Simple Valentine!

I figured I would get a little ahead of the game, and I made this simple Valentine today! I love the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder - and the new Core'dinations card stock really sets off the pattern! The fancy laser cut heart is from the More Amore Designer Papers - but it's the backside of one of the Primrose Petals ones!

Do you have all your Valentines all ready yet?!


Julie B

Lucky Leprechaun Treats!

Kids will love these adorable treats made just for the lucky holiday of St. Patrick’s Day!  Included in the project are a cute Leprechaun Hat that you can add treats to, Leprechaun Treat Legs, a Rainbow Pot of Gold Treat Holder and a coordinating Lucky card!  Make one or make them all and feel the luck coming your way!

 

This cute little project was made by Heidi King, and you can get the details on her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B   

This Friday's Boutique Box Beauty!

Here's the little project we'll be making this Friday at class. It starts with the Boutique Boxes Designer Printed Kit. I added a few extra touches, but most of it is included in the pre-made kit. I really like the Soda Pop Top accent on the little box - it was something I had planned for last month, but I didn't get my order in time. So I'm glad that we'll be adding that little technique to the project! And the shine of the Soda Pop Top really 'pops' the project! :)

The little note card is included in the kit too - and they're the perfect size for a gift card. Of course, a good gift needs some kind of sweet treat - so the little peppermint patty is simply wrapped with a coordinating piece of Summer Starfruit Designer Patterned Paper. And both the little note card and the candy both fit into the box!

    

You can just tuck the flap into the box to close it, but I did a little 'trick' on the back. I used a Dimensional on the bottom half of one of the (kit included) little scallops. I stuck it on the back so that the flap will just tuck under the top half. 

 

I thought that little finishing touch makes the back look cute too!

I hope to see you at class this Friday!


Julie B 

Sale-A-Bration Steal!

I was doing some blog surfing and looking around on Stampin' Connection, and somewhere I found a card that was almost the same as this! I drug it onto my desktop so I could copy it later, but I couldn't wait to make it! - Isn't it striking?! I'm always kind of hesitant with new designer papers that have so many bright colors, but this is really growing on me! I love the 'pop' of all these fun colors together!

I love getting the Sale-A-Bration freebies! - And we have so many cool choices this year! The ribbon I used on the card is part of one of the freebies - and you get 5 yards of three different colors, plus 36 buttons. Such a great deal, but even better is the quality!! This ribbon is so pliable for tying into bows - I LOVE it!!

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B

 

 

Journal & Candle Gift Set

Turn any plain composition book or journal into a special keepsake you will love or love to give as a gift!  This project incorporates beautiful designer fabric and gives your journal a wonderful soft texture that will make you love holding it in your hand.  And don’t worry, if you don’t sew, this is a no-sew fabric project that is easy enough for anyone to do!

 

This sweet project was made by Niki Toll, and you can get the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B 

Use What You Got!

The other day I got another Sale-A-Bration set, Feeling Sentimental, and I couldn't wait to use it! So the set had been sitting on my craft table, and I decided to just use whatever stuff I had on my table to create my card. I had been working on a project with the Tea for Two DSP so that's what I used! So maybe you can call me lazy, but I think it was sort of resourceful using up all my scrap pieces!

By the way, I wasn't going to get this Feeling Sentimental set, but - Wow! It's an awesome set for masculine and vintage cards! I caved, but glad I did! And heck, it was FREE!!  

Have you made your Sale-A-Bration wish list yet?! 

Julie B

Oh, Whale Card & Box Set

Start 2013 off with a cute and ‘punny’ card set featuring a brand new set in the Spring Catalog!  When you’re done you will have a Valentine’s Day card, a Thank You card, a Get Well card, and a Welcome Baby card as well as a reusable box to store them all in!

This sweet project was made by Tara Bourgoin, and you can the details for her tutorial over at Craft Project Central!

Thanks for stopping by,


Julie B  

Tea for Two Gift Set

This pretty Tea for Two gift set is sure to make a good friend smile!  The wall decor piece can be hung or set in a frame holder.  The simple treat cone can be filled with any kind of yummy treat, and the Oh, Hello card will be sure to set the tone for it all!

 

This set was made by ME!! And you can get the details for my tutorial by subscribing to January over at Craft Project Central!!

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B

Valentine, or Anytime, Treat!

I made this cute little Valentine treat, or any kind of day treat, with the fun Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit. This little kit was so cute from the Holiday Seasonal catalog. But during that catalog period, there was just so much other stuff to focus on! 

The awesome thing about the kit now though, is that you get it FREE when you buy the 'My Little Valentine' stamp set! How awesome is that?!

 

I didn't even use the stamp set, but you can check it out HERE, along with the special deal on the whole kit - a super great deal for $9.95! I did add my own Pool Party paper around the chocolate bar, and a couple circle layers under the included, pre-punched 'heart flower' pop out. And the Pool Party Ribbon was my add-on too!

But the most important to know is that you can only get the stamp set and FREE Simply Sent kit until TOMORROW! That's the last day of the offer!! 

Valentine's Day isn't too far away, and even if you don't get them made up for Valentine's gifts, you can use them for a nice 'thank you' or 'thinking of you' treat for someone, anytime. They are so quick and easy to put together - and great to have on hand for a last-minute gift!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Burlap Valentine Decor

The look of burlap has become quite popular for home decor.  Here are two fun Valentine projects that will bring the shabby chick look of burlap to your decor.  Each pennant on the "sweet love" banner is burlap with designer paper stitched on top.  Accents of glittered hearts, dyed ribbon and paper flowers finish off the banner.  The framed Amore art piece really pops with rolled paper roses.  These two coordinating decor pieces would really show someone how special they are to you or would be a great addition to your own decor this Valentine’s Day!

This darling project was made by Carrie Rhoades, and you can get the details for her tutorial by subscribing to January over at Craft Project Central. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B