Spiral Flowers & Polka Dots!

This project uses an embroidery hoop to make a fun and easy work of art for your home. The coordinating card has a matching envelope with a unique twist on your “average” envelope. This trendy piece of art will put a smile on anybody’s face. It is so easy to make you will want to make two so you can keep one for yourself!

 

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

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B

Ornament Tree!

What if you had a tree base that you could decorate all year round? This project features a unique and beautiful handmade sculpted tree. In this tutorial you will learn how to create an armature using upcycled cardboard. You will also learn how to color your Simply Pressed Clay to create realistic color for your tree. The set also includes instructions for four different types of mini ornaments you can decorate your tree with. You might even choose to make customized ornaments for holidays throughout the year and change the look of your tree with the changing seasons. Of course there are also instructions for a coordinating gift card so that you can gift these trees to friends and family for the holiday season. You might even choose to spend an afternoon or evening making ornaments with them!

 

This super cool 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. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

"Tote"ally Terrific Golden Card Trio Gift Set!

 

Who doesn’t love a fashionable tote? Just in time for the new year, this project features an elegant tote and three sophisticated cards, all featuring gold accents & embellishments. Think Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, Gold Foil sheets, Gold Glimmer papers, Gold Brushed cardstock, Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, gold heat embossing, Gold Glitter, and Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Pad for a faux gold look. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how to coordinate all these wonderful products together for an amazing, perfectly finished look. This project is easy to assemble but looks like you spent hours on it. It’s a perfect New Year’s gift for that stylish and chic friend on your list!

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

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Monogrammed Note Cards Gift Set!

This festive set of note cards makes a wonderful gift for teachers, college students, and anyone else who might enjoy sending a personalized note. The handsome display case holds six single-sided note cards plus six folded note cards, for a total of twelve cards in three different designs. Wrapped in cellophane and finished with a tag, the completed project is ready for gift giving. This monogrammed gift pack is great for a stamp camp, a class, or making a gift for a friend.

 

This great project was made by Yapha Mason, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to December over at Craft Project Central. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B

Gold & Silver New Year Party Ensemble!

You will be ready to celebrate the New Year in style with this classic Gold and Silver New Year Party Ensemble! This fun and festive set features a banner, party hat, party blowers and a card/invitation! The banner will look fabulous hanging in your home anywhere you want to add some sparkle! You can create the decorative bottom edges of the banner pieces using the Labels Collection Framelits. The party hat can either be worn or used as a focal point in a centerpiece. And don’t forget party blowers! You can make them yourself to coordinate beautifully with your party décor. They are simple to put together and make any event a celebration! For the finishing touch, the matching card is perfect for invitations for your friends and family to come and ring in the New Year!

 

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

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B  

Snow Day Party!

Unless you live near the equator – or Florida – you’re going to have snow in the winter.  It’s inevitable, so you might as well enjoy it and have a party!  Here are some fun – and “out of the box” - ways to use the Gift Box Punch Board and All Is Calm suite from the 2014 Stampin’ Up! Holiday catalog to make party favor boxes and a basket of snow party refreshments.  Add a fun invitation and a sparkly snow banner using the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit, and you’ll have the best party ever.  If you live in an area that doesn’t get much snow, or your party is in the spring or summer, it’s easy to switch it to a “no snow” or beach party just by changing the designer series paper and colors.

 

This fabulous 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.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B

Under the Tree Window Treat Box & Money Holder!

Fill this festive Window Treat Box with your favorite goodies for the perfect gift!  These boxes are easy to make, but sure to impress – and the window in the front adds just the right touch!  The coordinating money holder makes this ensemble the perfect gift for anyone on your list!

This great project was made by Laurie Zoellmer, and you can get her tutorial when you subscribe to the month of December over at Craft Project Central.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

All is Calm Desk Accessories Gift Set!

Get ready for the New Year by organizing your desk in fashion!! This compact and practical Calendar Easel sits atop a secret pull out drawer to store your note cards. Plus it folds flat if you needed to stow it away. The coordinating Pen Cup is an easy up-cycling project that is super fun to make! And when you buy the tutorial, you’ll see the super sweet and simple card that will make this the perfect gift set to give!

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

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie B 

A Super Fun Card and More...

 This is one of the cards we'll be making at class this week! It's not only super cute on the front...

 

But this is the surprise fun inside!! It's a diorama pop-up! And it's so easy to make!! I love this idea!

And if you like the card, you'll love the other coordinating projects we'll be making to go with it! Plus, we'll make another cute and simple, but awesome card with another project! 

It's gonna be lots of fun this week! Hope to see you at class...

 Julie B

Monthly Memories Album!

Let’s face it . . . not every stamper is a scrapbooker, but we all have dates, events, activities, milestones, etc. that we’d like to record and remember.  This Monthly Memories Album, which can stand on its own, is comprised of pockets—one for each month—with at least one card in each pocket to record (with journaling and/or photos) special events.  Of course, photos and mementos can be included or attached to the front (and/or back) of each pocket.  The whole family can be involved recording a memory about something special for each month!  The handy gift bag features a really neat way to make sure the card doesn’t get lost or separated from the gift and, of course, there’s a gift box for the album!  This is an especially perfect gift for a New Year’s party hostess, or host your own party and give this ensemble to each of your guests!

 

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.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

Julie B