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    Vintage Buttons

  • How to Make Vintage Button Rings

    Photo of Claire Spencer by Claire Spencer
    One style of ring base I prefer the flat top as it allows more creativity Pick a bigger button for the base- this is about 1" diameter Now, play with options! When ...
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    INGREDIENTS: Ring base, Vintage Buttons, Glue gun, Ribbon (optional)
  • How to Create a Vintage Plaque by Céline Régnier

    Photo of Prima Marketing by Prima Marketing
    Create a vintage wood plaque for your home with a few personal touches! Sand the Carte Blanche wall décor with the Prima distress tool. Glue the picture down with 3D...
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    INGREDIENTS: Carte Blanche Wood Plaque, Distressing Tool, Oil Pastels, Crackle Texture- Platinium, Brushes, Stenc...
  • How to Make a Paper Flower From Scraps of Paper

    Photo of Ellen Husband by Ellen Husband
    Gather your supplies together. Cut the paper into squares, don't worry if they are not perfect. Make sure you have 2 squares in each size, I will be using 2 big squ...
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    INGREDIENTS: Scraps of paper, Glue, Button, Thread, Needle, Scissors, Pencil, Awl, Cutting mat
  • How to Create a Cute Card

    Photo of Kiwi Lane by Kiwi Lane
    Create a simple but beautiful card in minutes. This Card uses the items in the picture above, plus a few coordinating pattered papers (I used double-sided). Size for...
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    INGREDIENTS: Paper(base) for card, Patterned Paper, Paper Cutter, Scissors, Pencil, Vintage Photo Ink and dauber,...
  • How to Create a Mixed Media Art Canvas Collage

    Photo of Denise @el&em by Denise @el&em
    Create a unique, textured canvas, adding layers and layers of beautiful vintage treasures & found items. This amazing mixed media masterpiece makes a great gift, hom...
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    INGREDIENTS: Graphic 45 Staples large matchbook box, Graphic 45 Staples small matchbook box , Burlap, White or iv...
  • How to Make a Pretty Remote Stand With Maya Road

    Photo of PL Li by PL Li
    We love DIY, making something which is useful for home organization and decoration would be a very good idea, let's us make a accessories or TV remote stand today wi...
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    INGREDIENTS: Maya Road Redindeer Resin, Maya Road Wood Button, Maya Road Wood Veneer Hoop, Maya Road Vintage Trim...
  • How to Make a Vintage Patriotic Banner

    Photo of Annette Green by Annette Green
    Enjoy this quick and easy tutorial to make your own personalized banner Select the alphabet banner tags to spell your desired word. Cut the same numbers of blue patt...
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    INGREDIENTS: Garphic 45 French Country papers, Graphic 45 Red ATC Alphabet Banners, Ribbons in patriotic colors, ...
  • How to Create a Pen Topper

    Photo of Kiwi Lane by Kiwi Lane
    Create a fun pen topper so that you don't lose your pens anymore! Here is a look at the tools that I used to create my pen topper. I also used a basic pen, clear pa...
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    INGREDIENTS: Patterned paper, Scissors, Pencil, Vintage photo ink and dauber, Kiwi Lane Design Templates /paper f...
  • How to Make an Upcycled Vintage Window Message Board

    Photo of Denise @el&em by Denise @el&em
    Find an old window frame. Vintage, antique and re-building stores are great sources. You will want to find frames with at least 4 panes. If desired, paint your fram...
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    INGREDIENTS: window frame, Foam core board, Chalkboard paint, Graphic 45 fabric, Graphic 45 Typography paper, Gra...
  • How to Create a Vintage Valentine Card W/ Crafty Secrets

    Photo of Ginny Nemchak by Ginny Nemchak
    I created this vintagy Valentine Card with Crafty Secrets paper crafting supplies with a non-tradtitional Color Scheme. Add a border of craft brown to the patterned ...
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    INGREDIENTS: Crafty Secrets Creative Scraps~Love Mail, Crafty Secrets Cuts~Love&Romance, Crafty Secrets Creative ...
  • How to Make a Box Out of Old Electronics

    Photo of Stephanie Assouline by Stephanie Assouline
    Make a vintage box out of an old electronic device. I came across an old timer that no longer worked. I thought it would be fun to use it at a box. Using an xacto kn...
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    INGREDIENTS: Xacto Knife, Glue Gun, Pliers, Screwdriver, Fabric Scraps
  • How to Turn an Old Book Into Tablet Case

