Another Birthday Card using Clean and Simple Sketch FTL 167

I used the Clean and Simple Sketch FTL 167 as my inspiration. I decided to rotate my card and have one of my butterflies hang off the circle.

FTL 167 - Clean & Simple Sketch

Here is the birthday card I made for my good friend, Sharon. I used the brayer/embossing folder technique again in this one (might not be able to see the Pretty in Pink ink on the square lattice).

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamp Sets: Great Friend (retired), It's Your Birthday (retired),  Inspired by Nature; Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla; Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty in Pink; Accessories: Big Shot machine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder,  Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Brayer, Marvy Uchida Scallop Circle punch, Circle Scissor Plus and Glass Mat; Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, 

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Happy Birthday, Dad!

Here is a card I made for my dad's birthday which was earlier this month.  I've always struggle to make masculine cards.  I got my inspiration from this card made by Sharri Coates.  This is also my first time braying on the embossing folder and I love the way it turned out.

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamp Set: Sincere Salutations, Autumn Days; Card Stock: Early Espresso, Crumble Cake, Very Vanilla; Ink: Early Espresso, Crumble Cake; Accessories: Big Shot machine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Brayer, Decorative Label punch, Scallop Oval punch, 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge

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Gift Card Holders

Still preparing for items to sell at the Holiday Boutique. I'm taking advantage of clearing out some of my retired items. Here are some gift card holders.

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamp Set: Contempo Christmas; Card Stock/Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Always Artichokes; Retired DSP; Ink: Always Artichoke, Old Olive and Always Artichoke markers; Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensions, Clips Assortment, Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Stamp Set: Tags til Christmas, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Card Stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler; Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Ornament Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations, Four the Holidays; Card Stock/Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, Concord Crush; Old Olive Designer Patterned; Ink: Concord Crush; Accessories: Ornament punch, Bigshot machine, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensions,Mini Glue Dot, Silver Cord (retired)

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Stamp Set: sane as above; Card Stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Gold; 

Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder,  Gold Brad, Gold Cord (retired)

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More Projects at Craft Project Central and a Freebie too!

Halloween is coming just around the corner and next Thanksgiving.  Here are three more projects from Craft Project Central that you can make for these upcoming holidays.  First up, a wicked cool wrislet by Michelle.

Wicked Cool Wristlet designed by Michelle

Getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner?  Wouldn't you like to impress your guests with this beautiful table setting that is really easy to make with the Big Shot Table Setting die?  I designed the place card, napkin ring, menu and floral arrangement for Craft Project Central.

 Thanksgiving Table Setting designed by Zeva

Here's a close-up of the floral arrangement. Yes, it took alot paper roses to build this bouquet

Close up of the floral arrangement



If you need to hold some goodies and the mini milk card from the Big Shot die is too small, here is milk carton designed by Jacque.  This is the free project.  We offer a free project every month.  You can find this free project along with past months here.

 Milk Carton designed by Jacque

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Trick or Treat

Stampin' Up! now has these new letterpress plates which will let you create an ink debossed impression.  I used the "Trick or Treat" letterpress plate to decorate a bag.  The image is very crisp (hard to see in this small picture).  I also made a matching candy wrapper.  You might be able to see the Spider Web Textured Impressions embossing folder used on the candy wrapper and the bag.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

• Card Stock: Basic Black, Eggplant Envy (retired), Whisper White
• Ink: Craft Basic Black
• Stamp Set: Batty for You
• Accessories: Spider Web Textured Impressions embossing folder, Candy Wrapper Bigz L Die, Trick or Treat Letterpress, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, purple hemp (retired)

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Birthday Calendar at Craft Project Central

Check out this Birthday Calendar created using the On Board Art Journal.  Sonya did a fabulous job with designing the calendar -- each month has a different theme.  If you like to see all the months and the instructions to this project, visit Craft Project Central and sign-up.

Have a great weekend!  I'm still working on my clean-up. I think I'm 80% done in taking all the pictures of my stamps, wheels, and accessories that I want to sell or trade.

