Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny made a stop at work this week.  Tiny buckets filled with candy topped off with a pretty pencil and chenille bunny surprised the team.  A Bunny Kiss and a few Nugget Bunnies rounded out a great treat.

I hope you have a Happy and Fun Easter!

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More Bunnies!

I absolutely love Dandelion Designs stamps.  They are the cutest images and they are super easy to color and/or paper piece.

The card base was made using Nestabilites.  I attached the different patterned papers with pop up dots to the back of the card base.  Then, I used a few more pop up dots to add my images.  I couldn't decide which sentiment to use from the Hippity Hoppity Papertrey Ink set, so I used three of them!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Bunnies and Eggs, Papertrey Ink-Hippity Hoppity

Ink:  Versfine and Momento

Paper:  Authentique, Queen's Scene, Bazzill, The Paper Studio

Misc:  Buttons, pop up dots, Nestabilities, Copics, Diamond Glaze

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Paper Shred Bird's Nests

Making these are a messy, easy, fun, and inexpensive way to spend your Friday night and a new way for the Easter Bunny to hide the candy!

The nest part of the project was the messy part!  I have some partially filled bags of paper shred laying around (from previous projects) and figured that the kraft color would make a good nest.  I have these little blue Pyrex ramekins/souffle cups.  I turned them upside down and covered them with plastic wrap.

Next, I took some regular school glue and mixed it 50/50 with tap water.  My first try, I used Modge Podge, but that is expensive and my next was really shiny and it looked weird.  I dunked handfuls of the paper shred in the glue/water mix, squeezed it out then I molded it around the bowl.  

I let them dry for about 12 hours, then peeled them off of the bowls.  The inside of the nest was still a little wet (it's from the plastic wrap), so I let them dry out a bit more.

More fun with the 3 Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge!  I love this cartridge and have been wanting to use this cut for some time now.  I cut it out, used several layers not to mention pop dots and added a little bow for finish it off.  I cut the tag using Nestabilities and stamped the sentiment.

I finished them off by adding some multi colored paper shred and Dollar Store plastic eggs.  It's my intention to put candy in the eggs, but I need to buy some more as I've already eaten the bag I bought already!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Sentiment

Ink:  Versafine and Versa Magic

Paper:  Recollections

Misc:  Paper shred, glue, plastic eggs, souffle cups or ramekins, plastic wrap, pop up dots, Cricut, 3 Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge, Nestabilities, Mama Elephant Bow Die

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Edible Easter Baskets - Part 2

I made some Edible Easter baskets a few years back, and they are definitely one of my most favorite and popular posts.  I decided to make some more, but I found box of  Rice Krispie Treats Mini Squares at Walmart:

I thought that these would make cute baskets.  They are also a more affordable option if you need to make more than one.  From the box, I was able to make 7 baskets, which left me 3 leftover to eat!

They are easily assembled using a hot glue gun.  I embellished the basket with a variety of paper punches, dies and one of my favorite stamps from Dandelion Designs.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Bunny

Paper:  Recollections, Paper Studio

Ink:  Versafine

Misc:  Copics, paper punches, tulle, Mama Elephant Bow Die, paper shred, Nestabilities, glue gun, cardboard, Rice Krispie Treats

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"Berry Christmas" Coffee Gift Baskets

I've been absolutely in love with all of the tiny coffee cups on Pinterest.  I finally ordered some and decided to make some little gift baskets with the berry baskets I found on clearance at Michaels.

So, my little basket is decorated with a die cut doily and pretty paper bow.  Inside the basket you will find a set of two peppermint patties and the tiny cup decorated with images from Papertrey Ink's Tiny Christmas Treats.  In the little cup, I stuck a K-Cup inside to get the party started!

I thought they would be great to add a gift card to the basket as well.  I've always like the light blue and red color combination.  With the snowman, you could use this a winter birthday present or just a way to keep your bff warm!

