Heart Quilt Wall Art & Card!

If you have a young teenage girl in your life, you’ll want to make this bright and colorful wall art for her bedroom. The wall art looks like a heart quilt square, and features the Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper and Designer Washi Tape. Make one, or make a few to have a quilt grouping on the wall. There’s also a coordinating card to go along with your special handmade gift.

This fun project was made by Christy Fulk, and it's the Bonus Project for the month of December 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

Uniquely You Journal Cover & Journaling Cards Set!

What do you get when you put fabric, an iron and metallic embossing powders together?  A uniquely you journal cover that sparkles with personality!  This Uniquely You Journal Cover and Journaling Cards Set includes a one-of-a-kind fabric journal cover and two sets of coordinating journaling cards. In this tutorial you will learn how to use your embossing powders in a creative way to design your own unique decorative fabric.  We will then learn how to turn the fabric into a journal or book cover.

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

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Julie B 

Thank you - for a Challenge!

This 'Thank You' is from a new stamp set, All Things Thanks, coming out January 4th! (from the new Occasions Catalog) And the color palette - my favorite! Pool Party, Bermuda Bay and Crumb Cake - with Whisper White!

I made this fun Thank You card with Christmas thank yous in mind, but also thinking about the Creating Pretty Cards Sketch Challenge in mind!

Here's the sketch for December -

It's not too late to join the challenge - check out the details HERE - and you can even have the chance to win a FREE subscription to Craft Project Central! 

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Julie B

Pretty Pines Note Card Set!

Whew!  Hopefully your holiday crafting is done or nearly done.  Now, it’s time to think about what comes next.  Thank you notes and other small gifts for visiting can always come in handy!  This note card set has crisp, clean and simple lines which can be a welcome change from the excesses of the holidays.   Enjoy this set of cards and its cute box for your own use or make several to have on hand to share as you drop by and make visits with friends this winter.

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

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Julie

Pop of Pink Gift Treats!

You’ll always have a gift ready to go after you make these Pop of Pink Gift Treats.  The Double Pocket Treat Holder is great for giving gift cards, tea bags or candy, and the five Nugget Box is sure to make someone smile!

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

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Julie B 

Recycled Calendar Envelopes & Note Cards!

Now that the year is coming to a close, you’ll soon be finished with your 2015 calendar.  This tutorial will demonstrate how to create a set of colorful envelopes from the calendar photos.  Instructions are also included for making a set of note cards that feature the same clean and simple design, but you’ll learn how to sort the envelopes so that similar and coordinating colors can be used to stamp the images on the cards.  Lastly, since you may wish to give your finished card set as a gift, this tutorial includes instructions for a gift box.

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

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Julie B

Letters and Textures & Shapes (Oh, My!)!

Keeping small children entertained during the cold winter months when they can’t go outside can be a challenge. With this tutorial, you’ll use the Stitched Shapes and Large Letters Framelits to create “puzzle letters” that your children can use to make words and play matching games. The Gift Box Punch Board box doubles as a container for the letters and can be another sorting game. Customize the box and tag with your child’s initial, and you have a fun gift for a snowy day.

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

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Julie B  

Flourishing Phrases Cards & Memories Gift Set!

The Cards and Memories Gift set is a great gift idea to bring for the Hostess of your next New Year’s Eve Party event, what a nice way to start the New Year than with a fresh new set of cards and a photo album to showcase your favorite moments. This is a very easy to reproduce project and great for your next Class or Workshop, you can also make one for a Birthday Gift or any other occasion. The Flourishing Phrases Cards and Memories Gift Set tutorial includes four cards of different occasions and one accordion style photo album all this packed in a beautiful keepsake box. In this tutorial you will learn how to build an easy keepsake box with a magnetic closure, how to make your own tassels and embellishments, how to quickly create a cute photo album and a set of cards.

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

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Julie B

One Sheet Mini Scrapbook & Gift Bag!

This little scrapbook is perfect when you have some pictures to share with a loved one, and you want to put them together as an extra special gift. The base of this mini scrapbook is made from one sheet of cardstock, and features the Swirly Bird Bundle. There are 12 pages to put pictures on, with three inner decorated sections. This gift is finished off with a coordinating gift bag that’s made with one sheet of Moroccan Designer Series Paper.

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

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Julie B 

Blossom Builder Calendar & Note Card Gift Set!

If you’re immersed in the holiday season, but have a need for some quick and thoughtful ideas for gift-giving - this gift set is your answer! The recipient of this gift will be prepared for the New Year and days to come! You’ll learn how to make the simple, but oh so pretty and practical Stand-Up Mini Calendar with Post-it Pad. And everyone needs some quick, but cute Note Cards with envelopes for quick a thank you every now and then! The Note Cards and Envelopes are easily gifted in a quick Cellophane Bag! And the Coordinating 3” x 3” Gift Card will top off this perfect gift for that person who is so hard to buy for!

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

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Julie B

Rose Wonder Card Set!

Treat yourself to some relaxing watercolor “therapy” and, at the same time, create a gorgeous set of greeting cards, complete with a very easy-to-make packaging.  Since this card set has a relatively thin profile, why not create several gift sets to have on hand going into the new year?  They certainly won’t take much storage space, and you’ll be so glad to have them when you need a lovely gift.

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

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Julie B

Elegant New Year Party Ensemble!

You can ring in the New Year in style with this Elegant New Year Party Ensemble! The festive Top Hat Centerpiece will bring an element of celebration to your party décor, while the dangling glitter balls add a touch of elegance. The easy to assemble party poppers will be enjoyed by adults and children alike when the clock strikes twelve! Finish off this ensemble with a fun shaker card that can be used as an invitation to or to send a note to welcome in the New Year.

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

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Julie B