"I've Got Your Number" Flash Cards & Game by Buffy Cooper

I've Got Your Number Flash Cards & Game by Buffy Cooper

Learning and fun should go hand in hand, and this brightly colored set of number flash cards will make learning so much fun. You’ll make two sets of cards using the Number of Years Bundle and Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper, so the cards can be used for matching and memory games as well as flash cards. The top and bottom of the storage box fit flush together, making it easy for smaller fingers to open, while the inner liner holds the cards in place. Add the belly band and greeting card, and it can be a fun gift as well as a learning tool.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of March at Craft Project Central!

Flower Topiary Gift Ensemble by Carole Anne Patterson

Flower Topiary Gift Ensemble! – Carole Anne Patterson

This gift ensemble screams spring and is sure to bring a smile to someone’s face. The topiary is made using punches, plus die cuts and of course a little bling. The cutest thing about the topiary is that
the bottom box opens in the front and you can put in a few pieces of chocolate or tuck another little gift in there. The Birthday Card is embossed; water colored, fussy cut and layered plus the envelope is lined with Designer Series Paper (DSP). It’s so relaxing to paint the flower with Aqua Painters and having layers adds dimension. The little gift tag and bag finish the ensemble then you are ready to give this set to a special someone. Bonus is the cute little Lady Bug.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of March at Craft Project Central!

On The Farm Puppet Gift Set by Julie Warnick

On The Farm Puppet Gift Set!  – Julie Warnick

Spring is on its way, with rainy weather and plenty of indoor play days. The On the Farm Puppet Gift Set is the perfect way to spend an afternoon inside. Little ones will be entertained for hours as they
use their imagination and play with darling animal puppets. The cheerful puppet theater hangs around the neck of the performer making it easy to put on shows that will brighten rainy days and delight
audiences of all ages. The matching card makes this the perfect birthday gift for the child in your life, or change the sentiment on the card and give this gift set for any occasion!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of March at Craft Project Central!

Birthday Bouquet Card Set by Liz Miller

Birthday Bouquet Card Set!  – Liz Miller

Birthday cards are needed all year long, and this ensemble includes  six cards featuring soft watercolor florals, polka dots, and stripes  from the Birthday Bouquet Product Suite.  In addition, this handy  decorated box will hold six cards that are lightly embellished and six envelopes.  This makes a super cute gift to be used for birthdays or you can always change up the sentiment to create a thank you gift box for a totally different look.  Also, a great class idea for Demonstrators.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of March at Craft Project Central!

Home Sweet Home Wreath & Card by Christy Fulk

Home Sweet Home Wreath & Card!  – Christy Fulk

The start of Spring brings the home-buying season. Are you in need of  a house-warming gift for someone in your life? This wreath would make  a perfect house-warming gift and the card would make the gift  complete. The wreath is made with an embroidery hoop, and the  beautiful Botanical Gardens Suite of products. The card coordinates perfectly with the wreath.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of March at Craft Project Central!

Wildflower Fields Card Ensemble by Amanda Corbet

Wildflower Fields Card Ensemble! –  Amanda Corbet

Explore using the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper and  Flowering Fields Stamp Set from Sale-A-Bration while making this  lovely set of cards and coordinating portfolio box. This ensemble
features six unique card designs showing off how to use these  beautiful products. Make it to stock up on your own cards or package them up in the portfolio box to give as a gift to someone special.
This would make an excellent hostess gift or class project!  Get the full step-by- step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of March!

St. Patrick's Day Punch Art Leprechauns by Yapha Mason

St. Patrick’s Day Punch Art Leprechauns!  – Yapha Mason

Leapin’ Leprechauns! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and share the luck of  the Irish with your friends and family with these fun treats and  cards. People can’t help but smile when they see these adorable punch  art leprechauns and shamrocks. This project includes two treat  holders, a bookmark, and two matching cards. They are fun for  grown-ups and children alike and would also make a great class or club.  Get the full step-by- step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of March!

Cottage Greetings Mini Card Box Set - February Bonus Project by Christy Fulk

Cottage Greetings Mini Card Box Set – February Bonus Project!  – ChristyFulk

The six cards in this set are 3” x 3” cards, and are perfect to attach to any gift. They’re also perfect to leave a little note to those you care about. There is a cute purse-like box to keep them in, too. The cards and box feature the stamp set, Cottage Greetings, the designer series paper stack, Pretty Petals, and the Lots of Labels Framelits Dies. This card set would also make a great gift.  Get access to this bonus project 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 for more information!