    Photo of Stephanie Assouline by Stephanie Assouline
    Create a vintage tablet case that looks like a book! It will fool anyone who sees it, into thinking its a simple book. It may also trick potential thieves! Take an o...
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    INGREDIENTS: An Old Book, Glue Gun, White Paper Glue, A Sharp Knife, Leather Scraps, Soft Fabric Swatch
  • How to Make a Xyron/Graphic 45 Couture Corset Banner

    Photo of Denise Hahn by Denise Hahn
    Find a silhouette you like. Do your own free hand trace. I usually have one side I like over the other-so I draw a line through the middle- cut out the side I like ...
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    INGREDIENTS: Graphic 45 12x12 Couture Paper Pad, Chipboard or Cardboard, Xyron 5 Inch Creative Station, Xyron Hig...
  • How to Create Vintage Style Mixed Media Tags

    Photo of Art Anthology by Art Anthology
    Give your tag a vintage look with Art Anthology's paints and sprays. Gather your supplies to start... I decided not to use the chipboard dress forms and instead used...
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    INGREDIENTS: #8 Manila Tags, Tissue Pattern Paper, Mod Podge, Gesso, Colorations - Warm, French Toast, Velvet- Tu...
  • How to Give a Vintage Look Using Mixed Media Products

    Photo of Toni Burks-Grijalva by Toni Burks-Grijalva
    Have fun giving your tags that vintage look with easy mixed media techniques. Gather your supplies to start... I decided not to use the chipboard dress forms and in...
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    INGREDIENTS: Manila Tags, Sewing Patterns, Mod Podge, Art Anthology Mud Texture Paste, Art Anthology Velvet-Tuxed...
  • How to Create a Distressed and Layered Scrapbook Page

    Photo of Denise @el&em by Denise @el&em
    A beautifully distressed canvas showcases a variety of vintagey finds, warm textures and a bounty of flowers. create a solution of walnut ink crystals dissolved in ...
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    INGREDIENTS: a variety of scrapbook papers (3-5 pieces), metal embellishments (keys, pins, tags, etc), misc backg...
  • How to Make a Come Away With Me Travel Journal Cover Graphic 45

    Photo of Ginny Nemchak by Ginny Nemchak
    How to create a beautiful cover for a Come Away with Me Journal with Graphic 45 Papers. Add the neutral background to the dark border. Attach label strip to left sid...
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    INGREDIENTS: Graphic 45 Come Away With Me~Come Away With Me, Graphic 45 Come Away With Me~Wanderlust, Graphic 45 ...
  • How to Use TCW Stencils to Embroider: Burlap Purse

    Photo of tami sanders * paper crafter by tami sanders * paper crafter
    turn a pillow cover into a satchel style purse and embellish it with mexican inspired embroidery using stencils from THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP... project by tami sander...
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    INGREDIENTS: The Crafter's Workshop: TCW469: Brush Alpha, The Crafter's Workshop: TCW488: Viva La Art, The Crafte...
  • How to Create Ribbon Centers for Paper Flowers

    Photo of Kiwi Lane by Kiwi Lane
    Simple steps to create a fun ribbon center for flowers Items you will need to create this project. Patterned paper, Designer Templates or other flowers, pencil, scis...
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    INGREDIENTS: Patterned paper, Ribbon, Glue dots or hot glue gun, Kiwi Lane Designer Templates or other paper flow...
  • How to Create a Romantic Card

    Photo of Sandy Trefger by Sandy Trefger
    Create a beautiful, romantic card designed by Sandy Trefger for Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts. To create this romantic card, you will need the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts 6" deco ...
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    INGREDIENTS: Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Deco Frames D84C, Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Butterfly D69A, Nuvo Embellishment Mou...
  • How to Create Mixed Media Shabby Chic Home Decor

    Photo of Kathy Clement by Kathy Clement
    Use corrugate cardboard packing material, Distress Inks, stencils, embossing paste, Petaloo flowers, embellishments and vintage family photos to create unique mixe...
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    INGREDIENTS: Three 6" x 8" panels corrugate cardboard, glued., Tim Holtz Wallflower Vellum paper pack, Tim Holtz ...
  • How to Create a Halloween Gift Card Bag

