Happy Easter Egg!

Happy Easter!!!

This was one of the cards that I had planned to make at my Easter Card Buffet.  I had to cancel because of my relative who is ill.  But I thought it was cute and wanted to share  with you on Easter.

To make the egg, I used an Oval Framelit and cut the oval out to show a ribbon egg.  I used a variety of colored ribbons to create the design.  Then I added small flowers that I punched out of Strawberry Slush Cardstock.  I then placed Rhinestone Jewels in the middle of the flowers.  

The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET:  Petite Petals
PAPER:  Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Pink Pirouette
INK:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush
ACCESSORIES:  Petite Petal Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding, 3/8" Pink  Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon, 1/8" White Taffeta Ribbon, 1/8" Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Oval Framelits, Big Shot, Adhesive Paper, Rhinestone Jewels

I hope you like it.  I had been thinking about doing this for Easter since Christmas.  Well, I have a very busy day today.  Enjoy the day!

Bunny Easel Card

I saw this cute little bunny and just had to make it.  Unfortunately I did could not find a name with the pic I had originally seen.  So whoever you are and you see this post, let me know and I will give you credit.  

I made this card for each of my 3 grandsons.  I had not made an Easel Card for a long time so it was fun to make one again,  especially this little guy.  He was not hard to make.  He was a little time consuming though because of all the little pieces.

The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET:  none
PAPER:  Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black
INK:  Pink Pirouette
ACCESSORIES:  Scallop Circle Die, Big Shot, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, SpongeBlack Marker, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals

I think that they will like it.  Who wouldn't love this adorable guy for Easter!  Enjoy the day!

Eggstra Spectacular Card

This is a card that I created for Eli's daycare teachers.  This card is very soft in color and not very bold in design.   For me it is the perfect Spring card.  This card is made using the Circle Card Thinlet.  I love that thinlet!  It makes creating this card so much easier.  If you like fancy fold cards, you really need to get this.  The Stamp Set used for this card was "Eggstra Spectacular".  I used the rabbit from this set but I did not print the sentiment that is also on the stamp.  





This is a close up of the card from the front.  I used Black StazOn to stamp the image.  The I took Blender Pens and Ink  Pads to color in the image.  A cute little pearl adorns the bunny's tail.  The tiniest pearls are placed along the indentations on  the Tasteful Trim.






The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET:  Eggstra Spectacular
PAPER:  Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Strawberry Slush, Watercolor Wonder DSP
INK:  Black StazOn, Baked Brown Sugar, Pear Pizazz. Strawberry Slush
ACCESSORIES: Pearl Jewels, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Circle Card Thinlit, Tasteful Trim Die,  Big Shot, Blender Pens



This is the inside view of the card which has the sentiment of Happy Easter on it.  I think his daycare teachers will like it.  They always make sure to thank me even if I only send a card.  They are very nice that way.  I  have another busy day with trying to finish up Easter Treats for the boys' teachers.  Enjoy your day!

Easter Blessings

I am back!!  I know that I have not been that good the last 2 months with my posting.  But we have been very busy with a relative who is in the hospital.  I have had to cut back on my stamping time in order to take care of things.  It has been overwhelming at times. But this past weekend, I was able to sit down a bit and work on Easter cards for my family and the teachers at my grandsons' Daycare.  So this week I have enough cards to post all week!

The first card that I made for my Easter Cards was one using my favorite stamp, "EASTER BLESSINGS".  I really love this color combination.  The soft colors of Crisp Cantaloupe, Pear Pizazz and Daffodil Delight just scream Spring to me.  

The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET:  Easter Blessings, En Francois
PAPER:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White, and Water Wonder DSP
INK:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Black StazOn, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizazz
ACCESSORIES:  Blender Pens, Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Ruffled Stretch Trim, Dimensionals

I enjoy using the Blender Pens to color in lined images.  The tulips are two-toned using Crisp Cantaloupe and Daffodil Delight.  I think they look more three dimensional with the two colors and the shading.   I hope my family members like this card when I send them out tomorrow.

It will be another busy day with phone calls, running and watching ALL 3 boys today.  Thank goodness it is going to be a beautiful day today and the boys can play outside.  Enjoy the day!

No Stamp Easter Card

Here is another card that we created at Janet's this past month.  This is a good card to make if you needed one very quickly.  It uses products from the Occasions Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

To create the eggs, I used the Sweet Sorbet DSP from the Sale - A- Bration brochure and the Oval Framelits.  The Crisp Cantaloupe twine is from the Sweet Sorbet Accessories Kit.

The list of all the supplies that I used for this project are listed here:

STAMP SET:  None
PAPER:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Sweet Sorbet DSP
INK:  None
ACCESSORIES:  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Crisp Cantaloupe Twine, Fringe Scissors

The Fringe Scissors created the grassy area on the card.  They are a fun cool accessory to use.  And it adds punch to the card.

