{"title":"Stitched Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple stitch can be a beautiful thing.  Sewing has continued to evolve for generations, inspiring true works of art that seamlessly blend this simple act with the complexity and versatility of mixed-media. If you’re handy with a needle and thread, or want to take a creative stab at it, look no further than our collection of stitched project ideas. Featuring multiple techniques and easy-to-follow instructions, these free how-to projects will get you ready to show the world that stitches are not just for fabric anymore!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYou might also like ...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sew-somerset\"\u003eSew Somerset\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-quilting-studio\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt Quilting Studio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e • \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-projects\"\u003eMixed-Media Projects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whimsical-journey-canvas-journal-project-by-kristen-robinson","title":"Whimsical Journey Canvas Journal Project by Kristen Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt really is no secret that I truly love to journal. And while I tend to keep one journal at a time I cannot help myself but to create a fictional journal now and then if for no other reason than to keep the artistic and creative flow constantly moving.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A blank canvas journal is the perfect place to create a story. Layers of paint, ribbons and other textiles come together with an array of resin paper created with 7gypsies wonderful tissue paper. The resin paper becomes somewhat transparent when dry, creating layers that emulate windows of a sort; windows that lead the viewer into a realm of story telling and fictional histories. I hope you will find all of this inspiring and perhaps you too will create your own whimsical journey through a journal such as this.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMarket List:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCanvas Journal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eICE Resin®\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOval Hobnail Bezel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e7gypsies Tissue Paper\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaper Tape - 7gypsies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlassine Envelopes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhite Acrylic Paint - Eco Crafts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSand Acrylic Paint – Eco Crafts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoam Brush\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrash Bag or Silicone Craft Mat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRibbons – Velvet, Satin, Art Mechanique\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSewing Machine or Needle and Thread\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVintage Ledger Paper\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSheet Music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLace Trim\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButtons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRhinestone Trim\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinen Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJournaling Pen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFloral Trim\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClip Art\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisposable Gloves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4 align=\"justify\"\u003eHow to Create Resin Paper:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBegin by cutting the 7gypsies tissue paper into quarters, as this will allow you to work with ease. Once you have your sections mix the ICE Resin® per the provided instructions. Lay the paper onto a trash bag (make sure this is not a recycled shopping bag as it will stick), or onto the top of a silicone craft mat. Wearing gloves and using a foam brush apply a layer of resin to both sides of the paper. Set aside and allow to dry over night.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling a Bezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace your imagery within the Oval Hobnail Bezel, using a wee bit of paper appropriate adhesive to hold the artwork in place. While the glue is drying mix a batch of resin per the instructions. With the bezel on a flat surface pour the resin into the piece. Allow to dry for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePrepping the Journal:\u003cbr\u003eWhile the resin is drying create layers within the pages of the canvas journal by adding paint in coordinating shades. To ensure the paint is sufficiently dry before moving on to the next signature of pages I like to apply a little heat with a hair dryer set on low – this way your pages will not stick together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating a Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOnce your resin paper has dried you are ready to assemble. Start by layering vintage sheet music and ledger paper onto the pages that is then covered with resin paper. In my journal it was all about remaining imperfect. Layers are not cut to a specific size but rather left a bit random. Once all of the paper layers are done proceed by adding a bit of machine stitching and\/or hand stitching. Ribbons and other textiles can be added in the same manner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOnto the top of the resin paper I added a wee bit of white paint – once dry journaling was added as well. Finish embellishing by adding pieces of paper tape as well as trim and buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn lieu of sewing everything down create pockets by sewing either just the top and the bottom or three sides. This creates the perfect place to place bits of sheet music glassine envelopes and other found objects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen filling bezels with resin it is handy to do so in an area that is not disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-how-to-video-Resin-Paper-Video\"\u003eFor more on Kristen Robinson's technique for creating Resin Paper, don't miss this FREE how-to video tutorial by Jen Cushman!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452452757655,"sku":"PROJ-0000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0000__76025.1558391978.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791177"},{"product_id":"vintage-softie-dress-with-aprons-project","title":"Vintage Softie Dress with Aprons Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI recently created a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-how-to-project-Prims-Softie-Dolls-Project\"\u003ePrims Softie Doll Project\u003c\/a\u003e for The Studio and have been itching to try another one! Ruth Rae’s book \u003cem\u003eLayered Tattered and Stitched\u003c\/em\u003e is such an inspiration, and I love the look of primitive, artistic sewing. This time, I did a quick sketch and created my own mini dress and apron templates which you can download for FREE (scroll down to see the download).