Cottage Greetings Mini Card Box Set!

The six cards in this set are 3” x 3” cards, and are perfect to attach to any gift. They’re also perfect to leave a little note to those you care about. There is a cute purse-like box to keep them in, too. The cards and box feature the stamp set, Cottage Greetings, the designer series paper stack, Pretty Petals, and the Lots of Labels Framelits Dies. This card set would also make a great gift.

This cute project was made by Christy Fulk, and it's the Bonus Project for the month of February over at Craft Project Central. Bonus projects can be obtained by subscribing to two or more months in a row, putting the Craft Project Central badge on your blog, or by referring a friend and when they subscribe, letting us know.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B.

"Going Places" Masculine Card Set!

The Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack is perfect for masculine cards, and this tutorial will demonstrate a variety of masculine card designs that feature clever ways to use the gorgeous papers with punches and dies.  Taking the spotlight are two cards . . . one that features the Retiform technique and a fun star-shaped shaker card!  You’ll enjoy the fact that none of the cards are difficult to make, and the tutorial also includes a fun-to-make decorated box for storing your set of eight cards.

This awesome project was made by Regina Andari, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of February over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Wedding Book/Album with Bookmark & Greeting Card!

Make this elegant mini wedding book that will be cherished for a lifetime. This little piece could serve as the guest book or as a scrapbook to hold pictures. Either way, it is the perfect addition to a DIY style wedding. It comes with a coordinating bookmark and greeting card. While you are having fun crafting, learn an easy book binding technique. No need for a wedding set? Change the colors and turn the project into a birthday gift, or perhaps a travel journal set! This would also make a great sketch book for a youngster. Great for a stamp camp, or as a class project.

This sweet project was made by Monika Davis and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of February over at Craft Project Central.

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Julie B

Floral Cards & Gift Box Set!

Anyone would love to get this gift box set of floral cards! The cards feature the Sale-A-Bration stamp set, What I Love, along with the Sale-A-Bration designer series paper, Perfectly Artistic. The coordinating gift box also has a big flower made with the Cotton Paper Assortment. The gift box holds six cards and six envelopes. This would make a great Sale-A-Bration card class, too.

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

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Julie B

Some Simple Valentines for a Challenge!

Here's a Valentine card I made last week (and I did actually get them mailed out before Valentine's Day, I'm just posting a little late!). I wanted to make a little stack of quick Valentines cuz I was short on time, so I decided to use the Creating Pretty Cards Sketch Challenge to help with the layout!

And here it is:

It's a great layout that could be used with so many different images and punches!

And here is another one I made with a few extra embellishments (always Love to add a few extras, but not as easy to mail!).

It's not too late to join the Sketch Challenge, just hop on over to Craft Project Central! You might win a FREE tutorial!

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Julie B 

Egg-cellent Spring Diorama and Card!

If you’re ready to welcome spring, there’s no better way than with the Bloomin’ Love Bundle and Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack and Embellishment Kit. You’ll create a diorama with a coordinating stand for your mantel, desk, or bookshelf. Or – use the egg to hold candy and gift it with the beautiful card you’ll make. It’s a perfect start to the season! This would also make a fun class or stamp camp.

This pretty project was made by Buffy Cooper and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of February over at Craft Project Central.

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Julie B

Beautiful Botanical Blooms Gift Ensemble!

This simply sweet gift ensemble can be made for so many different occasions – a baby shower, bridal shower, tea party, any kind of party that you want that sweet and elegant impression! Or how about even just a sweet Home Décor gift to a friend? You’ll learn how to systematically turn the Botanical Builder framelits flowers into a Beautiful Topiary Flower Ball. Then you’ll see how to quickly make the coordinating Card and Tagged Treat Box that will “Wow!” the recipient!

This project was made by ME and you can get the tutorial when you subscribe to the month of February over at Craft Project Central!

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Julie B 

Birthday Blooms Framed Art Gift Set!

