Paper Expressions 6: A Video!!!

Today I just want to share another one of my Paper Expressions video.  I also want to share a wish:  May you find the courage to express yourself!  Have a beautiful weekend! :)

Lucky Framed Art Gift Set by Julie Beltramo

Make someone's St. Patrick's Day the luckiest one yet with this Lucky Framed Art Gift Set by Julie Beltramo.  You’ll make this fun and festive Lucky Framed Art that is cute to display anywhere in your home or workspace. You’ll also learn how to make the simple, but creative Treat Box. And top off the gift set with a coordinating greeting card! This would make a fun class to host with your crafty friends too! Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of February!

Happy Valentine's Day Scrap Card

Today's Lesson From The Craft Room:  Clean Up Your Craft Surface Onto A Card!
I love making cards like this.  Cards that wouldn't have come together but for all the little bits a pieces that were lying around on my craft table.  Cut them up, rearrange them, glue and mix them - you'll be surprised what you can come up with!  I began by stenciling the background with Crisp Cantaloupe ink and wrapping the panel with a bit of crochet thread.  Then the scrap mixing began!  Go clean up your craft surface onto a card!  You might just love what you create!

Painted Blooms Card Holder by Laurie Zoellmer

This beautiful Painted Blooms Card Holder by Laurie Zoellmer will easily hold eight cards and envelopes, making it the perfect gift!  Lovely and sure to impress – and easy to assemble!  You can change out the Designer Series Paper to suit any occasion or holiday.  Not only does this make a perfect gift, but also a great idea to sell at Craft Shows or to hold a fun class!  Once you start making these Card Holders, you’ll be hooked!  Head over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!

Work Of Art Treat Cup

Today's Lesson From The Craft Room:  What you create should be determined by your needs, not your weaknesses. -Anna Held Audette
When was the last time you created something that you felt a need to create...even though you knew you weren't good at making the thing you wanted to create?  Whether it's drawing an animal, painting a face, trying to capture a scene during your travels - do you find that you shy away from putting pen to paper because you tell yourself, "I don't know how to draw a face," "I can't make an animal," "I have no idea how to draw something in perspective."  If this is the case, recognize that you are allowing your weaknesses to confine you and there is no way to turn your weaknesses into strengths if you don't give them a try!  So put that pen to paper!  Put paint on that brush!  Scribble out what the scene looks like to you.  With every step your weaknesses will begin to diminish and your courage will grow!
Today I am sharing a quick and easy treat cup that I made with a 8" x 8" piece of designer series paper and a bit of folding!  You might remember making these origami cups when you were younger - they were fun to drink from!  I added a bit of stamping using the Work of Art stamp set.  Such a simple way to let someone know they are special for Valentine's Day!

Birthday Balloons Party Set by Yapha Mason

Everyone has a birthday and every birthday deserves a party! This Birthday Balloons Party Set by Yapha Mason will help you get your party planning underway from beginning to end. Using the new Celebrate Today stamps and matching framelits with the festive Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper, this project includes instructions for an invitation, cupcake toppers, a favor box, and thank you cards. This would be a fun class or birthday stamp camp, and it is perfect for the next birthday party you throw.  Head over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!