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Free Printable Scandinavian Folk Christmas Clip Art for Paper Crafts

Bring a touch of Scandinavian charm to your crafts with this free printable full of festive folk art!

Celebrate the charm of Scandinavian folk art with this free printable featuring beautifully illustrated Dala horses, cozy cottages, festive florals, a cheerful gnome, and other Nordic-inspired holiday elements. Whether you’re creating handmade cards, decorating gift tags, making scrapbook layouts, or adding seasonal touches to your junk journals, these colorful illustrations are perfect for a wide variety of paper crafting projects. Simply download, print, and let your creativity bring a little Nordic warmth to your holiday crafting.

Grab the free printable 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.

Free Scandinavian printable: [scandinavian.pdf]

Create Amazing Texture with Expanding Mousse

Add amazing texture and dimension to your paper crafts with expanding mousse—see how I used it to create this week’s Tag it Tuesday background!

This week’s tag shares how to create a fun, textured background using expanding mousse.

Once the background was complete, I added stickers, Diamond Dotz, a sentiment, and coordinating ribbons to finish off the tag and add even more color and dimension.

Free Sticker page:
https://tryit-likeit.com/free-moon-themed-ephemera/

DIY Ribbons:
https://youtu.be/2T-Vv9t–sc

DIY Glitter Spray:
https://youtu.be/IGvhzpBffN4

The close-up image shows the amazing depth and texture created by the expanding mousse, adding a dimensional effect that really makes the background stand out.

Youtube Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

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

Art Glitter Glue Shop at: AZ	Cut Cardstock Shop at: O	Diamond Dotz Shop at: AZ	Expanding Mousse Shop at: AZ
Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Printable Sticker Paper Shop at: AZ	Ranger Heat Tool Shop at: AZ	Scrapbook Scissors Shop at: SB
Sizzix Intricate Craft Tool Shop at: AZ	Solar Spray Shop at: AZ	Spectrum Noir Markers Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB

DIY Vampire Earrings with Shrink Plastic Tutorial

DIY Vampire Earrings for Summerween and Halloween.

I am joining a group of my crafty friends to share tutorials for Summerween. Have you not heard of Summerween? No worries. Summerween is a fun, unofficial celebration that blends summer vibes with Halloween. It has become especially popular on social media, Etsy, YouTube, and among crafters who enjoy spooky themes year-round.

Ritzy Parties will start us off on August 4th
Me on August 5
Sassy Eyed Susan on August 6
Juanita’s Casita on August 7
You can find them all on Instagram.

I created these cute vampires to transfer to Shrink Film in order to make a pair of festive earrings. If you would like the image you can grab the free PDF file below.

Download the PDF [vampires]

The image above shows the difference between the original design on the right and the finished piece after shrinking on the left. As the Shrink Film is heated, it typically shrinks to about half its original size while becoming thicker and more durable.

After the pieces had fully shrunk and cooled, I adhered coordinating paper to the backs for a finished look. I then sealed both sides with a coat of Mod Podge to protect the design and add durability. Finally, I attached the jewelry findings and black glass beads, creating a pair of lightweight earrings that are ready to wear.

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

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

Findings Kit Shop at: O	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Jewelry Tool Kit Shop at: AZ
Mod Podge – matte Shop at: AZ \| SB \| O	Ranger Heat Tool Shop at: AZ	Scrapbook Scissors Shop at: SB	Sharpie Markers Shop at: AZ
Spectrum Noir Markers Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB

Moon Stickers for Tag Making

Turn your favorite printables into beautiful handmade stickers and craft with them!

I was inspired by a free printable I shared a while back and decided to give it a new purpose by turning the images into stickers for this week’s tag tutorial. It’s a fun way to get even more use from your digital printables while adding unique, handmade embellishments to your projects.

Video Tutorial:

Free Sticker page:
https://tryit-likeit.com/free-moon-themed-ephemera/

DIY Plastic Paint:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3z8g6xF_Q4

DIY Ribbons:
https://youtu.be/2T-Vv9t–sc

To finish the tag, I added a coordinating moonlight sentiment, inked the edges for extra definition, and tied on hand-dyed fabric strips in shades of blue and lavender. The result is a whimsical tag that would be perfect for a gift, journal, bookmark, or mixed media project.

Suggested Materials:

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

Corner Rounder Shop at: AZ	Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ \| SB	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Printable Sticker Paper Shop at: AZ
Ranger Heat Tool Shop at: AZ

Free Summer Gnomes

Grab the free playful summer gnomes printable.

These playful and funny summer gnomes are ready to bring a little sunshine and personality to your next craft project! Simply print, cut, and create. They’re perfect for cards, tags, journals, scrapbook pages, and all kinds of summer paper crafting projects. Grab the free printable and have fun adding these cheerful little gnomes to your summer creations!

Grab the free printable 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.

Free summer gnome printable: [summergnomes.pdf]

Vintage Materials Tag

Craft with authentic vintage materials for paper crafting.

For this week’s tag, I’m working with materials from Betty’s Bits and Bobs, specifically pieces from a Mid-Century Modern package. What makes these collections especially fun to work with is that the contents are made up of authentic pieces from the past. While each package follows the same general theme, no two will be exactly alike, giving every project its own unique bit of history and vintage character.

Please visit Betty’s Bits and Bobs to see where to purchase.

