Creation Station Hop - Power of the Punch!

Welcome to Just Julie B's! I'm so excited to share with you my card creation for this month's blog hop - Power of the Punch! I'm using a punch that will be available to purchase from the new Holiday Catalog that starts on September 5th. I just LOVE Halloween - so I knew I had to share this new Spooky Bats Punch!

It may be hard to see in the picture, but the bats were punched from Basic Black Cardstock that was spritzed with a Frost White Shimmer Paint mixture. I put about 7 drops of the paint into a Stampin' Spritzer, and then filled the rest with 91% rubbing alcohol. After shaking it up, you just spray onto the cardstock and let dry a few minutes. - then tah dah, Shimmery Bats!!   

The 'moon' is also an easy punched trick! I punched a 2-1/4" Circle from Mango Melody and then sponged it with some Pumpkin Pie - a perfect and easy moon. I took a slice off of it just for a different look.

Another fun accent to the card are the Basic Jewel Rhinestones - that are colored to match! I used the Stampin' Blends coordinating marker to color over them before adhering them - Bootiful in Blackberry Bliss! ;)

I hope you enjoyed this quick stop by, and I can't wait to see what Dena has in store for us next...

Dena Rekow

~ 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.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Happy Howl-o-ween to You!

It’s time to decorate for Halloween – a most fun holiday!  This can be a fun time of year for the fun little treats you can leave on your co-workers’ desks or give to your child’s classmates and teachers.  And what better time for a little fun than Halloween!!  J   This collection encompasses a fabulous Twisted Easel card decoration and Halloween treat gifts perfect for anyone in your life.  This project uses the wonderful new Howl-o-ween Treat Stamp Set, coordinating Boo to You Framelits set, the new Sweet Hauntings Stamp Set, and our fabulous Envelope Punch Board to create some fun goodies. 

This cute project was made by Wendy Klein, 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

Halloween Squash Book with Punch Art!

Preserve your Halloween memories in this fun and festive faBOOlous squash book! Featuring the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper and some too-cute-to spook Halloween punch art, this squash book is the perfect showcase for your photos. It would also make an excellent product based class, club project, or a fun gift to give with the matching card. Note: Includes instructions for both full sized and smaller sized squash books.  And remember, if you don’t celebrate Halloween, this project can easily be adapted to any theme or occasion!

This super fun project was made by Yapha Mason, 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

Bat Pillow Box for Class this Week!

This fun little Bat Pillow Box is the project we'll be making at stamp classes this week! Our new Square Pillow Box Thinlits Dies make this project super easy! His wings are all sparkly with our new Black Glimmer Paper - Love this, without the mess of the typical glitter! A few circle punches for his eyes, and a Chalk Marker line for his mouth - and tahdah!!

Plus, I have a secret way to show you how to close the top and bottom of the Pillow Box for a stay-tight fit! - And, of course, there will be special treats to put inside!!

Hope to see you at class this week!

Julie B

Halloween Mixed Media Gift Set!

Deck your haunted halls with this canvas that mixes Stampin’ Up! Products with other media to make this lovely ghoulish canvas. Give this has a spooky gift with the matching card. This would make a hauntingly fabulous class project or hostess gift! And remember, if you don’t celebrate Halloween, this project can be adapted to an any occasion gift set!

This super cool 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.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Howl-o-ween Fun!

It’s time for some old fashioned Howl-o-ween Fun!  This project features the Howl-o-ween Treat Stamp Set and the coordinating Boo to You Framelits Dies.  Also highlighted is the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper…and bit of sparkle from Silver and Black Glimmer Paper!  The project set includes a sweet 3 -1/2” x 5” note card and lined envelope…perfect to send out a few spooky words to a friend or loved one!  There’s also a wand for your little one to wave in casting a spell on a friend or foe…and there’s also two games to keep everyone busy.  First up…there’s Trick or Treat Tic-Tac-Toe!  What will you choose?  The crossbones X or the skull O?  Either way it’ll be hauntingly good fun...and fun that you can take with you using the game packaging made featuring the Envelope Punch Board!  Finally, who doesn’t remember the ball-in-the-hole game?  Super easy to make, there’s nothing ghostly about these little games…they’re just good old fashioned fun! And remember, if you don’t celebrate Halloween, this project can be adapted to an any occasion fun set!