Today I have a lot of running to do with the kids.  I need to drive one to the dentist and then we have a lot of errands to run.  So I am off and hopefully tonight , I will be able to relax by getting some stamping finished.  Enjoy the day!

March Technique Class- Card 1

Wow!  What a weekend!  What did you think of our "new" adventure of a Blog Hop?  I thought everyone in our group did a great job!  I hope that you enjoyed it and got some great ideas from those talented stampers.

Today I want to show you the cards that we are making in our Technique Classes this month.  The first card I would like to show you is the Tri-Fold Card with a Twist.  Shelli demonstrated a card similar at Convention.  The only thing that I did was to change the colors and the subject.  I decided to use a lot of bright colors that tend to give you a Spring Feel and I needed a card for Easter.   This is what the outside of the card looks like.

The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SETS:  Everybunny, Delightful Dozen, Flowering Flourishes
PAPER:  Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Whisper White
ACCESSORIES:  Pool Party Seam Binding, 5/8" Flower Trim, Sticky Strip, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Window Framelits, Colored Pencils, Blender Pens, Dimensionals

I think it came out pretty good.  Well I am happy with it anyway.  Here is what the inside of the card looks like.

The card is a single piece of cardstock with the Framelits wrapping around the base.  I plan to send these out to my family for Easter.  I hope they enjoy the card as much as I enjoyed creating it for them.

Enjoy the day!

Easter Buffet Favor Box

Usually when I plan a Halloween  or Easter Card Buffet,  I like to add a 3D project.  I guess because I think these are the 2 holidays that you are more likely to give a small candy treat to friends and children.  So this Card Buffet was no different and this is the 3D project I came up with.  Again I used the Fancy Favor Box die to create this project.  When this die was first available from SU, I resisted buying it thinking I would never use it.  I caved in and bought it.  I use this die so much for so many projects.  I realize now that I should have bought it sooner.  I really got my moneys worth when I bought this product.  

A few years ago I saw this cute little rabbit and put it in my files for a future use.  Although I saw this little bunny on one blog, apparently she found it somewhere else.  She found it from LorisDreamStampin.  I hope this gives the correct person their acknowledgment.  But whoever created this little guy did a great job.  I think he is adorable and perfect to grace the front of this basket.

I am hosting the Easter Card Buffet at my house on March 17 at 2 PM.  If you are interested in attending my Easter Card Buffet, please contact me for more specific details on pricing or if you would like to register for this event.

Carter ( 5months old ) has already arrived this morning and is sleeping in Grandpop's arms.  The other 2 boys will be arriving this afternoon after their naps because their parents have an appointment to go to.  So we will be in full Grandparent mode today.  Enjoy your day!  I know I will enjoy every minute of mine.

Easter Card Buffet- Card 3

I love the Easter stamp set that is in the big catalog, "EVERYBUNNY".  It was new last year and I was so glad when they had it in the catalog again this year.  The bunnies are so cute.  The images are perfect for a small kids card and for those who are kids at heart.

This is such a quick and easy card.  I used Almost Amethyst, Pretty in Pink,  and Daffodil Delight because those colors seem so Springy and Eastery to me.  If you look closely, you can see flowers being thrown out of the hot air balloon.  I tried to keep with those flowers when I placed 3 flowers in opposite corners of the card.   For the background I used the Chevron Embossing Folder which ties back to the zig zag on the hot air balloon.  Even though it is simple, it would make a great card for anyone.

If you are interested in attending my card buffet, contact me.  I will give you more specifics on date and time on Monday.  I need to work a few things out first.

Well although is supposed to be a no grandchildren and a relaxation day for Grandma, but it turned into a 2 grandson day.  Last minute meetings for their mom.  Hopefully during nap time, I can get a few things done. Hopefully the rain will stop and then we can all get outside for a bit. Enjoy the day!

Another Easter Card Buffet Card

Here is another card that I came up with for the Easter Card Buffet.  I tried to come up with cards that would use different stamp sets.  I also have seen a number of cards that are using punch art to create Easter bunnies.  So this card uses punch art to come up with this cute backside view of the bunny.  Again on this card I used a pearls for his little tail and also for the centers of the flowers.

I used Calyspo Coral, Whisper White and Lucky Limeade for the color scheme for this card.  The DSP is called "FLORAL DISTRICT".  I always liked this DSP and it just seemed springy enough to use on this Easter Card.

Well another Grandma day.  I start out with 1 and then at noon the next baby comes.  Then before dinner I go and pickup the 3rd one at daycare.  So today will be a very busy day until their mommies come and pick them up. But I am not complaining, I love spending time with my boys. I know they will not be little forever and I am enjoying them while I can.  Enjoy your day!

Easter Card Buffet

I have been spending the last few days trying to get some cards done for my Easter card buffet and along with babysitting.  This week it has not gone all that smoothly.  John was off snowmobiling this past week.  And trying to watch the kids especially when you are watching more than one at a time, can be a challenge. Well enough of excuses, let's get to the cards.

