Not Your Ordinary Box of Cards! by Carole Anne Patterson

Not Your Ordinary Box of Cards!  – Carole Anne Patterson

Check out this “zigzag” card set! This tutorial includes four cards, custom envelopes and beautiful box to hold them. Each card uses the same template design for the inside but they are all so different and one is even a shaker card. If you have the Envelope Punch Board, then making the envelopes and matching box is easy. If you don’t have the Envelope Punch Board…get one from your favorite Demonstrator because there’s so much that you can do with it! This foursome includes a Sneak Peek from the new Catalog with In Colors, stamp set and the new product to make shaker cards. Love it!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

Stepper Box & Card Gift Set by Yapha Mason

Stepper Box & Card Gift Set!  – Yapha Mason

This delightful box is called either a Stepper Box or a Fantasy Box. No matter what you call it, though, it is a fun way to package a variety of small items, including jewelry, chocolates, or other small trinkets. This project features the lovely Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper and includes a matching card. It can be used for many different occasions including birthdays, Mother’s Day, and more. Once you learn how to make this box, you’ll want to make it for every occasion simply by changing the Designer Series Paper! Great for clubs, classes, or crafting with a friend.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

Watercolor Wash Mini Book & Bookmark Set

Watercolor Wash Mini Book & Bookmark Set!

Welcome to my May project for Craft Project Central!  Are you addicted to mini books?  Do you use your mini books as art journals, small scrapbooks, places to write your dreams and fears?  With all of these reasons to keep mini books around, now is the perfect time to learn how to make them with some simple supplies.  No special bookbinding techniques necessary!  In this tutorial you will learn how to bind a book using adhesive, paper and ribbon.  The possibilities are endless for changing up this mini book!  You can change the color scheme, change the size, or change how many pages you include.  This set also includes a matching bookmark.  What a great set to give as a gift to anyone who could use a place to capture thoughts, memories, or drawings!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

Teacher Appreciation Gift Ensemble by Liz Miller

Teacher Appreciation Gift Ensemble! –  Liz Miller

As the school year is coming to an end, this Teacher Appreciation Gift Ensemble is sure to be a hit!  Everyone knows how hard teachers work right?  So they should be spoiled, and what a better way than to make them something special!  This gift ensemble highlights the Botanical Gardens Product suite and includes a Desk Scratch Pad Holder, Small Legal Pad with Matching Pen, Giant Clothespin, and a Frame!  I know all my daughter’s teachers in the past have loved receiving handmade items that have been made with just them in mind.  So much more personal than a store bought gift!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

Bear Hugs for Mom & Dad by Carrie Rhoads

Bear Hugs for Mom & Dad!  – Carrie Rhoads

These projects are designed for kids to make with assistance for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.  They will also work for birthdays and other special occasions. Included in this tutorial are the directions to make two cards, a mini scrapbook, a gift box boat and treat holder tent.  Think of all the fun you could have making these projects with the little crafters in your life. Not to mention the joy these gifts will bring  to the Mom or Dad who gets them as a handmade gift!  These projects would also be great for a kids craft class!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

#imbringingbirthdaysback Fancy Fold Cards & Treat Box – April Bonus Project by Christy Fulk

#imbringingbirthdaysback Fancy Fold Cards & Treat Box – April Bonus Project!  – Christy Fulk

Do you want to join Stampin’ Up!’s #imbringingbirthdaysback movement by sending more birthday cards? This project ensemble will help you get started! Included in this tutorial are two, fancy fold birthday cards and one balloon treat box. The projects feature the Balloon Builders Stamp Set and the It’s My Birthday Designer Series Paper Stack. The tutorial also includes four different animal balloons made with the stamp set. This would also make a great #imbringingbirthdaysback class!

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Farmers Market Easel Card Gift Set

Farmers Market Easel Card Gift Set!

It's time for Spring and time for digging in the dirt in the garden!  For my April project for Craft Project Central I created this Farmer’s Market Easel Card Gift Set as a wonderful way to share a gift from the garden with someone special.  In this tutorial you will learn to make a wonderful easel card with drawer that can be decorated in so many different ways for different occasions.  The set also includes a stamped muslin bag for storing seeds and a beautiful gift tag for gift giving.  You will also learn how to make the images stamped on muslin bags burst with color!  This set would be perfect for a stamp camp or as a special gift for Spring!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Star Scrapbook with Matching Card by Yapha Mason

Star Scrapbook with Matching Card! – Yapha Mason

This star-shaped scrapbook is as much fun to use as it is to create! It is lovely to display when it is open and easy to store when closed. This version, created with the Sweet Li’l Thing Designer Series Paper makes a wonderful baby scrapbook. If you change the paper it can also be a great scrapbook for Mother’s Day, birthdays, weddings, and many other special occasions. It is perfect for a class or a club project, or just a fun afternoon scrapping with friends. Includes instructions for a coordinating card.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Quick & Easy Party Treat Mini Bags by Cindy Schuster

Quick & Easy Party Treat Mini Bags!  – Cindy Schuster

Have a birthday, baby shower or graduation party coming up soon? How about making these quick and easy mini bags for the perfect party treat? With the Gift Bag Punch Board and a little modification of the scoring, you can have 18 or more of these done in no time! You can use any color combination, Designer Series Paper and greeting with these as well!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Faux Leather Flower Pin Gift Set by Monika Davis

