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FREE ONLINE PROJECTS and IDEAS

Get inspired!
Here are a few projects and ideas to get you started. Each project comes with complete instructions and material list.
 
for the birds For the Birds
Designed by Patty Fivecoat. From the Fall 2010 issue of Paper Creations
You don’t have to be a bird lover to enjoy making (or receiving) this sweet duo of bird-themed projects. Nature’s own treasures were used to embellish both. Natural hemp adorns the seed-filled paper tote bag, and a tiny twig with attached acorn cap. Click here for project instructions.
tall trees card

Tall Trees Card
Designed by Lynn Robinson-Hunter for elusive images

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Ranger Distress Ink Colors

Flower Soft

sankura

crafters companion

spellbinders

Crafty Secrets

Karen Foster Design

Crafter's Choice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

seashore card

Seashore Card
Designed by Lynn Robinson-Hunter for elusive images

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Mother Mother
Designed by Elizabeth Allan. From the Summer 2010 issue of Paper Creations Have you tried this technique? Apply colored markers directly onto a rubber stamp, mist the image with water, then stamp directly onto cardstock.
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grocery bag gift wrap

Create Your Own Wrapping Paper by Sakura of America
Explore dozens of ideas to turn grocery bags or plain craft paper into hand-made gift wrap.

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picture perfect summer

Picture Perfect Summer from Bazzill Basics

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summer party

Summer Party from Bazzill Basics

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life card Life card Designed by Lisa Johnson
The "Life" card inspires and brings hope to those you give it to. Let someone know you care.
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recipe card holder Get Cooking Menu Board
Designed by Vicki Chrisman for Crafty Secrets

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Hardcore bookmark

Bookmark - Hardcore
Designed by Jennifer Gallagher for Karen Foster

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picture perfect present

Picture Perfect Present
courtesy of Bazzill Basics

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Happy Birthday card

Happy Birthday Bazzill Card courtesy of Bazzill Basics

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Mini Album Making Memories Mini Album
Designed by Ginger Olivieri for UniKeep
Create the perfect mini-album and show your artistic side!
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Get Well card set Get Well Cards Designed by Jennifer Gallagher for Karen Foster
These fun cards are sure to brighten someone's day when he or she is feeling under the weather.
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Lovely Leaf CArd Lovely Leaf Card from Uchida of America, Corp.
This simple and creative handmade "Thanks so much" card says a lot about how much you care. It is easy and quick to make.
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Tinkerbell Birthday Card Tinkerbell Birthday Card designed by Deborah March
from the Fall 2009 issue of Paper Creations

This card is a miniature works of art. It uses a variety of techniques to showcase the color, glitz, and personality of this cherished Disney character. See complete project
with love card and tag With Love Card and Tag
from the 2009 Spring Issue of Paper Creations
A touch of sugar and a touch of spice, these projects are from the Playful Love Cards collection, which cater to the more playful side of affairs of the heart.
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flower brooch Flower Brooch
from the 2008 Summer Issue of Paper Creations

Saved buttons, scraps of paper, and leftover beads all share one thing in common: They possess the artistic potential for creating unique, one-of-a-kind, wearable art.
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Critter Seed Cards Critter Seed Cards
from the 2008 Spring Issue of Paper Creations

You don't have to be a gardener to enjoy creating these whimisical critter cards!
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