"Going Places" Masculine Card Set by Regina Andari

“Going Places” Masculine Card Set!  – Regina Andari

The Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack is perfect for masculine cards, and this tutorial will demonstrate a variety of masculine card designs that feature clever ways to use the gorgeous papers with punches and dies.  Taking the spotlight are two cards . . . one that features the Retiform technique and a fun star-shaped shaker card!  You’ll enjoy the fact that none of the cards are difficult to make, and the tutorial also includes a fun-to-make decorated box for storing your set of eight cards.  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!

Wedding Book/Album with Bookmark & Greeting Card by Monika Davis

Wedding Book/Album with Bookmark & Greeting Card! – Monika Davis

Make this elegant mini wedding book that will be cherished for a lifetime.  This little piece could serve as the guest book or as a scrapbook to hold pictures. Either way, it is the perfect addition to a DIY style wedding. It comes with a coordinating bookmark and greeting card. While you are having
fun crafting, learn an easy book binding technique. No need for a wedding set? Change the colors and turn the project into a birthday gift, or perhaps a travel journal set! This would also make a great sketch book for a youngster. Great for a stamp camp, or as a class project.  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!

Floral Cards & Gift Box Set by Christy Fulk

Floral Cards & Gift Box Set!  – Christy Fulk

Anyone would love to get this gift box set of floral cards! The cards feature the Sale-A-Bration stamp set, What I Love, along with the Sale-A-Bration designer series paper, Perfectly Artistic. The coordinating gift box also has a big flower made with the Cotton Paper Assortment. The gift box holds six cards and six envelopes. This would make a great Sale-A-Bration card class, too.  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!

Egg-cellent Spring Diorama & Card by Buffy Cooper

Egg-cellent Spring Diorama & Card!  – Buffy Cooper

If you’re ready to welcome spring, there’s no better way than with the Bloomin’ Love Bundle and Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack and Embellishment Kit. You’ll create a diorama with a coordinating stand for your mantel, desk, or bookshelf. Or – use the egg to hold candy and gift it with the beautiful card you’ll make. It’s a perfect start to the season! This would also make a fun class or stamp camp.  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!

Beautiful Botanical Blooms Gift Ensemble by Julie Beltramo

Beautiful Botanical Blooms Gift Ensemble! – Julie Beltramo

This simply sweet gift ensemble can be made for so many different occasions – a baby shower, bridal shower, tea party, any kind of party that you want that sweet and elegant impression! Or how about even just a sweet Home Décor gift to a friend? You’ll learn how to systematically turn the Botanical
Builder framelits flowers into a Beautiful Topiary Flower Ball. Then you’ll see how to quickly make the coordinating Card and Tagged Treat Box that will “Wow!” the recipient!  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!

Birthday Blooms Frames Art Gift Set by Amanda Corbet

Birthday Blooms Framed Art Gift Set!  – Amanda Corbet

Give someone this special gift of framed art handmade by you! With some fun water coloring, flowers, and beautiful lacy layers this is a perfect gift for a very special lady! The 5 x 7 framed art is beautiful and easy! The set comes complete with matching card and gift bag so you can present your gift in style!  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!

Egg-cellent Easter Ensemble by Julie Warnick

Egg-cellent Easter Ensemble!  – Julie Warnick

Are the winter blues getting you down? Bring some spring into your home a little early and be ready to celebrate Easter with this Egg-cellent Easter Ensemble! These branches are already in bloom with soft pink paper flowers and tiny green leaves. The embellished egg ornaments add pretty, delicate
accents that are perfect for the Easter Season. Make one for your own home and one to give away. The coordinating card and basket make this an ideal gift for someone special.  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February for full step-by-step instructions!

Zoo Babies Love Notes Set

Zoo Babies Love Notes Set!

Welcome to my Craft Project Central project for February!  It's time to express your love!  These adorable Zoo Babies love note cards are a perfect way to share your love!  Hide them in a lunch bag, briefcase or drawer for your loved one to discover!  A highlight of this set is learning how to create sleek envelopes using a combination of the Simply Scored Board and the Gift Bag Punch Board.  This set includes four love notes, four envelopes, a gift tag, and an adorable gift bag to hold the set of love notes.  This set would be perfect for a stamp camp or as a simple gift!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of February.

