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!

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!

Flower Card Set with Vertical Greetings by Regina Andari

Flower Card Set with Vertical Greetings!  – Regina Andari

With this tutorial, create a colorful set of greeting cards that feature the same design with assorted colors and sentiments.  That same lovely design is carried over to the envelopes, which will give the recipient a glimpse of the beauty that is waiting inside.  You will love how quickly this set can be made, including the decorative box!  This project would be perfect for a product-based stamp class.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Butterfly Card Set & Shaker Box by Monika Davis

Butterfly Card Set & Shaker Box! – Monika Davis

Make this beautiful butterfly greeting card set with elegant designs. Learn how to work with your dies and stamps making the most out of them:  such as inlaid die-cutting and making your own stamped background. You will also learn to add a shaker window to the box holding your cards. This is a technique you’ll want to know to jazz up any craft project.  Great for a stamp camp, or as a class project.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Painter's Palette Art Magnet Set

Painter's Palette Art Magnet Set!

Welcome to my Craft Project Central project for June!  Turn your refrigerator into an art gallery!  In this project you will learn how to take a stamped image and turn it into a magnet for your refrigerator.  You will create three blank art easel magnets and learn how to temporarily attach and replace the art that gets framed in each of the magnets.  You will also construct a tiny envelope to store your blank art "canvases" and your completed works of art!  The entire set of easel magnets, "canvases" and Velcro attachment pieces are stored in a custom box perfect for gift giving!  This is a wonderful gift for a child as they will have a ton of fun creating their art masterpieces for framing on the refrigerator!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Poppin’ Paradise Ensemble by Sara Levin

Poppin’ Paradise Ensemble!  – Sara Levin

It’s time for summer!  With summer comes loads of reasons to be in touch and to celebrate the season.  These designs scream fun!  In this tutorial you’ll learn how to use Pop of Paradise Stamp Set, Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Paper and Swirly Scribbles Thinlits to create three of the box cards and a summery box that’s perfect as a party favor or a gift box for a special something or someone.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Grateful Bunch of Cards & Frame by Cindy Brumbaugh

Grateful Bunch of Cards & Frame! – Cindy Brumbaugh

This bright and cheerful ensemble of three cards and a sweet little frame using the Grateful Bunch Stamp Set with the Blossom Bunch Punch and Hello Thinlits is sure to put a smile on someone’s face. The projects all come packaged in a cute little bag to boot. This project is also absolutely perfect for a demonstrator to use for a Product Class - tips are given throughout the tutorial showing how to organize the class so it will flow quickly and smoothly for attendees.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Today I Rise

Butterflies of Encouragement by Regina Andari

Butterflies of Encouragement!  – Regina Andari

Sometimes a special someone just needs a little encouraging, and this tutorial includes three uplifting greeting cards (with elegant and exciting design features) and a delicately-designed treat box.  One of the cards is a fun double Z-fold, and another one has a pop-up rainbow of butterflies on the inside.  You’ll enjoy how easy the cards are to make and how well they’ll be received!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Wine Bottle Box & Card by Yapha Mason

Wine Bottle Box & Card!  – Yapha Mason

A bottle of wine is a nice gift for so many occasions, from a quiet dinner at a friend’s house to a milestone celebration. This fantastic hexagonal wine bottle gift box is a great alternative to the traditional bag. It is easy to make and even easier to customize in the colors and patterns of your choosing. This project includes the wine bottle box, a matching tag, and a coordinating card. This would make a great project for a club or class, but make sure everyone brings their own bottle of wine!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Pop of Pink Party Ensemble by Julie Beltramo

Pop of Pink Party Ensemble! – Julie Beltramo

Get ready for those summer parties with this Pop of Pink Party Ensemble! Garlands are all the rage for decorating walls, hanging from ceilings, spreading along table and counter spaces – they’re super cute and flexible for décor! And you’ll learn how to systematically make one, without any sewing! Plus you’ll make three creative Gift Bag versions using the Gift Bag Punch Board, all of them being easy to open and close, ready to fill with any party treat or favor! Plus you’ll make a sweet and simple coordinating card that can be quickly replicated for multiple thank you notes!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Independence Day Party Poppers & Luminaries by Buffy Cooper

