Washi Tape Mandala Art Journal Page: A Video!!!!

What a blessing to have been able to spend time in the craft room this week!  I was so in need of some creative time!  I find making mandalas very meditative and this washi tape mandala art journal page was no exception!  I hope you enjoy the video and I hope it inspires you to try creating a mandala of your very own!  To those of you celebrating Thanksgiving, I hope your day is filled with gratitude, love...and a dose of creativity!!!!!

On-Line Extravaganza!!!!

 November 23-30, save up to 50 percent on select Stampin' Up! products during the week-long Online Extravaganza! To make it even better, there will be a flash sale that last 24 hours on November 30, the last day of Online Extravaganza. But remember: Online Extravaganza savings are only available while supplies last, so get them while you can!  Shop HERE now! :)

Altered Muffin Tin Décor & Greeting Card by Monika Davis

Altered Muffin Tin Décor & Greeting Card!  – Monika Davis

As the holiday season is nearing, wouldn’t it be fun to decorate your home with this holiday décor item? Perfect for your table, wall, or refrigerator, this sweet 3-D project could also work as a countdown calendar, and for hiding holiday treats and treasures. Give your craft punches and dies a
workout to make holiday scenes, getting a glimpse of all the fun and precious things you are looking forward to. This project is also great for holiday stamp camps and small classes.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of November!

Always Time To Create Art Journal Page: A Video!!!!

Honoring your creativity can sometimes feel like an internal battle!  To create this art journal page, I battled the inner voice that was telling me I did not have time to create!  I decided to prove that inner voice wrong and I was triumphant!  There is ALWAYS time to create!  You just need to make that choice!  Here is a video showing my battle to go beyond my inner voice and get this page made!!!!  Don't worry, there is no violence and no profanity or adult themes so this video is unrated :)  Enjoy!!!

Hello December Organizer & Holiday Accessories by Sue Plote

Hello December Organizer & Holiday Accessories!  – Sue Plote

You’ll say a happier hello to December when you’re organized and ready for this busiest of months!  This project features the Hello December 2015 Project Life Card Collection and Hello December 2015 Project Life Accessory Pack as a fun organizer…with the support of a double Berry Basket to help keep everything together!  This project also includes lovely ornaments, three sets of holiday gift tags and three holiday greeting cards.  This project and these amazing Project Life cards…in combination with the bright, fun accessories...are the perfect canvas for an organized December and a
lovely holiday season!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of November!

Unique Special Self Collage

Hey You!  Yeah, You!  Just want to let you know how incomparable you are!  You are the only YOU there is and the only YOU there will ever be!  What are you going to do with your unique special self today????

Thankful Forest Friends Thank You Card

Every single day provides an opportunity to reflect on what you are thankful for.  Today I am thankful for getting up early and going for an outdoor swim in a heated pool even though it was below freezing when I first got to the pool.  I am also thankful for the dry sauna I was able to warm up in after my swim :)  I am thankful for the ability to swim - a body that supports me and carries me through the water.  I am thankful for the peace that the water brings me - a place to find some solace - the sounds, the ripples, the designs the sun casts on the bottom of the pool.  I know that today will bring more to be grateful for.  I wait to receive what the day has to bring with gratitude.

Advent Calendar Banner Box Set by Amanda Corbet

Advent Calendar Banner Box Set!  – Amanda Corbet

Celebrate each day of December up to Christmas with a sweet little treat all held on a twine banner in these cute little boxes that are all decked out in red and gold. Want to give this banner as a gift? The coordinating box holds all 25 boxes folded flat with mini clothespins, twine, and decorative trim.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of November!

