Easter is on it's way!

Here's a card we'll be making at stamp class this Friday. And yep, Easter is on it's way! This card could easily be for any occasion - just by changing the saying. I like how using the oval gives the impression of an Easter egg - and, of course, using Happy Easter, makes it a great way to have an Easter card without having a bunch of Easter stamps.

 

And one of the other cool things on the card is the Flower Trim! I LOVE these flowers, and especially how you can add color to them so quick and easy. They are super pretty all on their own, but adding a touch of color makes them even prettier!!

Hope to see you at class this Friday,

Julie B

Thanks A Ton!

A quick post - with a quick card! Made this using the Sale-A-Bration set Patterned Occasions - Love this elephant! And I used the Vine Street Embossing folder for a little somethin' on the background.

Oh, and I finally broke out my Floral Frames Framelits - I love how this one fits so nicely behind the 2-1/2" Circle!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Altered Birdhouse & Card

Are you ready for Spring?  With all the snow some spots are getting, you'll love making this pretty project indoors to help you get ready for the warmer weather!  This beautiful altered birdhouse would be a lovely decor piece in any house.  Use it to decorate your desk, use it as a special pencil holder, or just give it away as a lovely gift.

 

This pretty project was made by Monika Davis, and you can the details for her tutorial by subscribing to February over at Craft Project Central.

 

Thanks for stopping by, 

 

 

Julie B 

CASing Mary Brown!

Today I was looking for some ideas for some quick cards with a couple of the Sale-A-Bration sets, and I came across this one by Mary Brown. (I always like Mary's neat and clean stamping style.) Even though it wasn't such a 'quick' card to make, I love it A LOT! - So I had to CASE it, with a few minor changes!

OK, well I'm off to find some more 'quick' cards to make!!

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

Dresser Drawer Card Set

This dresser drawer box would look so nice on any desk, and inside are two card sets!  Once the cards are gone, the dresser can be used to store pens, notepads, postage stamps, paper clips, and any other little things you want to store inside.  This would be a wonderful gift to make for any friend or family member.

This pretty little set was made by Christy Fulk, and you can get the details for her tutorial by going over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of February.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

Super Simple and Bloomin' Marvelous Again!

I made this quick card to send out for a birthday. I saw a similar card on Pinterest, I think. It goes back to the basics of stamping, but I love it! Just inkin' up the rubber and stamping randomly - so simple!!

 

And, once again, I used the Bloomin' Marvelous stamp set - FREE for just one more month as a Sale-A-Bration benefit! And I inked it up with Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade and Early Espresso.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Dry Erase Board Gift Set!

Make this Dry Erase Board with the coordinating pen and cup for a sweet project for a friend, or maybe even make one for yourself! It’s a simple project, with some great ‘up-cycling’ ideas using your Stampin’ Up! supplies. And just think of how many ways you can change up the board to fit your needs – a grocery list, kids’ chores… the possibilities are endless!

This is the second project for Craft Project Central for the month of February made by ME!! So if you go over to Craft Project Central, you can get the details there!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

Bloomin' Marvelous!

I made this card with the Bloomin' Marvelous set - it's a FREE Sale-A-Bration choice! I love that the set has images AND some great sayings to go with them! I know I'll be using this set a lot!

I'm also loving the new Bitty Butterfly punch - it's so cute to layer onto the Elegant Butterfly punch we already had from the main catalog.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

All Dressed Up Gift Ensemble

What little girl doesn’t love chocolate and writing notes to her friends?  Even grown up girls like those things!  This pretty All Dressed Up Gift Ensemble includes a gift bag, chocolate slider, covered notepad and matching card!  Make the gift set for the special girls in your life and don’t forget to make a set for yourself!

This pretty little set 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  

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day - And here I am, just one more Valentine card to make today! So I made a quick one! It's a simple layout, and glad I was able to use my Valentine stamp one more time too!

Hope you have a great Valentine's day!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Masculine Valentine!

Here's a 'masculine' Valentine I made. I always have a hard time keeping my masculine cards simple! To me, a masculine card should just be clean lines, simple in design and no ribbons or bows! But I didn't really follow that on this card, even though I still consider it masculine. Sometimes it's just hard for me to stop when I'm creating!!

 

I started pretty clean lines when I created the heart punch-out section - and I added the "Great Sport" background stamp.

 

But after I added the 'tickets,' I just had to add some Linen Thread - it just NEEDED it!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie

 

Mixed Media Canvas Gift Set

Experience the fun of mixed media art with this project, which includes a 5" x 7" canvas board, a decorative gift box, and a coordinating card!  You’ll enjoy creating this ensemble so much that you might have trouble parting with it, so go ahead and plan to make two (or more!!)!

This pretty set was made by Regina Andari, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B  

A 'Best of Love' Valentine

With Valentine's Day just a couple days away, I'm still making a few more cards! - And I was so glad I got the 'Best of Love' set. It's the special set this month for Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary. I'm sure I had this 'love you much' saying from a set from the past, but I love it along with all the pieces in the new set, and I especially love that they are all clear mount!

 

Besides using the More Amore Designer Paper, I added one of my favorite embossing folders (again!), from the Delicate Designs set. Subtle, but I love it!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Sweet and Simple Thank You!

I made this sweet, but super simple thank you today! I really love the Field Flowers set - so easy to make a quick and elegant card with two ink pads and a piece of card stock! By the way, the colors here are Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade.

 

And the other quick, and pretty, little detail - the Delicate Designs folder. I LOVE it's subtle, but feminine touch!


Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

Swallowtail Box & Cards

The new Swallowtail stamp is a big, beautiful and detailed image!  This Swallowtail box and cards set is full of shimmer and shine!  The finished project would make a wonderful gift and could also be a fun class for stampers of all skill levels!

This strikingly pretty project was made by Sharon Burkert, and you can get the details for her tutorial by subscribing to February over at Craft Project Central!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B  

Fabric Covered Mini Book & Card

This fabric covered mini accordion album is perfect for scrapbooking or keeping keepsake photos in. Its hidden pockets can hold other treasures too.  The album is a great gift that anyone would love and comes with a matching greeting card.

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

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B  

Sweet Rose Gift Set

This life-like rose has a sweet candy center and is ready for giving as a gift in the beautiful display box with a matching card!  Show someone how truly special they are to you with this special gift set!

 

This super pretty little gift set 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 

Tea for Two Topiary Gift Set

This little trio of gifts that would make any girlfriend smile!  Topiaries are such a great home decor item, and this has to be the most budget-friendly handmade topiary tutorial you’ll find!  With this project you won’t have to buy a costly styrofoam ball, and the coordinating stand-up card is another budget-friendly idea that will replace a costly picture frame.  And, of course everyone appreciates a little sweet treat in a gift!

This fun gift set was made by ME!! And you can get the details on my tutorial by subscribing to February over at Craft Project Central!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B