DIY Gifts
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Nail Polish Quick & Quirky Crew Challenge Winner

After a short break we continue the series of challenges for the Creative Crew called Quick & Quirky – a quick challenge where we share one commonly found object from our homes or studio and the Crew has one or two weeks to make something, anything and upload to Instagram, Facebook using the hashtag ‪#‎ccbquickquirkyproject‬. The…
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Back to School Handmade Teacher Gifts

Back to school season can always seem a little hectic. The to-do-list can be overwhelming at times. Crew member Alison Osborn is here to share some teacher gift ideas that will not only get your creative juices flowing, but also help you check a few things off that list. Teacher gifts…done…check!   What is more back…
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Back to School Countdown Calendar

How long before your kids go back to school? Do you feel like summer just flew by?! Well, teachers, assistants and parents who love to help in the classroom, we have a treat for you on the blog today. Crew Member Alison Osborn has designed a fun and creative Back to School Calendar for kids returning to the…
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Decorated Cake/Cookie Carrier and Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? We thought we would celebrate today by bringing you this cute cookie carrier created by our own Crew member, Kimberly. She took a normal cake carrier and used some of Canvas Corp’s papers to decorate it! We also love that she shared…
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Handmade Book for Isabel, A Birthday Gift From The Heart

Why do you make your handmade books?  Just love to make them, to remember small events, as a gift, to capture a special moment, for someone who means a lot to you?  There are so many reasons and sometimes there isn’t one.  In Crew Member Ilana Polakiewicz case, she made this special book for someone very special…
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Mixed Media Love Mini Book Tutorial

We get this question a lot – “what do I do with the art I have colored in my adult coloring books?”  We love the question and we have so many ideas to share.  Crew Member, Kyriakos, turns the art into a notebook and the results are stunning.  When you color the art yourself, your way, your creation…
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Christmas in July: Canvas Reindeer Pillow

Since everyone knows there’s no such thing as too much Merry, we’re celebrating Christmas in July with a fun new design from Crew Member Alison Osborn.  Once again she delights us with her holiday décor, this time with something ‘deer’ to our hearts– her Reindeer Christmas Pillow. As Charles Dickens wrote, “I will honor Christmas…
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Beach Themed Altered Jewelry Box

If you have a beach destination this summer, be sure to pick up some seashells to use in your craft projects. Priscilla Lim shows us how she used her shoreline treasures to give some personality to a plain wooden jewelry box. We love going away to the beach for holidays or even just spending a…
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Vintage Finds: Old Tray Makeovers

We can never have enough trays.  Perfect for holding random objects, carrying food to the deck, or as added decor on your coffee table.  Don’t hide them in the closet just because they are outdated or need a little TLC.  Here are some inspirational projects that will encourage you to go to the closet and reach for those…

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