A Whole Lot Of Lovely Thank You Card

Today I want to share a quick and easy card that I created for my upcoming Giving Thanks Stamp-a-Stack.  Just a few pieces of designer series paper and a little heat embossing and you can create a gorgeous card to say thank you!  In the spirit of "thank you," I want to say thank you to YOU!  Thank you for continuing to stop by to see what I'm up to.  Thank you for your patience as I find my way back to creating every day.  Thank you for honoring the artist that lives inside of you and for seeing the artist that lives inside of me.  Now go and create!!!! :)

Christmas Lodge Gift Set by Julie Warnick

Christmas Lodge Gift Set!  – Julie Warnick

With the holidays approaching, many of us are looking for creative gifts and packaging to show appreciation for the wonderful people in our lives. Look no further! Delight someone special on your list with this beautiful Christmas Lodge Gift Set! The Christmas Lodge Gift Box looks like it was taken right out of a charming mountain scene. It is a stunning way to package goodies or a gift and can be used as a decorative centerpiece after the gift is opened! And the December 2015 Mini Book is the perfect gift to go inside! Learn the simple saddle stitch to create this custom book and create a photo album or journal to capture all of the Christmas memories this year. A coordinating card tops off this festive ensemble! And if you want a quick way to package gifts and treats this holiday season, the tag in this set is an easy way to dress up a cellophane bag.  For full step-by-step instructions, head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of November!

Peaceful Pines Stamp-a-Stack & Card Case by Regina Andari

Peaceful Pines Stamp-a-Stack & Card Case! – Regina Andari

You’ll enjoy the ease of using one stamp set and one set of dies to create a variety of Christmas cards that feature an array of simple decorative elements and techniques.  With this tutorial, you will make six cards and decorate a stamp case for storing them until time to drop them in the mail.  Once the case is empty, you’ll probably end up placing a gift in it for someone since it’s decorated and ready to go!  This ensemble is perfect for a class or stamp camp!  Subscribe to the month of November over at Craft Project Central for full step-by-step instructions!!!

Decorative Masks Sampler Inspiration Canvas

Decorative Masks Sampler Inspiration Canvas!
For my November project for Craft Project Central I decided to address the question, "What can you do with decorative masks?"  This tutorial is designed to expose you to a myriad of techniques you can use with your purchased or DIY decorative masks!  Learn how to combine masks with modeling paste, inks, sanding blocks, pens and more!  This canvas incorporates all of these techniques into a beautiful home décor item that is perfect for gift giving or hanging on your own wall.  Let’s explore what you can do with decorative masks!  Interested in the full step-by-step instructions?  If so, head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of November or, leave me a comment here on my blog and on my project over at Craft Project Central, and I will select a winner on November 20th for a free one-month subscription to Craft Project Central!

NOEL Square Pillow Box Garland Gift Set by Julie Beltramo

 

NOEL Square Pillow Box Garland Gift Set! –  Julie Beltramo

Hang this festive garland for the holidays! The Square Pillow Box Thinlits Dies makes this cute décor item a cinch to put together! Plus, you’ll learn how to adapt the pillow box to make an Altered Open-Top Pillow Box – perfect for holding some special treats. After you’ve made a set for yourself, you can make the coordinating card and give another set as a gift!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of November over at Craft Project Central!

Poinsettia Christmas Tree & Picture Frame by Christy Fulk

Poinsettia Christmas Tree & Picture Frame!  – Christy Fulk

If you love poinsettias at Christmas time, then this Christmas tree and picture frame will be perfect additions to your Christmas décor. The tree is full of poinsettias, and the frame has a beautiful large poinsettia attached to it. The frame would be perfect for a picture of your kids with Santa! This tutorial teaches how to make two different size poinsettias with the Festive Flower Builder Punch. It also features the Reason for the Season Stamp Set and Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper.  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of November for full step-by-step instructions!

Thankful Scrapbook With Pockets by Yapha Mason

Thankful Scrapbook with Pockets! – Yapha Mason

This fun-to-make book can be used for so many things – a scrapbook, a gratitude journal, a cook book, and more! It features the gorgeous Into the Woods Designer Series Paper for a fabulous fall look. There are lined pages for writing, pockets for adding items, and room for pictures. Preserve your autumn memories or give it as a gift with the matching card. It would also make an excellent class or club project.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of November over at Craft Project Central.

