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Bea Rosenleaf has a fabulous project for making any holiday more eventful. Step into her studio and make a Thanksgiving Altered Cigar Box that will be the talk over this special dinner!

Do you have a collection of Halloween Costumes and party photos from over the years? Dig them out of the coffin box and head over to Cindy Bisson's Studio. Have a chilling good time putting them together in this Halloween Photo Book

Diane Tuggle has constructed a fascinating File Folder Mini Album to capture the essence of the Falllidays. It incorporates using the Bind-It-All Machine for assembling the pages together. If you don’t have this bookmaking tool as yet, it will be at the top of your wish list after reviewing this project!

Have you ever dreamed that someone would show you how to construct a photo album with start to finish lay-outs that you could manage to complete? Step into Diane Tuggle’s studio, and she will demonstrate the art of making an Acrylic Album. Afterwards, just add your photos for the most amazing album you could imagine!

Jennifer Willis is creating spooky scenes just for a special Halloween night with this Charmed Candle Wrap. Step into Jennifer's studio, if you dare, to learn how to make your own fright night candles wraps.

You can make this adorable Treat Basket for that special trick or treater in your life. Join

Jennifer Willis as she shares her how-to with you.

Let Jennifer Willis show you how to make the most glamorous focal point for this year’s incoming Christmas cards. Set out the glitz with this fancy Paint Can Christmas Card Display. Take out your gold leaf flakes and get ready to play!

Learn the art of Beeswax Collage with Jennifer Willis. The heated beeswax is both the glue that adheres a myriad of paper elements to the base and the top coat for a luxurious satin finish. It is totally elegant, and the process is quite simple!

During the holidays, create a stunning display of cards received together with framed holiday photos. Intermingled on a fireplace mantle or tabletop, they will become a sensational focal point of conversation. Mary Shoebridge adds just the right holiday magic to this Christmas Photo Frame perfect for home décor or special gifts!

Create a lavish Decoupage Serving Tray when treating guests to the scrumptious delights of the Fallidays-now through Christmas. Nancy Leimer speeds up this normally slow process with Aleene’s Instant Decoupage Medium.

Get a jump start on Christmas and tailor you own Matchbook Story of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Peggie Wilkins will walk you through all the steps to this dandy keepsake gem!

Interactive cards provide delightful amusement for any recipient and occasion. Peggie Wilkins has a new Twirling Circle Card that springs to life the instant the card is opened. Cruise over to Peggie’s studio and see what she has been cooking up!

Fashion a chic and jolly Bottle Cap Bracelet this Christmas with Stephanie Loomis. In fact, make a different one for each Holiday on the calendar and discover that the best wearable art comes from your own hands!

You will have everyone calling for more when you make these fast and fab Tumbled Tile Christmas Ornaments by Bea Rosenleaf.

Becky Lemire has dreamed up a captivating objet d'art masterpiece with an Altered Altoid's Tin that was handed down to her by her Grandmother. Not only will you have a love affair with Becky’s romantic Keepsake Box Ornament, but her narrative about this piece is endearing.

Do you have a treasure trove of junk jewelry just waiting to be used in some witty art project? Connect with Becky Lemire to stylize trendy Christmas Tree Jewelry that makes up in a flash with just a few steps.

Becky Lemire, the Queen of Thrift, produces this Juicy Photo Ornament that will become a legacy to your ornament collection. The base uses a recycled juice can lid, and the results are remarkable! Create a memory Christmas tree this year with ornaments of your entire loved ones including pets, too!

Create your own Tribute Ornament for a favorite pet that will become an instant heirloom hit with Cindi Bisson. If you are a cat lover, you will appreciate these cat stamps designed by Cindi for the Stamping Studio!

Are you looking for a special keepsake ornament for someone of your Christmas list? Jennifer Willis has the answer with this charming Faux Glass Ornament.

Follow along with Karen Gibson and grace your Christmas tree with a touch of romance. This Victorian Nosegay Ornament filled with sweet treats will tempt your guests.

Create custom heirloom sets of the Acrylic Tag Ornaments for your tree in any theme with Mary Shoebridge. This project is “Fast & Fab” and “Simply Elegant” from start to finish!

Nancy Leimer has created an exquisite Beaded Poinsettia Christmas Ornament that is just breath-taking. This gem can be accomplished in eight easy steps; let Nancy show you how!

Christmas is a magical time of year, and Stephanie Loomis captures the essence with this enchanting Glass Ornament. Learn how you can keep your guests and family captivated, too, with this project.

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