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!

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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 ;)

Card Candy Flip Book by Regina Andari

Card Candy Flip Book!  – Regina Andari

Create a flip book, complete with elements that flip and open, with card candy that the recipient can remove and use to decorate note and greeting cards.  One of the “flip” elements is a glassine bag that holds twine and jewels to further decorate the cards.  The flip book includes a pocket to hold an instructional note for the recipient, and there’s another pocket to hold additional embellishments, punched or die-cut shapes, stamped sentiments, etc.  This tutorial includes eight assorted card candy decorative layers, including the one on the front of the flip book, which can be lifted from the book and adhered to a card.  This is a fabulous project to make for another stamper/card-maker, and it would also be a great stamp camp project.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

T-Rex Tuesday!!!!

Thought you might enjoy seeing how I spent my Saturday afternoon this past weekend!  It was for a wonderful cause - Shimmy Mob!  We were raising awareness about domestic violence and raising money to donate to a local shelter for women.  In case you're wondering which one of the dancers I am...I am in the front row...and I'm over 7 feet tall ;)

Diamond Anniversary Party Ensemble by Buffy Cooper

Diamond Anniversary Party Ensemble! – Buffy Cooper

This is the season for weddings, birthdays, graduations, and more. And there’s no better way to celebrate a milestone than with a party! In this tutorial you’ll make a fun banner and treat bag and a beautiful card using exclusive Stampin’ Up! framelits and thinlits. I’ll show you how to customize your glimmer paper, treat bags, and designer series paper as well for a unique look that will please the party-goers. This project is designed for an anniversary, but it’s easily customizable for any occasion by simply changing the designer series paper and the sentiments on the banner and card.  Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of May at Craft Project Central!

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!

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 to learn more!

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!