Bunny In The Carrot Patch by Sue Plote

Bunny in the Carrot Patch! –  Sue Plote

You’re invited…to join bunny…in the carrot patch!  These projects feature the Friends & Flowers Stamp Set and the coordinating Festive Flower Builder Punch to create the star of the show…the adorable bunny.  And what does the bunny love the most?  Carrots, of course!  Bright and fun Pumpkin Pie and Cucumber Crush Cardstock are scored and folded to create 3-D carrots…in two
sizes!  Larger carrots are strung on Linen Thread to create a garland of carrots…and the smaller carrot perfectly adorns a Tiny Treat Box.  The bunny faced card is designed to serve for Easter greetings…or an invitation…and a colorful place card rounds out the project line up.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of February!

Leap Day Frogs by Yapha Mason

Leap Day Frogs!  – Yapha Mason

Leap Day comes only once every four years, so don’t let it pass by without some fun stamping projects! When I think of “leaping,” I think of frogs and these cute frog cards and treat holder will have you leaping with joy. This project includes a square card, a pop-up card, and a pyramid treat holder. Use them to celebrate Leap Day with friends and family, or create them for a club or class project. These versatile frogs will also be great for Passover and other spring celebrations.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of February!

Baker's Box Creations by Christy Fulk

Baker's Box Creations– January Bonus Project!  – Christy Fulk

This tutorial includes three different treat and gift boxes made with the Baker’s Box Thinlits Dies. There’s a little treat box that holds a Ghirardelli candy bar perfectly, a tall Baker’s Box that can hold a
full-size candy bar or anything around the same size, and a wide Baker’s Box that can hold a lot of treats or a little gift. The boxes also feature the Garden in Bloom Stamp Set and English Garden Designer Series Paper. This would make a great product-based class for the Baker’s Box Thinlits Dies.

This Bonus Project 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!

Little Letters Felt Board Birthday Set

This Little Letters Felt Board Birthday Set is my January project for Craft Project Central!  What can you do with the Little Letters Thinlits?  A lot!  This tutorial will walk you through how to use your thinlits in some fun ways!  Learn how to create felt letters with a felt board, a felt letter holder, and a
festive birthday card!  We will use both the positive die cut letters and the negative spaces they leave when they are die cut!  Let’s explore what you can do with these versatile thinlits!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of January!

Crash the (DSP) Stash! by Regina Andari

Crash the (DSP) Stash! – Regina Andari

Ask any stamper or paper crafter and, if they’re honest, they’ll admit to having more designer paper than they’ll probably live long enough to use. The problem (for lack of a better word) is that there are too many gorgeous paper collections coming and going all the time.  This tutorial will demonstrate a fun, colorful, and creative technique that will not only have you using that paper you’ve been hoarding, but it also gives the green light to mixing and matching colors and patterns that you would normally never use together.  While you are putting your hoarded stash to work, you will thoroughly enjoy some trendy techniques such as the quilt and tag cards, tag-shaped window, glimmer pinwheel card, and a colorful, fun Bargello design.  Of course, you’ll need a pretty place to put your stack of cards, and this tutorial includes a handy pocket portfolio for that purpose.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of January!

Bear Hugs Valentine Set by Yapha Mason

Bear Hugs Valentine Set!  – Yapha Mason

This super cute Bear Hugs set is perfect for the baby bear in your life! Featuring a pop-up card, treat bag, and banner, it is a great way to show your love on Valentine’s Day or all year round.  The treat bag is a great size for cookies or candy. The banner is easily customizable to any length name. The pop-up card is quick enough to make multiples of while still being exciting to open. This fun trio would also make a great class or club project.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of January!

Memories in the Making Birthday Cards by Buffy Cooper

Memories in the Making Birthday Cards!  – Buffy Cooper

It’s your best friend’s birthday, and you don’t have time to make a card. Don’t break down and run to the store to buy one! Here are 12 simple, cute, and quick birthday cards you can create in a snap with the Project Life Memories in the Making Bundle. Using the Card Collection, Accessory Pack, and Photopolymer Stamp Set with a few other tools you probably have on hand, you’ll have a card for every month. You’ll also repurpose the packaging to make a box to hold your cards and envelopes. This project would make a wonderful gift or a fun stamp camp or class as well!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of January!

