Cookie Cutter Halloween for a Challenge!

So here's the Halloween card I made for the Creating Pretty Cards Sketch Challenge! I wasn't sure if I would really use the Cookie Cutter Halloween or Christmas stamp sets - but they sure are addicting once you stamp a few! I kind of thought they were just for kids - but I now I'm pretty sure they're for kids of ALL ages! :)

Here's the fun part of the card - that it has a window front!

Here's the Sketch if you want to join the Challenge~

And if you're going to join, jump on over and check it out HERE!

Julie B

Halloween Home Decor Set!

Don’t rush to the store for Halloween decorations!  There are so many simple ways to create your own home décor pieces for this spooky holiday!  This Halloween Décor Set includes a fun decorative frame and a coordinating candy jar.  Learn how to turn a simple frame into a Halloween home décor piece you can be proud of!  In this tutorial you will learn how to color coordinate your Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine and how to create adorable ghosts using your Owl Builder Punch.  Happy Halloween!

This cute project was made by Michelle Wecksler and it's the Bonus Project for the month of September 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.  

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Julie B

Candy Lane Christmas Gift Giving Ensemble!

Simple and sweet projects for Christmas Gift Giving using the Candy Cane Lane Suite.  These projects will allow you to give everyone a little something to show you’re thinking of them at Christmas time.  Make up several in advance so you always have one ready for the postman, neighbor or co-worker.

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

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Julie B

Halloween Party Ensemble!

Capture the spirit of Halloween with this party ensemble. It has everything you need to get ready for a spooky Halloween party that is totally delightful and not at all frightful!  Remember, if you don’t celebrate Halloween, this project can be easily customizable for any occasion by simply changing the designer series paper and the stamp sets.

This very cool project was made by Liz Miller and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of September over at Craft Project Central.

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Julie B

Spooky Fun Party Ensemble!

Bats and witches and things that go “bump!” in the night – it’s time for Halloween. Create spooky fun party favors and decorations with the Spooky Fun Stamp Set and Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog. The gatefold card can be used as a greeting card or as a party invitation. If you decide not to host a party, the luminaries will light the way for trick-or-treaters and the favors can be your treats for the goblins and ghosts at your door. The best thing about this project is that you can substitute another bundle and turn it into an ensemble for any holiday or celebration.

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

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Julie B

Paisley Party Ensemble!

Do you love to entertain?  Whether it’s a small gathering or a formal meal, this tutorial has a few special touches for you to make.  This ensemble provides those little things that you can turn to time and time again whether you’re having friends over for nibbles and drinks or for a celebratory meal. There’s even some packaging included so that your guests don’t go home empty handed.

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

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Julie B

New Bundle Baby!

If you know someone expecting a baby, this bundle with a "baby napping" plaque to hang outside the door and the coordinating gift box and matching thank you notes will be a welcome gift for the new mom.

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

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Julie B

Boxes and Bags & Tie on Tags!

Fall is just around the corner…and that means the holiday season is not far behind…when homemade packaging makes everything special!  This project features leaves, acorns and pine boughs to create bags and boxes and a fun tie on tag…one for each season.  Now’s the time to gather your papers, punches and dies and get a head start on your holidays with this easy and fun project!

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

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Julie B

Fall Leaf Treat Box Trio!

Get ready for Fall with this set of tempting treat holders! Each treat holder is made using the fabulous new Popcorn Box Thinlits. You’ll see how versatile these thinlits are when you learn how to make a Treat-Filled Popcorn Box, a Pocket Treat Holder and a Basket. Just a few quick and easy adjustments make these simple, but oh, so cute little gifties! Plus you’ll see how to adapt the new Suite Seasons Stamp Set into more general sayings for anytime use! And the coordinating card can be used with any one of the treats for gift giving!

This Fall project was made by ME!! And you can get the tutorial for my project when you subscribe to the month of September over at Craft Project Central.

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Julie B

Floral Metallic Frame & Card!

Do you ever need a gift for an unexpected occasion? The Floral Metallic Frame will make you look like you are on top of your gift giving! The frame is filled with a variety of three-dimensional flowers in metallic colors. Plus, there is a coordinating greeting card. You will surely WOW whoever receives this gift. Metallics are the latest trend; from the fashion runways to interior design. Stampin’ Up! keeps up with current trends and offers many metallic products for paper crafters to choose from.

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

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Julie B

Autumn Wreath Greeting Card Box Set!

Get ready for those cool autumn days with bright beautiful leaves tumbling down with this lovely set of four gift cards and a matching box. Each contains a beautiful autumn wreath featuring the Wondrous Wreath Stamp Set. This would make a quick and easy class project or hostess gift! Make one to gift to a friend or keep it just for yourself.

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

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Julie B 

Creation Station Blog Hop - Holiday Catalog Favorites!

Welcome to Creation Station's Holiday Catalog Favorites Blog Hop! I'm super excited about the Holiday Catalog - so many awesome new sets, framelits, just everything... It was hard to say that any one thing could be my favorite, but ONE of my favorites is the Jar of Cheer stamp set. I love that it goes with the Everyday Jar Framelits from the Main Catalog that I already have!

I wanted to make a fillable jar, so I added a Window Sheet piece and used the Foam Adhesive Strips in order to make the 'Shaker Card'. Well then I had seen someone use the Whisper White Mini Pompom Trim (with the pompoms cut off) for 'snowballs'. - So I had to do that!!

I love the idea - but the pompoms don't move around inside!! I guess you could double-up the Foam Adhesive if you really want movement, but I kinda like it with the pompoms just randomly around in the space..

I added the twig of holly and berries, cut off from a larger stamp in the same set.

And what I love most about probably every card is - depth and texture. It adds so much more interest to use Stampin' Dimensionals for layers, as well as gently bending tag or accessory pieces.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the Blog Hop...

Kimberly VanDiepen

Kathy Kartak

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Julie B

Bella & Friends!

With this tutorial, create an adorable set of cards featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Bella & Friends Stamp Set.  The tutorial includes a sweet “pizza box” to hold the cards, and there’s plenty of room for two of each card in the box!  The images in this stamp set make for such a precious set of cards—one of which is a sweet easel design—and  anyone who receives them will feel how much you care from the moment the card is pulled from the envelope.  The box itself can be re-purposed for a gift or for daily use to hold note paper. 

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

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B