Christmas Tags & Ornament In A Box by Christy Fulk

Christmas Tags & Ornament in a Box – October Bonus Project!  – Christy Fulk

It’s time to get ready for Christmas! This project would make a wonderful gift, and anyone would love to receive it. While you’re at it, make one for yourself, too. The tutorial includes a decorated box with a window, and has five compartments to hold 20 tags and a Christmas ornament. It also includes four different tag designs, and five are made of each. It includes a little Christmas ornament, too. The project features the Snow Place and Embellished Ornament Stamp Sets, along with their coordinating dies.  Interested in the full step-by-step instructions for this October Bonus Project at Craft Project Central?  If so, you should know that bonus projects can be obtained by subscribing to two or more months in a row at Craft Project Central, putting the Craft Project Central badge on your blog, or by referring a friend and when they subscribe, letting Craft Project Central know.  Head on over to Craft Project Central to learn more!

A Cutie Pie Christmas by Boni Montano

A Cutie Pie Christmas! by Boni Montano
This festive set includes a trio of lit Christmas dioramas, a box full of assorted gift tags and a set of matching cards. This compilation is the perfect way to start the Holidays. The dioramas make a joyous centerpiece when used together or make lovely individual ornaments. The gifts tags make gift giving a breeze. This set makes the perfect gift for your neighbor, teachers and friends. Of course, be sure to make an extra to keep for yourself!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of October!

Fall/Christmas Mantle Décor Ensemble! by Julie Warnick

Fall/Christmas Mantle Décor Ensemble! by Julie Warnick

Fall is finally here and Christmas is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate the changing seasons than with this Fall/Christmas Mantle Décor Ensemble! The accordion style banner sits beautifully on a mantle or shelf to welcome fall into your home. Perfectly coordinated votive candles with tiny, dangling autumn leaves border the banner on either side. And can you guess the best part? Just flip the banner around and switch the dangling leaves on the candles for trees and stars and you are ready for Christmas! The banner folds up and fits nicely between the two candles inside the custom gift box. The gift box is also a great way to store the décor each year when not in use. Two matching greeting cards top off this festive ensemble.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October over at Craft Project Central.

A Get Well Kit by Cindy Schuster

A Get Well Kit! by Cindy Schuster

With Fall and Winter coming, you know that the cold season will be in full swing! How about making a little Get Well Kit to make a friend’s illness a tiny bit better to get thru? This kit comes with a tissue holder, a chapstick holder, tea bag holder, a can of soup and a notecard with matching envelope all in a container that you can carry! Guaranteed to cure and put a smile on their faces!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October over at Craft Project Central!

Fry Box Mini Book Set

Have you ever wondered if there was more you could do with the Fry Box Bigz L Die and the Big Shot than just make little boxes?  Yes you can!  In this Fry Box Mini Book Set Tutorial, my October project for Craft Project Central, you will learn how to use your Fry Box Bigz L die to make a mini book that you can use for recording everything you are grateful for this Thanksgiving.  We will make the mini book and a holder for the book.  You will also learn how to make a wonderful 3-D flower using your Scallop Circle punches.  Let’s have some fun!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of October!!!!

Maculine Greeting Card Set With Backpack Box by Monika Davis

Masculine Greeting Card Set with Backpack Box!  – Monika Davis

Make this cool greeting card set for your hubby or a male friend, with a stylish backpack box. You will make four different card designs with nautical and classy styles. Make a ‘t-shirt’ and a ‘dress shirt’ card that are easy to reproduce and will please any male recipient. If you have trouble making masculine cards, this set is perfect for you.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October over at Craft Project Central!

Just Bee Art Journal Page

Today I am sharing another art journal page that I created for Paper Crafter's Library.  Art journal pages allow me to explore new techniques, risk making things ugly and just loosen up and have fun!  I decided to do something monochromatic and incorporated black india ink and string painting.  If you are interested in the full step-by-step video for how to create this page, use the badge in the upper right-hand corner of my blog and consider subscribing to Paper Crafter's Library!  A world of inspiration is just a click away! :)

Patchwork Pumpkin

Today I wanted to share a fun craft for the Halloween/Thanksgiving season!  This is an idea that I got from Alisa Burke.  She decorates real pumpkins in different ways every year and I fell in love with this patchwork pumpkin!  I began with a plastic pumpkin that I purchased at the craft store.  I wanted to have a pumpkin that I could use every year.  Then I cut small rectangles of different cotton fabrics.  Next I mixed Matte Mod Podge with some water and applied the fabrics to the pumpkin with a foam brush and the Mod Podge mixture.  I found it helpful to work on a piece of freezer paper.  I covered the entire pumpkin and let it dry and then I used a Sharpie White Paint Pen to add the stitch marks.  I love how it turned out!  Thanks for the inspiration Alisa!!!