Amore Banner Gift Set by Amanda Corbet

Amore Banner Gift Set! – Amanda Corbet

Add some lovely décor to your home for Valentine’s Day with this Amore banner featuring sparkling ribbon and sequin tassels, glittery hearts, and beautiful pennants. Give this lovely banner as a gift with the coordinating gift box to nicely package the banner and the matching card.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of January!

It's Time To Celebrate...With Cake! by Sue Plote

It’s Time to Celebrate…With Cake!!  – Sue Plote

Celebrate any occasion…with cake…and the calories don’t count!  This project begins with a card that features the Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies…with a fun Hip Hip Hooray front and center!  The card also uses the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper Stack…and it’s bright and fun colors and patterns
carry over to the cake picks and the birthday box.  This easy, sweet little project sets the lucky recipient on the way to celebrate any occasion…in a delicious way!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of January over at Craft Project Central!

Valentine 12 x 12 Sampler & Square Card by Lynn Starzl

Valentine 12 x 12 Sampler & Square Card!  – Lynn Starzl

This Valentine Sampler is sure to wow your friends and family when you tell them you made it yourself! Add a 12" x 12" frame of your choice and make a beautiful focal display!  The square card uses product from the Love Blossoms Suite. The Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack, the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit, and the Love Blossoms Cardstock Pack make it easy to make the card look so pretty and elegant! These projects coordinate beautifully together and would make a great gift for someone special! Get your friends together,  share the product needed and help them create their own gifts for giving!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of January over at Craft Project Central!

Perpetual Calendar & Pen Holder by Christy Fulk

Perpetual Calendar & Pen Holder!  – Christy Fulk

The beginning of a new year always means purchasing new desktop calendars.  Make this calendar, and you’ll never need to purchase another desktop calendar again! This perpetual calendar is perfect for any desk. It includes two square cubes with numbers for the days of the month, and three long,
rectangle cubes for each month of the year. All of these are inserted into a floral calendar base. This tutorial also includes a coordinating pen holder to go along with the calendar. This would also make a great calendar class.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of January over at Craft Project Central!

Romantic Dinner Ensemble by Julie Warnick

Romantic Dinner Ensemble! –  Julie Warnick - 

Valentine’s Day is approaching and the restaurants will be crowded! Why not plan to stay in the comfort of your own home with this Romantic Dinner Ensemble? Surprise your Valentine with all of the trimmings! You can eat dinner by candle light with taper candles and custom gold rose candle holders, while enjoying the beverage of your choice with a decorative bottle topper. The place setting will be perfect with coordinating silverware sleeves and a matching card for your sweetheart. Add some scattered sequins and heart shaped gold doilies for the finishing touch.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of January over at Craft Project Central!

A Year Full Of Memories by Julie Beltramo

A Year Full of Memories!  – Julie Beltramo
Do you remember all those special times that happened over the past year?  Maybe some of just the big events?... Well this sweet project is meant to help you take the time to write down all those things, big or small, that made your day, week or month memorable! Maybe it’s a little thing someone
said or did, but write it down and place it in the jar. And won’t it be fun to open the jar next year and read all those moments that made your year special! Make it a family jar that everyone contributes to! In the tutorial you’ll learn how to decorate the shimmery jar. You’ll make an Open Top Box to put the decorated Note Cards in – all ready to set out and be written on and put into the jar! Plus, make a set for a gift and include the coordinating card!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of January over at Craft Project Central!

Baby's First Year Mini Scrapbook & Card - December Bonus Project by Christy Fulk

Baby's First Year Mini Scrapbook & Card – December Bonus Project by Christy Fulk

If you've got a new baby in the family, or a friend has had a baby, then you really should make this mini scrapbook for them. This mini scrapbook is a great little keepsake for the baby's first year. There is room for a picture of the baby for each of its first twelve months, along with two pockets to put little keepsakes in. This scrapbook shows a new way to use the Project Life Baby Girl Card Collection and Hello Baby Accessory Pack. It also features the Hello Baby Stamp Set. It can be customized for a baby boy by using the Project Life Baby Boy Card Collection instead. This would also make a great Project Life Class.