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by cutting out the templates, and trace them onto your fabric. Use muslin for the dress (two pieces - front and back) and blue ticking fabric for the aprons. On the dress, stamp the script design on the upper left sleeve using brown StazOn Ink and the script design from the Spring Jubilee stamp set.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStitch around dress twice, using brown thread, but leave the bottom edge open so that you can fill it. Stuff the dress with polyfil or fabric scraps and then sew the bottom shut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the piece of blue ticking fabric that was cut out for the apron, stitch around the outside of it twice with brown thread, and sew small strips of muslin onto either side to use as the ties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this project, I also included an alternative “ruffled” apron idea (which does not require a template). Just take a longer strip of the blue ticking fabric, and gather it slightly as you sew across the top edge. Sew a long, thin piece of muslin over the top edge, leaving enough on either side to use as the apron ties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd some simple, small buttons to the dress. Using small black hangers and mini clothespins hang the dress onto the hanger. Display your mini Prims Softie anywhere inspiring - I think this one will be going in the kitchen!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/softie-dress-template.jpg\"\u003eDownload the FREE template here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Right click on image and select “save as”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452453413015,"sku":"PROJ-0009","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0009__51415.1558392036.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791196"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-spritzed-and-stitched-journal-book-project","title":"Spritzed and Stitched Journal Book Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’re like me and have a fairly decent size stash of paper and cardstock, then this project is one of many ways to utilize them! I love pretty papers, and creating my own is so easy and fun with Shimmerz Vibez. All the colors are great individually, but mixing them together is a neat way to create your own artsy looking papers. I was playing with the sprays and mixing some fun colors and before I knew it, I had a pile of colorful spritzed cardstock. I was trying to figure out what to create or alter with the papers and decided to just take a pile of them, fold them in half and bind a book. What a fun and inexpensive book it turned out to be!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I used the Rolling In The Hay, Jeni B Bleu and Red-y Or Not Vibez on my papers. I love these vibrant colors! To get the dripping effect you just have to be a little “generous” with the amount that you spray and turn the pieces of cardstock as you go. Make sure you use a paper towel to cover your working surface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After all the papers had dried I just folded them in half and stitched down the middle to create the book. Keep in mind - if you want to stitch on the cover, it’s usually best to do that before you bind the book! Don’t stitch through too many sheets unless you have a sewing machine that is capable of doing so, I’ve learned that the hard way in the past.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To alter the cover, I embellished it with some pretty colors of crafter's tape and added the birdie themed ephemera piece from the Daily Junque collection. I also did a little stitching on the cover to compliment the stitching on the bind.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the final touch to the cover, I added some teeny alpha stickers to spell out “to journal.” On the inside pages you can add some extra artsy touches by stamping various designs here and there. I use the wrought scroll and holiday trim stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452456001687,"sku":"PROJ-0025","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0025__78410.1558392095.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791230"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-prims-softie-dolls-project","title":"Prims Softie Dolls Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eA while back, we featured an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-how-to-project-Alice-Art-Girl-Softies-Project\"\u003eAlice Art Girl Softie project\u003c\/a\u003e in which I used a mini dress template from Ruth Rae’s book \u003cem\u003eLayered Tattered and Stitched\u003c\/em\u003e. Ruth’s work is always an inspiration to me; I have been wanting to try another mini dress project, so when I stumbled across these new mini hangers for the Shoppe, I jumped at the chance for an encore project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using fabric from old sheets, I cut out the dresses using the template from Ruth’s book. I stamped on the fabric in a random fashion using the script stamp image and grey StazOn Ink. With red thread in my sewing machine, I sewed the front and back of the dresses together, intentionally stitching the red thread on the outside instead of turning it inside out. This technique gives it more of a primitive appearance. I stitched around the dress twice, leaving the bottom of the dress open so that it can be stuffed prior to stitching the bottom closed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To finish, simply add some simple embellishments to the dress if desired, I added a few mini pearl buttons. To decorate the hangers I sprayed them with a dark grey spray paint. Let the hangers dry for at least an hour or two. Add some simple clip art text to the center of the hanger. Hang your primitive softie on the hanger by using some clothespins or stitching some small loops of thread or twine onto the top of the dress sleeves and the loop onto the hanger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457443479,"sku":"PROJ-0043","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0043__29759.1558392164.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791271"},{"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-art-canvases-with-cling-mount-stamps-project","title":"Art Canvases with Cling Mount Stamps Project by Dina Wakley","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuest Artist and Stamp designer \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps-dina-wakley\"\u003eDina Wakley\u003c\/a\u003e brings you more inspiration with these colorful mixed-media canvases using her cling mount stamps.