Lightning Bug Lantern Gift Set by Amanda Corbet

Lightning Bug Lantern Gift Set!  – Amanda Corbet

Light up your nights and hang on to summer a little bit longer with this shiny silver lantern. Add a battery powered tea light inside and it will remind you of seeing fireflies twinkling in the evening in summertime. You can hang the lantern for display from the attached ribbon so it can grace either your table or your walls. Bring a smile to someone’s face by gifting this beautiful lantern with the matching card and a set of note cards. This would be an excellent class project or hostess gift!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Traveler Travel Log Gift Set

For my August Craft Project Central project, I created this Traveler Travel Log Gift Set!

A place to record memories and moments from your trip.  A place for a special friend to make quick sketches of sites and significant finds.  This Traveler Travel Log Gift Set is a perfect gift for yourself or for any explorer with the travel bug! In this project you will learn how to create a faux alligator finish using embossing powder and your bone folder.  You will also learn how to make a mini travel log with simple hand-sewn signatures. This gift set includes a mini travel log and a unique “suitcase” to hold the travel log.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Ahoy There! Note Card & Gift Box by Mickey Roberts

Ahoy There! Note Card & Gift Box! – Mickey Roberts

The By the Shore Suite uses colors and images that evoke cool ocean water and gentle summer breezes.  Come take a swim with the colorful fish in the Seaside Shore Stamp Set and relax with the soothing colors of the By the Shore Designer Series Paper.  It’s vacation time, Stampin’ Up! style.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Fancy Flamingo Gift Set by Buffy Cooper

Fancy Flamingo Gift Set!  – Buffy Cooper

As summer is ending, you’ll want to have a gift for the relatives and friends you’ve visited. This flamingo tray and pineapple treat box will be a perfect “thank you” gift. If you’re the one hosting family and friends, it’s a wonderful “pillow gift” for guests. Simply package some chocolates in the Clear Tiny Treat Boxes and add some basic toiletries on the tray with a welcoming note card. You can also make this for yourself as a beautiful home décor piece. Create multiple personalized note cards for your own use or make them as a gift for a friend. This project will also make a great class or stamp camp.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Back To School with Foxy Friends by Krystal De Leeuw

Back To School with Foxy Friends!  – Krystal De Leeuw

It’s back to school time and what better way to start off the year than to give your child’s teacher an adorable gift set!! This cute set features the Foxy Friends Stamp Set and Fox Builder Punch. It’s such a fun set to use and the possibilities of darling animals you can create with it are endless!! This set also uses the matching Designer Series Paper Stack called A Little Foxy.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Elegant Floral Gift Packaging Trio by Christy Fulk

Elegant Floral Gift Packaging Trio! – Christy Fulk

Do you need an elegant gift packaging idea for a wedding or another special event? These gift packaging projects are just what you need. This tutorial includes a 4-1/4” square gift box, gift bag, and a treat pouch. The square box is perfect for gifts 4” or smaller, the gift bag is a perfect way to make a card/gift card extra special, and the treat pouch would be a perfect way to give treats to wedding guests. All three packages feature the products in the Floral Boutique Suite. This would also make a great product-based class.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Beach Vignette Ensemble by Julie Warnick

Beach Vignette Ensemble! –  Julie Warnick

Summer is coming to an end, but you can enjoy the beach all year long with this Beach Vignette Ensemble! The Framed Beach Sign takes center stage in this fun ensemble with bottles and shells surrounding it. You can leave the bottles plain or decorate them with jute to give them a beachy vibe. Turn plain glass votive holders into sea glass votive holders with simple supplies and an easy trick! And don’t forget a matching card in case you want to give this set away to someone who needs a little more summer!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Back to School Desk Accessory Gift Set by Julie Beltramo

Back to School Desk Accessory Gift Set!  – Julie Beltramo

Get ready to go back to school with this fun gift set! The Covered Notepad Portfolio packs a real punch with a surprise pocket on the inside cover. It’s simple to make, but has a very finished look inside and out! You’ll have the measurements to make twelve simple Note Cards, great for sending off those quick little thoughtful messages. After bundling and tying up some pencils, you’ll have all the components to fill the Desktop Accessory Box. The fabulous Desktop Accessory Box is a compact and practical way to organize this gift!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August over at Craft Project Central!

"Jars of Love" Card Assortment - July Bonus Project by Regina Andari

“Jars of Love” Card Assortment! – July Bonus Project*  – Regina Andari

With this tutorial, you’ll explore a variety of ways to use the Jar of Love images along with the coordinating dies to create an assortment of cards.  This ensemble also features assorted patterns from the Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack to complete the six cards and the box that holds them.  Each card in this set is different, and the techniques and helpful tips will make this collection of products less overwhelming.  Among the card designs that you are sure to enjoy are the window card and the shaker card.  Although some of the techniques are considered advanced, you will love how easily and quickly you’ll complete this ensemble!

*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.  Head on over to Craft Project Central for more information!

