Mini Easter Baskets

These are a super sweet, easy, and fun little baskets to dress up your Easter dinner table.  Not to mention, great for co-workers, teachers, friends and the kiddos!

They are made using 2 ounce portion cups with lids.  I took a miniature cupcake paper and trimmed it down a bit and then attached it to the lid with a pop up dot.

I added a little bit of paper shred and added a little bit of candy.  This actually is holding three chocolate eggs.

To make the handle, I cut the top layer with the My Favorite Things Scallop Ribbon Border Die-Namics Die.  Then I mounted it onto a strip of white card stock. To finish it off, I stamped the sentiment and then added little bows on each side.  The handle is hot glued onto the portion cup.

Just be careful, it makes the portion cup hot and you don't want to burn yourself!

While, it looks like I only made one.......I actually made kits to make these.  You get four in the kit and there is a pink one, a yellow one, a green one, and a teal one in each kit.  Just pop on over to my Etsy Shop if you want to makes some of these.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink-Scrambled Eggs

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  Recollections, My Favorite Things

Misc:  2 oz. portion cups, ribbon, glue gun, pop up dots, mini cupcake papers, paper shred, candy

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Crocheted Bunny Baskets

I've been doing a lot of crocheting lately.  I made these cute baskets out of 1/2 lb. deli containers.  They are a nice size and will hold a lot of candy!

The ears and handles are made out of plastic canvas.  I bought a pom pom maker at Michaels and it makes it so much easier (and faster) to make the pom poms.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these adorable little baskets, they will be listed in my EtsyShop.  There is a link on the right side of this page   ------------->>>>>.

 

Supplies:

Yarn, crochet hook, glue gun, plastic canvas, wiggly eyes, beads, 1/2 lb. deli containers

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You Crack Me Up!

I picked up these little egg cartons at Hobby Lobby a few months back.  They were half off so of course I had to buy two sets!  I thought they would make cute little Easter baskets.

I stamped, paper pieced, and popped up this awesome Purple Onion You Crack Me Up Bunny and adhered him the top of the carton.  Add a sentiment, button, and some baker's twine and it's complete!

I thought this side looked a little naked, so I made a bow using My Favorite Things Bow Die-Namics and stuck it in with a little of Scor-Tape.

Next, I had to add my favorite part....the candy!  I found these tiny bottles of nail polish at Wal-Mart, after Christmas, in the clearance aisle.  They are a perfect size for this egg carton.

Everyone one knows that I can't just make one of anything, so here goes.....

One more for the road...

Supplies:

Stamps:  Purple Onion Designs-Cracked Up

Ink:  Versafine, Momento

Paper:  My Favorite Things, Neenah, Bazzill, American Crafts

Misc:  Copics, buttons, baker's twine, pop up dots, My Favorite Things Bow Die-Namics, egg cartons, candy, paper shred, nail polish

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Hoppy Easter

 Hoppy Easter and candy is on the way, yay!!!

I'm always looking for fun new ways to give gifts.  This time, I used the Cricut Craft Room and designed this handy box.  It has two pockets, one on each side, and in the center is handy center pocket that is perfect to hold a gift card or a small little present.

I colored and paper pieced my hunny bunny, and then adhered her to the front of the box with pop up dots.   I am hopelessly addicted to the Dollar Spot at Target and buy (more like hoard ) the holiday themed pencil packs like they are the Hope Diamonds!  I decided to break open one of my spring packs and make a pinwheel.

Supplies:

Stamps:  My Favorite Things-Hunny Bunny and Purple Onion Designs-Cracked Egg Sentiment

Ink:  Momento

Paper:  Recollections, Paper Studio, My Favorite Things, and unknown designer paper

Misc:  Copics, pop up dots, tissue paper, candy, Scor-Pal, brad, pencil, My Favorite Things Perfect Pinwheel Die-Namics, baker's twine, button

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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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Peanut Butter Cup Bunnies

Here are some cute, easy, and inexpensive little treats from the Easter Bunny that will surely bring a smile from anyone's face.  I bought a bag of mini Reeses Peanut Butter cups at Walmart.  They were on $3.00 per bag.

First thing I  did was glue the peanut butter cups together.  Then I added a fluffy white pompom tail. The faces and feet where made using a variety of paper punches, while the ears I cut using my Cricut.  I used the tear drop tag from the Tags, Bags & Boxes cartridge.

