with eco-friendly matte medium. Tear up large pieces of the tissue paper, and simply glue them on. Once the entire jar is covered, gently paint over the tissue paper to help seal it to the glass. Allow all of the jars to dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cut out some patriotic images from the Celebrate America Collage Pack. You can either glue them onto the jars or secure them by wrapping some red scrapper's floss around the image on the jars. 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Cut out papers from the Botanical Collection the size to fit the top, sides, and to line the inside of the box. Glue all of the paper pieces onto the box with the artist medium, and allow it to dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bundle up wash cloths, facial exfoliator sponges, perfume, and soap using seam binding ribbon and add little handmade tags from the Botanical papers. On the tag for the washcloth, I added small botanical rub on. 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After the pregnancy, you can even seal the envelopes and pass the album to your child when he or she is all grown up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstructions for 9 Months Project\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by assembling your pages. There should be nine envelopes — one for each month of the pregnancy — and nine divider pages. Add as many blank pages in-between as you see fit. You can also alter a premade journal and glue envelopes to the pages instead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore putting the book together, embellish the envelopes and pages with strips of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapes\"\u003efabric tape\u003c\/a\u003e. The tape can also be used to create tabs on the divider pages. On the envelope pages, stamp the months of your pregnancy in black ink. Journal your inner thoughts, stories, choices of names, hopes, and fears on the tabs of the envelopes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePunch holes in the book cover for the binding using a binderie punch. Instead of using rings, we used \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbon\"\u003eseam binding ribbon\u003c\/a\u003e for a softer and more artful look. Add a strip of the fabric tape to the cover and stamp \"9 Months\" with the typewriter stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452463636631,"sku":"PROJ-0116","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0116__21393.1558392519.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791437"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-hollywood-nights-project","title":"Hollywood Nights Project and Lan Nguyen","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by Graphic 45’s new Curtain Call papers, Vanessa and Lan created a few party-related projects for a \"Hollywood Nights\" glitz and glam gathering. Together, Vanessa and Lan crafted a party banner, party favors, and theme-appropriate invitations. All three projects are quick and easy, yet look elegant and artistic. The simple zigzag stitching on all three items ties these projects together and the red thread adds a little sparkle and panache. Invite your friends over and immerse yourselves in the glitz and glamour of times gone by.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanner:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e First create a simple flag template that you will use to make each evenly-sized for your banner. Using the template, cut out various patterned papers from the Curtain Call (12 x 12”) collection. Using ivory seam-binding ribbon, stitch the ribbon across the top of the banner.\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\u003eCD Favors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Using the quad pages of patterned paper, cut out each one and trim off the edges slightly so that a CD will fit inside. Stitch the three edges of each one with the red thread, making a zigzag stitch. On a piece of vintage paper or alternatively a piece of cream cardstock, print a small playlist of the songs that you put on the actual CDs so that your guests can view the playlist.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Type up your invitations and print them on a beige-colored cardstock. Cut out the invites and then matte them onto a piece of the polka dot patterned paper from the Curtain Call collection. Take this and layer it onto the peacock patterned paper from the Curtain Call collection to establish a multi-level effect. Stitch the invites with the same red thread and zigzag patterned stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452463997079,"sku":"PROJ-0121","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0121__16298.1558392552.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791446"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-tart-tin-tier-project","title":"Tart Tin Tier Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen browsing the Jenni Bowlin booth at the recent CHA trade show, I noticed a unique and appealing new product, tart tins. Directly beside them, there was also an incredibly cute project sample in which the tins had been used to create a mini tier. I thought it was such a wonderful idea and decided to recreate my own version of this project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e First, I attached the ruler ribbon to the medium wooden spools using a strong tape adhesive. Next, to create the tier, I used DG3 Gel to glue the spools to the tins. I added a small piece of red paper tape to a toothpick and cut it into a flag shape, finally placing the flag in the top spool.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This project would make a great addition to any home’s décor by simply being placed on a shelf with other odds and ends inside of it or it could become a creative centerpiece or one-of-a-kind cake topper!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452465340567,"sku":"PROJ-0124","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0124__14333.1558392565.