Cottage Box Of Cards by Regina Andari

Cottage Box of Cards! – Regina Andari
You will be amazed at how quick and simple it is to make this cottage-style box with its stone-like exterior—a technique that you are sure to use again and again.   The assortment of greeting cards feature the Hearth & Home Thinlits dies, and two of the cards are styled for Christmas but could
easily be made for winter events and occasions.  You will definitely appreciate the many design and embellishment ideas featured from beginning to end in this tutorial, and don’t be surprised if you find a use/need for cottage boxes in several rooms of your house.  This ensemble would be great for a stamp camp or class project.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October over at Craft Project Central!

Mandala Art Journal Page

It's been a long time since I've shared my daily personal posts.  Life became busy.  Time seemed to shrink.  Energy was focused elsewhere.  Through it all though, I haven't stopped creating.  As the season starts to change, hopefully my focus will change with it.  I want to return to these posts.  Share what I am creating with you.  To inspire you.  To give witness to my creative life.  So today I take a first step and share this Mandala Art Journal page that I created for Paper Crafter's Library.  Making mandalas can be incredibly meditative.  You can lose yourself in the symmetry, the detail, the repetition.  This mandala was created on watercolor paper and then cut out to be adhered to the art journal page.  If you are interested in the full step-by-step video for how I created the page, feel free to head on over to Paper Crafter's Library by clicking on the badge in the upper right-hand corner of my blog.  This is one of many art journal pages I have created for Paper Crafter's Library and you can access all the pages and videos for them if you become a Paper Crafter's Library subscriber.  I will continue to share photos of the finished pages with you here on my blog as well :)  Thanks for stopping by!

Fry Box Card File & Treat Box by Buffy Cooper

Fry Box Card File & Treat Box!  – Buffy Cooper

The holidays are fast approaching! Have you ever found yourself needing one more card, last minute gift, small treat, or party favor?  In this tutorial, you’ll learn alternative ways to use the Stampin’ Up! Fry Box Bigz L Die to make a mini treat box that’s perfect for overnight guests’ “pillow gifts,”
table favors, or hostess gifts for workshops, and a larger file box that holds note cards. This box is a perfect way to organize your fall and winter cards, and it also makes a thoughtful gift. Instructions for the cards are included in the tutorial. This would make a great class project as well!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October over at Craft Project Central!

Thankful for Thirty Days by Julie Beltramo

Thankful for Thirty Days! –  Julie Beltramo
Get ready to give Thanks every day during the month of November by creating this project in October!! You will make thirty cards that you can send out, one for each day of the entire month. They are cute and flat for easy mailing! Plus you’ll make an Open-Top Box so that the cards are easy to store and access when you need one. And you’ll learn how to alter a pre-made journal to
coordinate with the cards. Use the journal to document, and keep track of those that you are thankful for! Make this for yourself, and make a set to give – what a wonderful gift of thanks to give and also to pay forward to another!!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October at Craft Project Central!

Happy Howl-O-Ween To You! by Wendy Klein

Happy Howl-O-Ween To You!  – Wendy Klein

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!!  :)   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.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to Craft Project Central for the month of October!

Halloween Squash Book With Punch Art by Yapha Mason

Halloween Squash Book with Punch Art! – Yapha Mason
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!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October at Craft Project Central!

