Happy Easter - Window Box Style

HAPPY EASTER!

Today I have two projects I designed using the Window Box thinlits. We made the card last month in club. The basket is part of a die cut from the Window Box thinlints, basically half of the hexagon. The handle was cut using the Stitched Shapes framelits. The grass was cut using the retiring Fringe Scissors. The eggs were cut using a die from the retiring Pyramid Pals thinlits. 

Happy Easter is from the Thoughtful Banners stamp set and is punched out with the Duet Banner punch. These two items are available in a bundle, which gives 10% savings over buying the items separately, but only until the catalog ends. Then the items will only be available to purchase separately.

Here is a basket I made with the Window Box thinlits. In addition to half of the hexagon, I also left on some of the flaps and extra parts. I used part of two die cuts which are cut down and then folded into the basket shape. The handle is just a 1/2 inch strip of cardstock. The grass in the basket was made with the retiring Fringe Scissors. This is a prototype I made about a month ago (hence the retired color cardstock). Originally I had planned to add a tag and maybe soem flowers ont he front, but I think it looks cute like this, too.

The Window Box framelits are currently available in a bundle with the Window Shopping stamp set. The framelits will still be available in the new catalog, but they'll no longer be available as a bundle.

Pyramind Pals Carrot

Here's a cute little carrot made using the Pyramid Pals Framelits. The lines are from a stamp in the Playful Pals set. The carrot top is a 3/4" strip of cardstock cut with the fringe scissors and then rolled up. All three of these great items are on the Retiring List, so if you don't have them, be sure to get them before they are gone.

 I didn't put adhesive on two flaps so that the box can be opened. You can see where the stem is inserted in the top. I just used my paper piercing tool to make a hole and then gently widened it until the stem could be eased into it.

I got this cute idea from Nicole Tugrul, a fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Hexagon Bird Box

This project uses the Envelope Punch Board, which is on the Weekly Deals this week! Order the punch board from me and I'll send you a tutorial of how to make this box!

 

I'm really excited about this project because I developed the pattern myself. I got some ideas from different projects, but the the hexagon box and adding the lid came from me. The way it's decorated was also my design. Hope you enjoy it!

Here's a view from the top. It's actually a removable lid so you can use it as decor or as an actual box. How cute would it be to give a gift in this?

I know the eggs probably aren't available this time of year, but you could probably use round candies and no one would complain. I was fortunate enough to get to demonstrate this project to a group of other demonstrators in March. Not sure why it never made it on my blog...maybe so I could post it when the Envelope Punch Board is on sale ;)

See another project and a video about the Envelope Punch Board here. This is also the tool used to make those cute file folder cards you've seen. We made one of those in club one month.

Easter Treats - For Peeps' Sake

There's been a change to the TSSC: Mary Jo just announced that the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge is no longer going to be weekly. She's noticed that people tend to participate every other week, so the new schedule will reflect that. Look for new TSSC posts the first and third Monday of each month. You can continue checking my blog each Monday because on the off weeks I'll post something else for you to enjoy.

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of helping host a North Carolina Stampin' Up! Demonstrator's quarterly meeting. One of the activities at these meetings is a shoebox swap. I made this project, which was designed by Marcia Enns. Isn't it adorable?

 

There's a Reese's candy egg tucked inside.

Supplies:

Stamp: For Peeps' Sake

Punches: Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Boho Blossoms (feet), scallop circle (cut in half for wings), circles (for eyes)

Big Shot: Fancy Fan embossing folder, Handpicked framelits

Tools: Fringe Scissors

Here's the back:

 

 For Peeps' Sake stamp set has a little row of eggs and they are stamped on the bottom as a finishing touch.

Golf Spinner Card

I have to say, I absolutely love the projects we'll be making in class on Tuesday (5/27). I've CASEd two of them, so it's not like I'm bragging too much. ;) I did put my own spin on them, though.

I got this idea from Lynn Starzl, another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. It's a circle spinner card. I haven't made one of these in years. It was fun to do again. And with Father's Day coming up, this was the perfect card. Speaking of perfect, I have a retired set with a stamp that says, "Hope your day is par-fect". Figured it would be "par-fect" for the inside of the card.

The golf ball spins around the hole. How cute is that? If you check out Lynn's card, you can see how I changed it. I put the grass and tee at the bottom and put a flag in the hole.

As you can see in this picture, the golf ball even has dimples. They were made with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I just used the debossed side.

Supplies:

Stamps: Project Life Day to Day

Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Naturals Ivory, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Ink: Early Espresso

Big Shot: Circles Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Woodgrain Embossing Folder (on tee)

Tools: Fringe Scissors, Petite Pennants Builder (flag - cut end off), 1 3/8” Circle Punch (golf ball), Build a Blossom (for tee), Sponge Daubers (to darken/shadow inside of hole)

Thanks for stopping by my blog. If you try one of these, put a link in my comments. I'd love to see it!

Not a stamper or not enough time? I will make this card for you to give to a golfer in your life for $5 (includes high quality Stampin' Up! envelope).  Contact me for details.

Also, there's still room in Tuesday's class – 1:00pm or 6:30pm. The other projects are another masculine card and a gift card wallet. See details here. Let me know by 5:00pm Monday if you'd like to come.

Happy Easter!

HAPPY EASTER!

May your Easter be filled with joy and happiness!

Sending Easter blessings from my home to yours!

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Blessed Easter

Cardstock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Gingham Garden

Accessories: Fringe Scissors

Easter Card - Blessed Easter With Fringed Grass

Reminder: Relay For Life fundraiser is tomorrow! Details here. Hope you can come! For planning purposes, if you're planning to be there, could you let me know? Thanks!

This is such a pretty stamp for Spring cards. Of course, it's great for Easter cards like this one, but it can also be used without the sentiment to make it more versatile.

I love the Fringe Scissors in the Occasions Mini Catalog! If you don't have them - get them! Seriously! Love them! (Getting the idea yet?)

Supplies:

Stamps: Blessed Easter

Ink: Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Early Espresso

Card stock: Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Whisper White

Accessories: Fringe Scissors
Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder

I entered this card in SU Only Challenges. The theme is Easter this week.