I added a few additional elements from my own stash to complement the Mid-Century ephemera, incorporating coordinating papers and mediums to build layers of color, texture, and interest. Mixing these newer materials with the authentic vintage pieces helped bring everything together while still allowing the original ephemera to remain the focus of the tag.

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

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

Art Glitter Glue Shop at: AZ	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Heidi Swapp Color Swap Shop at: AZ	Nori Paste Shop at: AZ
Scrapbook Scissors Shop at: SB

Free Vintage School Ephemera

Add a touch of vintage classroom charm to your crafting with this free Vintage School Ephemera printable.

This month I am excited to be participating in a back to school themed blog hop. I created a Vintage School Ephemera page for paper crafting filled with nostalgic school-inspired elements. From library cards and hall passes to classic labels and vintage classroom imagery, this printable captures the charm of a bygone era. I love the aged colors, retro typography, and timeless look of these elements, making them perfect for junk journals, scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, tags, and all kinds of creative paper crafting projects.

Grab the free School themed PDF here: [School]

More free printables at the bottom of this post.

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:

Be sure to continue through the printable blog hop to discover even more amazing free back to school-themed printables from other talented creators.

Artsy-Fartsy Mama	Back to School Coloring Bookmarks
Laura’s Crafty Life	Lunchbox Notes
Smiling Colors	back to school coloring pages
The Benson Street	First Day of School Flags
The Crafty Blog Stalker	About My First Day Of School
Try it – Like it – Create it	Vintage School Ephemera

Faux Enamel Die Cut Words

See how I transformed simple die-cut words into glossy, dimensional sentiments with layers of Emerald Creek embossing powder.

I had an idea and wanted to see if I could emboss die-cut words using Emerald Creek embossing powders. Sometimes the best projects begin as a simple experiment, and I was curious to see whether the embossing powder would adhere well to the intricate shapes of the die cuts.

The results were a complete success! After a few layers of embossing powder and heat embossing, the words developed a smooth, glossy finish that closely resembles enamel. The rich color and shine add a beautiful dimensional element to the project, making the sentiments stand out while providing a professional-looking finish. This is definitely a technique I will be using again on future cards and mixed media projects.

After die cutting the word from white cardstock, I applied ink directly to the die-cut piece and then coated it with embossing powder. Once heated, I repeated the process several times, building up multiple layers of embossing powder to create a thicker, smoother finish. Each layer added more depth and shine until the final result had a beautiful glossy appearance that closely resembled enamel.

Video Tutorial:

Once I had the technique figured out, it was easy to repeat the process using different embossing powder colors. Each color produced its own unique enamel-like finish, allowing me to create coordinating sentiments for a variety of projects. The glossy, dimensional effect remained consistent across the different shades, making this a versatile technique that can be customized to suit almost any color palette or design style.

Suggested Materials:

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

Jingle Bell Card and Decor DIY

See how one simple jingle bell design became both a festive handmade card and a wooden décor piece.

Christmas in July is in full swing, and I’m excited to be participating in a festive craft hop! Inspired by the classic image of a jingle bell, I created two different projects that capture the spirit of the season—a handmade greeting card and a wooden holiday décor. The simple bell design works beautifully across multiple crafting mediums, making it a versatile motif for Christmas creations.

For the greeting card, I paired the jingle bell with layered papers to create a cheerful design that’s perfect for holiday giving. I also transformed the same image into a wooden décor piece, using it as the focal point for a project that can be displayed throughout the Christmas season. It’s always fun to see how a single design can inspire completely different finished projects while maintaining a cohesive holiday theme.

The files I used to cut out the pieces are available on Etsy at: [Jingle Bell]

Both of these projects relied heavily on my favorite crafting tools. The card elements were cut with my Cricut Maker, while the wooden décor was created using my “new-to-me” WeCreat laser. It’s always exciting to see how different cutting tools can bring the same design to life in unique ways, whether working with cardstock or wood.

I used a similar color palette for both projects. For the card I cut shapes from paper from CutCardStock, and the wood pieces were painted with DecoArt paints.

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

American Crafts Shop at: O	Emerald Creek Shop at: O	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Ranger Heat Tool Shop at: AZ
Tweezers Shop at: AZ	Word Dies Shop at: AZ

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

Art Glitter Glue Shop at: AZ	Beacon 527 Shop at: AZ	Cut Cardstock Shop at: O	DecoEarth Shop at: AZ
Fabri-tac Shop at: AZ	Foam Tape Shop at: AZ	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Gwen Studios at Walmart Shop at: O
Non-Stick Scissors Shop at: AZ	Paper Trimmer Shop at: AZ	tape runner – small Shop at: AZ	We Creat Laser Shop at: AZ

Finished Projects:

Do you have a favorite? Let me know in the comments which project was your favorite or which one you are going to try.

Free Printable Medallions

This week’s FREE printable is here! Download a page of 1-inch vintage medallions.

This week’s free printable features a page of 1-inch vintage-style circular medallions, perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to your paper crafting projects. Use them as seals, embellishments, tags, journal accents, cupcake toppers, stickers, or layered focal points on handmade cards and scrapbook layouts. Simply download, print, and start creating!

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.

And if you want to print your own Washi tape, consider trying this Adhesive Printable Washi Tapethat is semi-transparent and printable.

Grab the free printable here: [Medallions PDF]