Tagged repurpose art

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Rustic Wooden Keyhole – it’s not what you think!!!

As crafters, we are inspired by so many things around us – nature, our kids and families, things we see on TV and, probably most often, by what the internet has in store for us. Our Crew member, Karen Crossen found her new idea on Pinterest when she found a gorgeous grungy and rusty wooden keyhole. Long story short,…

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Turn Your Food Bag into a Wedding Gift Bag

Recycling is one of the basis of the ‘gypsy crafting’ – it’s fun and it challenges your imagination. From big projects (up-cycled furniture) to small ones (re-purposed playing cards), recycled art is just as rewarding as creating something from scratch. With a little help from Tattered Angels paints, 7gypsies elements and Canvas Corp fabrics and…

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Using Tattered Angels to add shine to an Altered Altoid Tin Pendant

Altering old or used objects that we have in our homes is such a rewarding activity; whether we turn them into a re-usable household item or a home decor or a piece of jewellery…  We’ll let you in on a little secret… even Tattered Angels have some gypsy in them! Yes, you got that right! Altering the…

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Patina Effect Using Tattered Angels Mists

Altering objects, turning the new into the old-looking, up-cycling and a variety of other crafty activities that nurture our gypsy souls require a variety of skills; one of the skills is achieving a realistic patina effect on our projects. There are various kits that help achieve faux looks like the Tattered Angels Naturally Aged Kits but…
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Creating a Patina Effect Using Tattered Angels Naturally Aged Kits

Hello, it’s Dana Sanchez! People who know me often point out that I like to make new things look old, rusted, and well used.  I have dearly loved things found in the attic, treasures marked by age and history or touched by the color of time.  This is one of the reasons that I use the…
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Repurposed Vintage Rolodex Gypsy Style

7gypsies are all about the old and found. We love everything vintage, flea markets and local fairs and they make every gypsy’s skin tingle with excitement and happiness. Finding ‘new’ old things gives us such a sense of adventure and achievement, but making those things useable…oh, that feeling is something completely else! Crew member, Monica Taylor, became a proud owner…

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