Peeps are so cute, but you can’t give them to someone in the box they come in! Here is a little box and matching card that you can use to give your peeps some Peeps!!
To get the instructions for this cute Easter project created by Jacque just visit Craft Project Central and subscribe for April.
Here's another project from CPC – A perfect gift for your Teens and Tweens!! This would make a fabulous favor for a birthday party.
To get the instructions for this fun and fabulous project designed by Naoko, just head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to April!!
Hi Stampers,
Are you ready for this week's ColorLab color Experiment?
Our Design Team Chemist have already conducted a few experiments to help inspire you. Check out their results and then get started on your own creations!
Post your creation online and link directly to the project using Inlinkz.
Here is the next April Project on Craft Project Central.
Hopefully you’ve had a chance to check out Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Adorned line of high-quality charms that come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are the perfect little showcase for your artistic talents! The charms are locket-style with hinges that let you insert your artwork or photos. And once you start creating the inserts, it’s hard to stop!! So you’ll definitely want to make this charm (insert) case to store your artwork in when you’re not wearing it!! Simply Adorned charms, inserts (your artwork), and this beautiful case make a great handmade gift (Mother’s Day is coming up!). This is also makes for a very fun and unique class project!!
To get the instructions for this fun and fabulous project designed by Kris, just head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to April!!
Stitch Me Deadly
by: Amanda Lee
(Author's Website)
(An Embroidery Mystery #2)
Obsidian, February 2011
336 pages
From the Publisher:
Maggie Singer owns The Seven Year Stitch, an embroidery specialty shop in the small town of Tallulah Falls, Oregon. Trouble strikes when an elderly woman brings an antique piece of embroidery into the shop—and promptly dies of unnatural causes. Now Marcy has to stitch together clues to catch a crafty killer.
Quick Thoughts on This Book From Julie:
I love cozy mysteries and I LOVE a book set in a crafty store so of course this book was a pattern for success for me!! It was a very quick read. I enjoyed getting to know the various people from town who stop into Marcy's shop. Following along with the mystery was easy to do but not too predictable. If you love crafts and mysteries you're sure to like this book!!
Thanks to everyone who left comments to enter the Skinny Elastic drawing. I had SO much fun reading about the types of books you like to read!! I myself like to read Mysteries and a little Sci-Fi (Yes I AM one of those Twilight people!!)
I've recently had a lot of people e-mailing me and asking me how I like my Cozy Mysteries that I won as blog candy a few weeks back – so I decided to start a Little Bookish Blog for those of you who want to follow along with what I read.
I used Random.org to draw two winners for the Skinny Elastic and Numbers 5 and 17 win!!
Congrats to Amy
and Congrats to Cleo
I'll be sending off e-mails to both of you to get information for mailing your elastic to you!
Here is the next April Project on Craft Project Central. Give this super-cute mini album (that will even fit in a back pocket) and matching card to that special boy in your life. He will love this small album that can hold special photos and other memorabilia.
To get the instructions for this fun and fabulous project designed by Monica, just head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to April!!
Hi Stampers,
Are you ready for this week's ColorLab color Experiment?
Our Design Team Chemist have already conducted a few experiments to help inspire you. Check out their results and then get started on your own creations!
Post your creation online and link directly to the project using Inlinkz.
I'm really excited about the Four Frames preview set avaliable from Stampin' Up! Are you excited too?? What do you think of the preview items??
If all the new items in the July Idea Book are this good I'm in trouble this year!! 🙂
Here's a little inspiration for you – some fun projects created by SU to show case the Sneak Peek items…
Did you know you can earn the Four Frames stamp set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper FREE when you hostess a qualifying workshop in April??
Contact me today to schedule your book party or workshop.
Curiosity Thrilled The Cat
by: Sofie Kelly
(Author's Website)
(A Magical Cats Mystery #1)
Obsidian, February 2011
336 pages
From the Publisher:
When librarian Kathleen Paulson moved to Mayville Heights, Minnesota, she had no idea that two strays would nuzzle their way into her life. Owen is a tabby with a catnip addiction and Hercules is a stocky tuxedo cat who shares Kathleen’s fondness for Barry Manilow. But beyond all the fur and purrs, there’s something more to these felines.
When murder interrupts Mayville’s Music Festival, Kathleen finds herself the prime suspect. More stunning is her realization that Owen and Hercules are magical—and she’s relying on their skills to solve a purr-fect murder.
Quick Thoughts on This Book From Julie:
I really wanted to like this book since I'm such a cat lover and I usually like cozies with librarians in them, but I just couldn't get into the book. There were so many parts of the book that were just dragging when Kathleen was just hanging out somewhere talking to the cats. I just couldn't seem to connect to any of the characters and they mystery was on the back burner to the cats. There were a few cute spots in the book when I though things would pick up. I might try out book 2 when it comes out – I think if the human characters were developed a little more it could be a fun series!
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