August Projects at Craft Project Central

I can't believe we're halfway into August and it will be back to school soon.  The last couple of days have been cleaning and piling up items to sell or giveaway.  I'll update my "For Sale" later this week.

I know I'm behind in posting all the fabulous August projects at Craft Project Central. Here are the latest projects.  The faux tin ceiling tile technique creates a great background for cards, and I'm actually starting to think about the holidays early this year instead of waiting till the last minute.

Faux Tin Ceiling Tile Technique by Zeva

Naoko designed the beautiful handbag and wallet. The handbag can hold cards and the wallet can hold gift cards, stamps, and other small items.

Elegant Soiree Handbag by Naoko

August Bonus Project - Elegant Soiree Faux Leather Wallet by Naoko

Brenda designed this cute Octopus Punch Art Box & Punch Art Page as well as the Candy Bar Holder.

 Octopus Punch Art Box and Punch Art Page by Brenda

  Candy Holder by Brenda

And the 10th July project was designed by Jacque - Love Letters Purse & Card (great for a gift).

  July Project - Love Letters Purse & Card by Jacque

Go check out other fabulous projects from previous months at Craft Project Central.  You can also get the latest updates by subscribing via email.

Great Friends Note Set at Craft Project Central

Here is a clever note set designed by Michelle for Craft Project Central.  The note set is created using a clear-mount stamp case.  Sign up for the month of June and you can see what's inside the case.

Happy Father's Day - New Colors

Here is my quick Father's Day card using some of the new colors:  Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, and Cherry Cobbler.  The color combination came from the new color coach. It's a money holder which is why the card is wide. The card measures 6-1/2" x 3-3/8".  I think I should have added more stars to balance the card a little more.

Stampin' Up! Supplies (unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel, Sporting (retiring)
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, and Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, and Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Big Shot machine, Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Sizzlits, Square Lattice Textured Impressions, Large Star Punch, Star Punch (retiring), Whisper White Small Open-End Envelope, Jumbo Wheel Handle

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My June Project at CPC - Build-A-Bear Workshop Party Kit

Here is the Build-A-Bear Workshop (BABW) Party Kit that I designed for Craft Project Central.  The step-by-step instructions show you how to create a pennant banner, invitation, and thank you cards.  If you combine this project along with the BABW Dress Me Up Activity Kit (May Project) and the BABW Coloring Book (free June Project), you will have the ultimate BABW themed  party!  Here's a picture of all three projects or click on the links above to see details in my past blog entries.

Softball Thank You Card with a Pop

The regular softball season is over and as a special thanks to the coaches and team manager, I created this thank you card for one of my daughters' teams.  The card has pictures of the 12 players on the pop-up 3D ball as well as the team picture when they won the championship on the left side, and a place to hold a gift card on the right side when opened.  The girls also signed the card.  I intentionally blurred the players faces since I didn't want to have to ask for permission.

The tricky part was trying to decide how to close the card without having it bulge out too much.  Originally, I thought the two softball brads and string would hold it down  -- it didn't.  I finally added the elastic cord and that held it down better as shown in the photo.

I also hand stitched the softball laces with red embroidery floss.

And lastly, the ball with the pictures is removable.  The red circle is held in place with Velcros to allow them to remove the pop-up and put on their desk or wherever.  I also typed the girls' name in a circle on the Real Red card stock (blurred it for privacy).  I made a total of three. For this card, the dimensions when closed is 6-1/2" x 6-1/2". I have three more to make for my other daughter's team -- these will be 6" x 6".  Thanks for looking!

Stampin' Up! Supplies (unless otherwise noted):

• Stamps: Sporting, Family Phrases
• Paper: Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White
• Ink: Brilliant Blue, Versamark
• Accessories: Word Window Punch, Big Shot Machine, Extended Cutting Mats, Pop-Up 3D Ball, Sticky Strip, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat, Gold Elastic Cord (retired)
• Other (non-SU):  Softball brads, Sizzix Alphabet (sorry, forgot the name), Red Embroidery Floss

Easel Card

After seeing all the great easel cards on various stamping sites/blogs, I decided to try it out.  There's a great tutorial on Splitcoaststampers (easel card). 

