7Gypsies

diy: book board village

what you need: book board, chipboard, adhesive, paper, distress ink, light sand paperone. Cut book board to the desired proportions for each building.  Cut 2 pieces for front/back, 2 pieces for the sides, 2 pieces for the roof and one piece for the floor (for each building).  You will also need to cut a lightweight chipboard into…

from the studio of: ann mabee

book board village by ann mabee We were tickled when 7gypsies artist Ann Mabee agreed to share her inspiration behind the amazing village she recently created using the new Off the Wall and Global papers!   Here’s what she had to say: This past June as the gypsies were preparing for CHA summer, we artists…

this month: september

back to school… “Imagination is more important than knowledge.  Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein our september picks: 1. white artist printers tray 2. mini label stickers-flea market 3. tray label holder-antique silver 4. 97% complete sticker-school 5. collage tissue – numero 6. 97% complete clear stamp-kids 7. tickets-calendar 8. papertape-gypsy market…

look what we got: global collection

Have you seen our new global collection?   It’s the latest in BRAND NEW products to arrive in our warehouse and is ready to ship now! Maps are popping up everywhere~ decor, fashion, decoupage and all over our favorite craft inspiration sites.  We’re even seeing large scale maps framed and sold as wall decor!  (check out the…

diy: globe paper chain

what you need: paper, scissors, adhesive and string.one. Use a circle stencil (or bottom of a tin can) to trace circles and cut. Each globe contains 7 circles. (the more the merrier!) we cut three different size circles to create dimension in our paper chain. two.  Fold each circle in half. three. Select two folded circles, use…

This blog is a compilation of inspiration from the Canvas Corp Brands family including Canvas Corp, Tattered Angels and 7Gypsies.