I can never just make one of anything!  There was enough peanut butter cups in the bag to make 17 bunnies.  That left 3 peanut butter cups for me to eat!

Supplies:

Paper:  MME, Bazzilll, Recollections

Misc:  Paper punches, pop up dots, white gel pen, black sharpie, Mama Elephant's tiny bow die, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, hot glue gun, Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge

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A Sun Shining Birthday!

Just working on my card stash, another birthday card!  You can never have enough cards, and you can never have enough Pure Innocence stamps!

Again, I used some of my favorite techniques...stamping, die cutting, fussy cutting and paper piecing.

Supplies:

Stamps:  My Favorite Things Pure Innocence-Freckles and Big Greetings

Ink:  Memento & Versafine

Paper:  Bazzill, Recollections, MME

Misc:  Quicktuz Sun Die, IO Cloud Dies, button, baker's twine, Copics, pop up dots

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Happy Birthday and Cupcakes!

I saw this wicked cute card on Pinterest and I decided that I needed to make it as well.  It is perfect for using up small scraps that you might have laying around.

While I love Mariana's card, I decided to make a few changes to give it my own personal flair.  The card is actually three layers.  I stamped the sentiment onto the card, then mounted it onto a brown piece of card stock which I attached the card base with with some foam tape.  After I cut the cupcake border out, I accented some of the frosting with Stickles and Diamond Glaze.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink-Think Big Favorites #12

Ink:  Heidi Swapp

Paper:  Simple Stories, Bazzill, Recollections, DCWV

Misc:  Cricut, Birthday Cakes Cricut Cartridge, Stickles, Diamond Glaze, foam tape, glitter embellishment

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I Wish I Could See You

It's just a paper piecing, Copic coloring and fussy cutting kind of day!

Supplies:

Stamps:  My Favorite Things Pure Innocence-Peek A Boo

Ink:  Versafine & Memento

Paper:  Recollections

Misc:  Diamond Glaze, paper punch, pop up dots

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With A Little Help From My Friends

One of my co-worker's Grandmother passed away this week.  Our manager said she would go buy a card that we could all sign, but I said that I would make one.  I don't have any sympathy stamps, but after I went through my stash, I thought this one was perfect.

I stamped the jar and then masked the stems.  The stems were colored with Copics.  Using the dies and paper punches, I cut out all of the flowers.  The sentiment is attached with pop up and dots.  I punched two hearts out, folded one and glued it to the center of the other heart.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink-Friendship Jar and Friendship Jar Spring Fillers, Great Impressions-Sentiment

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  Graphic 45, Bazzill, Recollections

Misc:  Paper punches, half pearls, Papertrey Ink Beautiful Blooms II dies, pop up dots, Copics

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Celebrate!

I working on replenishing my card stash.  This is one of my favorite sentiment stamps, it's from Verses.  I made a little frame with some Nestabilities and then embellished it with some sweet little Papertrey Ink flowers.

Misc:

Stamps:  Verses-Sentiment

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  MME, Recollections, Bazzill, Pebbles

Misc:  Nestabilities, pop up dots, Papertrey Ink flower/leaf die, half pearls

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

My card stash is looking a little frail these days, so I need to get going and make some more.  I think that this card could be more than just a Valentine, so I'm going to keep it out, just in case!

Have a great day and eat lots of chocolate!

Supplies:

Stamps:  My Favorite Things-Heart You

Ink:  Memento, Versafine

Paper:  Graphic 45, MME, Recollections

Misc:  Copics, doily die, paper punch, diamond glaze

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"Berry" Sweet Easter Baskets

I found these super sweet berry baskets at Hobby Lobby.  So, I decided to make some vintage themed Easter baskets, but while I was making them, I realized that they could also be used for any occasion to add a little extra love for someone special.

Supplies:

Misc:  Berry basket, pipe cleaner, seam binding, paper shred, white tulle, silk flowers, stamens

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Paperback Snowman

There is a special celebration in town this weekend, and it inspired me to make these boy wizard inspired snowmen.  I love to read, but since I got a Kindle, my books are just get dusty.  So, I decided to re-purpose them into something fun!

What  I love about these guys is that each one is different.  From their size/shape, their hand crocheted scarves and witch hats, each one has it's own personality.

Supplies:

Paperback books, glue gun, yarn, felt, spray paint

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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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