    Photo of FotoBella Papercrafting Supplies by FotoBella Papercrafting Supplies
    These gift bags are perfect for gift cards, gift certificates, and even money for your more sophisticated tricksters! Using the Rare Oddities I Want It All Bundle by...
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    INGREDIENTS: Graphic 45 Rare Oddities Bundle from FotoBella, Tim Holtz Halloween Skull c\Charms, Tim Holtz resin ...
  • How to Make Textured & Layered Poinsettias

    Photo of Graciellie Design by Graciellie Design
    Create stunning, 3D poinsettias using different materials to layer your flowers. Start off by stamping & cutting poinsettias in different sizes on white cardstock an...
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    INGREDIENTS: Poinsettia clear stamps, Poinsettia die cuts / Alternative: Cut w/scissors, Clear stamping block, Em...
  • How to Make Once Upon a Springtime Tags W/Petaloo &G45

    Photo of Kathy Clement by Kathy Clement
    Create pretty Once Upon a Springtime tags using Petaloo packaging, Graphic 45 papers and some fun upcycling and mixed media techniques. You'll never throw away anot...
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    INGREDIENTS: Petaloo International Flowers and chipboard bases, Petaloo Sienna Chantilly Velvet Hydrangeas, Petal...
  • How to Make a Graphic 45 Safari Adventure Pocket Card

    Photo of Kathy Clement by Kathy Clement
    Create a colorful greeting card that's loaded with texture and dimension by following these simple steps. Using Graphic 45 Safari Adventure, you'll learn step by st...
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    INGREDIENTS: Graphic 45 Safari Adventure 12x12 paper pad, 12x12 Safari Adventure Patterns & Solids, 6x6 Safari Ad...
  • How to Make a Handmade Christmas Card

    Photo of Marivic Clifton by Marivic Clifton
    From previous tutorial, I am using the same technique in making these flowers. I am using velvet fabric in red. I used the 3.5 inch template and a 4.5 inch round te...
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    INGREDIENTS: 8 x 11 cardstock, Christmas scrapbook paper, Flowers from previous tutorial, Hot glue gun, Glue stic...
  • How to Make Custom Rub Ons for Christmas Tags by GRAFIX

    Photo of tami sanders * paper crafter by tami sanders * paper crafter
    tami sanders * paper crafter shows you how to create custom rub ons using RUB-ONZ by GRAFIX to embellish a set of Christmas Tags Rub-Onz by Grafix makes it easy to c...
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    INGREDIENTS: Grafix: Rub-Onz, Clearsnap: Colorbox Gold Pigment Ink, Clearsnap: ColorBox Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink, ...
  • How to Create an Art Journal Page With Céline Régnier

    Photo of Prima Marketing by Prima Marketing
    Created by Céline for Prima Marketing! Create a little heart with the IOD paper clay and let it dry. Once dry, paint the heart with Art Alchemy aqua rose acrylic pai...
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    INGREDIENTS: IOD PAPER CLAY, Art Alchemy Paint- AQUA ROSE, 12X12 FRENCH RIVIERA, Color Bloom Spray- Frost, Art Ba...
  • How to Place in Time Altered Shadowbox Thanksgiving Frame

    Photo of Kathy Clement by Kathy Clement
    Today we will create a vintage style altered shadowbox frame using Graphic 45 A Place in Time papers, Tammy Tutterow stamps and dies and a variety of mediums. Put o...
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    INGREDIENTS: 7 x 9 wooden shadowbox frame (Michaels), Graphic 45 Place in Time Deluxe Collectors Edition, G45 Pla...
  • How to Create a Communique Stand With Graphic 45

    Photo of Ginny Nemchak by Ginny Nemchak
    Step by Step Tutorial on how to create a beautiful display stand with Communique from Graphic 45, ribbon trims, and flowers. I started with a variety store wooden p...
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    INGREDIENTS: G45 Communique~Photogenic, G45 Communique~Communique Tags, G45 Communique~Society Page, G45 Communiq...
  • How to Rusty Falling Leaves Mixed Media Chipboard Tag

    Photo of Kathy Clement by Kathy Clement
    This rusty falling leaves mixed media jumbo tag is the perfect addition to your fall home decor. Today you will learn how to use texture paste, rust paste, paints a...
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    INGREDIENTS: Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Super X Tag Set, Graphic 45 Place in Time paper: September Page, White Gesso,...
  • How to Make Shabby Chic Altered Art Frames

