Good Days Off

Hi Everyone:  Well, I have had 4 days off and thoroughly enjoyed every moment.  I did manage to get some card making done....preparing for a class on May 6th.  We will be doing Mother's Day cards and man cards that can be used for Father's Day, Birthday or whatever occasion you may have.

If you are interested in the class, send me an EMAIL or visit my Stampin' Up! website.

I have another Easter card to share.  This one uses the Faux Mother of Pearl technique.  We will be using this technique in the class on May 6th.

Stamps: Something to Celebrate (Hostess Level 2 Occasions Mini), Easter Blossoms (c – 122057 - $22.95, w – 121905 - $31.95 Occasions Mini p17)

Paper:  Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Pink Pirouette - Subtle DSP

Ink: Black Stazon, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black

Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet EF, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Always Artichoke Seam Binding Ribbon, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Pink Pirouette Marker

Alert! Alert!  There are only 5 days left to purchase the Easter Blossoms stamp set

Until next time....

Happy Easter Card

 Hi Everyone:  I guess I am feeling Springy these days, because here is another Spring type card.  We have had 2 days of relatively nice weather (have fingers crossed), so here's hoping that it will continue.  It's real nice to see the hill coloured something else besides white.  I know it is snowing up in the mountains still, and it can stay there.  I can live in LaLa land for a while.

This card has been inspired by the Paper Players colour challenge and the  Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch challenge.  The colour challenge just talks Spring colours.

Stamps: Easter Blossoms

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Subtle DSP

Ink: Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Squares Duo, Markers (Blushing Bride, Early Espresso), XL Oval Punch, Pearls, Colour Spritzer Tool, Distressing Essentials Kit, Sponges

This is my first experience with the Colour Spritzer Tool.  Ann Schach has a video on her blog demonstrating how to use this cool tool and she always has amazing results.  Check out her blog here.  Ann always has great stories about her Boxers, Muffy and Brody and  their escapades.

So, that's it for this evening, enjoy what is left of yours.  Until next time...

Happy Easter

Well, it's good to back on my blog.  I have been in Toronto for the past 2 weeks, not a holiday but for work, so I have itching to get  back and work on some cards to share.

The ones today are not exactly cards but Easter gifts for my grandchildren. 

These gifts I cased from Kim Lampone over at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ and I also came across another idea on how to save paper using 12" X 12" cardstock when cutting the match box dies.  http://stampingwithlisa.com/paper-saver-template-for-matchbox-die  You can cut four match boxes using this paper saver template.

I so enjoyed making these gifts for my grandchildren....can you tell which one is for my granddaughter?

Recipe
Stamps: Loads of Love Accessories
Ink: Eggplant
Paper: Perfect Plum, Whisper White, DSP, Black, Ballet Blue, Brocade Blue, Garden Green, Regal Rose, So Saffron
Accessories: Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Circle Punches (13/4”, 3/4”, 1/2”), Butterfly Embosslit, Square Scallop Punch, Crop-o-dial, Ribbon (other), Scallop Punch, Big Shot Match Box die, Dimensionals, uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, archival black pen
Technique: Punch art


How To


1. Using the Match Box die, assemble 2 boxes and attach to each other using 2-sided tape. I used textured whisper white for the boxes.
2. For the boxes in brocade blue, cut the card stock 73/4” by 61/4”
3. Score the long edge 31/2” and 41/4”
4. Assemble bunnies
5. Cut the Garden Green CS 1/14” and scallop punch one edge
6. Cut the DP 2” and edge with decorative scissors
7. Attach to top of box
8. Attach the match boxes to the inside spacing evenly from the side and aligning the back of the match boxes with the ¾” space that was scored
9. Punch a hole in the top and bottom for the ribbon which will act as the closure
10. Assemble the bunny and attach using dimensionals.
11. Decorate with embossed butterflies and sentiment.
12. Fill the matchboxes with chocolate Easter eggs.
13. Insert the ribbon and tie.

Have a wonderful day.

Karen