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.

Lunchbox Love Notes by Yapha Mason

Lunchbox Love Notes! by Yapha Mason

This set of five adorable shaped mini cards uses different Framelits in combination with the Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper and the Words of Truth stamp set to create the perfect notes to tuck into a loved one’s lunch. Complete with a fun paper sack to store them in, this project is
great to have on hand for the start of the school year. This set would also make an excellent gift (possibly for a teacher) as well as a class or club project.  Subscribe to August at Craft Project Central for full step-by-step instructions!

Field Of Flowers Art Journal Page

Today's Lesson From The Craft Room:  Let It Flow...Literally!
Today I am sharing an art journal page that I created for Paper Crafter's Library.  I love bringing different supplies together to see if they can co-mingle :)  This page was the result of a co-mingling between alcohol ink and metal tape.  I literally let the ink flow and then went from there.  What two supplies can you co-mingle today????

Wedding Table Décor! by Monika Davis

Wedding Table Décor! by Monika Davis

Make this elegant wedding (or birthday) table décor set to dress up any table. You will make a decorative fan that can later be put in a shadow box, a box for treats or small favors, a wand style table décor, and a greeting card that can be an invitation or a thank you card. Add elegance with gold embossing and water coloring. Great for a stamp camp, or as a class project.  Subscribe to August over at Craft Project Central for full step-by-step instructions!

Have A Beautiful Birthday Card

Today's Lesson From The Craft Room:  It Doesn't Have To Be Complicated
Sometimes I find myself staring at the blank card stock wondering what to do.  I put all kinds of pressure on myself to create something detailed, intricate, over the top.  All of that pressure can cause me to step away from the card stock and not create anything.  I continually have to remind myself that it doesn't have to be complicated.  It can be simple.  It can be clean.  It can be whatever you want it to be.  It was in that spirit that this card was born :)