Magic Of The Season Accordion Scrapbook Box by Michelle Suite

“Magic of the Season” Accordion Scrapbook Box – September Bonus Project!  – Michelle Suit

Introducing a fun and festive accordion scrapbook for the holiday season. It’s quick and easy to assemble, takes just a few supplies, and it makes the perfect gift for moms, grandmas, teachers, friends, coworkers and more. Follow the tutorial and you’ll be adding photos in no time! And remember, this great accordion scrapbook can be adapted to any season or occasion!
Want the full step-by-step instructions for making this great scrapbook box???  Bonus projects can be obtained by subscribing to two or more months in a row at Craft Project Central, putting the Craft Project Central badge on your blog, or by referring a friend and when they subscribe, letting Craft Project Central know.

Halloween Mixed Media Gift Set by Amanda Corbet

Halloween Mixed Media Gift Set! – Amanda Corbet

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!  Get the full instructions for this haunting set by subscribing to the month of September over at Craft Project Central!

Men Need Cards Too by Boni Montano

Men Need Cards Too!  – Boni Montano

This nautical themed project includes five cards, five note cards, and five mini cards. All cards come with matching envelopes, and are contained in a coordinating box. The cards are blank, but this set includes assorted messages that can easily be attached to a card as needed. This set is a great gift for husbands, brothers, and sons that enjoy writing letters, but have difficulty finding cards without butterflies, flowers, and pastel chevrons.  Get all the instructions for this manly project by subscribing to the month of September over at Craft Project Central!

Howl-O-Ween Fun by Sue Plote

Howl-o-ween Fun!  – Sue Plote

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!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of September.

Halloween Lantern Gift Set by Amanda Corbet

Halloween Lantern Gift Set! by Amanda Corbet

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!  Get all the spooky instructions for this great set by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of September!

Halloween Matchbox Treat Holders by Laurie Zoellmer

Halloween Matchbox Treat Holders! –  Laurie Zoellmer

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.   Want the full step-by-step instructions for how to make these adorable matchbox treat holders?  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of September!

Howl-o-ween Treats Ensemble by Julie Beltramo

Howl-o-ween Treats Ensemble!  – Julie Beltramo
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!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September over at Craft Project Central!

Using Negative Space for Fabulous Fall Leaves by Yapha Mason

Using Negative Space for Fabulous Fall Leaves by Yapha Mason

When is a negative a positive? When you use the negative space of a die cut to make a fabulous card! In this project we will make four cards that each use negative space in a different way, as well a great box to hold them. We will combine the Leaflets Framelits with some great fall colors as we welcome autumn. This project would make a lovely gift as well as a class or club project.  Get full step-by-step instructions for this wonderful project by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of September!

Wings and Things Gift Bow Bigz Set

This Wings And Things Gift Bow Bigz Set is my September project for Craft Project Central.  Have you ever wondered if there was more you could do with the Gift Bow Bigz L Die and the Big Shot than just make bows?  Well the answer is a resounding YES!  In this Wings and Things Tutorial you will learn a few creative ways to put the Gift Bow Bigz L die to use.  Yes, you can make a bow with it.  But how about feathers for a whimsical chicken home décor wall hanging!  Or a matching chicken eye mask to play dress up with!  Bring your creativity to this Wings and Things Gift Bow Bigz Set and let’s have some fun!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of September!

Assorted Cards with Stitches & Piercing by Regina Andari

Assorted Cards with Stitches & Piercing!  – Regina Andari

Paper-piercing is one of the easiest ways to add design and texture to projects, and this tutorial will demonstrate an array of designs created with Stampin’ Up!’s Eclectic and Updated Essentials Paper-Piercing Templates to finish an assortment of greeting cards with stitches and piercing.  Do you know what to do when you pierce a hole where you don’t want one?  There’s a fix for that in this tutorial!  You will also create a box to hold the six cards and envelopes, and there’s even a gift box in this tutorial to hold all six paper-piercing templates!  Any part of this project would be great for a workshop demonstration or stamp camp.  Get full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September over at Craft Project Central!

Long Fall Basket Décor & Card by Christy Fulk

Long Fall Basket Décor & Card! – Christy Fulk

It’s time to decorate for Fall! This project includes a cute long basket full of pumpkins, and decorated with sunflowers and leaves. It would look great on any end table or bookshelf. Make one as a gift, and make another one for yourself. There’s also a coordinating card that would finish off the gift perfectly. The long basket is made with the Berry Basket Bigz L Die, and the pumpkins are made with the Gift Bow Bigz L Die. The Vintage Leaves Stamp Set and Farmer’s Market Designer Series Paper are also featured.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of September!

