May 2026 – Try It – Like It

Free Travel Themed Printable

Dreaming of summer adventures? Grab this week’s free printable featuring vintage travel themed ephemera.

This week’s free printable is a page full of vintage travel themed ephemera. With summer just around the corner, many are beginning to dream about vacations, road trips, and exciting adventures. These printable elements are perfect for travel themed paper crafting, junk journals, scrapbook pages, tags, cards, and more. The vintage-inspired designs add a nostalgic touch that pairs beautifully with summer memories and creative projects alike. Grab the free printable and start creating your own travel-inspired crafts today!

Link at the bottom of the page!

My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.

If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have a new favorite. It is double sided matte photo paper by Koala. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more! They have different weights, I have been using the 48lb double sided photo paper for printables. It is available on Amazon.

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Grab the free printable here: [Travel PDF]

Create-it Link Party #448

Come share and be inspired by weekly creativity at Create-it Link Party. We start fresh every Thursday.

I will admit I am not always a fan of painted or up cycled wood pieces, but this one from Creative Moments truly enhances a very outdated piece. Check out the process tutorial at Furniture Makeover.

Weekly Features are now being shared in the Pinterest Create-it Link Party Board. You can see them all here: [Create-it Link Party on Pinterest]

On to the Party

This is a great opportunity to showcase your latest blog post, recipe, craft tutorial, or any other creative project you’ve been working on! We love seeing the incredible ideas from our community.

To keep things fun and organized, we have a few simple rules to ensure the party runs smoothly. Happy sharing!

Here are a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Pocket Tag

Combining American Crafts supplies with printables is a great way to stretch your craft stash and create something unique.

Follow along as I create a fun pocket tag using one of the free printables available on my site along with a variety of creative tools and materials from American Crafts. Layering papers together is one of my favorite ways to build interest on a project like this.

The pocket element makes the tag both decorative and functional. Small notes, journaling cards, gift inserts, or extra embellishments can be tucked inside for added charm. I love projects that combine beauty with usefulness.

After cutting out the ephemera, I inked the edges using Distress Oxide inks and a finger dabber. This simple step helped define the edges while also adding depth and a slightly vintage feel to the pieces. I love how inking the edges softens the bright white paper cut lines and helps the elements blend together more naturally within the finished pocket tag design.

To finish off the tag, I added a copper-colored eyelet using my Crop-A-Dile. The metallic finish added just the right touch of vintage warmth to the project. Little hardware details like eyelets can really help give a handmade tag a more polished and finished appearance.

The free printable is available here: [New England]

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Corner Chomper Shop at: AZ \| O	Crop a dile Shop at: AZ \| O	Crop a Dile Corner Rounder Shop at: AZ \| O	Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ \| SB
Double Sided Photo Paper matte Shop at: AZ \| O	EK Tools Paper Trimmer Bundle In Mint Craft Tote Shop at: O	Finger Daubers Shop at: AZ	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O
Glue Bottles Shop at: AZ	HP Envy Inspire Shop at: AZ	Reptile Glue Shop at: AZ	We R Makers Tear Guide Rulers Shop at: AZ \| O

Free Americana Printable

Celebrate the Fourth of July with this free printable of vintage Americana ephemera.

This month I am excited to be participating in a free printable hop with the theme Fourth of July. This free printable combines old grocery labels, picnic tickets, fireworks ads, lemonade signs, ribbons, and journal elements in muted vintage reds and blues. It is such a fun collection for patriotic cards, junk journals, scrapbook pages, tags, and all your holiday themed paper crafting projects.

Grab the free Fourth of July themed PDF. The link is located at the bottom of this post in the spreadsheet.

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Blog Hop:

Take a moment to visit these free printables being shared this month with a Fourth of July theme.

Artsy-Fartsy Mama	4th of July Activity Page	https://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2024/06/4th-july-activity-page.html
The Benson Street	4th of July I Spy Page	https://www.thebensonstreet.com/free-printable-4th-of-july-i-spy/
Try it – Like it – Create it	Americana Ephemera	Americana (link to printable)

Free New England Themed Clip Art

Bring a touch of coastal charm to your crafting with this week’s free printable featuring New England themed clip art images.

There’s something timeless and comforting about New England style, and this week’s free printable celebrates that charm. This week’s free printable is a page full of New England themed clip art images for your paper crafting. Inspired by coastal towns, historic details, and classic Americana touches, these images are perfect for a variety of creative projects.

Use the printable elements for junk journals, scrapbook pages, handmade cards, tags, planner pages, and mixed media art. The collection mixes vintage-inspired details with classic New England themes that work beautifully for both seasonal and everyday crafting projects.

