Kids Crafts
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Spring Succulant Pot

Succulents are the hottest trend in gardening these days. Available in a ton of colors, low maintenance and great for decorating. Pink, green, yellow and muted colors are making up this plant palette.  Housing these plants in concrete containers, brass or unconventional bases such as light bulbs and chandelier bases are part of this trend….
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DIY Canvas and Burlap Stick Hobby Horses w/Video Tutorial

Who doesn’t love Rodeo Day or the festivities at the Kentucky Derby? The Derby is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky and is associated with many traditions. The Mint Julep, an iced drink with bourbon, mint and sugar is a traditional drink of the race. The Burgoo which is a thick stew of beef and vegetables is always…
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DIY Hand Painted Paper Placemats

Planning an Easter brunch, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, birthday party, anniversary or a dinner party with friends?  Why not make the table extra special with hand painted placemats for each guest.  No way you say, I could not do that!!!  Well, let us show you how simple they are to do. Start by picking out your…

Heart in a tin
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Heart in a tin – Valentine’s Day gift

Looking for a fun repurpose craft idea for Valentine’s Day?  Well we have a great one for you.  These tin cans were collected, altered and transformed into a little Valentine’s Day gift filled with love.  This is a great idea for a classroom project, girl scout troop, weekend project with the kids or craft night with ladies….
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Quick and Easy Halloween Gifts

Even though Halloween is not celebrated in most schools anymore, the holiday is more popular than ever, we thought it would be fun to show some clever, simple Halloween gift ideas you can make for a teacher, coach, dance instructor, neighbor or favors for a Halloween party.   One of our favorites are these Halloween Journals.  Made with the new 7gypsies…
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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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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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Little Butterfly Canvases

Looking for a cute, simple way to decorate your child’s room or even your desk at work? Check out these lovely mini canvases that are perfect for brightening up any space! Today, Amber is showing us how to transform these little stretched canvases into something that will make anyone say, “Wow, where did you get…

Canvas orp Cinch Tote
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Back to School Simple Gardening Teacher Gift Ideas

As the new school year approaches, there is so much to think about, school clothes, supplies, new shoes, haircuts, carpools, lunch boxes…. the list goes on and on.  Well keep the kids busy right before school with this fun creative project they can do and present to their teachers the first day of school and start the…

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