\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;\"\u003eArt Canvases Project Directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrime your canvas with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003egesso\u003c\/a\u003e if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your favorite colors of acrylic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e, paint your background as desired. Once the paint has dried, you can stamp directly onto the canvas. You can also stamp onto paper first, cut the image out, and glue them on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd more layers by incorporating book text images, stamping with found objects, or by painting shapes and designs by hand. Try adding \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-and-ephemera\"\u003eephemera\u003c\/a\u003e that has been sprayed\/dyed with ink. The colorful shades that Dina has used are a fun mixture of the bright \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/color\"\u003eacrylic paints, color washes and inks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452457705623,"sku":"PROJ-0049","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0049__96850.1558392191.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791281"},{"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-all-buttoned-up-christmas-tree-project","title":"All Buttoned Up Christmas Tree Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes searching for the right holiday (and home) décor isn’t as easy as it should be. The best thing about wire forms is that you can paint or alter them to suit your own color palette and style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor painting, you have two options: Spray painting is quick and easy, but it requires working in a well ventilated area and wearing a facemask. If working with spray paint isn’t an option for you, try using non-toxic acrylic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e as an alternative. After you paint the tree, paint some wooden buttons the color of your choice. I used a light green for mine. Once the buttons dry, sew them onto a piece of jute \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbon\"\u003eribbon\u003c\/a\u003e using white thread. Wrap the embellished ribbon around the tree, using glue dots to secure it to the wire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452458098839,"sku":"PROJ-0052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0052__13887.1558392211.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791290"},{"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-somerset-halloween-banner-project","title":"Somerset Halloween Banner Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eA festive, yet Somerset Halloween banner will add some elegance to your home this fall!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start by spraying five canvas triangles with Sunset Orange color wash and then allow the pieces to dry. Using white thread on your sewing machine, sew a white, zigzag border on each triangle. Piece the banner together by sewing the top corners of each triangle to the next corner, but try not to overlap them too much. Next, sew a piece of black twine to the end of each side of the banner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To embellish the front of the banner, use fabric glue and glue strips of the Stella Valenciennes along the top edge. I left the triangles bare (with the exception of the stitching, but you could add additional embellishments to the center of each triangle if desired. You could try the new Melissa Frances jewel brooches for a little extra elegance to blend in with the jewels on the Valencienne ribbons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459737239,"sku":"PROJ-0075","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0075__33367.1558392324.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791339"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-mini-art-boards-project","title":"Mini Art Boards Project by Dina Wakley","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing color wash sprays, paint, and her own line of cling mount stamps, Dina has made creating these mini works of art look all too easy, and with her help and inspiration – it is!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMin Art Boards Project Directions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut three pieces of dark-colored cardstock to approx. 6 x 6\" and three pieces of white cardstock to 5½\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e x 5½\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd color to the white pieces of cardstock by spraying them with inks or painting them with acrylics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce the pieces are dry, ink up your favorite Dina Wakley stamps, and stamp away!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the stamped images have dried, sew each piece as desired. You can try sewing a border around the entire piece, a stripes down one side, or a circles around a stamped image just like Dina did in her first piece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplay your pieces on a shelf, memo board, or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452459901079,"sku":"PROJ-0077","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0077__04843.1558392331.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791346"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-artistic-scrapbooking-with-cling-mount-stamps-project","title":"Artistic Scrapbooking with Cling Mount Stamps Project by Dina Wakley","description":"\u003cp\u003eDina’s artistic scrapbook page is a mixture of painting, stamping, gluing, and stitching that you can easily recreate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eArtistic Scrapbooking Project Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by watering down some purple acrylic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e in a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply a generous amount of paint to the left edge of the layout, then tip the page to let it drip down the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\"\u003eDina Wakley's\u003c\/a\u003e Grungy Circles design, stamp randomly over the page in blue and orange \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inkpads-and-cleaners\"\u003eink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn a separate sheet of white cardstock, stamp hearts using your purple acrylic paint and water mixture (or purple ink). Cut the heart images out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a black sharpie or journaling pen of your choice, journal on the page, writing along the “dripped” paint lines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStitch the photos on the page using black thread, then stitch the border around the page. Staple pictures on to the page. Add some small, torn pieces of book text on the hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452461146263,"sku":"PROJ-0094","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0094__06049.1558392434.