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791454"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-monthly-ephemera-drawer-project","title":"Monthly Ephemera Drawer Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by a library drawer project that artist Mou Saha made for 7gypsies, I created something similar using the 7gypsies Library Drawer and bright, vibrant colors. To decorate the monthly cards, I used the Eco Green Crafts Acrylic Paints: Raspberry, Waterfall and Orange. I watered each paint color down by mixing one part paint with two parts water. Watering the paint down allowed me to produce a watercolor effect, and I alternated between the three colors for the 12 monthly cards. I also used the same colors (without watering them down) to paint some pieces of cardstock, which I then placed in a random fashion in the drawer to use as extra journaling cards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On the tab of each monthly card I did some decorative drawing (or doodles). I tried to do a small doodle that was somewhat seasonal for some of the months that inspired it—for May I did flowers, February hearts, etc. You can also try decorating the monthly file cards using stamps. For January, I stamped the Wrought Scroll Wood Mounted Stamp on the bottom, left corner of the card. On some of the inner journaling cards, I stapled a Slide File Card to add a little vintage touch.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As the months pass, the idea is to add your personal ephemera from that month into its file destination. This might include any scraps or memories—from ticket stubs, postcards and birthday cards to pictures, a coaster from a restaurant or just about anything else you come across in your daily travels! Once the year has come and gone, you can easily transfer the ephemera from each month into a scrapbook or album and then begin another fresh ephemera drawer for the New Year.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Other inspiring ideas for the Library Drawer… use it for recipes, names and addresses or art journaling projects!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452466028695,"sku":"PROJ-0127","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0127__91526.1558392575.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791460"},{"product_id":"herbs-and-spices-storage-solution-project","title":"Herbs and Spices Storage Solution Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbs are simply an essential for any cook so why not store them in style? This idea is simple and will look fabulous on your countertop and won’t take up too much space.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start by painting a small paper mache lunch box with Sand colored acrylic paint. Once the paint has dried add decorative script tape to the outside of the box and one strip of black tape. Use the same black tape to wrap around the handle. Add the black circle sticker and a button to the front. Carefully stamp the \"Herb\" stamp onto the lid. Since it isn’t a flat surface to stamp on you basically have to “roll” the stamp to get a nice, crisp image.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I added various sizes of Storage tubes to the inside for storing spices. On the tubes you can add a circle sticker to the top which makes it really easy to see which spice you want to pull out. I also added an additional rectangular shaped sticker (from the same sticker set) to the front of each tube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452468093079,"sku":"PROJ-0134","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0134__88653.1558392611.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791473"},{"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-steel-toe-mary-jane-tins-project","title":"Steel Toe Mary Jane Tins  Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin with the aluminum Tiny Tins. Using the pink patterned paper from the Steel Toe Mary Jan kit by Prima Marketing, you will need to punch or cut out 20 circles that will fit the diameter of the tins which is 1¼\" in size. 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I altered my book box and then decided to add some basic stamping supplies bundled up inside as a creating stamping kit for an artistic friend.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Begin by painting the entire box with Aged Gold acrylic paint. and allow to dry. Cut out the green bird design from the Botanicabella paper kit, cutting it to size to fit the front of the book. Glue it to the front of the box using Eco Green Matte Medium. Then using the same medium, paint over the entire book box to seal and protect the paint and paper from wear and tear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once the box has dried fill the inside with excelsior. Add some coordinating papers from the Botanicabella kit a rubber stamp and ink pad and bundle those all up with some twine. 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I traced the shape of the front of the drawer on to the paper and then cut out each piece (keeping it connected as on image) and then glued the pieces onto the drawers with Collage Pauge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Also paint over the paper on the drawers with the Collage Pauge to help keep it protected and sealed so it doesn’t tear. Paint the outside of the other 3 sides with acrylic paint. I used a mixture of white and ocean to blend a light blue color to compliment the blue on the deco wrap. Once the paint has dried, add a piece of red seam binding ribbon around the outside of the box, securing it with glue dots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471468183,"sku":"PROJ-0158","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0158__80818.1558392704.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791531"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-2010-memory-tray-project","title":"2010 Memory Tray Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing your favorite patterned \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections\"\u003epapers\u003c\/a\u003e, cut pieces to fit the various compartments of the Printers Tray. Glue the pieces into each compartment with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003eadhesive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrint photographs to fill as many of the compartments as you wish, leaving a few to decorate with small flowers affixed with small drops of adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTie a piece of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbon\"\u003eseam binding ribbon\u003c\/a\u003e to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471566487,"sku":"PROJ-0162","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0162__31756.1558392722.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791536"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-romance-the-ribbon-project","title":"Romancing the Ribbon Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’ve always been a fan of recycling glass jars and using them in my craft area to store buttons, embellishments and odds and ends. I thought the Antique Cigar Labels would be the perfect solution to dress up my ribbon storage jars! I added a label to the front of each jar and tried to coordinate the colors on each label with the ribbon colors. For each colored jar, tie a piece of the same colored ribbon around the top edge of the jar to dress it up a little. Store your jars on your favorite shelf or desk in your crafting area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471861399,"sku":"PROJ-0169","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0169__45799.1558392753.