Surprise Candy Box & Easel Card

In this fabulous project designer Kim has shown a great new take on an easel card. I like how she used the Top Note Die to create this masterpiece. The coordinating box is great for any occasion!
Make sure to check our Kim's project as well as all CPC projects featured on my blog this month at Craft Project Central. If you would like directions to July's projects it is only $10 to subscribe!!!

Pennant Parade

If you do not yet have Stampin' Up's Pennant Punch you are for sure going to want to order it to be able to create this project. You can visit my Stampin' Up page to view products and place your order.

Make sure to check out this talented designer Anne Marie on her blog. If you would like directions for her project (and why wouldn't you???) you can join Craft Project Central for the month of July.

Flower Headbands

I can't wait to learn how to make these flowers. Better yet is that they are on a headband... yep that's right you can now create for any occasion to match the kiddos clothing!!!

Designer Joanna has such talent. You can visit her blog here. Make sure to leave her a comment and let her know how fabulous her creation is.

If you would like instructions for her project make sure to join Craft Project Central for the month of July, you will have access to all July projects.

Party Favor Collection

You are sure to love this Party Favor Collection as much as I do. My kiddos would think I was "supermom" if I did this for them. (They gave me a card for my birthday with the SuperMom logo so I guess they already do!) I am thinking great ideas for back to school teacher gifts and even Valentine's gifts as well.

Make sure to check out designer Kim's blog here.

If you want directions for this or any other project featured this month from Craft Project Central click here.

Circus Time with Punch Figures

Here it is! The first class I have done since going back to work full time. I will be teaching this page class on Monday, August 8th if you live in the Las Vegas/Henderson area and would like to attend.

I LOVE how this turned out!!!

Anyhow, I cannot take full credit for the punch art. The Elephant was inspired by Ellen Kemper. The clown and lion were also inspired by others but the picutres I have saved to not have a watermark with their names. (If it is you please let me know!!!)

Class Details:

Monday. August 8th @ 6pm

$20 includes your kit and pdf instructions e-mailed to you.

You bring adhesives, trimmer, scissors etc.

If you are not able to attend or are not in the area you can still purchase a kit for the same price, plus shipping. If you are a Stampin' Up demo and would like the instructions for class use please contact me for details.

Registration Deadline is July 29th by noon.

Please contact me with any questions.

Something Sweet Treat Box & Card

This project brings me back it time to when I had a bubble-gum machine bedspread and room. I think it is such a clever way to give someone special a little sweet treat! You can check out this project at CPC. Make sure to also visit Monika at her blog and tell her how much you like this project!

Elegant Thank You

Here is the second card I made for the Swap I am participating in. As you can see, the original stamp is all one image with a swirl above and below the THANK YOU sentiment. I wanted to change things up a bit and give the stamp new life. I think I was able to do that with this design.

Supplies

Whisper White Card Stock cut to 3"X6" and scored at 3" for the card base.

  Pear Pizzazz Card Stock cut to 3X3 for card front.

Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper cut to

2 3/4" X 2 3/4" for front card element.

Elegant Thank You Stamp

Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker

Concord Crush Stampin' Write Marker

3/16" Corner Punch

Spiral Border Punch

Holiday Line-Up Swap Card

Merry Christmas... in July!

 Here is the Holiday Line-Up card featuring the Elf stamp that I have been working on for the past week or so.

Whew... all I can say is that is a lot of elves to color when you times it by twenty-eight cards. I think it was well worth it though and I am really pleased with how it turned out right down to the distressed edges on the elf background that remind me of snow. I hope the gals I am swapping with are equally as pleased.

Supplies
Holiday Line-Up Stamp Set... #111648... elves
Loads of Love Stamp Set... #104606... greeting
Basic Black Stamp Pad... #101179... to stamp elves
7-Sided Distressing Tool... #106958 (Cutter Kit)
     ...to distress the edges of the elf background
Whisper White Card Stock... #100730
     ...cut to 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"; 4" X 2 1/4"
Rich Razzleberry Card Stock... #115316
     ...cut to 4 1/4" X 2 3/4"
Crumb Cake Card Stock... #120953
     ...cut to 4" X 5 1/4"
Linen Thread... #104199
Brights Designer Buttons... #119747
The following Stampin' Write Markers to color the elves:
Rich Razzleberry... #120970... also used to ink the greeting
Baja Breeze... #120965
Pear Pizzazz... #119801 (2010-2012 In Color Set)
Not Quite Navy... #100059
So Saffron... #120969
Early Espresso... #119680
Also to color the elves/elf background:
Watercolor Pencils... #101879
Blender Pens... #102845
Bling for the elf hats:
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter... #102023
Multipurpose Liquid Glue... #110755

My First Ever Craft Project Central Project!!!