Butterfly Box Card Set - August Bonus Project by Christy Fulk

Butterfly Box Card Set – August Bonus Project! by Christy Fulk

Butterflies are all the rage right now, and this cards set has a lot of them! The card box has a beautiful shiny butterfly on it, along with a handle for easy carrying. The box easily carries six cards with envelopes.  There are three different card designs in the card set. Make two of each, and the box is full! The box and each card design have different butterflies, too. The set features the Watercolor Wings stamp set and Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper. It also features the Butterfly Thinlits and Bold Butterfly Framelits sets. This would make a great card class.

Bonus projects can be obtained by subscribing to two or more months in a row over at Craft Project Central, putting the Craft Project Central badge on your blog, or by referring a friend and when they subscribe, letting Craft Project Central know.  Head on over to Craft Project Central to learn more!

Road Trip Memory Bundle by Boni Montano

Road Trip Memory Bundle! by Boni Montano

This bundle is perfect for your next road trip adventure. It includes a keepsake box to hold mini treasures you collect along the way, a journal to jot down notes for documenting your journey, and a mini album for photos of sweet memories. Take this perfectly coordinating bundle on your next road
trip.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August over at Craft Project Central!

Box Of Bangles Gift Set

It’s time to do some upcycling with my August project for Craft Project Central!  Let’s turn some water bottles into wearable jewelry for this Box of Bangles Gift Set!  In this month’s project we are going to create Bohemian bangles and earrings using a plastic water bottle.  We will walk you through the simple steps to make this fun, wearable jewelry and we will also create a pretty gift box to hold the jewelry and a card for gift giving.  That water bottle in your recycle bin is waiting to be transformed!  Let’s get started!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August over at Craft Project Central!

Autumn Leaves Ensemble by Buffy Cooper

Autumn Leaves Ensemble! by Buffy Cooper

Don’t you just love fall when the weather is crisp and cool and the leaves look like a colorful shawl spread over the trees? In this tutorial, you’ll learn to replicate those beautiful fall leaves with the Vintage Leaves stamp set and a little ink and cardstock. You’ll use them to create a beautiful fall bowl and greeting card. And I’ll show you a fun way to use the new Stampin’ Up! Cotton Paper Assortment to dress up an ordinary candle. Each of these projects would make a fun class, or you could offer all three together as a stamp camp.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August over at Craft Project Central!

Zoo Babies Mini Album by Laurie Zoellmer

Zoo Babies Mini Album! by Laurie Zoellmer

This adorable Mini Album is so easy to put together and would make a perfect gift for the “new mom” or Grandma!  You can easily customize this album for any occasion such as birthdays, vacations, graduations, retirement, etc., the possibilities are endless!  Pair it up with this darling mini easel card and you have a special gift for that “special someone”.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August over at Craft Project Central!

Autumn Leaves Ensemble by Buffy Cooper

Autumn Leaves Ensemble! by Buffy Cooper

Don’t you just love fall when the weather is crisp and cool and the leaves look like a colorful shawl spread over the trees? In this tutorial, you’ll learn to replicate those beautiful fall leaves with the Vintage Leaves stamp set and a little ink and cardstock. You’ll use them to create a beautiful fall bowl and greeting card. And I’ll show you a fun way to use the new Stampin’ Up! Cotton Paper Assortment to dress up an ordinary candle. Each of these projects would make a fun class, or you could offer all three together as a stamp camp.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August over at Craft Project Central!

Watercolor Wings Framed Art by Wendy Lee

Watercolor Wings Framed Art! by  Wendy Lee

Do you need a one of a kind gift for someone special or a unique framed art piece to decorate your home this season? This stunning wall decor featuring the Watercolor Wings Stamp Set is full of beautiful details. This tutorial also includes instructions to make three coordinating cards.  For full step-by-step instructions head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of August.