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 to Craft Project Central to learn more!

Sewn Box & Cards Gift Set

This Sewn Box & Cards Gift Set is my December project for Craft Project Central!  Do you love to sew and paper craft?  If so, then this is the project for you!  Learn to hand sew a gift box and machine stitch some great cards to go in it!  Give the set as a gift (tag instructions included too!), to a crafty friend who will appreciate the time and creativity that you’ve put into this fun gift!  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Snow Day Fun by Buffy Cooper

Snow Day Fun! – Buffy Cooper

It’s 10 a.m. on a snow day. The snow is piling up outside and doesn’t look like it’s going to stop, and then you hear those three dreaded words – “Mom, I’m bored.” Keep your children entertained with this Snow Day Fun set. Use the Stampin’ Up! Snow Place bundle to create mix and match elements that will cling to the scenic background board. It’s simple enough for older children to create for younger siblings or neighbors, and smaller children will enjoy mixing the pieces to create cute snow scenes. Best of all, it’s durable enough to stand up to hours of use by tiny fingers. If you don’t have children, you can create this project for a friend who does and make a young child’s day. Instructions for a storage/gift box and a coordinating card are included. This would make a fun class for moms so they’ll be ready for that first snow day!  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Merry Christmas To You & Yours

Wishing those of you celebrating the Christmas holiday a day filled with warmth, love, laughter and peace.  For those of you not celebrating Christmas, I hope you have a quiet day filled with creativity and love!!!! :)

Sleigh Ride Edgelits Christmas Pocket Card

Intricate die cuts can add a very special level of detail to your cards.  Here, the Sleigh Ride Edgelit is highlighted by creating a pocket card with the die cut insert.  I used the ribbon to hold the pocket together so that the card is easy to put in and pull out.  The sentiment is from the Antique Tags stamp set by Stampin' Up!
Wishing those of you celebrating Christmas a love-filled Christmas Eve!

Noel Gift Tags

Add some sparkle to gift tags with a bit of Gold Foil Paper!  I used an old snowflake die that I had to brighten up these tags.  The sentiment was stamped using the Antique Tags stamp set by Stampin' Up!

No Bones About It...Quick and Easy Cards & Packaging by Sue Plote

No Bones about It…Quick and Easy Cards & Packaging!  – Sue Plote

This project includes two cards and two gift packaging ideas that are quick and easy…and no bones about it…they’re super cute, too!  The No Bones About It Stamp Set is featured and provides the dinosaur theme for each project…and Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper provides fresh, fun colors and patterns.  Those colors and patterns also bring the versatility that allows you to create for either the special little boy or girl in your life!  For a final finishing touch the matching envelopes are a cinch using the Envelope Punch Board.  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Christmas Tags With A Vintage Feel

 

I'm drawn to things that have an aged or vintage feel and that is true with paper tags too!  These two tag designs were created with that vintage feel in mind.  For the top tag I used the Antique Tags stamp set by Stampin' Up!  The second tag was made with the Six Sayings stamp set and whole lot of sponging of the edges :)  The second tag makes me think of warm wooly sweaters and drinking a cup of hot cocoa by a warm fire...and we can't forget some snowflakes falling outside the window :)

Handbag Card Set by Christy Fulk

Handbag Card Set!  – Christy Fulk

Everyone needs some pretty colors and flowers to get them through the cold winters, and this card set would definitely cheer them up! The cards are stored in a cute little handbag with pretty Antique Brads on the handles. The handbag can hold eight cards and envelopes. This tutorial includes two card designs made with the Remarkable You Stamp Set, and four of each design can be made to fill up the handbag. This would make a perfect gift, and a great class project.  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Snow Place Christmas Gift Tags

 

I love creating simple, fun gift tags for the holidays!  I even like to give gift tags as a practical gift to friends and neighbors!  These adorable tags were made using the Snow Place stamp set by Stampin' Up! along with the very merry sentiment from the And Many More stamp set.  Don't they just make you smile???? :)

Warm Wishes Tag

For those of you celebrating the Christmas holiday season, I wish you a holiday filled with joy, happiness, health and peace :)  Between now and Christmas I am going to intermittently share some of the tags and cards that we put together at my recent Stamp-a-Stack.  Hope they help get you into the holiday spirit!
This simple tag used the Winter Wishes stamp set by Stampin' Up! along with some fine red glitter I had in my stash.  Sponging all of the edges of the tag and focal image gives the tag a vintage feel.

