Thankful Gift Ensemble by Julie Beltramo

Thankful Gift Ensemble! – Julie Beltramo
This project provides a plethora of ways to give thanks for the coming Thanksgiving Holiday, or for anytime you want to just be thankful! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to quickly transform a Spiral Memo Pad into a Personal Thankful Journal. The Gift Bag Punch Board makes the coordinating Note Card Holder a snap to create, and just the right size to hold a plentiful stack of Note Cards to write all your thoughts and memories on. You’ll also make a simple, but trendy Tagged Mason Jar to hold all your thankful Note Cards. Be sure to include a Project Life Journaling Pen to write on the Note Cards that will fill the Jar. And, of course, the Thinking of You Card is the perfect partner to any or all of these projects for gift giving!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October at Craft Project Central!

“Basket of Wishes” Scraplings! – Regina Andari

“Basket of Wishes” Scraplings! – Regina Andari

There are several interpretations of “scraplings”, and in this tutorial a scrapling is a card (or tag or any other creation) that gets its start from a scrap of cardstock or paper . . . or both!  Although the cards in this tutorial get their start from full sizes of cardstock and are presented with exact measurements, the intention is that you will feel inspired to create cards and tags of all shapes and sizes from your stash of scraps.  When you need to create a quick card but the scraps all seem too small, think outside the box and use them to create a non-standard sized card.  The good news is that scraplings should fit any size (mailable) envelope that you have on hand, and the recipient will enjoy the odd size/shape of the card!  This tutorial includes instructions for making a pocket holder that has been custom-designed to perfectly hold the set of “scraplings”.  Another thing to love about this tutorial is that it features one set of designer paper and (mostly) one stamp set.   Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October at Craft Project Central!

Fabulous Fall Centerpiece Ensemble! – Julie Warnick

Fabulous Fall Centerpiece Ensemble!  – Julie Warnick

Welcome autumn into your home with this Fabulous Fall Centerpiece! First you will learn how to create a glimmering pumpkin that is the perfect focal point for your table or mantle. Next you will make two coordinating candles that accent the pumpkin beautifully. A sprinkling of autumn leaves and 3-D acorns add just the right touch to your fall décor. And to top it off, there is a darling card that can be framed, given away or adapted to make name markers for your Thanksgiving table. This ensemble is simple to make and will add something special to your home this season!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of October at Craft Project Central!

Halloween Home Decor Set! – September Bonus Project*

Halloween Home Decor Set! – September Bonus Project*

Don’t rush to the store for Halloween decorations!  There are so many simple ways to create your own home décor pieces for this spooky holiday and my September project for Craft Project Central will show you how!  This Halloween Home Décor Set includes a fun decorative frame and a coordinating candy jar.  Learn how to turn a simple frame into a Halloween home décor piece you can be proud of!  In this tutorial you will learn how to color coordinate your Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine and how to create adorable ghosts using your Owl Builder Punch.  Happy Halloween!

*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.  Find out all the details at Craft Project Central!

Candy Lane Christmas Gift Giving Ensemble by Beth McCullough

Candy Lane Christmas Gift Giving Ensemble!  – Beth McCullough

Simple and sweet projects for Christmas Gift Giving using the Candy Cane Lane Suite.  These projects will allow you to give everyone a little something to show you’re thinking of them at Christmas time.  Make up several in advance so you always have one ready for the postman, neighbor or co-worker.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Halloween Party Ensemble by Liz Miller

Halloween Party Ensemble! – Liz Miller

Capture the spirit of Halloween with this party ensemble. It has everything you need to get ready for a spooky Halloween party that is totally delightful and not at all frightful!  Remember, if you don’t celebrate Halloween, this project can be easily customizable for any occasion by simply changing the designer series paper and the stamp sets.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Spooky Fun Party Ensemble by Buffy Cooper

Spooky Fun Party Ensemble!  – Buffy Cooper
Bats and witches and things that go “bump!” in the night – it’s time for Halloween. Create spooky fun party favors and decorations with the Spooky Fun Stamp Set and Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog. The gatefold card can be used as a greeting card or as a party invitation. If you decide not to host a party, the luminaries will light the way for trick-or-treaters and the favors can be your treats for the goblins and ghosts at your door. The best thing about this project is that you can substitute another bundle and turn it into an ensemble for any holiday or celebration.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Paisley Party Ensemble by Sara Levin

Paisley Party Ensemble!  – Sara Levin

Do you love to entertain?  Whether it’s a small gathering or a formal meal, this tutorial has a few special touches for you to make.  This ensemble provides those little things that you can turn to time and time again whether you’re having friends over for nibbles and drinks or for a celebratory meal. There’s even some packaging included so that your guests don’t go home empty handed.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Colorado Crush Festival 2016

Took a time out today to head to the 2016 Colorado Crush Festival for a few hours!  It is so inspiring to see so many artists create work on the canvas of buildings!  Wow!!  Thank you to the folks at the Liquitex booth with a special shout out to artist Pamela Erhardt who let me play with the spray paints and inks! :)  I stole their painter's tape roll and used it as a stencil for the harvest moon.  The dots on the bottom were created by spraying my shoe tread with spray paint and stepping on the paper :)  As I walked away, I saw a street artist named Outsource in the midst of creating these gorgeous galaxy pieces!  I am amazed by what spray paint and a talented hand can do! :)  You can check out more of his work on Instagram!

