A Champagne Toast to the New Year!

I'm not much of a champagne drinker, but I loved this 'champagne toast' card that I saw on Pinterest. And I thought it was perfect for a cute New Year's card! I mostly CASed this card from Monika Davis, with just a couple of my own little changes.

I used Sahara Sand and Soft Suede inks, but I really love the Champagne Glimmer Paper along the bottom the best! And as far as I know it won't be available after today... Stampin' Up! will still have Silver, but the Champagne didn't carry over! - It's so pretty though!

Well, I hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!


Julie B

Best of Everything Box & Mini Fun Fold Cards

Have you ever noticed how so many things look cuter when they are little?  Here’s a quick and easy box and three different fun fold cards scaled down to 3" x 3" size!  Included are a Free Standing Card, Twisted Easel Card, and a Crisscross Pocket Card.  Put them all in the adorable little box that is so cute you won’t want to give it away, but instead will want to keep it for yourself.

 

This super fun project 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 

Birdhouse Box & Card

Christmas is over, but there are always special occasions when you have a little gift you want to give.  Make this simple, but elegant birdhouse style box for any type of small gift.  Fill it with sweets, or just put a gift card inside.  It will be a great little box that can be used over and over again.  The matching greeting card finishes off the set and is a great addition to the gift.

 

This cute little project was made by Monika Davis, and you can get the details for her project over at Craft Project Central.

 

 Thanks for stopping by,

 

Julie B  

Desk Organization Set!

This set is the kick-off to organizing your desk for the New Year!  The acrylic calendar, pen, and Post-It Note set are a compact, but mighty little set-up for your desktop. And the set of twelve note cards and envelopes, with its coordinating stand-up box will be handy when you need to send off a quick thank you!  The complete set will not only get you organized, but is also a great gift to give someone for the start of their New Year too!

 

This fun and practical set was made by ME! You can get the details for my tutorial over at Craft Project Central!

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B  

Cardinal Luminary & Card

This pretty little luminary would make a great gift for anyone on your Christmas list!  The coordinating card adds just the right touch to finish off this fun project.  The set doesn’t need to be just for Christmas either, make it for any special winter occasion.

This set 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 

Contemporary Christmas Trees & Card

Can a project be both contemporary and vintage at the same time?  If not, well I couldn’t decide if this project was contemporary or vintage, so I’ll let you make the choice!  Either way, these beautiful, yet fun and easy trees make great holiday decor and also make great gifts for friends and neighbors.

This cool project was made by Heidi King, and you can get the details on her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B  

Christmas Petal Cone Treat Boxes

Are you looking for an extra special way to package your small Christmas gifts and treats?  These three Christmas treat boxes are exactly what you need!  They’re perfect for jewelry, candy, little toys and many other small gifts!  All three boxes are made with the Petal Cone Bigz die and various punches.  Have fun wrapping your presents this year!

These super fabulous little treat boxes were made by Christy Fulk, and you can get the details for her tutorial at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B
 

Angel Gift Box & Card

Are you looking for a pretty and unique way to present a gift or treat this holiday season?  This beautiful little Angel Gift Box is sure to impress!  She truly sparkles and shines while concealing your gift inside and adding to your holiday decor!

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

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

Re-Make of a Fun Treat!

I wanted to make a few little treats today. So instead of re-inventing the wheel, I used an idea I had done last year (click HERE to see!). But I just changed up the stamps and colors.

 

And my color scheme came from the candy treat I put inside! Gotta have your inspiration from somewhere :) - And they are Dove (yum!) sea salt caramel (yum!) inside dark chocolate (yum!).

So to make these candies have enough room (they are a little thicker than the Andes mints from my original idea), I scored the front flap 3/8" from the pre-scored center score line on the tag. Then they fit inside just right.

 

That little front flap tucks under the scallop circle layers.  And lookie how cute the little 'thanks so much' (from the Tiny Tags set) is when you punch it out using the Little Labels punch pack! - Cute, but very tiny!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

First Edition Snowman & Ornament

Create this cute little vintage snowman and ornament with First Edition Designer Series Paper!  The snowman will be a nice addition to your home decor and would also make a great gift along with the coordinating ornament!  The pair are fun and easy project to make.

This sweet little set 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 

Scentsational Season Boxed Cards & Tags

Here is a great set of boxed cards and tags that you can make for yourself or give as a gift!  Project includes four different holiday cards, tags and matching envelopes!  Make several sets and give them away to teachers, neighbors and friends!

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

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B   

December's First Friday Class!

I'm so excited for my class this Friday! We'll be making these three cute projects and card. I'm the first to admit that none of the ideas are my originals - I got help from the Stampin' Success magazine, Pinterest, Dawn Olchefske and Becky Roberts. And I think it's so cool that there are so many resources out there to help when I want some inspiration! 

Usually for my first Friday class we make three cards and one project (instead of three projects and one card), but I liked so many little cute projects for the holidays that I decided to change it up this month! I thought it would be kind of fun to have little gifts to give for the holidays. But I also used the Snow Festival Designer Papers on all the projects and the card so that it could be a whole little gift set to give all together too! In person, I think it looks really cute how they all coordinate and go together in a little set!

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you at class,

Julie B

Baker's Dozen

‘Tis the season for baking and crafting!  It’s the time of year to give gifts and home-made gifts are the best!  This project will give you lots of ideas for embellishing those yummy treats you plan on handing out this holiday season!  And if you aren’t a baker yourself, give the entire ensemble as a gift to someone who is.  Ensemble includes a Treat Box, Treat Pocket, Wine Bottle Tags, Tie-On Tags, Cello Bag Cookie Treat and Cupcake Toppers!

This cute project ewas made by Niki Toll, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

Snow Festival Ornament, Box and Card

Make this special coordinating holiday ensemble that features a greeting card, a fun and quick ornament, and a matching box to put the ornament in for impressive gift giving!  The box, with it’s generous size and sturdy construction is the perfect way to present the ornament and can be used again and again by the recipient.

This cute project was made by Regina Andari, and you can get the details on her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

 Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B