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791386"},{"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-mothers-love-banner-project","title":"Mother's Love Banner Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimply straight stitch the ruffled strips onto the top edges of five banner pieces. Print out some of your favorite mother and daughter, grandmother and granddaughter or family pictures in a sepia tone, and then stitch them onto the banner pieces with a zigzag stitch. On two rectangular labels , stamp your favorite words; I chose “mother” and \"love\" and used the Pemberly Stamps with brown StazOn ink. Glue the labels onto the banner with fabric glue or stitch them on. Hang your banner with some twine and clothespins anywhere that’s inspiring!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452463964311,"sku":"PROJ-0120","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0120__49923.1558392545.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791447"},{"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-k-is-for-kitch-en-project","title":"K is for Kitchen Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo embellish the apron I used some solid green and pink cotton fabric and decorative canvas that I created using a transfer technique where I transferred patterned paper on to sticky back canvas with a multi-medium. Scroll down to read my instructions for the paper transfer technique or you can learn how to do that by watching our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-how-to-video-Paper-transfer-onto-sticky-back-canvas-Video\"\u003eFREE how-to video\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On the waist and the area just above the ruffle I sewed simple strips of the solid colored fabrics with white thread. The green and pink compliment the colors in the patterned paper that I used for the transfer technique. Then on the pocket area I did a decorative strip on the top and bottom of the pocket using a strip of the green fabric underneath and the pink canvas strip on top.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To enhance the ruffle I used thin strips of the decorative canvas and sewed them along the edge of the ruffle, you will find that towards the ends of the ruffles you may need to gather the strips slightly as you sew them.\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;\"\u003ePaper Transfer Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I’m a huge fan of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-claudine-hellmuth\"\u003eClaudine Hellmuth studio products\u003c\/a\u003e by Ranger Ink and I follow Claudine’s blog so when I saw her feature this cool transfer technique I thought it would be a great idea to show our readers. This technique is great because you can basically turn a piece of your favorite patterned paper into a piece of fabric and then create wearable art or use the canvas fabric in your mixed-media artwork.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e First choose a piece of patterned paper that you love. I used papers from the Radiant collection. Cut the paper and a piece of canvas down to the same size. Peel the sticky of the canvas and lay the paper down (the side of the paper you want will go face down onto the sticky side). Burnish with a bone folder. Fill a mini mister with water and spray the canvas piece generously. Start rubbing with your finger to peel off the top layer of paper. You will need to keep spraying the water as you go to help the paper come off. You will slowly start to see you patterned paper revealed. Once you have rubbed off as much of the paper as possible, you will notice that some small white pieces of paper pulp will still be on the canvas so to get those off you can rub some Multi Medium Matte into the canvas to get the white pieces off. Set the canvas aside to dry and then use it creatively in all your projects! Watch the video to see how simple this paper transfer technique is!\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\u003eTip: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you decide to use your finished canvas pieces on a tote or similar wearable art project, it would be a great idea to paint it with Collage Pauge as this will help protect because Collage Pauge is water resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452467503255,"sku":"PROJ-0132","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0132__14353.1558392605.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791471"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-mums-on-muslin-project","title":"Mums on Muslin Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a little Spring touch to a muslin bag by simply stamping 3 documented mum images onto a large muslin bag using Pumpkin StazOn ink. Once you have stamped the images, sew a stem onto each flower using a straight stitch.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These bags are the perfect size for Stampington \u0026amp; Company publications, but you can also try using them to package a bottle of wine, box of cookies, craft supplies, linens, and much more! Each bag measures 14\" x 10½\", and they are available in a set of three. The bags come pre-sewn together with brown thread in a zigzag stitch pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452470845591,"sku":"PROJ-0144","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0144__70053.1558392646.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791501"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-for-your-heart-card-project","title":"For Your Heart Card Project by Shona Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpray a watercolor paper panel with Red Velvet glimmer mist. Stamp Polka Dot Heart on the panel with pumpkin StazOn ink. Paint around the heart and inside the heart with gesso leaving the outer part of the heart unpainted. Tear the top and bottom of the paper. Sew the heart onto some white tissue or sewing pattern.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Layer this onto a folded note card. Cut out the words ‘For you’ from the 7Gypsies note cards. Layer the words on to some scraps of old book paper, left over watercolor paper and some ribbon. Attach to the card. Use a hole punch to punch a small heart.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paint with gesso and glue onto more scraps. Finally add a little bead to this and fix it on to the lower part of the card.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the artist, please visit: shonastudio.blogspot.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452470878359,"sku":"PROJ-0145","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0145__79504.1558392649.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791500"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-pockets-of-love-project","title":"Pockets of Love Project by Jennifer Jackson","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese lovely mini burlap sacks were published in the Volume 4 of \u003cem\u003eSomerset Holidays and Celebrations\u003c\/em\u003e. Unfortunately our warehouse has sold out of the issue but it is now available as a digital edition!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cut out heart shapes from felted wool and book text. Add stitches and buttons with embroidery floss and stitch onto sacks. Use the mini bags to hold Valentine favors for your friends and family!