This is one of the cards that I am offering at my card buffet.  I used one of the new Single Stamps "EARS TO YOU".  When I saw these bunnies, I thought of chocolate rabbits.  So I wanted to use Early Espresso for card stock and ink.  I also wanted to use a very pastel pink.  When I was done, it seemed to need a little bit more so I added pearls to their little behinds for their fluffy tails. 

Although it is very simple, I like it.  Those little bunnies are adorable.  A reminder that this single stamp is available until the end of March.  You still have time to order it before Easter and be able to make some Easter cards with it.  Well today is a one grandson day.  I only am watching the smallest guy today so hopefully it will be a calm day.  Enjoy the day!

Candy Holder

This was a project that I demonstrated for my workshop last weekend.  I wanted to show my customers a few projects that they could make as small gifts for Easter.  This is a cute and easy pouch to make to hold candy.  The Punched out window give a peek at what the person will be receiving.  


The paper might not familiar to some of you but it is DSP from the "SPRING FEVER" Simply Scrappin' Kit from the Occasions Mini.  I love the DSP in this kit.  It is so bright and cheery,  


All the supplies that I used for this project were:  


PAPER: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight DSP, Spring Fever DSP
ACCESSORIES:  Curly Label Punch, Clear Cello Bags, Scallop Border Punch, 1/2" Melon Mambo Scallop Polka Dots Ribbon, Stapler (non SU )


Sometimes you do not have to make elaborate items to make a small gift special.  The only thing I should have added was a tag.  I still have time to do that.  The customers at the workshop liked this little gift and they all asked for the directions. Well I am off for another busy day.  Enjoy the day!

Another Easter Buffet Card

One of my favorite sets that is in the Occasions Mini is "HEAVEN BLESSED".   I just love the Easter sets that SU is offering this year whether it is in the main catalog or in the Mini.  When coming up with cards for an event, I always try to come up with a variety of styles so that my customers can find a card that their style.  


This card I think is so delicate looking and is one of my favorites that I made. It also uses a number of new items found in the Occasions Mini.  It uses the NEW Framelits and Edgelits.  Those 2 items make this card a little bit more elegant.  The color scheme is very simple but I think if this card would be more colorful, the softness of the little bunny would be lost.  The rest of the card needed to be subtle and simple so the rabbit is highlighted.


The Easter Buffet will be held at my place on March 28 @ 7 PM.  You get to choose how which cards you would like to make and how many of each design you chose.  Contact me if you are interested in attending.  Enjoy your day!

Everybunny Plaid

When I saw this set in the 2011-12 SU Idea Book and Catalog last June, I fell in love with this stamp set.  Even though it was July, when I placed my first order from that catalog this stamp set was on my order.  I have waited all this time to use this set and I am soooo excited.  These little bunnies are just the cutest little animals and they are doing the cutest things.  For this Easter card I used the following supplies:


STAMP SET:  Everybunny
PAPER:  Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, Pool Party
INK:  Black Staz-On, Pool Party, Regal Rose 
ACCESSORIES:  Daffodil Delight 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Striped Embossing Folder, Eyelet Border Punch, Labels Framelits, Dimensionals, Blender Pens


I love the way the plaid background came out.  It is so simple to create by using the Plaid Embossing Folder.  You ink up the embossing folder with one color and run it through the big shot.  Clean off the embossing folder, ink it with a contrasting color, turn the paper ninety degrees and place into the embossing folder.  Run it through the Big Shot and when you take it out you have created a multi-color plaid.  I think the colors create a Spring feeling to this card.  I was pleased with how it came out.

Today is babysitting day.  Here is a picture I took when I was watching him last week.  What a cutie!  Enjoy your day!

Easter Gift Card Holder

I finally got a chance to make one of those crimped envelope projects.  I have seen them on a few blogs and thought they were adorable.  Some people use them to put a few pieces of candies in and some use them as a homemade sachet.  But I thought it would be great to use as a gift card holder.  With Easter approaching soon, I needed a gift card holders for my kids for Easter.  So I pulled out the wonderful Easter set, "EVERYBUNNY" and started to come up with this gift card holder.  


For this project I used:


STAMP SET:  Everybunny
PAPER:  Pretty in Pink
INK:  Black Staz-On, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Melon Mambo
ACCESSORIES:  Envelope, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Colored Pencils, Sponges, Crimper


This is one of the projects that you can choose to make at my "EASTER CARD BUFFET" which will be held on March 28 at my house at 7 PM.  If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please contact me.


While my husband is off snowmobiling this weekend, I am trying to get one of our rooms cleaned out.  We are planning on painting it this week and install new carpet.  It is going to be our baby room.  If you are wondering why 2 retired adults are planning a baby room, I have a very simple answer for you.  We need this room because we are going to be grandparents again and again.  Yes.  Both of my daughters are going to have a baby before the end of this year!  So we are getting a room ready for babysitting these bundles of joy and a place for them to play in when they come over to visit.  We are so excited!  Well I am off to clean.  Enjoy your day!