Great, easy, and fun Secret Santa gifts, especially for your co-workers!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Sweet Christmas Wishes; Papertrey Ink-Tiny Treats Christmas

Ink:  Versafine, Papertrey Ink

Paper:  Papertrey Ink, Recollections, Bazzill

Misc:  Computer generated Sweet Winter Wishes sentiment, berry baskets, paper punches, crimper, paper shred, peppermint patties, ribbon, acetate bags, mini coffee cups, doily die, and bow die

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Mini Mason Jars

Last weekend I sold some of my homemade goodies at craft fair with my sister, Laura, and our Mom.   Laura and I decided that we would do Secret Santa and stocking stuffer type crafts to make/sell.  Mom brought some of her knitted hats and other handmade knit items that she made in her knitting group.  It was about 80 degrees that day, so guess who sold the most!  Our Mom with her knitted hats!   We had a really good time and ate some really good fair food.

 I found these mini mason jars at Michaels (last summer!) and I finally got around to "tricking" them up.  I used a variety of paper punches to make this happy little snowman.  I used the Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder to give the tag a little dimension.  Of course, I had to fill it up with some candy!

Here they are all in a row!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Sentiment

Ink:  Memento, Papertrey Ink, Color Box

Paper:  American Crafts, Recollections

Misc:  Mini mason jars, paper punches, pop up dots, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, candy

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Happy Birthday Patriot Style!

It's Sunday, so that means it's time for some football.  One of the things I miss the most about New England (besides my Dad, of course) is the smell of fall and the way the sun starts to set on the football field.  I like to watch the the player's shadows on the field, it's really a neat thing.

Today is a perfect day to share some New England Patriot themed  birthday cards I made for my Dad and stepmother.  The little player and his cheerleader were cut using my Cricut.  I used my Papertrey Ink Modern Alphabet Dies to personalize each card.  My favorite stamp company, Dandelion Designs, provided the perfect sentiment.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-it's your birthday!!

Ink:  Papertrey Ink

Paper:  Bazzill, Recollections, NFL Scrapbook Paper

Misc:  Cricut, Create A Friend Cricut Cartridge, pop up dots, paper punches, rhinestone, half pearls, Papertrey Ink Modern Alphabet Dies

Are you ready for some football?.....I am!

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Hershey Kiss Bouquet

I've been working on this project for literally the past two weeks!  In an attempt to make the perfect Hershey Kiss flower, my trash cans are over flowing, there is paper everywhere, and a lot of empty candy wrappers floating around!  

So, I had this idea in my head, but unfortunately it didn't translate well into the finished  product, hence why it took so long!

Using my Cricut, I cut out some flowers.  They are two different sizes and attached with a pop up dot in the middle.  Then, I hot glued a lollipop stick to the back.  Once that was dried, I attached the Hershey Kiss to the center of the flower.  I tied a piece of wired ribbon on to each of the sticks. 

Then, I made a box with my Scor-Pal.  Originally, I had wanted a small flower pot for my flowers.  I searched high and low for some small plastic flower pots, but I could only find the orange clay ones, and I was worried them breaking.  Also, I wasn't too sure that my flowers would match.  So, I just made my own.  I stuck a piece of floral foam in the box and covered it with some paper shred.  I stuck my flowers into the foam.

I made a pick for my floral arrangement with my favorite Dandelion Designs stamps.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs - Easter Bunny & Sentiment

Paper:  Recollections, Simple Stories

Ink:  Memento, Versafine

Misc:  Cricut Plantin School Book Cartridge, Scor-Pal, My Favorite Things Scallop Border and Bows Die-Namics, floral foam, paper shred, Hershey Kisses, wood skewer, pop up dots, wired ribbon, paper punches, Nestabilities, hot glue gun, lollipop sticks

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Bunny-Tizers!

Yes, I am still paper punching!  I thought I should make something for Easter that is not candy.  I had these cute little bottles of sanitizer from Bath & Body Works, so I decided to "trick" them up!

These are the same size as the bunnies that I used for my Bunny Clothespins.  I attached the head with some re-positional adhesive so they wouldn't rip if you wanted to remove it to open the top of the sanitizer.