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471238807,"sku":"PROJ-0155","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0155__95632.1558392695.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791520"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-vintage-valentine-ornaments-project","title":"Vintage Valentine Ornaments Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy project was inspired by a project that Colette Copeland created that was published in Volume 4 of Somerset Holidays and Celebrations. Unfortunately our warehouse has sold out of the issue but we will be releasing it as a digital edition in the January edition of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/e-newsletters\"\u003ePost Script\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin by cutting out the heart shapes using vintage French sheet music. I used two different styles of heart shapes for mine, remember to cut two pieces for each heart so that you have a front and back. Cut out the clip art images from the Tweety Jill Vintage Valentine Collection. Cut out a piece of natural muslin for each clip art image that is slightly bigger than the clip art image (leave approx ¼” around the edges).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Make sure your sewing machine is threaded with a burgundy thread and set to a zig zag stitch. Using only the front heart for each ornament, sew the clip art image (with the muslin behind it) onto the front of each heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a small strip of red ticking fabric and create a loop and place in between the front and back (for each ornament). Sew the front and back together for each ornament, leaving a small space at the bottom of the heart. Stuff the heart with poly-fill or alternatively some scrap fabric pieces. After you have stuffed each heart, sew the hearts shut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471271575,"sku":"PROJ-0156","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0156__56275.1558392698.1280.1280.png?v=1746791525"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-tiny-trimmings-project","title":"Tiny Trimmings Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\tThese large canvas triangles are intended to be used for a banner, but in the holiday spirit, we decided to turn them upside-down and use the tree shape instead!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tFor the garland, simply glue or sew on strips of red fabric. You can use plain ribbon, fabric scraps, or \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e to make this project truly quick and easy \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e our pre-sewn, ruffled ribbon. You can easily achieve the ruffled look yourself by sewing a strip of ribbon in half and then gathering it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tIf you choose to try the pre-sewn ribbon, you can use fabric glue to attach the garland strips. Once the garland is attached, sew on a few small \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\"\u003ebuttons\u003c\/a\u003e to resemble ornaments. You could also sew our Clipiola Italian paper clips on with a simple stitch for festive, creative-looking ornaments.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\t\u003cbr\u003e\tOnce your trees are completed, display them creatively. Attach them to a strand of twine with small clothespins, or sew a loop of twine or thread to the tops and hang them on doorknobs, mantles, or an even larger Christmas tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tOnce the holidays are over, you can turn the triangles around and create an everyday banner that can be used throughout the year. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471533719,"sku":"PROJ-0163","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0163__85729.1558392724.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791535"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-whimsy-and-delightful-gifts-for-the-holidays-project","title":"Whimsy and Delightful Gifts for the Holidays Project by Kristen Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dash of whimsy and delight is perfect during the holiday season. While I adore all that is traditional and classic I also love to add a dollop of fun to my gift giving. Brown paper packages tied up with string are adorned with labels by ARTchix that are just the thing; with the addition of glimmer mist, wee clothespins and hemp cording the simple is elevated to creative and classy.\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\u003eGoodies for You:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To create the whimsical tag begin with a shipping tag measuring roughly 3” x 1¾”. Add a wee spritizing of blue glimmer mist to the edges and allow to dry for a few minutes. Once the tag has dried attach the Artchix label. With a hole punch create a hole in the center of the tag (be sure the hole is large enough to allow the cording to go through the center of it).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo create a gift perfect for the creative one in your life assemble a bit of bits and baubles, paper and ephemera. Place all of the items into a large glassine envelope. The addition of a blank journal to the top of the bag is an extra bonus. Tie the treasures together with natural cording and complete with the “Goodies for You” tag.\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\u003eTreats For You:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A delightful bag filled with treats becomes a treat itself when adorned with a custom tag. Approximately 1½” from the top of a brown bag (seven gypsies) punch two holes into the center going through both the front and the back. Fill the bag with goodies. Protect the contents with a bit of shredded paper. Thread a piece of hemp cording through the two holes and tie into a bow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo create the tag attached to the bag of goodies begin with a shipping tag approximately 5¼\" x 2. Spritz glimmer mist to the top of the tag and set aside to try. Once the mist has dried glue a piece of ledger paper to the center of the tag and add the ARTchix label to the center of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a sewing machine (zigzag stitch) or a needle and thread create a border around the ledger paper. Once the stitch is done add random polka dots to the tag as well as borders around the label using a colored pencil. Finally place a piece of velvet ribbon through the hole of the tag. Stitch the ribbon to close in lieu of tying. Using a small clip attach to the hemp cording on the bag\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\u003eTo The Delightful:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It is always a wonderful thing to receive an invitation and it is even better when the invitation comes in a clever package. To create the invitation place an Artchix label at the top of patterned paper (Catherine Moore). Add the script regarding the event and place into a small glassine envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnto a piece of cardstock (which will fit nicely in the center of the envelope) place an Artchix Label. Stitch around the perimeter and adhere to the front of the envelope. Place a wee clip at the top of the invitation to hold in place.