Link at the bottom of the page!

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Grab the free printable here: [New England PDF]

Create-it Link Party #447

Time to share your talent with Create-it Link Party.

I don’t often do this but I am featuring Gail again this week from Purple Hies and Me who shared this Terrain Style Taper Candle Cuff tutorial. This is a new to me idea and I am loving it!

Weekly Features are now being shared in the Pinterest Create-it Link Party Board. You can see them all here: [Create-it Link Party on Pinterest]

On to the Party

To keep things fun and organized, we have a few simple rules to ensure the party runs smoothly. Happy sharing!

Here are a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Try This Watercolor Pencil Technique

This week’s tag tutorial shares a fun sanding technique that creates dreamy blended color with watercolor pencils.

This watercolor pencil technique was such a fun one to explore! It created a beautifully soft and artistic background for this week’s tag tutorial. After stamping the image, I continued working with the watercolor pencils to add color directly onto the stamped design, allowing the details to blend naturally into the background. The combination of the soft washes and the defined stamped lines gives the finished tag a delicate mixed media feel that is both colorful and relaxing to create.

You can create this sanding technique with just about any brand of watercolor pencils. For this project, I used KingArtwatercolor pencils. To create the soft powdered pigment effect, I sanded the pencil tips using an emery board, though sandpaper would work just as well. It is a simple technique that creates beautiful blended color and gives the background a dreamy watercolor appearance.

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Cricut Portable Trimmer Shop at: AZ \| C	Emerald Creek Shop at: O	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Kingart Watercolor Pencils Shop at: AZ
Lisa Horton – Cloud 9 Matte Shop at: SB	Misti Shop at: AZ	Non-Stick Scissors Shop at: AZ	Ranger Heat Tool Shop at: AZ
Spray Bottles Shop at: AZ	Tape Runner Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB

Free Wine Themed Printable

Sip into creativity with this week’s free printable featuring vintage wine labels for all your paper crafting projects!

This week’s free printable is a page full of vintage wine labels perfect for paper crafting, junk journals, tags, cards, and mixed media projects. Print, cut, and create something beautiful!

Link at the bottom of the page!

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Grab the free printable here: [Wine PDF]

Free American SVG and Blog Hop

Show your American pride all year long with this fun free America/Patriotic SVG design hop.

Show off your proud American spirit with this free SVG design. It’s a fun choice for Fourth of July projects, but it’s versatile enough to use all year long. Try it on shirts, signs, cards, home décor, party decorations, and more.

Grab the free SVG and PNG file here: [American]

Not sure what Cricut tools you need or should use? Check out this post – What tools to Buy.

Need to know about the different vinyl products available? You can learn all about it at About Cricut Vinyl.

Need a printable heat setting chart? You can download this one free: [heatguide]

Are you confused about the different colors of mats? This article will clear it all up for you. Which Mat Do I Use?

SVG Hop Images:

My fellow SVG creators are joining me in a fun hop featuring America/Patriotic – themed SVG files! Each design is free to download and perfect for adding a special touch to your projects. Explore the variety below and get inspired!

Dinosaur Mama	1776% American
Flowingcreek	Starburst
Harper N Co	Everything is better with a little sparkle
Kiy’s Craftroom	Freedom Sunglasses
Main Road Digital Creations	USA Frame
The Crafty Blog Stalker	Patriotic Party Favors
The Scrap Shoppe	Floral Flag
Try It – Like It – Create It	American

Create-it Link Party #446

It’s time to share your creativity! Join the Create-it Link Party and inspire others with your latest projects.

This last week Gail out did herself with this Upcycled Picture Frame to Tray tutorial. I am going to have to give this one a try. I bet these would make beautiful gifts.

Weekly Features are now being shared in the Pinterest Create-it Link Party Board. You can see them all here: [Create-it Link Party on Pinterest]

On to the Party

To keep things fun and organized, we have a few simple rules to ensure the party runs smoothly. Happy sharing!

Here are a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Corner Chomper Shop at: AZ \| O	Crop a dile Shop at: AZ \| O	Crop a Dile Corner Rounder Shop at: AZ \| O	Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ \| SB
Double Sided Photo Paper matte Shop at: AZ \| O	EK Tools Paper Trimmer Bundle In Mint Craft Tote Shop at: O	Finger Daubers Shop at: AZ	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O
Glue Bottles Shop at: AZ	HP Envy Inspire Shop at: AZ	Reptile Glue Shop at: AZ	We R Makers Tear Guide Rulers Shop at: AZ \| O