Give someone this special gift of framed art handmade by you! With some fun water coloring, flowers, and beautiful lacy layers this is a perfect gift for a very special lady! The 5 x 7 framed art is beautiful and easy! The set comes complete with matching card and gift bag so you can present your gift in style!

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

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Julie B!

Egg-cellent Easter Ensemble!

Are the winter blues getting you down? Bring some spring into your home a little early and be ready to celebrate Easter with this Egg-cellent Easter Ensemble! These branches are already in bloom with soft pink paper flowers and tiny green leaves. The embellished egg ornaments add pretty, delicate accents that are perfect for the Easter Season. Make one for your own home and one to give away. The coordinating card and basket make this an ideal gift for someone special. 

This super sweet project was made by Julie Warnick and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of February over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Zoo Babies Love Notes Set!

It's time to express your love!  These adorable Zoo Babies love note cards are a perfect way to share your love!  Hide them in a lunch bag, briefcase or drawer for your loved one to discover!  A highlight of this set is learning how to create sleek envelopes using a combination of the Simply Scored Board and the Gift Bag Punch Board.  This set includes four love notes, four envelopes, a gift tag, and an adorable gift bag to hold the set of love notes.  This set would be perfect for a stamp camp or as a simple gift!

This cute project was made by Michelle Wecksler and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of February over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Creation Station - Bloomin' Love!

Thanks for stopping by on the Creation Station's Blog Hop! If you're just starting the hop, Welcome! Our Blog Hop is focused on Valentines! And you'll be seeing a lot of the Bloomin' Love stamp set and the coordinating Bloomin' Heart Thinlits, as well as a lot of Glimmer!! 

I used Kraft Cardstock to make this fun pocket card! I added a subtle (Kraft/Crumb Cake colored) patterned piece of designer paper from the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack, along with the fabulous Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper, for the background.

The beautiful Bloomin' Heart from the Thinlits can definitely stand alone... But I decided to add some Blushing Bride Glimmer flowers (from the Thinlits set) to add a little pop! And the Candy Dots made a sweet and simple flower center.

  

 

I tied Blushing Bride Cotton Ribbon around the card to keep it closed!

To make the card into a Pocket Card I started with a 5-1/2" x 12" Kraft Cardstock piece, and scored at 4" and 8". I made an angled cut on the third section to create the inside pocket. Then I added a 'slice' of Blushing Bride Glimmer to coordinate and the sweet "My Valentine" greeting!

The pocket is a nice size for a gift card, but big enough for a little treat too!

I hope you liked my Pocket Card! 

If you missed the awesome post before mine, from Jen Arkfeld and want to see it, you can click on this link:

 

And if you're ready to hop on to the next beautiful post, from Cindy Schuster, you click on this link:

Thanks for stopping by, and come back soon,

Julie B 

Bunny in the Carrot Patch!

You’re invited…to join bunny…in the carrot patch!  These projects feature the Friends & Flowers Stamp Set and the coordinating Festive Flower Builder Punch to create the star of the show…the adorable bunny.  And what does the bunny love the most?  Carrots, of course!  Bright and fun Pumpkin Pie and Cucumber Crush Cardstock are scored and folded to create 3-D carrots…in two sizes!  Larger carrots are strung on Linen Thread to create a garland of carrots…and the smaller carrot perfectly adorns a Tiny Treat Box.  The bunny faced card is designed to serve for Easter greetings…or an invitation…and a colorful place card rounds out the project line up.

This awesome project was made by Sue Plote, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of February over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Leap Day Frogs!

Leap Day comes only once every four years, so don’t let it pass by without some fun stamping projects! When I think of “leaping,” I think of frogs and these cute frog cards and treat holder will have you leaping with joy. This project includes a square card, a pop-up card, and a pyramid treat holder. Use them to celebrate Leap Day with friends and family, or create them for a club or class project. These versatile frogs will also be great for Passover and other spring celebrations. 

This super fun project was made by Yapha Mason, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of February over at Craft Project Central. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B