\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\u003eTo The Creative (A Goodie Bag):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I have found a bag full of inspiration and found objects are not only appreciated but a one of a kind. To the top of a brown bag (seven gypsies) create 5 holes using a hole punch. Once the holes are created spray a wee bit of glimmer mist to the top and sides – let dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce the mist has dried begin creating your collage. To the center of the bag add a piece of ledger paper (Catherine Moore) to the top of this layer more paper as well as a found ticket. Finally add an Artchix Label and place x’s and dots in a random fashion using a colored pencil.\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\u003eEnjoy Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Imagine a centerpiece created with nothing but adorned boxes. A round paper mache box has been topped with an upcycled flower created from discarded book pages. To create the flower cut three circles one large, one medium and one small. Crumple the edges of the medium and small circles creating edges reminiscent of a petal. Place a crystal brad through the center of the flower. Using glimmer mist spray the flower and let dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile the mist is drying glue a piece of hemp cord around the perimeter of the lid let dry before handling. Once the hemp has dried glue the flower to the lid of the box. Finally spray a small shipping tag with a bit of glimmer mist. To the top of the tag add an Artchix label (which has been backed with cardstock). String a piece of floss through a button and place on top of the tag. Finally add a clip and enjoy giving to someone special.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452471697559,"sku":"PROJ-0165","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0165__86217.1558392731.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791545"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-giving-thanks-project","title":"Giving Thanks Project by Audrey Hernandez","description":"\u003cp\u003esmallcreations.blogspot.com\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\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive Love\u003c\/em\u003e card\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start with brown cardstock for the base of the card. Cut a piece of Donna Salazar paper to fit the card. Spray randomly with olive and walnut gold glimmer mist. On a piece of gold fabric (that has been cut into a heart shape) tack down the velvet leaves with a little bit of glue and then sew them in place with invisible thread. Adhere heart to card and handwrite the words 'give love' to the top left corner.\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\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive Hope\u003c\/em\u003e card\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start with brown cardstock for the base of the card. Cut a piece of Donna Salazar paper to fit the card. Spray randomly with olive vine glimmer mist. Cut out a tree trunk shape out of brown fabric and add it to the card. Attach the leaves to the tree. Handwrite 'give hope' to the top left corner of card.\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\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e card\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start with brown cardstock for the base of the card. Cut a piece of Donna Salazar paper to fit the card. spray randomly with walnut gold glimmer mist . Use the walnut gold glimmer mist and spray it on cheesecloth. Add the cheesecloth to the card and make a little nest out of it. Add a fabric die cut of a bird to the nest. Add a velvet leaf to the bird as the wing. Handwrite 'give beauty' to the top left corner of card.\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\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive Thanks\u003c\/em\u003e heart\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Freehand a heart shape onto fabric. On the front of the heart sew velvet leaves with invisible thread. Take the heart pieces of fabric and put them back to back. Add a piece of crushed velvet brown ribbon to the inside also as this will be the hanger part. Sew the pieces together but leave an open space to turn the heart right side out. Use the brown ribbon hanger part to pull the heart right side out. Fill the heart with filler. Sew the opening closed. On a piece of white fabric handwrite 'give thanks' with a permanent marker, cut out, and add to the fabric heart.\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\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive Joy\u003c\/em\u003e heart\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Freehand a small heart shape onto fabric. On the front of the heart sew velvet leaves with invisible thread. Take both heart pieces of fabric and put them back to back. Add a piece of crushed velvet leaf green ribbon to the inside to be sewn also as this will be the hanger part. Sew the pieces together but leave and open space to turn the heart right side out. After filling the heart with filler you can sew it closed. On a piece of white fabric handwrite 'give joy' with a permanent marker, cut out, and add to the fabric heart.\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\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive Faith\u003c\/em\u003e heart\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Freehand heart shapes onto brown fabric. On the front of the hearts sew velvet leaves with invisible thread. For both fabric hearts you will put the shapes back to back. Add a piece of crushed velvet cream ribbon to the insides. Sew the pieces together but leave an open space. Turn the hearts right side out by pulling on the ribbon and then fill hearts with filler. Sew closed. On a piece of white fabric handwrite 'give faith' with a permanent marker, cut out, and add to the fabric. The ribbon on these hearts are sewn over and closed on each other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452472090775,"sku":"PROJ-0177","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0177__12778.1558392784.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791567"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-12-days-of-christmas-ornaments-project","title":"12 Days of Christmas Ornaments Project by Audrey Hernandez","description":"\u003ch2\u003e12 Days of Christmas Ornaments Project Directions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by cutting muslin into 2\" x 2\" pieces. You will need enough for the front and back of each ornament. On each piece, stamp the Days of Christmas images in black ink. I used photo markers to color in each image and then used a sharpie to color in each numeral for each image.