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

Thanks fro stopping by,

Julie B

Halloween Lantern GIft Set!

Decorate for Halloween with this adorably spooky lantern complete with bats and spider webs. Gift this lovely lantern as a gift with the coordinating card and gift box perfect for packing up a sweet spooky treat! This would make a great class project or hostess gift!  And remember, if you don’t celebrate Halloween, this project can be adapted to an any occasion gift set!

This super cool 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.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Halloween Matchbox Treat Holders!

These Matchbox Treat Holders are made using the Envelope Punch Board and go together in a snap!  Make several of them to give out at Halloween to your special “trick or treaters”!  Or you can change up the design for any occasion – these boxes will also hold a gift card with still enough room for a little treat or small gift.

This cute project idea was made by Laurie Zoellmer, 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 

Howl-o-ween Treats Ensemble!

Get ready for Halloween this year with this array of treats! You’ll make the Trick or Treat Bag plus all the treats that can fit inside - the Candy Bar Pocket, Candy Corn Box, Pumpkin Lollipop Treat and the Nugget Sleeve. Not only will you learn how to make all the treats, but also you’ll learn a lot of new “Tricks” showing the versatility of your Ornate Tag Topper Punch. And the quick 3” x 3” Love Note tops off the ensemble!

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

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Halloween Ensemble!

This ensemble includes a quick-to-make triangle treat holder, a fun, interactive Waterfall card, and a candy dispenser that everyone can enjoy.

 

This fun Halloween set was made by Regina Andari, 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

Freaky Friends Halloween Treat Box & Card!

Make this cute little Halloween treat box and matching card for your favorite little goblins, witches, and ghosts this year!  The template is easy to adapt to different occasions too, and doesn’t have to be used just as a Halloween gift!

 

This fun and cute project was made by Laurie Zoellmer, 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

Halloween Puppet Theater!

This Halloween Puppet Theater is a great way to celebrate the season of spooky creatures!!!!  This set features a foldable puppet theater, three spooky puppets, and envelope and tag for gift giving.  Make your little goblins smile with this fun foldable theater!  Or keep it yourself and use it as adorable holiday décor for Halloween!

 

This super 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

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

Trick or Treat Tote for Class this Week!

This Thursday and Friday we will be making this fun Trick or Treat Tote! If maybe it looks a little familiar to you, it might be because it's based on my Beach Bag Tote from the tutorial I wrote for Craft Project Central in July. When I designed it back then, I was thinking summertime and beach! But now that Fall is around the corner, I thought it would make a super cute Trick or Treat Bag!

With our awesome Witches Brew DSP, it was an easy switch to re-create it as a Trick or Treat Bag! And the little hang tag is from our Tags for You Bundle - super quick, cute and easy!

I hope to see you at class this week!

Julie B 

Witches Brew Halloween Home Decor!

This trio of canvases makes for a fun and festive wall hanging for the upcoming Halloween happenings! It’s a great project to make for your own Halloween décor. But don’t forget to make a second one, along with the coordinating card, and give it as a gift!

 

This 'spooky' project was made by ME!! And you can get the tutorial for it when you subscribe to September over at Craft Project Central! 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B

My Halloween Tree!

I was inspired by the Stampin' Success demonstrator magazine to decorate my Halloween tree.  In the last issue I got, they had a Halloween tree that was made from tree branches, spray painted black. And since I already had my black wrapped wire tree - I figured I could make one like it! (And no spray painting twigs:) ) 

But I did use the magazine ideas for the ornaments! I'm just loving the Designer Rosette die - and anything you can make with it! So I added a Googly Ghouls witch to this rosette! 

And here's a little Googly Ghouls bat with some circle layers (love the splash of Silver Glimmer paper in between!).

