BASKET FULL OF NOTE CARDS

The project featured at Craft Project Central today is the one that I designed.  Following is the introduction that I wrote:

With this tutorial, learn a quick and easy way to assemble the Berry Basket, which you’ll fill with an assortment of 3” x 3” note cards that feature the Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack.  The note cards, which feature an interesting variety of designs, are perfect for a vast selection of events and occasions.  If a larger card is what you need, there is a project in this tutorial that shows you how to take one of the note cards and convert it to an A2 greeting card that also doubles as a gift card holder.  

On Monday, March 23rd, I will give to a lucky winner a FREE one-month subscription to Craft Project Central.  To be entered into the drawing for the subscription, all you need to do is go HERE and leave a comment on the post where my project is featured.  Be sure to visit my blog on the 23rd to see if yours was the winning name.  It's that simple! 

"HOORAY, IT'S YOUR DAY!"

I received a Stampin' Up! order yesterday, and tucked among the goodies was the "Hooray It's Your Day" kit and the Well Worded stamp set (and coordinating Mustache die, of course).  Before ordering the kit, I had noticed the two stencils that come with it, and I couldn't get them out of my mind.  Had to have them.  And so I pulled out one of the cards from the kit, the sunny burst stencil, and used a sponge to apply Daffodil Delight ink onto the front of the card.  I love this stencil!  My card also features a die-cut Bermuda Bay balloon (from the kit), striped washi tape (from the kit), white twine (from the kit), and three wooden stars (from the kit).  If you haven't studied the contents of THIS PARTICULAR KIT, please do.  It is a kit that will definitely work for you, and the planned projects are awesome.  Of course, it's not against the law to use any and all of the contents to create projects of your own design.  ;-)

ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD DESK CADDY

This darling desk caddy is perfect for office supplies, stamping supplies or anything else you want to organize on your desk.  It’s made using the Envelope Punch Board and so easy to assemble!  This Desk Caddy makes the perfect gift for anyone and can be altered for men, women or children – simply change out the Designer Series Paper and embellishments to customize, add a coordinating greeting card and you are set!  Or make one for your own desk or make several to sell at Craft Shows! 

The tutorial for this awesome and handy project, which was designed by Laurie, can be found at Craft Project Central.

"MAKE-IT-SNAPPY-MONDAY"

Today's snappy project is a card featuring Stampin' Up!'s Irresistibly Yours designer paper and Something for Baby stamp set and Framelits bundle.  The designer paper was cut with the Top Note die, and then I used the onesie die to cut the center of that shape.  The heart image from the Perfect Pennants stamp set was inked with Pear Pizzazz ink and stamped onto the resist paper, and I used a Q-tip to clean the excess ink to reveal the pretty white stars.  The bowtie was fussy cut from the patterned paper, which is from DCWV's "The Little Mister" collection.  And there you have it . . . a cute little card to welcome a baby boy.

LAUNDRY AWESOMENESS

I know that not everyone wants scented laundry, but this post is solely for those of you who do.  I love for my laundry to smell fresh and clean.  Love it!  For the past 5 years, I have been loving, using, and selling Scentsy products, including their Layers Laundry Care products (which is still a fairly new product line)--particularly the Laundry Liquid and Washer Whiffs.  I thought that my favorite laundry scents were Ocean, Scentsy Clean, and French Lavender, but that was before I decided--on a whim--to add Black Raspberry Vanilla Washer Whiffs to a recent order.

Let me just say that this product smells Heavenly.  As my clothes were washing last night, I couldn't figure out what smelled so good in the house . . . until I remembered the Black Raspberry Vanilla!  By the time the laundry finished and I emptied the dryer, I wanted to wrap myself up in it!  If you've never heard of Washer Whiffs, they're small crystals that you add to the washer along with unscented detergent.  They're not detergent . . . they're the smell-good.  ;-)  If you'd like to try this product (or any Scentsy products), just visit my web site or let me know how I can assist you.

BUTTERFLY MINI NOTE CARD SET

Make this beautiful mini note card set for a sweet friend, with a matching box to hold them and a sweet butterfly pin. Learn how to make your card look like it was bought in a store with heat embossing and glitter paper. Try your hand in a technique, called ‘Bokeh’ affect, and turn your butterflies into multicolored embellishments. Learn how to add simple, but interesting touches to your cards that will wow any recipients.  Great for a stamp camp, or as a class project.

Monika Davis, who designed this gorgeous ensemble, always chooses great color combinations.  Her complete tutorial for this project can be found at Craft Project Central.

GORGEOUS GOLD SOIREE FOR SKETCH CHALLENGE #45

Each month, there's a new sketch challenge at Craft Project Central, and this is the card that I created for Creating Pretty Cards - Sketch Challenge #45:

I have recently opened a pack of Stampin' Up!'s Gold Soiree designer paper, and it is oh, so pretty!  The papers in this collection have a different texture (silky smooth in an almost-glossy kind of way) than the typical DSP collections.  Let me put it this way . . . if Gold Soiree was a liquor, it would be top-shelf!  Other Stampin' Up! products featured on my card include Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, and Whisper White card stock, Crisp Cantaloupe twine, Butterflies Framelits dies, Essentials Paper-Piercing Template, Paper-Piercing Tool, and Stampin' Pierce Mat.  Below is the actual sketch, designed by Yapha Mason.  Be sure to view her free tutorial, create a card, and share it at Craft Project Central:

Did you know that for every 10 cards submitted for the Sketch Challenge, Craft Project Central will choose one winner who will receive a FREE one-month subscription to the site?  That would be a fun prize!  Don't miss the tutorial for the sketch, and be sure to upload your card HERE to be entered in the drawing for a FREE subscription!

FAMILY ESTABLISHED SHADOW BOX & CARD

Need an anniversary gift for that special couple? This shadow box is the perfect gift for them. It features their family name, along with the year they were married. Make one for them, and one for yourself. Make the coordinating card to make the gift complete! The shadow box and card feature the Butterfly Basics Stamp Set and the Butterflies Thinlits Dies. Directions on how to color the flowers and Gold Foil Sheets with Blendabilities is included in this tutorial. This would also make a great class.

What's not to love about the colorful sneak peeks for this project?  It. is. lovely.  The talented Christy Fulk designed this awesome project, and her tutorial can be found at Craft Project Central.

"MAKE-IT-SNAPPY-MONDAY"

Today's MISM project has a fun layout and features the following great Stampin' Up! products:

Card Stock:  So Saffron, Whisper White

DSP:  Painted Blooms

Stamp Set:  Crazy about You

Punch:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (flower)

Sizzix:  Happy Heart embossing folder

Accessories:  Rhinestone jewels

I wish you a happy Monday and a wonderful week!

PAPER SUCCULENTS - GARDEN GIFT SET

Create the ultimate no-maintenance garden with these faux succulent plants! You’ll learn how to make five different succulents in a variety of colors and textures that will make the everlasting garden. The coordinating ‘succulent’ card makes for the perfect presentation to give this as a gift to someone special. The Gift Box is a quick,  cute way to add a little special wrapped treat or small gift to include for your recipient. Plus, you’ll get a great tip on how to wrap this Takeout Box without a lot of fuss using your Designer Papers!

I especially like this project, which was designed by Julie, because I recently made some faux succulents using my Brother Scan 'n Cut, and now I can make them using Stampin' Up! products!  You can make them, too, if you subscribe to this month's edition of awesome projects at Craft Project Central.