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTack each piece of muslin to a piece of white felt, and tack a piece of plain muslin to the back so the white felt is between two layers of muslin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseam binding ribbon\u003c\/a\u003e into pieces that measure the length of each side of the ornaments. Tack ribbon on the front and back until it is time to sew. For color variation, make some ornaments with the same color ribbon on all four sides, and others with two different colors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSew the edges of each ornament with variegated (gold\/brown) thread. When done, thread \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-fibers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwine\u003c\/a\u003e through each ornament so that it can be hung.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452472156311,"sku":"PROJ-0179","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0179__97746.1558392793.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791574"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-fall-gift-bags-project","title":"Fall Gift Bags Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse these nature inspired gift bags for autumn birthdays, Thanksgiving and much more. Using the flower image from the Garden Melange Trim stamp first lightly ink it with a brown ink and then ink it with pumpkin StazOn. Then stamp the flower images onto the muslin bags. On the first bag I stamped the flowers to create the look of a bouquet, and on the second bag I stamped the flower image three times in a row. Pierce two holes in each bag and thread through some green twine and tie small bows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452472582295,"sku":"PROJ-0192","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0192__85179.1636477810.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791600"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-altered-aprons-project","title":"Altered Aprons Project by Donna Downey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho better to inspire you inner apron enthusiast than artist Donna Downey! Donna's canvas aprons by Prima Marketing are ready-to-alter into works of art. We have two altered canvas apron projects by Donna that are full of fresh, flowery designs!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eGarden Apron:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To recreate the Garden Apron, start with a Donna Downey Canvas Apron and stamp the flower design with blue paint around the edge of the apron (above the ruffle area) and allow to dry. Create the flower petals, leaves and stems using various scraps of fabric in bright, fun colors and sew onto the apron. Add buttons as the flower centers. Decorate the bottom of the skirt by adding two additional ruffle layers, one with green fabric and one with a text patterned fabric. Sew a strip of blue ribbon and a strip of lace to the top edge of the ruffles. Sew a strip of blue fabric around the top\/waist of the apron then sew a strip of polka dot green ribbon over it. Add a strip of blue pom pom ribbon underneath the waist line at the seam. Embellish the apron with swatches of inspirational words!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eLaugh Apron:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To recreate the Laugh Apron begin by preparing your Donna Downey Canvas Apron with a Claudine Hellmuth Studio Gesso. Priming\/preparing canvas is always optional but it offers an excellent surface for adhesion of acrylic paints onto canvas. Try using Claudine Hellmuth Gesso or the Golden Gesso or for a quality canvas primer. The next step is to paint the canvas with a light blue paint on the top section and blend down to a yellow paint on the bottom.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To achieve more of a \"watercolor\" effect you can try watering down your acrylic paints or adding a medium to the paint. Try painting the colors on with an extra large foam brush. Allow the paint to dry then stamp on faded flower images. Embellish the waistline and the ruffle seam with lace and felt ribbons. Embellish the apron using various flowers and faux crystals by Prima Marketing. Add the \"laugh\" iron on word by Prima Marketing. To learn more about Donna and the various products she used to embellish her aprons you can visit her website at http:\/\/www.donnadowney.com\/.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Donna Downey is a bestselling author, instructor and all-around creative force in the crafting industry. In 2000, she got into scrapbooking as an extension of her paper product and photography addiction. This was only the beginning. From working as a popular columnist for Simple Scrapbooks magazine, to traveling the world inspiring women to push the boundaries of their own creativity, to developing her first fabric scrapbooking line with Prima Marketing, Donna is consistently on the leading edge of all things cool related to memory preservation art.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Donna has been published in various Stampington \u0026amp; Company publications including \u003cem\u003eAltered Couture\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eapron•ology\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSew Somerset\u003c\/em\u003e. As a craft-media artist, Donna is a born experimenter, blending and transforming both traditional and unexpected items into meaningful pieces of self expression. A former elementary school teacher, she has synthesized her first love of teaching with her passion for craft and brings this to women via workshops at scrapbook stores and events, writing books, and through her popular blog and website http:\/\/www.donnadowney.com\/. Donna lives in North Carolina with her husband, and is a mother of three exceptionally blonde children, and one blonde dog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452473204887,"sku":"PROJ-0208","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0208__60793.1558392936.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791637"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-back-to-the-basics-project","title":"Back to the Basics Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eKraft file folders can be purchased at most large office supply stores, and they make a great canvas for all kinds of craft projects. I decided to use a couple to create folder \"pockets.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstructions for Back to the Basics Project\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover the front of each folder with a piece of patterned \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-and-ephemera\"\u003epaper\u003c\/a\u003e. When adding a piece larger than the folder, lightly cover the folder with a liquid adhesiveand affix the paper. Allow it to dry, then trim the excess with scissors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Choose smaller pieces of paper in other colors and designs to accent. Cut them to desired size and ink edges with brown ink before gluing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp bird and bee images onto light pieces of cardstock. Cut out the images and ink the edges before gluing onto the folders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce adhesive is dry, use a needle and light brown colored thread to stitch the corners of the stamped images and the short sides of each folder to create the pocket. Fill your pockets with ephemera, photos, recipes, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452473467031,"sku":"PROJ-0215","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0215__13160.1558392967.