Birthday Gift Card Holder Ensemble by Cindy Brumbaugh

Birthday Gift Card Holder Ensemble! – Cindy Brumbaugh

Gift giving has changed over the years…today, one of the common ways of giving includes the “Gift Card.” It is a great way to show friends and family you know what they like or need, but are giving them the opportunity to pick it for themselves. You can jazz up and personalize a gift card by packaging it in a unique and festive holder. This tutorial includes four birthday themed gift card holders using the Carousel Birthday Suite. The designs can be easily transformed into various other themes as needed.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of April!

Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #70! – Julie Warnick

Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #70! – Julie Warnick

Each month in addition to the great 3D projects that Craft Project Central has for you, they also host a monthly card challenge – Creating Pretty Cards!! To help you recreate the sketch each month, they also provide a free Sketch Mini Tutorial! This mini tutorial has information about how the inspiration card (using the sketch) was created, supplies used, and basic measurements!!  For every ten cards submitted, they’ll pick one winner of a free one month subscription! The winner(s) will get to select the month of their choice! Head over to Craft Project Central to learn more and submit your creation!!

Spring Sun Catchers by Buffy Cooper

Spring Sun Catchers by Buffy Cooper
Are you looking for a spring project to do with children? Here’s a fun set of sun catchers you can work on together! Made from canning jar rings and Stampin’ Up! supplies, these cute sun catchers double as wind chimes. Hang them from your window, on your porch, or even in a tree. They’re so simple to create, your children can make an extra set for a friend or relative who visits this summer and include the coordinating greeting card.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of April!

Valentine's Treat Holder - One Sheet Box

This Valentine's Treat Holder was created after seeing the One Sheet Box tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers.  I began with a 9" x 12" piece of drawing paper.  I created some heart stencils using a hot glue gun and then sponged the stencils all over the paper using Rose Red ink.  I cut the paper down to 8-1/2" x 11" and followed the One Sheet Box tutorial to create the treat holder.  I cut down the excess strip of sponged drawing paper to add a bit of interest on the front of the box and then added a sponged tag and some hearts.  So simple!  You could easily create this box with children's art and scribbles!  Have fun!!!!  Happy Valentine's Day!  Let's spread some love!!!! :)

Valentine's Treat Holder - Flat Backed Treat Box

Today's Valentine's Treat Holder was made using the Flat Backed Treat Box tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers.  I LOVE this little box!  This box can hold small candies, lip balm, jewelry and all kinds of little trinkets.  I incorporated some retired papers and stamps and am thrilled with how this little box turned out!  I hope you like it :)

Valentine's Treat Holder - Pentagon Treat Tube

Valentine's Day is around the corner and I decided to put together some treat holders to share with you.  This first design began with a Pentagon Treat Tube - a tutorial that I found on Splitcoast Stampers.  I added the option of placing a removable top on the tube so that the tube can be opened and closed and reused.  I am committed to using my craft stash so I inked up some retired Stampin' Up! stamps and incorporated some Prima Flowers that I have had for ages.  What retired stamps and stash items can you put to use this week????

Sealed With Love Valentine Trio –January Bonus Project!* by Christy Fulk

Sealed With Love Valentine Trio –January Bonus Project!*  – Christy Fulk
It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start making your Valentine gift bags and cards! This tutorial features a Miniature Candy Bar Pop-Up Drawer Box, a Skinny Mini Treat Bag, and a Double-Z Valentine Card. The treat box and bag can be made in no time, and the Valentine card is extra special for your special Valentine! The trio features the Sending Love Suite in the Occasions Catalog. This would also make a great Valentine class

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Shaker Card Galore with Gift Box by Monika Davis

Shaker Card Galore with Gift Box!  – Monika Davis

Who doesn’t need greeting cards? Make this elegant and fun greeting card set and impress your friends or family members. Add a wow! element and shake things up a little bit! You will make three different shaker cards and learn how easy it is to turn any card into shakers. You should have everything you need already in your craft room. The card set has a coordinating box that could hold the envelopes and maybe a pen too. The box can be refilled later or used for storing paper good.  For full step-by-step instructions head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of January!!!!

Foxy Friends Birthday Celebration by Sandy Mott

Foxy Friends Birthday Celebration!  –  Sandy Mott

Your little one and guests will love this festive Foxy Friends Birthday Celebration. This project includes all the table decorations you will need to give any child the cutest party ever. From the cake topper to the boxed treats, children will squeal with delight at the sight! The Foxy Friends stamp set is so adorable, especially when combined with the A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack and the Fox Builder Punch. And it’s all so easy to make!  For full step-by-step instructions head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of January!!!!

Falling in Love with Card Candy by Buffy Cooper

Falling in Love with Card Candy!  – Buffy Cooper

Whether you need a gift for a crafty friend, want to help a new crafter get started with card making, or need to make a quick card yourself, this tote full of card candy is the answer. Using the Falling in Love suite from the 2017 Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog, you’ll create several sheets of sentiments and embellishments that can easily be added to a card base to create a beautiful card in minutes. The adorable purse is perfect to hold the card candy and can be used as a gift bag later. An added bonus is a greeting card using some of the candy so the recipient can see how simple it is to create a card. This would make a lovely hostess gift or a fun class or stamp camp.  For full step-by-step instructions head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of January!!!!