I also finally used my mini sewing machine that I've had for 2 years.  Here's a list of the Stampin' Up! supplies:

• Stamp: Inspired by Nature (111656), Great Friend (113792), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
• Paper: Whisper White (100730), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Old Olive (100702), Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper (115671)
• Ink: Rich Razzleberry (115658), Old Olive (102277)
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138), Modern Label Punch (116630), Word Window Punch (105090), Scallop Trim Border (118402), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Other: Sewing machine, white thread

Magnetic Build-A-Bear Workshop Dress Me Up Activity Kit

This is my May project for Craft Project Central.  It's an activity kit that will provide great entertainment for your little ones.  The tin contains magnetic bears, clothes and accessories.  A matching canvas bag can hold your dress me up activity kit along with snacks, crayons, and more. (For the bear on the canvas bag, I tried to find material at the fabric stores to match the SU Pawsitively Prints Designers Series Paper -- that was a challenge -- I think I came close).  All of this is made with the Big Shot machine and Build-A-Bear Workshop (BABW) dies.  Love the Big Shot!  I think I'll have more projects coming up with the BABW items.

More from Craft Project Central

Here are two more great projects from Craft Project Central as well as the April Bonus project.  These projects will work well as gifts for Mother's Day!  Now I have to decide which one to make or both. Jane designed the "Mother's Day Album in a Tin."

Mother's Day Album in a Tin by Jane

Krista designed the mini flip album as well as the bonus project, Note Card Box.

Mini Flip Album by Krista

Note Card Box by Krista

Remember to receive the bonus project, subscribe to two or more months in a row, put our badge on your blog, or refer a friend and let us know.  Have a great weekend!

Hello Baby Gift Set

Here is a cute gift card holder, tag card, and gift bag that will bring smiles to any new or expectant mom. I created this for Craft Project Central.  The project instructions include the templates for the onesies (gift card and gift tag).

Coffee Cozy - Another great project at Craft Project Central

Here is another great project from Craft Project Central designed by Jane. This coffee cozy project is such a neat idea and best of all, it's reusable. Check out the other March projects.

Free Project Tutorial Available Now at Craft Project Central

Each month to thank you for visiting and subscribing to Craft Project Central, we will be posting a FREE project.  For this month, you can learn how to make this adorable Ladybug Matchbox Favor and Punch Art page, designed by our "Punch Art Queen," Brenda!  Click here to download the instructions.

Stationery Box and Tiara - Fun March projects at CPC

Here's a stationery box I designed for Craft Project Central for the March bonus project. The box can hold upto 12 cards and 12 envelopes. There is a divider in this box so you can put the cards in one side and the envelopes in the other.  And when you run out of stationery, you can refill with more handmade cards or use it to organize small items like bills, receipts, etc. To receive this bonus project and learn how to make the eight cards and the box, subscribe to two or more months in a row, put our badge on your blog, or refer a friend and let us know!

This is the first March project designed by Naoko.  Sign up and learn how to create this beautiful tiara (and best of all, at the end of the instructions, you will see a really CUTE model wearing the tiara).

Thanks for stopping by and any comments are appreciated.  And don't forget about Sale-a-bration event that is still going on till end of March.  Feel free to place orders online or contact me (email or phone).

Technique Page and Card Holder - Last two projects for Feb CPC

Check out the last two projects for the month of February at Craft Project Central.

The "Reflection" technique page is designed by Jacque. The instructions will tell you how to create a reflection and a card. You can learn more about this technique when you sign up for the month of February.  If you want to start your technique book, don't forget in the January, you can learn the "Spotlight" technique (you can also sign up for the month of January).

Here's another February project designed by Shelby. It's a card holder with matching cards.  Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (DSP) is used for this project.

More great projects to come in March. I'll share with you the bonus project that I designed tomorrow along with our first March project.  Come join the fun!

Strawberry Key Lime Bundt Cake Recipe

Here is the February's 6th project that you can find at Craft Project Central, designed by Krista.  I'm going to have to try this recipe one of these days.

Remember when you subscribe each month at Craft Project Central, you get 10 projects for just $10. You can still sign up for the month of January.

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