Late Again!

Once again, I find myself playing catch-up after a very busy week!  I am a day late showing you this month's bonus project from Craft Project Central.  Check it out:

Treasure Chest Gift Box and Card designed by Amanda Corbett

Isn't that something?!?  Amanda never ceases to amaze me with her create talent!  I can just imagine creating this special project for a little boy's pirate-themed birthday party or a little girl's princess event.  The gift box is plenty big (5" x 8") to hold wonderful treasures for someone special.  To access the tutorial for this project, head over to Craft Project Central and learn all about bonus projects.  Then be sure to stop by Amanda's blog to let her know just how talented you think she is!

CASE'ing Mary

Today I have another card for you that I am planning to do at a private class I have coming up.  It is inspired by a gorgeous card by Mary Fish and uses a fantastic colour combo of Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Summer Starfruit. Check it out:

Simple Birthday card featuring the Papillon Potpourri stamp set with sentiment from Perfect Punches.

Inside view with sentiment from Sweet Essentials

I have to say, I sadly neglect this particular TIEF. It is beautiful but I often only pull it our for wedding cards!  Seeing Mary's use of it with the Core'dinations card stock has made me see so many more possibilities!  I used it as the focal image here and added a little butterfly stamped in Summer Starfruit and punched with the Elegant Butterfly punch.  This is an addition to Mary's original design which I feel balances the card a little better.  The sentiment, from Perfect Punches, is stamped in Early Espresso and punched out with the XL Oval punch. I added some of that luscious stitched satin ribbon in Summer Starfruit that I got for FREE this month, as well as some pearls to add a bit of elegance.  This card is SO simple to make but really effective thanks to that beautiful TIEF!  Gotta love simplicity!

Spooky Treats

Today I have another project for you from Craft Project Central.  This one is designed by Heidi King and is perfect for the spooky month ahead...

Spooky Treats Set and Card designed by Heidi King.

I love Heidi's colour choices for these projects.  The green really pops against the black and gray.  These projects would be great fun as treats for a Halloween party or for a child's school friends.  To access the tutorial for Heidi's projects visit Craft Project Central and subscribe to September. 

Another Self-CASE

Today I have another version of a card I posted last spring.  It features a couple of my favourite products.  Have a look:

Nature-inspired birthday card featuring the Papillon Potpourri stamp set with sentiment from Curly Cute.

Can you guess which products on this card are my fav's?  For starters it is the Natural Compositions DSP.  LOVE that stuff!!  On this card I sponged it all-over with Raspberry Ripple ink...so rich!  The second favourite item is actually two, but they coordinate, so they really count as one in my book.  The Papillion Potpourri stamp set and coordinating Elegant Butterfly punch are just such a fabulous combo!  They make creating beautiful butterfly embellishments so fast and easy.  On this card I stamped the two smaller butterflies on the card stock and then stamped, punched and popped up the larger butterfly.  So pretty and so easy!  I added a little 3/8" taffeta ribbon in soft suede and some pearls to girlie it up but take off the ribbon and pearls and change the pink to blue or green and this card could easily work for a man as well.  I may just CASE myself on this one again if the need arises!

Froggy Birthday

This weekend I spent a bit of time prepping for an upcoming class I have next weekend.  The hostess asked to do birthday cards...particularly one for a young boy.  She said she always has trouble coming up with designs for that particular demographic.  She's not alone!  Cards for young boys can be a challenge, but, thankfully, I have one (young boy, that is) and he thinks this card is kinda fun.  Check it out!

Birthday card for a young boy featuring the Perfectly Preserved and Moving Forward stamp sets with sentiments from Pennant Parade and Family Reunion.

Inside view with sentiment from the Delightful Dozen set.

Fun, eh?  I love that little froggy from the Moving Forward set...in fact, its the only stamp from that set that has actually seen ink so far!  I liked the idea of the frogs escaping from the jar...how many of us moms of little boys shudder to think about all the critters living in the various jars that find their way into our home over the summer months?   Thankfully, all of our "guests" have moved on the greener pastures and we are, for the moment, critter free.  Anyhow, my son thought it was pretty funny that the frogs were jumping out of the jar on this card.  In fact, he asked if he could give it to the one of this friends that has a birthday.  Nothing like the stamp of approval from a 5-year-old!  (Pardon the pun!!)  I stamped a border using the "happy birthday" stamp from the Family Reunion set and added a little tag from the Pennant Parade set.  The colour scheme is Lucky Limeade, Summer Starfruit and Basic Black.  The only embellishment is a bit of baker's twine to hold the tag on the jar. Simple and boy-friendly.   I hope my class attendees like it!

Playing Catch-up

Where the heck did the weekend go??  I can't believe it's Sunday night and I have to go to work in the morning.  How is it that two days can pass so darned quickly?!?  I am late posting today's project from Craft Project Central, so, without further ado, here is the latest offering courtesy of Laurie Zoellmer:

Tea Bag Box and Pop-Up Card

This lovely ensemble makes the perfect gift for the tea lover in your life!  The tea bag box holds several tea bags, and the coordinating card is sure to "wow" them when they open it and see the pop-up tea cup!  This fun project was designed by Laurie Zoellmer.  To access the tutorial for this design, visit Craft Project Central and subscribe to September.  

Now I need to go finish my laundry so my family has clean clothes to wear this week!  Yikes!!

TGIF!

What a week!  Why does the first month of the school year always seem so crazy??  I am wiped!  I've been going 90 miles an hour all week and I am SO ready to crash this weekend.  Unfortunately we have another busy one planned with our Austrian visitors, so no rest for the weary this time!  I just hope I can squeeze in some time to stamp! 
Today I have another neat project from Craft Project Central this month.  This one is designed by the ever-talented Regina Andari.  Have a look:

Ready-to-go-Flat-Fold Box and Note Cards designed by Regina Andari

I love the Hoop La La stamp set Regina used.  It is on my wishlist, but hasn't quite made it to the top.  This project is certainly making me want to bump it up a notch or two!  To access Regina's tutorial, subscribe to September over at Craft Project Central and if you get a chance stop by Regina's blog and let her know how much you appreciate her talent.