Decorating for holidays is quite an easy task since you have a theme to follow but what to do during the ‘theme-less’ time in between? No color scheme to follow, no characters to add to your decor… oh, what to do… Our Crew member, Mona Leonard came up with a solution to this problem – take an old…
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,…
National Children’s Craft Day is observed In the US annually on March 14th. This day is an attempt to bring awareness of crafting to children. By opening children’s eyes to the world of crafts, their imagination is sparked, and from there, the possibilities are endless. National Children’s Craft Day is part of National Craft Month. …
Wings on Wednesday have so far featured numerous projects, from cards to notebooks but never a bottle… Today, Cathy Frailey shares her winged project with a Gypsy in a Bottle – rusty, grungy and totally awesome!!! We’ve all heard of a genie in a bottle – well, how about a gypsy? You can create your own Gypsy in a Bottle…
All of our European Crew members (we’re sure they’re not the only ones!!!) are eagerly awaiting Spring time and at Canvas Corp Brands, we have plenty of products that will help you prepare your home for the day when it finally comes. From Splash Of Spring paper Collection, through a variety of nature inspired Mixed Media Origins papers to…
Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. Karina Chelmaniacka picked an old glass bottle and gave it a new steamunk-ish life. Let’s allow her to tell us about her new project… Since…
Hello, It’s Lynda Lindley here today. Are you ready for the highly anticipated Valentine’s Day yet? Today, I have for you a quick and easy project that makes a great special gift. Having a sister means you have a built-in best friend. I was lucky to have these amazing pictures taken of my girls and how…
Handmade gifts are great! What’s even better is if they are also functional. Vicky Fortier, aka Crafting Vicky, altered a desk album into a desk calendar as a gift for her husband and she shares her tutorial with us today. Last Christmas, I had some homemade gifts ready for my family. The previous year, my…
If you’re in need of a quick and fun holiday decor – printed canvas panels are just for you!!! With a bit of paint you can change these screen-printed sheets into colourful bases for many crafty projects. Ewelina uses her Jolly Christmas panel to upcycle her old lampshade into a festive and fun lampshade. Painting…