Water Colored Masculine Gift Set by Sara Hoogendoorn

Water Colored Masculine Gift Card Set! – Sara Hoogendoorn

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at watercoloring but thought you couldn’t do it?  Here is your chance to give it a try using the masculine set The Wilderness Awaits and an Aqua Painter. The step-by-step instructions will show you how to make a wonderful set of four masculine cards with envelopes that fit right in the box that showcases your water colored creations that you can give away as a gift or keep for yourself.  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Go Wild and Pamper Yourself by Boni Montano

Go Wild and Pamper Yourself!  – Boni Montano

This gift set is a mini spa day packaged in a coordinated kit. This set includes a nail file holder, a nail polish caddy, and chocolates that all fit inside a unique gift bag. There is also a matching gift card holder to add a little something extra. This spa day kit is perfect for that special person who deserves an indulgent gift. There is also a bonus recipe for a sugar scrub to add as an optional gift!  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Heart Tape Art Journal Page: A Video!!!!

On a recent work trip I stopped into a store called Daiso and purchased a 3-pack of electrical tape in different colors.  I decided I needed to put the red tape to use as soon as I got home and this is the art journal page that resulted!  This video shows you my journey to create this page.  Enjoy!

"English Garden" Box & Cards by Regina Andari

“English Garden” Box & Cards!  – Regina Andari

Need a fantastic, useful, and attractive gift for someone special?  You will enjoy making this project, and the recipient will cherish it!  Create six pockets to hold an assortment of cards, a box to hold the pockets, and this tutorial also includes instructions for six assorted—coordinating—greeting cards to start filling the pockets.  Once you give this box of cards to a special someone, don’t forget to replenish the cards throughout the year on holidays, special occasions, or just because.  This ensemble would be great for a stamp camp.  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Thankfully Embrace Art Journal Page

My art journal is a wonderful place to explore, experiment and play!  Over the weekend I decided to try doing a matte medium transfer with a sentiment I printed out on my laser printer.  I also played with molding paste, stamping, stenciling, tissue paper...you get the point...I played A LOT!  This "everything but the kitchen sink" page was the result! :)  Not only did I have fun (in addition to a bit of struggle), I also learned a lot.  Open up your art journal and play!  You may or may not like what you end up creating, but you will definitely learn and have fun....and you may even surprise yourself with what you create!!!! :)

Everlasting Luminary Gift Set by Julie Beltramo

Everlasting Luminary Gift Set!  – Julie Beltramo

This sweet and sparkly little gift set is sure to please! Learn how to quickly, and elegantly, turn a battery-operated tea light into an everlasting décor piece. Then you’ll learn how to make the coordinating gift box that is the perfect custom size to fit the three tea lights. And the simple, but sweet card will make this the perfect hostess gift for those holiday drop-ins!  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Winter Holiday Punch Art Tag Set by Yapha Mason

Winter Holiday Punch Art Tag Set! –  Yapha Mason

Punch art is a fun way to create images that you may not have stamps for, as well a great way to get extra mileage out of your punches. In this project we will create punch art images for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. Each of these images is part of a cute tag, and all of the tags fit nicely in a decorative box. Includes a matching card for gift giving. These fun punch art designs are great for a club or a class, or just a fun winter afternoon of crafting.  Head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of December for full step-by-step instructions!

Painted Deli Paper Tape: A Video!!!!

Whenever I don't have a clue what to do in the craft room, I find myself painting/drawing on deli paper.  Today I wanted to share one of my deli paper sessions and how I took that painted deli paper and turned it into tape that I can use in my art journal, in collage, and in other art projects!  Enjoy!!!!

Create Your Own Hot Glue Stencil: A Video!!!!!

Sometimes we feel like we need the latest supply in order to make art.  What if we looked around our house and used what we already have?  What if we used old supplies in new ways?  That was my goal for today's video!  I had heard about creating stencils using hot glue and I decided to give it a try.  In this video I guide you through making your own hot glue stencil and then using that stencil to create an art journal page!  As an added bonus, we will make a small hot glue embellishment.  Let's get started!