Falling Flowers 8-½” x 11” One Sheet Wonder by Cindy Brumbaugh

Falling Flowers 8-½” x 11” One Sheet Wonder! – Cindy Brumbaugh

In this tutorial, you will be creating a seven card ensemble using an 8-½” x 11” sheet of Whisper White Cardstock that you’ll transform into a colorful patterned paper using with the Falling Flowers Stamp Set. You will learn how to cut that one sheet of patterned cardstock to create seven unique coordinating cards. Finally, you’ll get to package the seven card ensemble in a cute little book box that holds both the cards and envelopes.  For full step-by-step instructions head to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of January!!!!

Creating Pretty Cards - Card Sketch #67 by Julie Warnick

Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #67! – Julie Warnick

Each month in addition to the great 3D projects that Craft Project Central has for you, they also host a monthly card challenge – Creating Pretty Cards!! To help you recreate the sketch each month, they also provide a free Sketch Mini Tutorial! This mini tutorial has information about how the inspiration card (using the sketch) was created, supplies used, and basic measurements!!  For every ten cards submitted, they’ll pick one winner of a free one month subscription! The winner(s) will get to select the month of their choice! Head over to Craft Project Central to learn more and submit your creation!!

You Are So Loved Bouquet & Card Set

Welcome to my January project for Craft Project Central!!!!  Every day is a good day to let someone know that they are loved and this is a perfect project to share your love in a creative and fun way!  This You Are So Loved Bouquet & Card Set includes a beautiful bouquet of hearts arranged in an upcycled tin can as well as a coordinating card for gift giving.  You can also make this great bouquet as a home décor piece for Valentine’s Day!  In this tutorial you will learn how to use washi tape to create your own one-of-a-kind cardstock and you will discover how to make your punched shapes into “leaves” that can be added to many home décor projects.  Let’s spread some love together!  For full step-by-step instructions, head over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of January!

Heart Quilt Wall Art & Card –December Bonus Project* by Christy Fulk

Heart Quilt Wall Art & Card –December Bonus Project!*  – Christy Fulk

If you have a young teenage girl in your life, you’ll want to make this bright and colorful wall art for her bedroom. The wall art looks like a heart quilt square, and features the Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper and Designer Washi Tape. Make one, or make a few to have a quilt grouping on the wall. There’s also a coordinating card to go along with your special handmade gift.

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

Uniquely You Journal Cover & Journaling Cards Set!

Uniquely You Journal Cover & Journaling Cards Set!

What do you get when you put fabric, an iron and metallic embossing powders together?  A uniquely you journal cover that sparkles with personality!  For my December Craft Project Central project, I created this Uniquely You Journal Cover and Journaling Cards Set.  The set includes a one-of-a-kind fabric journal cover and two sets of coordinating journaling cards. In this tutorial you will learn how to use your embossing powders in a creative way to design your own unique decorative fabric.  We will then learn how to turn the fabric into a journal or book cover.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of December at Craft Project Central!

Pretty Pines Note Card Set by Sara Levin

Pretty Pines Note Card Set! – Sara Levin

Whew!  Hopefully your holiday crafting is done or nearly done.  Now, it’s time to think about what comes next.  Thank you notes and other small gifts for visiting can always come in handy!  This note card set has crisp, clean and simple lines which can be a welcome change from the excesses of the holidays.   Enjoy this set of cards and its cute box for your own use or make several to have on hand to share as you drop by and make visits with friends this winter.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of December at Craft Project Central!

Pop of Pink Gift Treats by Beth McCullough

Pop of Pink Gift Treats! – Beth McCullough

You’ll always have a gift ready to go after you make these Pop of Pink Gift Treats.  The Double Pocket Treat Holder is great for giving gift cards, tea bags or candy, and the five Nugget Box is sure to make someone smile!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of December at Craft Project Central!

Recycled Calendar Envelopes & Note Cards by Regina Andari

Recycled Calendar Envelopes & Note Cards!  – Regina Andari

Now that the year is coming to a close, you’ll soon be finished with your 2015 calendar.  This tutorial will demonstrate how to create a set of colorful envelopes from the calendar photos.  Instructions are also included for making a set of note cards that feature the same clean and simple design, but you’ll learn how to sort the envelopes so that similar and coordinating colors can be used to stamp the images on the cards.  Lastly, since you may wish to give your finished card set as a gift, this tutorial includes instructions for a gift box.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of December at Craft Project Central!

Letters and Textures & Shapes (Oh, My!) by Buffy Cooper

Letters and Textures & Shapes (Oh, My!)! – Buffy Cooper

Keeping small children entertained during the cold winter months when they can’t go outside can be a challenge. With this tutorial, you’ll use the Stitched Shapes and Large Letters Framelits to create “puzzle letters” that your children can use to make words and play matching games. The Gift Box Punch Board box doubles as a container for the letters and can be another sorting game. Customize the box and tag with your child’s initial, and you have a fun gift for a snowy day.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of December at Craft Project Central!

Flourishing Phrases Cards & Memories Gift Set by Olga Cavanaugh

Flourishing Phrases Cards & Memories Gift Set!  – Olga Cavanaugh

The Cards and Memories Gift set is a great gift idea to bring for the Hostess of your next New Year’s Eve Party event, what a nice way to start the New Year than with a fresh new set of cards and a photo album to showcase your favorite moments. This is a very easy to reproduce project and great for your next Class or Workshop, you can also make one for a Birthday Gift or any other occasion. The Flourishing Phrases Cards and Memories Gift Set tutorial includes four cards of different occasions and one accordion style photo album all this packed in a beautiful keepsake box. In this tutorial you will learn how to build an easy keepsake box with a magnetic closure, how to make your own tassels and embellishments, how to quickly create a cute photo album and a set of cards.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of December at Craft Project Central!