THANKFUL GIFT ENSEMBLE

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

The tutorial for this pretty ensemble, which was designed by Julie Beltramo, can be found at Craft Project Central.

"BASKET OF WISHES" SCRAPLINGS

The project that I designed for Craft Project Central is featured today, and I'm excited to share the sneak peek photo!  But first . . . following is the introduction that I wrote for it:

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

 

 

One of my favorite things about designing projects for Craft Project Central is that I have the opportunity to give a FREE one-month subscription to one lucky person.  Getting entered in the drawing for the FREE subscription is really easy . . . just leave a comment where you see the sneak peek photo of my project by clicking this link http://craftprojectcentral.com/basket-of-wishes-scraplings.  On Tuesday, October 11th, I will use random.org to select the winning name and will announce it right here on my blog.  Be sure to visit on the 11th to see if you've won!

EASY SKETCH CHALLENGE

There's a brand new Creating Pretty Cards - Card Challenge at Craft Project Central, and it is so easy that you'll probably want to join the fun. 

 

Fun Fact:  For every 10 cards that are submitted HERE for the challenge, a winner will be selected to receive a FREE one-month subscription to the awesome tutorials at Craft Project Central.  It sounds too good to be true, but it's really that easy!  There's a FREE tutorial for the sketch HERE.

 

Monika Davis designed Sketch Challenge #64, and this is what it looks like:

 

 

And this is the card that I created for the challenge:

 

 

I've been working on Christmas cards, so I created a Christmas design.  My card features the following Stampin' Up! products:

 

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Pines, Merriest Wishes

Cardstock:  Emerald Envy, Whisper White, Real Red

DSP:  Presents & Pinecones

Ink:  Real Red, Emerald Envy

Sizzix:  Merry Tags Framelits

Accessories:  Emerald Envy ribbon (3/8" Silky Taffeta Ribbon Combo Pack), Real Red Baker's Twine (Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine), Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Are you ready to play along now????





FABULOUS FALL CENTERPIECE

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

The tutorial for this gorgeous ensemble, which was designed by Julie, can be found at Craft Project Central.

HALLOWEEN HOME DECOR

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

This fantastic project, which was designed by Michelle, is the September Bonus project at Craft Project Central.  Qualifying for the bonus project tutorial is easy . . . just subscribe to two or more months in a row, put the Craft Project Central badge on your blog, or refer a friend to the site.  When your friend subscribes, just let us know. 

CANDY CANE LANE CHRISTMAS GIFT ENSEMBLE

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

The tutorial for this ensemble, which was designed by Beth, can be found at Craft Project Central.

HALLOWEEN PARTY ENSEMBLE

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. 

 

The tutorial for this festive ensemble, which was designed by Liz, can be found at Craft Project Central.

SPOOKY FUN PARTY ENSEMBLE

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.

The tutorial for this festive ensemble, which was designed by Buffy Cooper, can be found at Craft Project Central.

PAISLEY PARTY ENSEMBLE

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.

The tutorial for this awesome party ensemble, which was designed by Sara Levin, can be found at Craft Project Central.

NEW BABY BUNDLE

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.

The tutorial for this gorgeous project, which was designed by Billie Moan, can be found at Craft Project Central.