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Vintage Sewing Shadow Box

Gypsy Seamstress paper collection embodies all the things we love about sewing in a vintage kind of way.  From the old cutting board and tape measures to the wonderful spools of ribbon and old patterns, the colourful art of old button packages and notions to the neutral and simple backgrounds make up this eclectic assortment…
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Trash to treasure – Transform packaging into a display book-box

People often ask me, ‘What is altered art?’ While there is more than one definition, it usually involves the transformation of every-day objects into artistic pieces. Although many consider altered art a relatively new phenomenon, its roots go back to the Middle Ages when monks would write new text over old manuscripts in order to conserve costly parchment….
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Christmas Shadowbox Ideas

Looking for handmade gift to make this season? Let’s explore shadowboxes and letter block tray ideas with a Christmas vibe.  Our crew shows off some very cool ways to use trays you might already have, vintage trays you have picked up along the way or grab one of the 7gypsies trays and give a gift that will bring…
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“Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch” Altered Fall Wall Art with Scrapiniec

Going to a pumpkin patch in the fall is usually on the top of the family to-do list as soon as Halloween starts getting closer. It is so much fun to watch the kids carefully choose the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a hayride, taste some apple cider and maybe even a pumpkin donut (or two!).  This…
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First Flight Shadowbox

As part of this week’s match up with Petaloo International we played along with their theme Grads and Dads and had a lot of fun.  Crew Member Marie Nicole created this special gift for Father’s Day.  The Petaloo design team has been busy creating amazing projects with all the goodies Canvas Corp Brands sent their way.  Marie…
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How to Make A Mixed Media Shadowbox

So the entire project started with a plain 8×8 7gypsies Shadow Box and a coordinating 8×8 Wooden Insert.  Not sure where she was going with the project, Shannon just started and one video turned into a library of 6 amazing videos that take you through the process from beginning to end.   Here is a peek inside the amazing box…
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Having Wings is Just a Little Detail Shadowbox

Sometimes we just need a little inspiration. A fragment of positivity to brighten our days. Today CCB Crew Designer Amber of Sew-Ink shares with us a fun inspiration shadow box created using a variety of CCB products using a 7 Gypsies Shadow Box Wood Base, Papers and Tattered Angels Inks. This is a great project to…
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7gypsies Wanderlust Letterblock Tray

We cannot get enough of the new 7gypsies collections! Each one has lots of little details, great vintage background papers, special sayings and terrific art.  They are easy to work with to create a wide range of vintage projects.  One of our favorite trays in the 7gypsies collection is the Letterblock Tray. It has many little niches to fill in,…
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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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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…

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