New Baby Bundle by Billie Moan

New Baby Bundle! – Billie Moan

If you know someone expecting a baby, this bundle with a "baby napping" plaque to hang outside the door and the coordinating gift box and matching thank you notes will be a welcome gift for the new mom.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Boxes and Bags & Tie on Tags by Sue Plote

Boxes and Bags & Tie on Tags!  – Sue Plote
Fall is just around the corner…and that means the holiday season is not far behind…when homemade packaging makes everything special!  This project features leaves, acorns and pine boughs to create bags and boxes and a fun tie on tag…one for each season.  Now’s the time to gather your papers, punches and dies and get a head start on your holidays with this easy and fun project!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Fall Leaf Treat Box Trio by Julie Beltramo

Fall Leaf Treat Box Trio!  – Julie Beltramo
Get ready for Fall with this set of tempting treat holders! Each treat holder is made using the fabulous new Popcorn Box Thinlits. You’ll see how versatile these thinlits are when you learn how to make a Treat-Filled Popcorn Box, a Pocket Treat Holder and a Basket. Just a few quick and easy adjustments make these simple, but oh, so cute little gifties! Plus you’ll see how to adapt the new Suite Seasons Stamp Set into more general sayings for anytime use! And the coordinating card can be used with any one of the treats for gift giving!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Floral Metallic Frame & Card by Sue Lehrer

Floral Metallic Frame & Card! – Sue Lehrer

Do you ever need a gift for an unexpected occasion? The Floral Metallic Frame will make you look like you are on top of your gift giving! The frame is filled with a variety of three-dimensional flowers in metallic colors. Plus, there is a coordinating greeting card. You will surely WOW whoever receives this gift. Metallics are the latest trend; from the fashion runways to interior design. Stampin’ Up! keeps up with current trends and offers many metallic products for paper crafters to choose from.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Autumn Wreath Greeting Card Box Set by Amanda Corbet

Autumn Wreath Greeting Card Box Set! –  Amanda Corbet
Get ready for those cool autumn days with bright beautiful leaves tumbling down with this lovely set of four gift cards and a matching box. Each contains a beautiful autumn wreath featuring the Wondrous Wreath Stamp Set. This would make a quick and easy class project or hostess gift! Make one to gift to a friend or keep it just for yourself.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of September at Craft Project Central!

Bella & Friends by Regina Andari

Bella & Friends!  – Regina Andari

With this tutorial, create an adorable set of cards featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Bella & Friends Stamp Set.  The tutorial includes a sweet “pizza box” to hold the cards, and there’s plenty of room for two of each card in the box!  The images in this stamp set make for such a precious set of cards—one of which is a sweet easel design—and  anyone who receives them will feel how much you care from the moment the card is pulled from the envelope.  The box itself can be re-purposed for a gift or for daily use to hold note paper.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Shake it Up! – August Bonus Project* by Sue Plote

Shake it Up! – August Bonus Project*  – Sue Plote
 
Who doesn’t love a shaker card…or a shaker tag!  This project includes instructions for three ways to create simple shaker cards…and matching shaker tags!   Featuring the Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set and colorful papers, this project uses sequins and punches…for sparkle and color…to create fun, interactive cards and tags that everyone is sure to love!  *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 Sweet Birthday Ensemble by Carole Anne Patterson

 A Sweet Birthday Ensemble by Carole Anne Patterson

This beautiful Birthday Sweet and Cupcake themed ensemble is for that special girl or woman in your life.  It's for six guests but you could make more! All using beautiful designer series paper and cardstock. The die cut and embossed Happy Birthday Banner is adorable and can be used year after year. Sweet and simple invitations have a raised cupcake plus envelopes. The birthday card has a glimmer filled clear shaker underneath the cupcake.  There's a Thank You Note Book to record gifts, the year and important information about the birthday. Can't forget the tiny Goody Bags and lastly, six simple Thank You Cards finish this ensemble.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

Colorful Fiesta Quilt Designs by Regina Andari

Colorful Fiesta Quilt Designs! – Regina Andari

Quilting is a popular craft and one that affords great opportunity to put vibrant colors and shapes to work.  With this tutorial, use a couple of quilting techniques and designer paper to create four festive birthday cards.  You’ll also learn how to use one punch and the Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper to create a bright and colorful home décor canvas that is sure to add a little happiness to any room where it’s placed.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of August at Craft Project Central!

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!