Friday, November 30, 2012

A Belated Birthday!


Only about a week late, but here's a card I made for one of my nephews for his birthday.  I LOVE this Happy Birthday saying for 'boy' or 'man' cards!  If you didn't already get it in the set You're Amazing in the main catalog, you're in luck. You can get the single stamp all on it's own. - It's a great one to have!!
 

I used one of the Framelit pieces from the Apothecary Accents set to layer the saying onto. And typically, I would have probably put a brad or something 3-D onto the rounded ends, but I wanted to keep the card as flat as possible (it's going into the mail!). So I just cut some slits to feed some Seam Binding ribbon through.
 

On the left side I fed the ends out, and then just fishtail cut it. It needed a little something more, so I tied around some Linen Thread - a little Linen Thread always does a project good! - and it still keeps it flat too! :)

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

Thursday, November 29, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Countdown


Christmas is just around the corner!  Get the little ones excited with a tree filled with candy and treats!  Watch their excitement as they countdown the 12 Days of Christmas on their way to December 25th!  Why not mix things up and add holiday activities with the treats?  Spending the holidays through the eyes of the kids will bring wonderful memories for everyone to cherish!

This cute project was made by Melissa Davies, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central!

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Julie B  

Sunday, November 25, 2012

We Believe Wall Art






What’s Christmas without a little bit of magic?  With this wall art and decorations, you’ll be able to spruce up your mantle at Christmas, and let the world know you believe!  Believe in the magic of Christmas, the love and friendship, and the joy and hope!

This cute project was made by Tara Bourgoin, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B  

Friday, November 23, 2012

Scentsational Season Gift Bags & Tags






Make these Scentsational Season Gift Bags filled with simple yet special treats this holiday season.  These little gift bags are perfect for the people you want to give a little something to this holiday season.  This tutorial is complete with directions on how to make the cute window gift bags as well as directions/recipes for the fun treats to fill these bags.  What fun things fill these bags?  Each gift was designed to coordinate with the bag it goes in; homemade Hot Cocoa mix, Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies, Black and White Peppermint Bark, and Felt Ornaments.  As a bonus, you’ll use the cut out pieces from the window gift bags to make gift tags!

This super cool project was made by Carrie Rhoades, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central. 

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B  


Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Snowflake Cards & Box






Are you looking for a pretty little set of card with a coordinating box to put them in?  Look no further!  This box  and cards set makes a great gift for a special person this holiday season!

This pretty set was made by Heidi King, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,
  

Julie B  


Monday, November 19, 2012

Almost Time for Giving Thanks!


I finally made some time to make a few cards to send out for Thanksgiving - and this card is what I made (times a few!).  It feels like forever since I just took out a few stamps and picked a few colors, and created something on my own!  I usually do a lot of CASing, or at least start from someone else's idea and then make some changes.  Anyway, it was fun!

I hadn't used the En Francais background stamp in a long time, but I like it - A LOT!  It's so subtle, but adds so much!  And I really like the 'real' look of the leaves in the French Foliage stamp set. - I used More Mustard, Cajun Craze, and Elegant Eggplant (for a cool different pop color for Fall!). - And love that the Linen Thread is a natural ribbon look, without adding bulk for mailing!

I hope you are getting ready for a wonderful Thanksgiving this week!

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Double Sided 3" x 3" Card Box






This double sided 3" x 3" Card Box and cards is easy to assemble and makes a perfect little gift for the holidays!  Or you can also change it up for just about any occasion!

This sweet project was made by Laurie Zoellmer, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Same Card - Two Occasions!


I've been lagging in getting a couple cards sent out - and I finally decided and got them done!  It made them to easier to pick one design and then change colors and the saying - and done!
 

So I kept the design a Clean and Simple one! I used Perfect Plum for the wedding one, and Pink Pirouette for the baby one. And I used the one set for both, Sweet Essentials - a perfect choice for just about any occasion! 
 

And probably my favorite part of the card, and best seen in person, is the Lacy Brocade embossed background!  Kind of hard to get a good look, but I sprayed it with Frost White Shimmer paint mixed with rubbing alcohol. It gives it a beautiful glittery shine in person!!

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

Wonderfall Card Box Set






The leaves are changing color and falling off the trees.  The air is crisper and the smell of fall wafts through the air.  Celebrate fall with this fun card set and coordinating card box.

This pretty seasonal project was made by Elaine Schader, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B
  

Monday, November 12, 2012

Gingerbread House Box & Card






Send someone special a really festive holiday gift in this sparkling Gingerbread House Box with a matching card!  The roof lifts up and allows you to insert your gift and close it back up.  The nice large box is 5" wide x 6-3/4" long and 7-1/4" tall.  Plenty of room for a few sweet holiday treats!!

This fabulous project was made by Amanda Corbet, and you get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B 

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Owl Box & Greeting Card

 
Make this super cute owl box for anyone, for any occasion.  The owl box can hold gift cards, candy, or small gift items.  It’s the perfect way to present something cute for someone special, especially if they like animals and nature.
 
This cute project was made by Monika Davis, and you cna get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.
 
Thanks for stopping by,
 
 
Julie B 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Candlelight Christmas Tree & Card






It’s time to start decorating for the holidays, and  this pretty little Christmas tree would be a great addition to your holiday decorations!  The tree is made with Designer Series Paper and decorated with little ornaments made using the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set.  Make one as a gift and, make another one to keep for yourself!  There’s also a coordinating card to go with the tree if you’re making it as a gift.

This pretty project was made by Christy Fulk, and you can get the details on her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B  

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Versatile Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags!


These little Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags are so cool - and versatile! I'm planning on using some for gifts (I guess their original purpose!). But I saw the idea of wrapping one around a Petite Pocket in last month's Stampin' Success Magazine.  So I decided to make one too!

Mine's a little different - cuz I made mine a 'thank you' pocket! I like the design on that tag because you can use it for any occasion.  Probably I'll save these ones out of my stacks because they are easiest to use later (Maybe even a good Valentine tag!).
  

Even the back looks pretty neat and tidy - how it wraps around so cleanly!
 

And here's another use for the tags - this one makes a quick a cute card front! We made this card at my stamp class last week. Boy were they fast to make - you could make a bunch for some quick last minute cards.

Do you have any of these tags yet? They're only $3.95 for a stack of 25 - what a bargain!

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Elements of Style Purse Box & Cards


Here’s an elegant card holder and cards that you can make several of to give as gifts!  Don’t forget to make some of the cards for yourself as they are gorgeous and will impress your recipients!

This pretty tutorial was made by Sharon Burkert, and you can get the details on her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B   

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Snowflake Gift Box Display


These Faux Wooden gift boxes will help you get in the spirit of the Winter season!  They can be filled with whatever fun treats you might want to give as a gift.  Then they can be displayed  on a mantle or shelf for a festive decoration.

These fun little boxes were made by ME!!  And you can get the details on the tutorial over at Craft Project Central!

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B