And because I wanted fill the tree with some other things besides all ornaments, I added some of the Striped Ribbon to a few of the ranches here and there.

 

These pumpkins were made super fast with the wide oval punch. I punched five of them, and folded each in half. Then I glued them together, punched a hole in the top and tied some Linen Thread for the bow and hanger - super quick and easy!

There's still time to make some quick and fun Halloween projects! - Just Do It! :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Googly Ghouls Class!

These are the projects we made in the Googly Ghouls class I had a few weeks ago!  Most of the projects were planned around the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit and the Googly Ghouls stamp set.

 

I prepped a lot of things in advance to make the class go a little quicker and smoother!  I pre-cut the letters and the Framelits Label Collection pieces for this cool banner.

Everyone embossed a bunch of their glassine bags with the Spider web folder and put together the clothespin tags for the tops.  They are all ready to fill with treats!

 

These Ghost Luminaries were probably the easiest and my most favorite project! The tops were rounded off using a circle die template. Then we added some scrap punched pieces for their eyes. - And the battery-operated tea lights are so cool when lit up inside them!

These little BOO picks were made with the Designer Rosette die, and the back-sides of some of the tags included in the Ghoulish Googlies Designer kit.  I love adding them to a pot of beans - you could so do this with any kind of themed picks!  Also they're cool just to put into a potted plant!

 

And because I had a bunch of frames that I bought a long time ago on clearance (you know, one of those "This is a great buy and I'll think of a great project one day!").  So we used the frame with the Toxic Frameable download.  SOO easy - printed them out and stuck them in a frame!  The subway art print is so on trend right now too!

So if you're looking for a quick Halloween project - I hope one of these will inspire you to make something fun before Halloween gets here!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

"Ghoul Friend" Hand Sanitizer Tutorial

Here's the cool hand sanitizer treat I made yesterday.  And here's the tutorial on how to make it!

You start with a 2-1/2" x 8-1/2" piece of card stock folded in half.  Lay it on the Two Tags die, with the folded edge just before the bottom edge.

Here's a closer look of where the fold line should be.
 

After it's die cut, score a line across the bottom edge at 1/2".
 

Then, lining the score line up with the edge of your large scallop punch, punch out an oval.  Try to keep the punch centered! 

 

On the inside back part punch two 1/8" holes in the center, about where the scallops start. (This will hold the 'neck' of your hand sanitizer bottle)

 

Feed a 9" piece of ribbon through the holes you just made.
 

Use one Dimensional to hold the bottle to the back of the card stock piece.
 

Create your scallop layers and glue/dimensional them together.
 

Glue the scallop layers to the front.  Then use your Crop-A-Dile (I know it's retired now, but it still works the best to punch through all those layers!) and punch the larger size (I think 3/16") hole in the bottom edge.

 

Feed through the ribbon ends, around the bottle and into the front hole you just made.  My hint for tying: make a knot, with the tails going top and bottom, and turn the pattern so it's facing down.

Then when you fold over, pull through the ribbon bringing the pattern side back to the front.  Other part of the hint: Hold one end of the ribbon, and pull the other - it helps make the knot a little neater in the middle.

 

Fold the ribbon in half and cut to create the 'fishtail' ends.
 

And - Tah Dah!!  Pretty easy!!  I especially like that the base of it isn't a lot of work, and really takes hardly any card stock.  The rest is scrap sized pieces too!  It's only when you decided to make a boatload of them that it takes a lot of card stock :)

Hope you have fun making some!  

Thanks for stopping by, 

Julie B

Candy Corn Fun!

Here's a fun Candy Corn treat holder I made.  I used the Petal Cone Big Shot Die.  And my most favorite part is that I was able to use the Summer Smooches Designer Paper!  Using my 'summer leftovers' to make a 'fall' treat!  Cool, huh?

And the saying is from the Spooky Bingo Bits set. 

I decided to enter the Great Pumpkin Blog Hop!  You can see a bunch of cool Halloween ideas over there each week.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B