HAPPY EASTER!

 Today we had an Easter egg hunt at our house for Eli.  But we had 2 unexpected visitors hunting for eggs also.  So here they are helping Eli with the eggs.  I thought you would get a chuckle from the pics.


Happy Easter Everyone!  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!

Sweet Shop Workshop

Susan and I are planning another joint event together.  Since this is the last month that you can order from the Occasions Mini, we decided to pick an item from there and have a class.  The Sweet Shop stickers are just one of the great items in the mini.  I like them because I think they are great for those adults who are intimidated of stamping.  They are also great for those younger kids who want to make cards.  


The cards made from them are nice because they are good to use for adults as well as teens and younger kids.  It is one of those items that has appeal to many different  types of people.  I think it is one of those items that just puts a smile on your face.


The workshop will be held on Saturday April 14 beginning at noon.  The cost is $15 for 6 cards, a gift bag, and 1/2 package of Sweet Shop Stickers.  Contact me by April 7 if you are interested in attending.


Enjoy your day!

Another Easter Card Buffet Card

Last night I held my Easter Card Buffet and I realized that I forgot to post the 5th card.  So now I am posting the last card really really late.  I saw this card on a SU  demonstrator site and thought this was so adorable and would be a great card to do at a card buffet. I just had to CASE it after I saw it. The original that I saw was created by Brenda Keenan.   My customers loved it!  The only stamping on this card was the sentiment.  This card is a great example of the different ways you can use punches.  I love it when someone comes up with a different way to use a punch or a stamp than what you originally thought it was designed to do.  The wide oval punch is a great punch to help you create eggs for Easter,  


This card was so simple to make.  My customers were amazed how quick they were able to complete it.  The supplies used for this card were:


STAMP SET:  Delightful Dozen
PAPER:  Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Tempting Turquoise and Melon Mambo DSP
INK:  Melon  Mambo
ACCESSORIES:  Tasteful Trim Die, Wide Oval Punch, Bird Builder Punch, 1/4" Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Marker


We all had a wonderful time last night.  It is always a great time when friends get together to stamp.  Enjoy the day!

One Last Easter Card Buffet Card

This is the last card that I will be offering at my Easter Card Buffet.  This card was given to me as a swap from my sideline, Susan.  We decided that we would use it for our Easter Card Buffet.  It uses that great stamp set, "BLESSED EASTER".  It is very versatile and so great.  This is a very simple card but so nice.  It is a perfect card to make if you need to make a lot of them.  


There is still time to sign up for the Easter Card Buffet.  The Easter Card Buffet will be held on Wednesday, March 28 @ 7-9:30 at my house.  Contact me if you are interested in attending or would like more information.

Before I go, I would like to show you what Eli and my husband were doing this week.  I think it is so nice how close those two are.  He loves his Grandpop.  Some days you can not separate the two of them.  Eli loves the tractor and farm things.  So he loves to ride the tractor with my husband.  Although he is happy just to sit on it while John works on things in the garage.  I am so glad that I was able to catch this moment.  These are the memories which are priceless.  Enjoy the day!  

Happy Easter Everybunny

This is the third card from my Technique Classes this month.  I used the TRI FOLD CARD technique for this card.  I love this fold.  My friend Buffy made me a swap many years ago when I became a demo and used this special fold.  I thought it was really unique.  I have been waiting to come up with a stamp set that I thought I could use with this neat fold.  I thought the "EVERYBUNNY" stamp set was a good choice to use for that card.  


I think it is a fun fold to use for a whimsical card  for Easter.  I think this would make a cute card for a kid or even that friend or family member who is a kid at heart.  


Have to make sure I have everything ready for my last technique class for the month.  I also need to start cutting cardstock for my Easter Card Buffet next Wednesday.  I will be posting the last card for that buffet tomorrow.  Enjoy the day!

March Technique Class- Card 2

I am very slow this month to upload my monthly technique cards to the computer.  I was trying to be very good about it this month but the past week has really thrown me off.  I started Physical Therapy last week and I will say it has helped me.  So that has changed my routine a bit.  So it could be the change in routine has thrown me off.


Here is the second card we will be making this month.  This fold is called "SIDE STEP CARD".  It can be be used for so many occasions but i decided to make a birthday card with it.  I like the color combination because it is bright and cheery.  


The next technique card that I will post is an Easter card.  Well I am off with another busy day.  We are painting one of our bedrooms that we will be using for cribs and Pack and Plays.  With all this new babies coming and Eli, we need a place for all of them to sleep when we watch them.  So it will be a busier few days trying to get this done before next week so the new carpet can be put in.  The first baby is due in June and that will be here before you know it and we all need to be prepared.  Enjoy the day!