Envelope Punch Board Mini Scrapbook by Christy Fulk

Envelope Punch Board Mini Scrapbook!  – Christy Fulk

This mini scrapbook would make a perfect gift for anyone in your life. The scrapbook is made with the Envelope Punch Board, and features the Falling Flowers Bundle and Irresistibly Floral Specialty Designer Series Paper. This tutorial also includes a coordinating square card that finishes off the gift perfectly. Make sure to make one for yourself, too! This would also make a great scrapbooking class.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Timeless Grunge Card Set & Box by Amanda Corbet

Timeless Grunge Card Set & Box! – Amanda Corbet

Explore using the Timeless Textures and Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Sets combined with the beautiful Watercolor Wishes Stamp Set to create five unique cards and a beautiful box to give the cards as a gift set. Each card has a very different design and style all while coordinating with the other cards in the set. Use those grungy looking stamps to create some truly elegant looking cards. This would make a wonderful class project or hostess gift!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

You are Invited…to Movie Night! by Sue Plote

You are Invited…to Movie Night!  – Sue Plote

Lights, camera, action!  It’s movie night…and even the most ordinary movie night will be extraordinary with this super easy project!  Featuring the Marquee Messages and Ready to Pop Stamp Sets and the Popcorn Box Thinlits this project starts…of course…with an invitation!  You can’t have movie night without something sweet and something salty…and this project includes both candy and popcorn boxes.  And last…but not least…this project also includes a bottle wrap and a fun, decorated drinking straw.  It’s home theater at its best!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Tissue Box Gift Set & Card by Melissa Kerman

Tissue Box Gift Set & Card!  – Melissa Kerman

This set of projects makes a great gift for someone special or even as a gift to yourself. Both the Custom Tissue Box and the Travel Tissue Box are refillable and the design can easily be adapted to your style by using a different embossing folder and color scheme. As someone who has a tissue box in almost every room and who carries tissues everywhere, this tutorial offers a great set of beautiful and functional items. The techniques used make it an extra special home décor item and gift that anyone would be excited to receive and the card is a perfect addition to accompany this gift set.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Flourishing Card Box Set by Christy Fulk

Flourishing Card Box Set! – Christy Fulk

This card box set is perfect for any card-loving person out there! The card box has a magnetic closure, and can hold six cards along with six envelopes. This tutorial also includes two card designs. Just make three of each design, and the box will be filled. This card box set features the Flourishing Phrases Bundle and Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper. The cards can easily be customized with any of the many greetings in the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set. This would make a great product-based card class, too.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Seaside Shore Ensemble by Regina Andari

Seaside Shore Ensemble!  – Regina Andari

Whether you need a fun summer slider card or packaging for a seaside treat, you’ll be all set with this ensemble!  You will absolutely love how easy it is to make the fun slider cards, and this tutorial demonstrates some very helpful tips and techniques that make the process as easy as a summer breeze.  You won’t be able to decide which card to make first . . . or treat holder--the animal cracker-style box or the star-shaped bag.  Make these projects with a friend or build a class around them!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Llama Diorama Duo by Buffy Cooper

Llama Diorama Duo!  – Buffy Cooper

It’s fiesta time! Summer is the best time for a party, and who better to help you celebrate than the adorable llama in the Birthday Fiesta Stamp Set? Using the Birthday Fiesta Bundle, you’ll create a diorama that’s perfect for a centerpiece, for holding little treat bags, or just for decoration. You’ll also make a diorama card that can be used as a greeting card or as a party invitation with the party details on the back. And, finally, you’ll make a “Se Llama Cupcake” cupcake holder. With your Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine and a few stamps and dies, your party preparations will be a snap! Best of all, you can get your kids involved. They’ll have a blast helping to create the dioramas. Summer has never been so fun!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Butterfly Basics Birthday Gift Set by Lynn Dunn

Butterfly Basics Birthday Gift Set! – Lynn Dunn

WOW your friends and family with this beautiful coordinating Birthday Gift Set! In this tutorial you will learn how to create a fun diamond shaped, accordion style, fancy fold card with a coordinating envelope and matching gift bag! And the best part is…you can use these instructions over and over again with different patterned papers, colors and stamps! Get creative with it! The possibilities are endless!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Ice Cream Piñata Party Set

Ice Cream Piñata Party Set!

Welcome to my Craft Project Central project for July!!!!  It’s summer and it’s time for ice cream and celebrations!  Create the perfect party atmosphere by decorating with this whimsical ice cream cone piñata!  Add a birthday tag to decorate the piñata and then make some signs to label all of the ice cream flavors you will have ready for your guests to eat! This set also comes with instructions for a matching birthday card.  What a fun set to assemble for a surprise ice cream birthday celebration for a friend!  Let’s get this party started!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Lemonade Stand Gift Set by Julie Beltramo

Lemonade Stand Gift Set!  – Julie Beltramo

When Stampin’ Up! gives you Fruit Stand Designer Series Papers, what do you do? - Make a Lemonade Gift Set! This sweet gift set would make a fun little summertime Thank You for a friend. Or, you can change up the sayings and make it for a summertime party; the possibilities are endless! In the tutorial you’ll learn how to make a unique Fruit Basket – the size is tailored to Stampin’ Up!’s new smaller sized Gusseted Cellophane Bags. You’ll also learn how to make a simple, but clever Pocket Card – perfect to insert a Lemonade Drink Packet inside, and add a note inside too! The Covered Water Bottle that coordinates with the set is a must!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July over at Craft Project Central.

Cutie Pie Creations! – June Bonus Project by Christy Fulk

Cutie Pie Creations! – June Bonus Project  – Christy Fulk

If you want to use your Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies for more than just cake pieces, this tutorial is for you. This tutorial includes three different ways to use the dies. The projects are a triangle treat box, mini treat basket, and a hanging basket. These projects feature the new Swirly Bird Bundle, Thoughtful Banners Bundle, and the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack. These projects would make a great product-based 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 on over to Craft Project Central to learn more!