For the back, I adhered a pom pom tail.  Then, I made a cute little tag with a complimentary tiny paper punch flower.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Happy Easter!

Ink:  Memento

Paper:  American Crafts, Recollections, Bazzil

Misc:  Sanitizer, pom poms, paper punches, Tags Bags & More Cricut Cartridge, white gel pen, pink chalk, black Sharpie pen

I made up a few kits to make these and they are posted in my Etsy Shop.  The kits only contain the heads and tails.

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Hunny Bunny Easter Wishes!

It's time to start working on Easter goodies!  Yay, another holiday with candy, yay!  

I've been wanting this stamp since it came out, and during one of My Favorite Things awesome sales, I was able to snag it!  I colored her with Copics and then paper pieced her outfit.  I love her polka dot leggings.  She was fussy cut and popped up on the card.  This card has lots of layers, colors, and textures....some of my favorite things!

Supplies:

Stamps:  My Favorite Things-DG Hunny Bunny and Dandelion Designs-Happy Easter!

Ink:   Versafine and Memento

Paper:  Bazzill, MME, American Crafts, Recollections, Wasau

Misc:  Papertrey Ink flower dies, pop up dots, Copics, buttons

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Nail Polish Cupcakes

So, while surfing on Pinterest the other day, I found these really cute cupcakes made with nail polish bottles.  Thinking to myself, I want to make these, how can add my own personal touch? Well, this is what I came up with....

Using my handy dandy Scor-Pal and some Wilton Party Cups, I went about making my cupcake base.  The icing is made with paper shred.  I punched/stamped my "cupcake pick" and adhered to the top of the bottle.  To add a little birthday flair, I fussy cut one of the images from the paper and covered it with Diamond Glaze.

To make a cute packaging, I just made took some cardboard and covered it with paper.  I placed it in a party favor bag.  The bag was tied with some tulle and seam binding.  A handmade matching button finished my project.

I think that these would make great party favors.  If anyone is interested in tutorial, just drop me a comment, and I will get straight to work!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Sentiment

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  MME, Bazzill

Misc:  Nail polish, party favor bags, poster board, Wilton Party Cups, paper punches, paper shred, "riser" (to put the nail polish bottle on to make it taller), hot glue gun, Papertrey Ink Button Die, baker's twine, tulle, seam binding, Scor-Pal, Diamond Glaze

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Party Like A Patriot!

It's back to school time here in Florida.  Here is quick gift I made for my favorite teacher.  I found this cup on the clearance rack at Kirkmans.  I thought this would be perfect as my favorite teacher not only teaches history, but like me is a huge New England Patriots fan. 

I cut an apple using my Cricut, then I alternated strips of red and white cardstock.  One simple star embellished with a button and a baker's twine bow was adhered to a scrap of blue cardstock.

To personalize my gift, I cut a simple pennant free hand.  Using a sentiment from one of my favorite stamp companies and some letter stickers, I completed my gift.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-To My Teacher

Ink:  Papertrey Ink, Momento

Paper:  Simple Stories, Recollections, Unknown designer paper scraps

Misc:  Baker's twine, Disney Classics Cricut Cartridge, pop up dots, button, My Favorite Things Star Die-Namics, seam binding, travel cup

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Happy Easter Gum Wraps

I bought some packages of Eclipse Gum at Target.  Using a bunch of scrap paper, I cut up some strips about  1/2 inch wide and adhered them to a piece of regular copy paper.  This way, I used up some scraps and made some unique designer paper.  Then, I used the packaging that the gum came in as a template.  I just embellished it with a Quickutz doily and one of my favorite stamps (that I haven't used in awhile!).  A little pom pom from my stash and they make a perfect basket stuffer!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Bunny, Papertrey Ink-Polka Dot Parade #1

Ink:  Memento

Misc:  Eclipse Gum, Quickutz Doily, pop up dots, pom poms, Copics

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Snowman Vitamin Water!

