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New Release: 7gypsies Architextures™

The day is finally here and we are so excited to share with the world news about the new 7gypsies Architextures™ Collection. The brain-child of Christine Meier, Architextures™ features truly new and unique craft products we know you are going to love. As Christine and her band of Gypsies traveled to maker’s fairs, vintage markets, salvage yards, antique shops and flea markets…
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Dress Your Own Barbie ‘The Snow Queen’

Who hasn’t seen ‘Frozen’? We’re sure that even if you haven’t watched to movie – how is that even possible? – then you must have heard the ‘Let it go’ song. Today, Kerstin  has for you a stylishly upcycled doll who, after some alterations, became the Snow Queen. You can use her as a wintery decoration for…
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Make Your Own Spring Clipboard

Pantone has chosen ‘Greenery’ as their colour of the year. ‘A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings. Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow–green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew.’ What better colour to use to celebrate spring?! Today, Ewelina Gryglak, our Creative Crew…
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Urban Street Art Style Valentine’s Inspiration

Delicate, feminine Valentine gifts are easy to find. But what about the more masculine and less traditional? What about the retro and the urban? There are so many more styles! Our Crew members, Karla and Monica, share with us their take on the street art inspired Valentines.. We hope you like it just as much as…
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Make Your Own Prayer Flag Banner

How many of you have almost unlimited deposits of scrap paper, pieces of ribbons and thread lying around ‘just in case’? We know that every crafter is guilty of hoarding scraps just because ‘you never know, I might need it’. Well… now is the time when you can finally open the drawer/box of shame and put the bits and pieces…
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Dream and Create Mixed Media Art

 Dream. Imagine. Design. Create.  These are 4 of our favorite words and Crew Member Ewelina Gryglak brings them to life in this purple and black work of art.  The variety of tones really shows us the texture and detail that is used to create this mixed media piece.  Choosing one color and accenting it with black makes a very…
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Steampunk Man Mixed Media – CCB November Challenge Winner

Every month we send out a creative challenge with some simple guidelines, color story and a fun theme.  This past month we were creating masquerade masks! We love to see those gorgeous entries to our challenges from ALL around the globe. That is one of our biggest goals – to reach crafters all over the world….
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“Christmas Where You Are” – December Challenge {Enter to Win}

Welcome December! Our Creative Crew resides all over the world. Some have winter, snow and cold weather, while others can have high summer and enjoy sunny beach days. How do you celebrate Christmas where you live? This is what our December Challenge is all about – Christmas where YOU live. Tell your story, show us…

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