Repurpose Crafts

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Haunted Paper Houses

So you start with a basic paper house, you know the kind that are small, with perfect little windows and a roof that comes off and you turn it into the most fun haunted gingerbread houses ever.  This paper mache house is a great blank to decorate for any holiday, so we thought Halloween was…

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DIY Painted Napkin Holder Box

We love how easily our blanks lend themselves to any DIY project, idea, inspiration or vision you have. We are especially excited when these projects are something that is useful and beautiful – artistic home decor, that is functional. Today Irit turns the 7gypsies 8×8 shadowbox into a beautiful, vintage napkin holder – how perfect…

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Repurpose Tin Can Decorative Plant Holders w/ Video

We love clever ideas that repurpose, reuse or recycle and look beautiful.  Erin shows us today on the blog pretty ways to dress up used tin cans.   These little herb treats are great teacher and coach gifts, house warming gift or make someone feel better gifts.  Flowers are great, but they don’t last very long,…

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Be Creative with Fabric

Project Runway helped us get the sewing machines out of our closets or into our shopping carts by inspiring us to sew again as we witnessed the creative spirits of designers show off their skills, creativity and talent for the world to see. They made it look a tad easy and gave us the feeling that we…

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New Release: Ticking & Denim Fabrics

Our newest favorite basic fabric is Ticking, one of the oldest fabrics available. Its origin dates back to 1000 AD as a utility fabric that was designed to hold down the inside of pillow cases and bedding.  Ticking has come a long way, but was a very important fabric in homes and beds around the…

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DIY Little Pillows and a Painted Rug

We love when creativity leaves the art table or the book shelf and becomes a part of every day living.  Netra shows us a fun way to make simple and easy pillows that are so fun and so personal.  You can create custom pillows in just a few easy steps that are the perfect finishing…

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Product Feature – 7gypsies Trays & Shadowboxes

Trays have been a part of the 7gypsies collection for a very long time. In fact, the 7gypsies tray was the first to market.  These vintage reproductions were introduced in a variety of shapes and sizes – staying with the look and feel of the original vintage find, but making a few minor adjustments to…

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Solo Tray Jewelry Organizer

We love functional, crafty DIY projects like this jewelry organizer Irit created with a 7gypsies Solo Tray.  This little box measures just about 6″x6″ and packs in plenty of storage for earrings, necklaces and rings.  You can use them as they are, but adding a bright coat of paint and some paper to line the base…

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Farmhouse Kitchen book cover

We just love our foodie crafts and this recipe book cover Marie created is just spectacular.  What a great gift for your favorite chef, baker or food lover.  Leave it blank inside as a journal or create pages filled with pockets and folders where recipes can be added.  This is also a great idea for…

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New Release: Canvas Corp Halloween Collection Haunt It

Is it that time of year again?  I think it is.  We are so excited about the new Canvas Corp Halloween Collection we refer to as Haunt It, it comes on the heels of a bright and cheerful group we did last year with a refined design style that is like no other Halloween Collections…

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