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791554"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-the-existential-tray-project","title":"The Existential Tray Project by Kerry Lynn Yeary Courtesy of 7gypsies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis creative project is by artist Kerry Lynn Yeary courtesy of 7gypsies. Using the Letterblock Printers tray, Paddington papers, mini ephemera cards and other bits and bobs, Kerry artistically decorated the tray in style. Hang your printer’s tray at home or the office, add photos and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452472058007,"sku":"PROJ-0176","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0176__09900.1558392783.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791561"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-tin-can-charm-project","title":"Tin Can Charm Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI love being able reuse something as simple as a tin can and turn it into something pretty (and useful), like these storage cans for holding art supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe most important step with repurposing a tin can is to sand the inside of the top edge to remove any of the sharp edges. I cut out some rectangular pieces of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canvas\"\u003eburlap\u003c\/a\u003e and glued them onto the cans using my glue gun with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003eadhesive\u003c\/a\u003e suitable for both metal and fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor each can, I coordinated the colors of the velvet leaves with the color of the seam binding \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbon\"\u003eribbon\u003c\/a\u003e. I simply tied the ribbon around the center of the tin and double knotted it to secure it. Place 2 leaves onto the center of each can, simply by sticking the stem of the leaf under the ribbon knot. Secure the ends of the edges of the ribbon by using a glue dot to glue them down. You can fill the tins with all sorts of odds and ends!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452472123543,"sku":"PROJ-0178","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0178__80545.1558392791.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791569"},{"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-toil-and-trouble-table-centerpiece-project","title":"Toil and Trouble Table Centerpiece Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin by cutting out various papers from the Toil and Trouble paper kit to cover the boxes. Glue the papers on using Matte Collage Pauge and then paint a coat of Collage Pauge over the outside of the box to seal it. Put the boxes aside to dry. Paint the lids of each box with black acrylic paint and allow to dry. Once the paint has dried, paint over each box with Collage Pauge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Create a grubby tag using walnut ink crystals, you can learn all about the grubby tag technique here. Cut out a piece of the green cardstock from the Toil and Trouble Kit and a piece of the lined paper from the kit. On the lined paper stamp the word \"October\" from the 7gypsies clear stamp set. Distress the edges of the green and the lined paper with the edge distressing tool and then ink the edges with black StazOn ink. Take a ticket from the Tim Holtz journaling ticket and distress the edges of it with the black StazOn. Glue all the pieces onto the tag as shown in the picture. Add various 7gypsies steampunk rubons to decorate the tag.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once all the lids and bottoms of the boxes have dried and you have finished creating the tag, you can prepare the boxes to display! Stack them up and then careful wrap Hemp Rope and the nest of boxes like a gift. 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Paint each one with Moss acrylic paint leaving blank the front cover, inside of the cover and the middle sections because those will be covered with paper. Cut out your favorite Hallowe’en in Wonderland papers to cover the front cover and inside cover for each book. Glue the papers on using Matte Collage Pauge as the adhesive and then paint over the paper with the Collage Pauge to seal it. Cut out the checkered paper from the Hallowe’en in Wonderland 12”x12” paper pad and cut pieces down to size for the middle\/pages section for each book. Glue each piece onto the book using the Collage Pauge and sealing it also.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use brown Mulch acrylic paint and Claudine Hellmuth paintbrushes to paint the stripes onto the bind of each book. Stamp the Wonderland Silhouettes images onto the beige, text patterned paper from the Hallowe’en In Wonderland 12\" x 12\" Paper Pad with black StazOn ink. 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The first folder features a vintage office theme and the second folder has a conservatory theme.\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\u003eVintage Office Folder: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Trace the front of the folder and the inside tabs onto the Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Vintage Office deco wrap and cut out. Use a gel medium to adhere the deco wrap to the folder and allow to dry. Sand the edges of the tabs and the front lightly to clean them up. In Microsoft word I typed up the words “Daily Things I Need To Do” in a blue courier font and then printed out a few sheets. I then stamped the top of each sheet with the Typewriter image from Vintage Office stamp set by Cavallini \u0026amp; Co. Use the coordinating Office sticky notes to add simple reminders to the stationery sheets.\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\u003eConservatory Folder: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Since I used the 8”x8” conservatory papers I used multiple sheets from the pack on the front and then trimmed off the edges. I then chose coordinating Conservatory papers for the inside tabs and for the inside of the cover I used a blue cardstock and the bird image from the Conservatory collection. Glue all the pieces onto the folder using the Gel Medium and allow to dry. Sand the edges slightly to clean them up. In Microsoft word I typed up the words \"Inspiration, My List of Ideas\" in a blue courier font and then printed out a few sheets. 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