This is such a fun free digital download! I made some faux vintage stamps to use in my junk journals and scrapbooking. Includes flowers, cats, fairies, bees and butterfly. Free Printable Stamp Ephemera I wanted stamps to use in my junk journals and sometimes I use the “real thing”. But oftentimes I want to have …
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I have been wanting to make a cute junk journal page for Independence Day and thought, why not share the graphics with you? There are all different kinds of tickets and tags, pockets and tuck spots you can use (and some cool belly bands that you can use as is or as additional die cuts!) …
I wanted to make some cool ephemera for my junk journal, without having to buy a whole bunch of new products to make them! Here are my best tips and ideas for making shiny DIY tags and embellishments from craft supplies you already have laying around! Here Are The Tags! The neat thing is that …
When you are starting a gratitude journal, all those blank pages can be super intimidating. Here is a great guide for picking your journal, and then how to make it a part of your daily life! When To Start A Gratitude Journal Starting a gratitude journal is one of those counterintuitive things, you need it …
I made these altered rolodex art cards for my DIY Stamp & Die Storage boxes! They are made from actual tab dividers and are super cool and grungy in the modern steampunk style that I love! I wanted to put them all in one place for ideas and inspiration in your artwork! Suitcases Altered Card …
I am on a mission to make Modern Steampunk a thing! I love the concept of steampunk with all the old rusty bits and dirt, but want more leeway to use brighter colors in my artwork while still maintaining that same old grungy look! Normal Steampunk Colors I have been a steampunk stalker for a …
All the tips and ideas that I figured out while organizing my craft supplies into envelopes and storage boxes. This was a super fun and easy modern steampunk DIY project that has made my craft room work so much better! My Stamp and Die Storage Story Okay let’s start with my stamp storage woes! I …
I took a class about how to make accordion books this weekend and I love how this came out both colorful AND steampunk cool! I used a bunch of Ranger Ink products as well as vintage papers and ephemera. Making The Accordion Book Okay, this was a 2 hour class so I can’t go into …
This is such a fun and fast project! I made these vintage faux labels to go into my apothecary craft box and they came out amazing! I used digital download labels from Etsy and Distress Inks to make them look old and grungy (but still colorful!) Video :: How To Make Faux Halloween Labels First …
This faux apothecary bottles DIY project was super easy and fun to do (I even had my kids help!) We used old prescription bottles, plus recycled cans and jars. The printed labels were perfect for adding vintage grunge to the bottles. Apothecary Box I found this super cool vintage red box with clasps and handles …
I love how this thrift store jewelry box came out! It is a steampunk theme with green, pink and turquoise. This DIY upcycling project was made with layers and layers of paint and varnish! Thrift Store Jewelry Box I love finding these kinds of old jewelry boxes at the thrift store! They are well made …
I am working on getting my mixed media junk journaling to be more creative and cool. Here are some pictures of my best layouts plus tips and ideas for inspiration and products you can you use in your journals. May 10, 2020 – Accordion Book I took another class from Dina Wakley (Accordion Book) and …
This wooden artist box was crying out for a DIY altered project makeover! I did an upcycle using tissue paper, acrylic paint and Mod Podge to decoupage it. Here are some of my tips and ideas for how to make a fun grungy thrift store find look like a vintage box. Steampunk Artist Box Video …
This thrift store crafts project was super fun! I got a hideously ugly, 1990’s style storage box unit and did an upcycle makeover with decoupage and paint. Here are my best tips and ideas for how to take thrift store finds and make them super pretty treasures. Thrift Store Finds – Ugly Green Box I …
Super fun DIY tutorial for how to use acrylic paint and decoupage to make a cute mail station from a thrift store find! I love making these kinds of projects that give vintage pieces new life! Thrift Store Find – Mail Station I was super excited to find this wicked cool mail station at my …
Tips and ideas for how to take ratty thrift store boxes like this one and turning them into colorful and functional storage for your office or craft room. I used decoupage tissue paper and acrylic paint to turn an ugly old box into a beautiful storage tray! Thrift Store Crafts I LOVE finding cute little …
One of my favorite things to do is vintage crafts! Taking a ratty old storage box and making it a beautiful, functional way to increase storage in my craft room or office is so darn satisfying. This DIY project is super fast and easy to do! Here are my best tips and ideas for a …
This is a great project to help with your craft room storage and organization (especially if you have a small craft room!) This washi tape holder is super functional and cute when painted with a rainbow of colors or any way your heart desires! Want more? Check out all 9 Creative Washi Tape Storage Ideas! …