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.