Independence Day Party Poppers & Luminaries! –  Buffy Cooper
 
It’s summer – time for picnics, family reunions, fireworks, and celebrations of all kinds. Add some zing to your parties by repurposing used coffee pods to create adorable party poppers for summer confetti. The easy-to-create luminaries add a fun touch to picnics and parties. Create a cute shaker card with leftover confetti to use as an invitation or thank you card. This set was designed for a US Independence Day party, but you can easily change the colors and paper to work with any party theme.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

Father’s Day Gift Set by Julie Warnick

Father’s Day Gift Set!  – Julie Warnick

Father’s Day is just around the corner! Are you wondering what to give the man in your life? Here are some great ideas that can be given as a set or as separate gifts for the grandpas, dads, husbands and brothers that you know. The World’s Greatest Dad album is the perfect gift to let dad know just how special he is. All you have to do is fill in the blanks! The toolbox gift box can be made in two different sizes, and holds either full size Hershey’s Chocolate Bars or Hershey’s Nuggets. Top the gifts off with fun tags and a masculine card and you will be ready to celebrate Father’s Day!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of June at Craft Project Central!

It’s an Art Party! – May Bonus Project! by Sue Plote

It’s an Art Party! – May Bonus Project!  – Sue Plote

You’ll color the world of your little (or big!) special someone with this quick and easy art party project.   Featuring the Over the Rainbow Stamp Set, lots of squares and a rainbow of colors, this project includes everything you’ll need for a party of six including invitations with envelopes, envelope wraps and name tags; gift bags with tags; drinking straw decorations; cupcake picks and a banner!  If you love to cut and stamp…this project is for you!  So…grab your trimmer and inks…and before you know it you’ll be hosting a bright and fun art themed party…and with a lot less work than you might think!

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!

Butterfly Pizza Box Card Set y Christy Fulk

Butterfly Pizza Box Card Set!  – Christy Fulk

This card box set has a mini “pizza” box to hold the cards in, and the box is decorated with a pretty butterfly belly band. The box holds a total of six, 4” x 4” cards and coordinating envelopes. This tutorial includes the instructions on how to make the mini “pizza” box, three different card designs (two are made of each), and the envelopes for the 4” x 4” cards. The set features the Garden in Bloom Stamp Set and English Garden Designer Series Paper. This would make a great card class, too.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central.

Circle Card Thinlit Mini Album Ensemble! by Amanda Corbet

Circle Card Thinlit Mini Album Ensemble! – Amanda Corbet

Explore using the Circle Card Thinlit die in a new way and be mesmerized watching this mini album flip open as you pull the page and enjoy each new photo and surprise. This sweet little mini album is the perfect place to share photos from a short trip or as a brag book! This album holds up to 16 photos and even includes pockets to keep memorabilia such as tickets or trinkets with your memories! Give this as a gift with the coordinating box and card. This would make a wonderful class project or hostess gift!  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

A Little Ballet and Hip Hop Warm-Up for T-Rex

Every day is a good day for more moments of laughter and light :)

Sweet Sunburst Cards & Gift Set! by Julie Beltramo

Sweet Sunburst Cards & Gift Set!  – Julie Beltramo

Summer is approaching and what a way to surprise someone with a special gift! In this tutorial you’ll learn how to make a fun and fabulous Portfolio Case to hold four fantastic cards! Using the Sunburst Thinlits Die and the Sunburst Sayings Stamp Set, you’ll make these perfectly pieced cards – fun and addicting to make! And of course, while making or sending cards, everyone deserves a little treat! So you’ll also learn how to make a cute and quick wrap for the coordinating Tag a Bag Gift Box.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

T-Rex Shimmy Mob Dress Rehearsal

Thought you might enjoy another laugh this week :)  I crack up every time I watch this (and yes, I have watched it multiple times and have belly laughed every single time)!  Hope this gives you more smiles :)  And yes...that's me in the T-Rex costume :)  It's amazing how being in a costume can loosen me up ;)