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746791651"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-soar-project","title":"Soar Project by Becky Shander","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin by transferring images of birds onto canvas fabric. To create image transfers make a color copy of the images you'd like to transfer. (I use the copy machines at Staples to make my copies.) Before printing each copy, select the reverse copy option and adjust the image size accordingly.) Cut around the photocopy image and use a sponge brush to spread gel medium (Golden, regular matte formula) onto the image. Then flip the image over and press it onto the canvas. Use a brayer over the back of this image to make sure that there's enough contact between the photocopy image and canvas. Then allow the gel medium to dry. Once the gel medium is dry, peel off the paper. Your image should be transferred. If the paper is difficult to remove, apply a water-dampened sponge over the image and let it sit for a few minutes. Then use your finger tips to gently rub off the excess paper. Allow the canvas with the transferred image to dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To create my black, white and red bird patch use scissors to trim around the bird images into a rectangle. Cut a small piece of lace scrap to fit along the bottom of the bird and sew to attach. Cut a piece of organic cotton batting slightly larger than the canvas with the bird image. Then place the canvas rectangle with the bird image on top of the batting and arrange color coordinated buttons across the top. When you're happy with the button placements, temporarily remove them and sew the canvas with the bird image onto the batting. Then hand stitch the buttons to the batting. Use an embroidery needle with thread to add a French knot detail to the bird's eye. Use pinking shears to trim around the top and bottom edges of the batting. Apply craft glue to the back of this batting patch and adhere it to the tote.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use Staz-On ink to stamp letters (ex. s, o, a, r) onto tea-dyed office supply tags. Attach the tags to the tote using mini-safety pins.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the \"search\" patch, cut a piece of canvas into an elongated rectangle shape. Then cut a piece of organic cotton batting and a piece of vintage striped fabric to fit under the canvas. Use letter stamps and Staz-On ink to stamp a word (ex. s, e, a, r, c, h), then use pinking shears to trim around the edges. Sew this canvas along the edges and on top of the batting (be sure to leave space at the top of the batting for a row of buttons.) Hand stitch the buttons on to the batting. To finish this patch, sew the batting to the striped fabric along the edges. Apply craft glue to the back of this batting patch and adhere it to the tote.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the mini-batting patch (for the tote handle), trim around the transferred bird image. Then cut organic cotton batting, canvas and tea-dyed used dryer sheet into rectangle shapes. Place the bird image on top of the canvas and dryer sheet and sew it around the edges to attach. Next, cut a piece of fabric tape measure to fit across the canvas and dryer sheet, and embroider stitch an \"x.\" Place the tape measure on top of the canvas and tea-dyed used dryer sheet (under the bird image, and leave some space for a lace scrap nest) and sew it around the edges to attach. Attach the canvas fabric to the top of the batting base by sewing along the outside edges. For the nest, cut tiny pieces of antique lace and adhere them to the bottom of the bird using craft glue. Lastly, use a safety pin to attach this patch along with color-coordinated ribbons to the tote handle. 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On the dress with the yellow tape I used the Tonic Studio scissors to cut a scalloped edge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The two collage images on the dresses are from the Alice Paper Pack. Attach the images to the dress with the 7gypsies Paper Tape. Sew around the edges of the dress (except for the neckline). Stitch with a messy stitch style to give the edges that \"tattered\" apprearance. Stuff the dresses with a little Poly-fil. Sew the neckline shut. 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Once the paint has dried add a piece of ledger paper. Onto this layer a heart that has been cut from the Collage Papers by Catherine Moore. Sew a button onto the corner of the collage you have created, adding a bit of paint for more dimension. Onto a scrap of muslin stamp the word Shoes. Once the ink has dried sew the muslin onto the bag. Add your favorite shoes and happy traveling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eJournal - Small Bag:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Begin by painting a very rough rectangle onto the canvas bag with white acrylic paint. Once the paint has dried add scraps of paper, (I used the outline of the heart that was left from the heart that adorns the journal). 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Finally add doodles to the heart and fill with your traveling memories.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eDocuments - Medium Bag:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Begin by painting a very rough rectangle to the bag with white paint. Once the paint is dry add a scrap of ledger paper. To the top of the ledger paper add the a scrap with a heart cut from it. To the center of the heart add the word delight. To the bottom left corner stamp the word documents with black ink. Finally add a button to the top of the bag add a button. 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Trace a circle the same size of the lid onto the Attic Treasures paper and cut out. Glue the piece onto the lid, and then trim some long strips of the same paper onto the rim of the lid. Ink all the edges of the lid with a light brown ink. Glue the rosette onto the top with liquid adhesive. Then cut out the oval woman image from the \"Faces From the Past\" collage sheet. Glue that image onto a piece of light green cardstock from the Wisteria collection and ink the edges lightly with the light brown ink. Glue a piece of brown velvet ribbon onto the top of the lid (over the rosette) with the liquid adhesive and then use the same ribbon to glue a strip around the bottom of the box.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Then glue the image of the women onto the center of the lid. Randomly squeeze the liquid adhesive onto the rosette and then sprinkle white mica flakes on the lid and shake off any excess flakes. Allow to dry. 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