Just a little something to brighten up your favorite teacher's desk this holiday season.  I bought an eight pack of Lemonade Vitamin Water and these leg warmers from the Dollar Spot at Target and got to work.  Some paper punches, fabric scraps, baker's twine, pom poms, and viola...eight tiny snowman!

Family photo:

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-To My Teacher

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  Recollections, Bo Bunny

Misc:  Leg warmers, pom poms, pom pom trim, paper punches, Baker's Twine, pop up dots, fabric scraps

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Soccer Party Time!!

Happy Birthday to my Stepfather, Chuck!  Chuck is a huge soccer fan and one of the best coaches in the world!  So, for his birthday this year, I decided to a soccer theme.

 

First, a banner made using my Cricut.  I used the Alphalicious and Sports Mania Cartridge.  Each of the soccer balls was embellished with some silver stars cut with My Favorite Things Star Die-Namics.

 

 

Next a Hershey Miniatures cake.  I couldn't find any cute soccer paper, so I just improvised using this Bo-Bunny paper and some soccer ball stickers.  The cake topper looks like a Mickey Mouse head, but it's not supposed to!  I cut the circles out using a variety of Nestabilities.  A paper punched heart accents the sentiment that was stamped using one of my favorite Dandelion Designs stamps.

 

 

Chuck loves cupcakes, so I made some cupcake toppers.  Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the cupcakes.  We celebrated his birthday the day he and Mom and to take me (at the crack of dawn) for a test at the surgery center.  Needless to say, I was nervous, cranky, tired, and hungry, and I didn't  take a picture with the cupcakes.  But they were really good. 

 

To transport his cupcakes home, and future ones that I will make for him, I bought a cake carrier at Walmart for just under $6.00.  For my first time cutting vinyl, I personalized the cake carrier with my Cricut.  So, now when ever Chuck wants cupcakes, he just needs to bring his carrier back, and I will fill it back up for him.

 

The carrier was very big and it was hard to take a picture showing the finished product, so I had to take it in three pictures:

 

Chuck and my Mom were quite pleased with it.  I had the banner hanging on the wall, and Chuck took it down very quickly and wanted to go home immediately to hang it up in his home office.  It was very sweet.

 

Supplies:

Stamp:  Dandelion Designs-It's Your Birthday!!

Paper:  Bo Bunny, Bazzill, Colorbok

Ink:  Versafine

Misc:  Vinyl, stickers, star paper punch, star Die-Namics, ribbon, pop up dots, cake carrier, Cricut, Alphalicious and Sports Mania Cartridges, straws

 

Are you ready for some football?!!  I am, it's Monday, my boys are playing tonight, and I have the night off!!!  Whooo hoooo!!!!!

 

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A Chicken For Mother's Day

 

You guessed it, another card for my Mom!  She loves chickens and I saw this card on Pinterest, so I had to make it.

 

The wing and the crowny thing was made using heart Nestabilities and the beak and waddle were cut free hand.

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Sentiment

Ink:  Tim Holtz and Memento

Paper:  October Afternoon, Bazzill

Misc:  Lace, Nestabilities, button, pearl cotton

 

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My First Pop Up Card

I decided that I wanted to try a pop up card.  I hadn't made one yet, and decided that my Mom would really like one for Mother's Day.  I finished it yesterday, but I keep adding more embellishments onto it!  So, I had to finally decide that it was done, so I took the pictures.

 



 

I cut the flower pot freehand.  The flowers were made using the Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge and some Papertrey Ink Dies.  I just used an oval paper punch to cut the leaves out.  A few buttons, some bling and butterflies finished it off.  There are lots of pop up dots.  So, the card, when folded, doesn't lay completely flat.  I think I will tie a bow around it to keep it shut.

 

A close up of the flower pot:

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dandelion Designs-Sentiment

Paper:  Bazzill, Echo Park, MME

Ink;  Memento, Colorbok

Misc:  Flower dies, paper punches, buttons, half pearls, pop up dots, Scor-pal, Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge, Scor-Tape

 

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