    Photo of Nichola Battilana by Nichola Battilana
    Create cute altered art with inexpensive thrift store frames and Graphic 45 staples. Gather your frames and remove the glass and backings. Clean them well and sand t...
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    INGREDIENTS: Thrifted fames, Come Away with Me, Acrylic paint, Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Keys, Shabby Chic Ornate ...
  • How to Mixed Media Canvas: Carpe Diem

    Photo of Barbara Rankin by Barbara Rankin
    Step-by-step to altering this canvas using mixed media, rubber stamps, and paper. You can see more of my art at http://blackholeartstudio.blogspot.com Thanks for s...
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    INGREDIENTS: 8x10 Canvas Art Board, AP-834 Watch Time Fly collage sheet, AP-488 It's About Time collage sheet, AP...
  • How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Wreath

    Photo of Denise Hahn by Denise Hahn
    use Petaloo flowers to melbas this cute upscaled wreath cut a strip of lightweight chipboard or cardboard in a strip one inch wide. I took two strips about 8 inches ...
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    INGREDIENTS: Empty toilet paper rolls, hot glue gun and sticks, scissors, cardboard or chipboard
  • How to Make a Halloween Accordion Tag Folder

    Photo of Deb Riddell by Deb Riddell
    A tri-fold accordion tag folder using one piece of double sided 8x8 scrapbook paper, three #8 hang tags and lots of Halloween stamps, embellishments and charms by De...
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    INGREDIENTS: Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8" x 8" Regions Beyond Paper, #8 manila hang tags, Distress ink in browns, oran...
  • How to Make an Easy Felt Gift Card Holder

    Photo of Denise Hahn by Denise Hahn
    make a quick gift card holder that you can hang about anywhere! Using Petaloo Flowers and Trims Plug in your glue gun- cut your felt in half lengthwise then cross wi...
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    INGREDIENTS: Petaloo Flowers, Craft Store Felt 9x12 inch, hot glue gun, Petaloo Trim, ruler, scissors or rotary c...
  • How to Make a Felt Needle Holder Gift

    Photo of Denise Hahn by Denise Hahn
    make a cute little needle holder for yourself or a gift using twine from http://thetwinery.com/blog cut a piece of cardstock or thick paper 3 inches by 9 inches, use...
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    INGREDIENTS: Felt, Twinery Twine, Tapestry Needle, Paper, adhesive, scissors, Optional- sewing machine
  • How to Make a Bunny Goodie Bag

    Photo of Kiwi Lane by Kiwi Lane
    Hoppy, Hoppy Easter! This adorable goody bag would be great for your kid's Easter or for a neighbor or friend with a special note! Trace a bracket once on pink cards...
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    INGREDIENTS: Pink cardstock, Pencil, Kiwi Lane Designer Templates, Brown Ink, Pattern paper , Bag of candy, Stapl...
  • How to Make Sweet Origami Thank You Cards

    Photo of Ulrike Heichelmann by Ulrike Heichelmann
    Here is how I made some adorable thank you cards. I made them for everyone who gave a gift at my wedding, but you might want to use them for something else. Anyway e...
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    INGREDIENTS: Cards, Letter stamps, Colored paper , White paper, Ruler, Knife or scissors, Black pen, Glue, Envelo...
  • How to Make a Shabby Chic Canvas Using a Gelli Plate

    Photo of Graciellie Design by Graciellie Design
    Project created for Sin City Stamps in partnership with Gelli Arts by http://gracielliedesign.blogspot.com/ I started out by applying pink paint to my canvas with a ...
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    INGREDIENTS: Gelli Arts 5" x 7" Gel Plate, Sin City Stamps Love of Butterflies stamp set, Sin City Stamps, Chicke...
  • How to Black & White, Flower Chic Art by Jax Scraps

    Photo of Art Anthology by Art Anthology
    Have fun making a simple little art sign with extra supplies you may have. Get a sheet of water color paper and some painters tape. Tape of equal sections. Paint wi...
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  • How to Alter an Art Journal Cover With Maya Road

    Photo of PL Li by PL Li
    Art journal is always a quite easy way to practice or try a new mixed media technique, but we all want to have a unique art journal, let's alter one today and start ...
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    INGREDIENTS: an art journal or a sketch book, pattern papers, gesso, stencil, molding paste, Distress Ink, Archiv...
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