Grad Gift/Party Favor!

This is the super fun little project we'll be making at my stamp class this Thursday and Friday! They are so fun and easy to make! - Even the tassel is super easy!

 

And what grad wouldn't love this little container, with maybe something more ($) in it than a couple chocolate treats?!

Hope to see you at class this week,


Julie B

PS - This little project will be part of my Craft Project Central tutorial for May - so stay tuned and you'll get to see all the other parts that coordinate with it, plus you can buy the tutorial in May.

Doc McStuffin's Gift Ensemble

Giving a birthday gift to a little one, or know of a little one who is feeling a under the weather?  Doc McStuffin’s is here to help!  This new TV show is all the rage with kids and who doesn’t love a little punch art?  Create these simple "Doc" inspired creations for your little cutie for party favors or as get well gifts!!

This cute project was made by Niki Toll, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

  

Bye, Bye Baja Breeze!

Baja Breeze has always been one of my favorite colors... and now it's going to be retired! I'm sad, but I know I'll get over it :) There are some great choices that may replace it - so we'll see! Maybe Soft Sky? and I'm liking the new Pistachio Pudding and Coastal Cabana...

But anyway, I needed a couple birthday cards to mail out today. So I decided to use some things that I know will be retiring. I really liked the Moving Forward (Ronald McDonald charity set), and didn't use it as much as I wanted to - so I did today! I saw a card on Splitcoast (I think) that inspired the design!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B   

Car Coupon Keeper & Emergency Cards

This Car Coupon Keeper with a stash of emergency cards, is a must for every woman’s car!  The Coupon Keeper has four pockets for coupons, a pad of paper with a pretty matching pen, and a large clip that holds everything together.  The keeper also has four beautiful cards with envelopes that are neatly tucked inside for those times that you need a card at the last minute!!

This fun project was made by Chris Galbraith, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B  

Floral Scrapbook Wall Hanging

Do you have an extra special family picture that you’d like to display, but are getting tired of the plain-frame look?  Here’s a way to show off your family picture and your creativity!  This is a 10: x 10" scrapbook page inserted into a shadow box.  putting it into a shadow box also enables you to use a lot of dimension that would normally be too fat for a scrapbook album!  This project can easily be customized to the colors of the room you want to display it in.  It would also make a great class for National Scrapbooking Month!

This pretty ptoject was made by Christy Fulk, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B 

Baby Gift Pail & Thank You Notes

This adorable whale set makes the perfect wrapping for any baby shower! The neutral colors are perfect for a boy or a girl!  Add a special gift inside and you are ready to go!

This super sweet little project was made by Heidi King, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B  

Portable Storage for Framelits & Embossing Folders

If you love attending crops and retreats or need a way to transport your embossing folders and Framelits to workshops, this is the project for you!  This portable storage Folder takes up little room and will help you to be organized and take more supplies with you!  You’ll be able to store 12 embossing folders and 12 sets of Framelits in this one little folder!

This cool project was made by Kris McIntosh, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

So Simple Swallowtail!

I love the new Swallowtail single stamp from the Spring catalog. I've had it for a bit, and was kind of intimidated on how to use it. I kept thinking that I wanted to stamp and color it. It's so big though, so I kept setting it aside - and telling myself, "Ya, later!" 

So today I braved it, and just decided to pick a bold color and stamp it. - And there ya go!! I added a saying - and called it done! And I like it!! Hope you do too!

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

Owl Box & Card Set

Do you have a friend(s) that loves owls or need a fun and funky gift set in a hurry? This Owl Box with six different card designs and matching envelopes is bright enough to cheer up anyone’s day!  Make it for yourself or as a fun gift.

This fun set was made by Amanda Corbet, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Print Poetry Family Canvas & Card

Treasured family memories will be beautifully displayed on this vintage-style canvas!  With space for three photos, this lovely piece is a beautiful gift for Mother’s Day or to keep and display in your own home.

 

This pretty project was made by Leena Girsa, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to the month of April over at Craft Project Central.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B  

Tea for Two Desk Set

There are some things that every desk needs, and they definitely should look good!  This desk set includes a postage stamp dispenser, tissue box, and a frame that can be used for a photo, favorite quote, or a calendar!  Use your favorite designer series paper collection to create the items in this desk set!  These three items are so easy to make that you will probably look forward to making a set for each season!

This pretty little set was made by Regina Andari, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

Shadowbox & Greeting Card

This pretty shadowbox made of card stock boxes is a fun way to make customized home decor and is also fun to make as a special gift for someone who loves crafting and can appreciate the thought and time that went into making this beauty!  It’s also a great way of showcasing some pretty crafting products!

This pretty project was made by Monika Davis, and you can get her tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

No Wondering about Wisteria!

Here's a card we're making for stamp class today and tomorrow! And, cool to find out today that our Wisteria Wonder will be carried over as a permanent color for our upcoming new catalog.

So, here's some big scoop on our new colors:

Announcing Stampin' Up!'s upcoming Color Refresh! We love color and we know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. We are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

Print: Color Refresh Flyer

The upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!
Q: What are the new core collection colors, and what are the In Colors that are returning as core colors?
A: There are a total of 10 "new colors".  Most are returning In Colors...yay!

• NEW Smoky Slate
• FOUR returning current In Colors include: 
  •  Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder
• FIVE returning past In Colors include: 
  •  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry 
  •  Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride 
  •  Soft Sky 

Check out these colors displayed in their new collections!

Colors Retiring/Discontinuing:

• Regal Rose
• Pretty in Pink
• Bashful Blue
• Certainly Celery
• Baja Breeze
• Riding Hood Red
• Bravo Burgundy
• Not Quite Navy
• More Mustard
• River Rock
• Lucky Limeade (2011/2013 In-Color)

IMPORTANT: Starting today (April 4th)

• All retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. 
• Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).  
• You'll want to stock up on your favorite out-going color products this weekend and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING going on April 6-8, 2013.

Julie B

Fluffy Filtered Flower atop a Kraft Box!

This is a super fun little gift box we'll be creating at stamp class this Thursday and Friday. I LOVE the Creped Filter Paper that Stampin' Up! is selling in our Spring catalog - the quality of is unmatched! It looks like it's tissue paper, but it's definitely a very different thickness. - very flexible, but super sturdy. I know because I've squished and scrunched, and stuck and unstuck it from a couple different projects. And it still holds up. It's awesome!

Anyway, if you're coming to class, you'll get to make this Fluffy Filtered Flower and see for yourself how cool it is to work with.

I hope to see you at class later this week,

Julie B  

Scallop Square Spotlight!

The popular Scallop Square Bigz die has been out for a while, but there are so many new, cool, and fresh things you can create with it!  This project will show you how easy the Scallop Square makes it to create a Lidded Window Sheet Box, an Open-Top Handle Tote, a Slide-Out Pocket Card and a 4-Way Treat Holder!  Any of these would make a great favor and invitation for all of your parties!

 

This fun project was made by ME! And you can get the tutorial by subscribing to April over at Craft Project Central!

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B