Faux Leather Flower Pin Gift Set!  – Monika Davis

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate it than with beautiful, colorful flowers. Make this pretty flower pin with a faux leather look. Learn how to give texture to plain cardstock and make easy Do-It-Yourself jewelry. If you don’t like to wear pins, turn the pin into a bag topper or other 3-D embellishment. Change the colors to make this for a wedding or other special occasion. Learn how to make a box to hold the pin. The coordinating greeting card is a gift itself that can be framed or placed in an album.  Great for a stamp camp, or as a class project.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Packaged to a "TEA!" by Cindy Brumbaugh

Packaged to a “TEA”! – Cindy Brumbaugh

Planning a tea party and need some favors?  Or maybe you want to make some cute little gifts for the tea, coffee, or hot cocoa lover in your life?  This tutorial ensemble covers them all- favors, tea bag and K-cup holders, and even a hot cocoa envelope card- all packaged to a “TEA” to give as sweet treats.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Botanicals Card Set & Gift Box by Regina Andari

Botanicals Card Set & Gift Box!  – Regina Andari

With this tutorial, learn some creative and trendy ways to use the botanicals images and coordinating dies.  Two of the cards demonstrate fun ways to use the stamps to create two different wreaths, and there are two trendy designs, neither of which fall short with dimension and texture.  Of course, it’s always great to have a creative and coordinating gift box for a set of cards, and this box has a unique design that you’ll love.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Floral Favor Cup & Gift Set by Julie Beltramo

Floral Favor Cup & Gift Set!  – Julie Beltramo

This sweet little gift set is perfect for any upcoming spring or summer occasion. It’s shown as a Birthday Gift Set, but easily adaptable for a shower or ladies tea… The Floral Favor Cup is front and center! - A simple, but sweet way to present some yummy treats! The pattern relies on the Floral Frames Collection Framelits – plus you’ll use the same framelit pieces to create the coordinating Flower Card. You’ll also learn a cute and easy way to make a Slip-off Gift Wrap for the versatile Takeout Boxes.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Time For Mom by Buffy Cooper

Time for Mom!  – Buffy Cooper

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Why not create a beautiful gift for your favorite mom – one that she can use as well as admire? This tutorial will show you how to create a custom clock using the beautiful Botanical Blooms Bundle. You’ll create a pop-up bouquet card to let the recipient know how special she is. You’ll also learn how to create Dazzling Details in any of the exclusive Stampin’ Up!® colors. This set would make a fun class or stamp camp – and it’s a gift you can give any time of the year. Simply change the designer series paper and cardstock colors and it will work for a birthday or wedding gift, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or other holidays.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Berry Basket Card Set by Christy Fulk

Berry Basket Card Set! –  Christy Fulk

This cute card set will make you think about summer & picnics! The card box looks like a picnic basket, and it’s filled with nine fruit-imaged cards! This card set features the Apple of My Eye Stamp Set, Farmer’s Market Designer Series Paper, and the Berry Basket Bigz Die. This would make a great gift, and would make a great card class, too.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Mother's Day Gift Ensemble by Julie Warnick

Mother’s Day Gift Ensemble!  – Julie Warnick

Mother’s Day is just a few short weeks away! The Mother’s Day Gift Ensemble is the perfect way to show the mother in your life how much you appreciate her! The coordinating bracelet and earrings set made with paper beads are sure to delight! You can even customize the bracelet to fit the recipient’s personality or hobbies by adding just the right charm. Package it all up in the beautiful custom box with matching card to brighten her day. Top it off with a vase filled with paper roses that she can enjoy all year long.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of April at Craft Project Central!

Wire Flower Sculpture Gift Set - March Bonus Project

Wire Flower Sculpture Gift Set – March Bonus Project!

If you are like me, you have a lot of beautiful paper stashed away for a time when you are inspired.  My March Bonus Project for Craft Project Central will provide you with all the inspiration you need!  Just get out some packing tape, wire and your English Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP), or any other DSP that tickles your fancy, and get to work making a beautiful sculptured flower!  With your wire, packing tape and DSP, you will be making your garden grow in no time!  This set includes a large wire and DSP flower sculpture, a decorated vase for displaying your flower, and a beautiful gift tag if you choose to share your flower and vase as a gift for someone special.  Your inspiration may grow wild and you may find yourself making a full bouquet!

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Tea-riffic Treats by Regina Andari

Tea-riffic Treats! – Regina Andari

The projects in this tutorial are simple enough for new stampers, and the treats themselves will make anyone feel “tea-riffic”!  Whether you need just a pretty card (adorned with charms, of course) or an
ensemble of treats, this might be the perfect project!  Create a package to hold an assortment of tea bags, a tea cup-shaped bookmark, and a box of cookies shaped like tea bags.  This ensemble wouldn’t be complete with a note card, and the tutorial even includes a pretty way to prevent the string from a tea bag from falling into a cup!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of March at Craft Project Central!

All-Occasion Balloon Celebration Party Decor by Julie Beltramo

All-Occasion Balloon Celebration Party Decor!  – Julie Beltramo

Balloons are the perfect, and most versatile type of Party Décor! Make this set in Pool Party to work for any Birthday Party, Shower or any type of Celebration! Or change up the colors to suit the occasion you need it for!  In the tutorial you’ll learn two ways to make altered versions of the
Mini Treat Bag – one will be the Gusseted Mini Treat Bag, perfect for any party favor or treat you want to give your guest! You’ll also make the essentials of a place setting – a Plastic Utensil Pocket (the second altered version of the Mini Treat Bag), a Place Card and a Water Bottle Sleeve. And the coordinating Cupcake Picks will add that special touch to your yummy cupcakes! Plus, all of the measurements make this so easy to create bundles of each!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of March at Craft Project Central!

"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.

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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!