Be Merry String Art

Get ready for the holiday season with this beautiful Be Merry sign. This art is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! It also doubles as a greeting card holder! When those holiday cards start coming in just use a regular paper clip to attach the card to the ribbon and you will have all your cards on display! There is a card included so you can make one to give as a gift!

This pretty project was made by Amanda Corbet, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of October over at Craft Project Central. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Truly Grateful Treat Bag for Class!

We'll be making this cute little treat bag for stamp class this week! It's just one of Stampin' Up!'s Tag a Bag Gift Bags, and we're "gusseting" it. That gives it some fullness, and allows it to stand on its own! :)

 

Here's a picture taken from the side - just so you can see how it looks!

 

As part of re-creating the bag's shape, we will be trimming the top opening of the bag - and using our new Rotary Addition to the Stampin' Trimmer, along with the Tiny Wave blade - I LOVE these new options for cutting!!

And, of course, if you'll be coming to class this week - you'll find out what 'yummy' treat you'll get to put inside the bag (or you can eat it, and give the empty bag to someone!).

Hope to see you at class,

 Julie B

Christmas Countdown

Who doesn’t love to count down the days until Christmas?  This is the perfect addition to any holiday décor for the upcoming Christmas season!  Simply turn the calendar days one by one starting on December 1^st and Christmas will be here before you know it!

 

This super cute project was made by Dani Dziama, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to October over at Craft Project Central.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B

Holiday Decorative Plate Collection

You will love having this beautiful plate displayed in your home year round. Each of the 8 inserts has a Velcro back so that you can easily switch out the center each month for the appropriate holiday.  Or, when you are not in a holiday month, use the generic everyday insert. This would also make a wonderful gift for a special friend or family member.

 

This great project was made by Amy Storrie, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to Craft Project Central. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Photo Keeper

Summer is over, but you don’t have to forget about your vacation just yet. Make this super cool Photo Keeper that can also function as a mini scrap book in a box. Keep your treasured photo memories in one place.  Its size makes it perfect to take it with you in your bag to hold your pictures while you travel. This is also the perfect present with the matching greeting card and small embellishments to someone who loves to travel and take pictures.

 

This fun project was made by Monika Davis, and you can get the tutorial when you subscribe to October over at Craft Project Central.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B 

Family Banner & Leaf Jar Set

This is a great time of year to decorate for the season.  Included in this project are the “Family” banner, a beautiful “leaf” jar and a matching card.  These little décor items are perfect for a gift or to decorate your own home.  The project also makes for a fun holiday class, club, or camp project!!

This awesome project was made by Heidi King, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to October over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Timeless Talk Desktop Card Set

This project makes a darling card box, and when the cards are gone you can use as a notepaper holder!  Simply cut 8-1/2” x 11” sheets of copy paper into quarters and you have notepaper for the holder!  This project makes a nice addition to any desk.  Also, a great gift idea or class idea for demonstrators.

This great set was made by Laurie Zoellmer, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to October over at Craft Project Central. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Witches Brew BOO for a Challenge!

I finally decided to join the Card Challenge over at Craft Project Central! It's been a while since I've participated in a card challenge - and I realized it's pretty fun!! I like that I just have to choose the details I like, then I just put it into the given format! I really have to do this more often!

So here's the sketch they gave. And you can even get the details on the measurements and all that good stuff by clicking HERE. And, of course, I couldn't be exact with all that they did, but I like my little modifications!  

And here's a little close-up of some the fun parts I added! I used the Big Shot to die cut the letters from the Typeset Alphabet Bigz set with Basic Black card stock. Then I used the 2-Way Glue pen with the Black Stampin' Glitter onto the letters - love the SPARKLE!! And the cool little 'spiral-y' black thing is just a scrap of Basic Black card stock that I twirled until it looked cool and Glue-Dotted it on! - I think it makes a fun little accent!

Hope you like it - and hope you go over and join the Challenge too! 

Julie B

Pumpkin Spice Fall Appreciation Gift

This Fall Appreciation Gift Set is packed with all the writing essentials you’ll need, plus a super simple two-ingredient recipe for ‘The Best’ Pumpkin Spice Cookies - just right for the season! The six note cards, coordinating covered notepad, and Stampin’ Write Marker all fit into the two-pocket fold up tote. You’ll also get the instructions for making the Pumpkin Spice Cookies that fit just perfectly into the Stampin’ Up! Tag a Bag Gift Box.

This fun project was made by ME!!! You can get the tutorial when you subscribe to October over at Craft Project Central.

I hope you will stop by over at Craft Project Central and leave me a comment there! :) Please!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Polka Dot Card Set

A set of blank greeting cards is always a great gift idea and is particularly a gift project worth considering for the upcoming Christmas holiday.  This ensemble includes assorted sentiments and a handy coordinating box for the cards.

 

This beautiful set was made by Regina Andari, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to October over at Craft Project Central.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B

 

 

Autumn Theme Boxed Card Set

In this project make some cards that “match” the season.  Who wants a spring themed birthday card when they have a birthday in October?  In this project, you’ll craft some cards with rich fall colors for various occasions, plus a great box that’s perfect for gift giving – if you don’t decide to keep the cards for yourself!

This pretty project was made by Jen Arkfeld, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to October over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

Fall Centerpiece

It’s officially Autumn and time to put out Fall decorations!  Wouldn’t this Fall Centerpiece be wonderful to add to your collection?  Fall colors are so beautiful, and this centerpiece is full of them!  The centerpiece would look great on any dining room table, mantle, bay window, or entry table.  This project would make a fun class, too!

This 'oh so pretty' project was made by Christy Fulk, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of October over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

 

Pop N Cuts Tote for Class!

This sweet little Pop N Cuts Tote is the project we'll be making at my stamp classes this week! I'm really loving the Pop N Cuts die now that I've found so many different ways to use it! Last month we used the die to make a super quick Pocket Card.

The little inset box is a breeze to make too! And we're adding the cute little tag to the front - super easy, and so versatile to use for a little gift or treat for someone!

Hope to see you at class this week!

Julie B

Trick or Treat Gift Set!

This Trick or Treat Gift Set is the perfect Halloween gift for that special little someone in your life! This set features an altered, no-sew, pillowcase trick or treat bag, a personalized trick or treat bag name tag, a trick or treat pin and a spooky gift card for giving this set as a gift!  Any one of these projects, individually, would make for a wonderful creative session for you and your spooky little friend!

 

This fun project was made by Michelle Wecksler, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to October over at Craft Project Central.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B