I am super excited to share with you my first ever Craft Project Central project!

This photo box and easel are a great way to display and store your favorite summer photos. It is also a fun gift idea for Grandmas and Grandpas or Aunts and Uncles alike so that they can display their loved ones photos on a coffee table at home or desk at work.

If you would like directions to this project or any other project I feature from Craft Project Central this month please click on the link above... signing up for your monthly subscription is easy.

And remember to leave me a comment about what type of project you would like to see me create next. The winning idea will receive a FREE subscription to Craft Project Central for access to all of this month's projects. The winner will be chosen on Sunday the 17th!

Birthday Hat Favor Box & Card

I can't wait to get my hands on the directions for this project created by Julie. Her project is being featured on Craft Project Central.

The last couple of birthdays the kiddos have had I have wanted something unique for the party favors. Well, I think this fits the bill! Party favors can get crazy expensive and I always wind up with a bunch of little plastic toys all about the house when my kiddos come home from a party so I have been wanting to think outside the box. This little party favor hat could hold a little something for the kiddos to take home and provides a unique place that they will want to store their "treasure" in.

Card Swap...

I am participating in a Card Swap featuring stamp sets that are in the new catalog. Having a blast! I will be making a card with the Holiday Line-Up stamp set as well as a card featuring the Elegant Thank You stamp set. For the past few days I have been coloring elves, elves, and more elves... ten more sets to go. I am also trying a new color combination with this Holiday Line-Up card and I am liking it a lot. Check back in the next few days... when I get one card all set to go I will post it here for you along with a color challenge to boot!

Under the Stars Summer Vacation Project

Yet another design that is just too cute! This time from Lorri. Her project will be featured tomorrow on Craft Project Central.

I can't wait to try this one! I LOVE this stamp set and was so happy to see it carried over into the new catalog.
Make sure to leave me a comment about what type of project you would like to see me do next, or even a technique you would like to learn and you can win a FREE subscription to Craft Project Central for the month of July. Entries need to be received on or by July 16th when my project is featured as I will be choosing the winner then!

Accordian Purse and Cards

Here is another great Craft Project Central project designed by the talented Laurie.

If you would like directions for Laurie's project or any other CPC projects featured on my blog this month you can subscribe to Craft Project Central here.

Card Challenge Creation - CPC1

Over at Craft Project Central they are hosting a Creating Pretty Cards - Sketch Challenge #1. It is really quite nice that there is not only a sketch provided but an inspiration card as well as a materials and dimensions list for if you want to have the measurements from the inspiration card. Here is what I created...

I just love the bright and cheery summer colors in the Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit which is what I used for this creation. You will also see more use of the papers and elements from the kit in my project that will be featured on Craft Project Central later this month.

Another Cute Craft Project Central Share

Today another new project is being featured on Craft Project Central. Kris, the designer, has done an excellent job. Check out her blog here.



As always if you would like directions to this project, or any other, Craft Project Central design featured in the month of July you can sign up for a one month membership for only $10.00. I think it is an awesome deal and a great value. For membership details and to sign up click here.

I hope you have an awesome fourth of July!

Cake Favor Box and Invitation

I am pleased to showcase a project for you today by fellow Craft Project Central guest designer Leigha. I just LOVE her her color combo. If you would like directions to this project or any other that I highlight from Craft Project Central just click on the link to subscribe for July.

I will also be giving away a FREE July subscription to Craft Project Central. To enter simply leave me a comment here on my blog on what project idea you would like me to make next month. The idea I like best will win the FREE July subscription. You can enter as many ideas as you would like!!!

Keep checking back for more projects. My Summer Fun Photo Easel and Box will be featured later on this month.