Easter Bunny Easel Card

Sorry I haven't posted anything all weekend but it was our anniversary and, to celebrate, we went to Sault Michigan and watched Jordan's hockey tournament. Although they played hard, the Rockets lost in the semi-finals.

Back to stamping. Here is an Easter easel card which I whipped up quickly. It is easy and fun and yet very pretty. All supplies are Stampin Up.
Supplies: Pink Pirouette Cardstock 8" X 3 3/8" Pink Pirouette Cardstock 3 ¾" X 5 ¾"
Shades of Spring DSP 3 ½" X 3" and a piece big enough to cut a 3" egg
Barely Banana Cardstock 3 ¾" X 3 ¼" and a piece big enough to cut a 3 ¼" egg
Barely Banana Cardstock scrap to punch out using Modern Label punch
Whisper White Cardstock scrap to punch using Word Window punch Chocolate Chip Cardstock to cut a bunny and 5 eggs
Ink : Chocolate Chip and Lavender Lace
Clear embossing powder
Stamps: Chocolate Bunny, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Stampin Wheel Spring Flowers (or any one you want)
2 purple mini brads, dimensional, adhesive
Scallop edged and Scallop corner punches

Score long pink cardstock at 4" and 6". Fold at score lines.
Punch the 5 ¾" X 3 ¾" pink cardstock using the scallop edge and corner punches all the way around.
Using choc. Chip cardstock, stamp the bunny with choc. Chip ink. Emboss with clear embossing powder. Heat. Cut out the bunny shape.
Cut out DSP egg approximately 3" ( you may draw and cut or use a die cutting machine). Cut out Barely Banana egg slightly bigger than the patterned one. Layer these eggs. Using dimensional, attach choc. Bunny. Attach this to centre of scalloped rectangle.
Glue this whole section to the 2" X 3 3/8" front section of long pink piece to form an easel.
Glue yellow rectangle and DSP rectangle to card base.
Stamp "Happy Easter" with Lavender Lace ink onto white cardstock. Punch out with Word Window punch. Adhere to yellow Modern label shape. Adhere to card base. Pierce holes in edges of this piece and insert brads.
Using Stampin Wheel and Choc. Chip ink, stamp design on Choc. Chip cardstock. Emboss with clear embossing powder. Cut out 5 eggs ¾" tall. Sponge edges with Choc. Chip ink.
Determine the angle you want your easel to stand at and, using dimensionals, place the eggs along the width of card base to act as a stopper to hold card upright. And you are done. They say too much chocolate, but in this case "they" are wrong. Enjoy making this cute little bunny card for someone special!

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Milk Carton Creations

As I wrote last week, I gave my Sunday Stampers a challenge. They had to decorate the Stampin Up! Milk jug . Here are two different views of their creations. From left to right, the cartons were made by Shawna, Lori and Tammy. Look for more challenges to come.

Easter Milk Carton

I just love the Milk Carton die for the Big Shot . It is the perfect size to hold a few treats and the options for decorating are endless. I decided that I would make an Easter treat holder for each of the children using mine. All supplies are Stampin Up and available through my Stampin Up! website.

Supplies: Cardstock - Pink Pirouette (5 1/2" X 8")

Whisper White (1 3/8" X 6 3/4", 1 1/2" X 1/2"

DSP- 1 5/8"X 6 3/4", 1 3/4" X 3/4"

Big Shot and Milk Carton Die

Ink - Basic black

Stamp Sets- Life's a Picnic, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Stampin Pastels, Scallop Edge Punch

Mini Brad, Paper Piercer, Snail and Sticky Strip adhesives

With Big Shot and Milk Carton Die, run pink cardstock through. Fold on score lines.

On white cardstock (6 3/4" long), stamp 4 bunnies, one for each side of carton. Colour with pastels.

Using punch, scallop both long edges of DSP. Adhere the white "bunny" strip to the DSP.

Adhere both to milk carton.

With Sticky Strip, construct the bottom and sides of carton. Fill with treats or candy.

Apply Sticky Strip to back top section of carton and adhere so it opens like a milk container.

Pierce through all layers at front top edge of carton.

Stamp "Happy Easter" on small white cardstock, adhere this to DSP. Pierce top of this section.

Insert brad through this and holes pierced in carton. Open brad and you are done.

(I punched a tiny flower out which I inserted behind brad but this is an option. Enjoy!

Annie's Birthday Card

Here is the card I made for Annie's 10th birthday. She can be very "Girlie" at times and absolutely loves pink. I hope I have satisfied all of her "likes".


Stampin Up! Supplies: Whisper White Cardstock 9" X 4 1/2", 1 3/4" square, 2" square, 3/4"X2 1/2"
Pretty In Pink Cardstock 4 1/4" square, 2" square, 2 1/4" square
Pink Pirouette Cardstock 4" square
Ink - melon mambo, pink pirouette, black
Stamp Set - Happy Moments, small flower
Stampin Write Markers
Big Shot and Imppressions folder Perfect Polka Dots
Dazzling Diamonds
Scallop Trim Punch

Misc. Supplies: Adhesives, pink ribbon ( 3/8")

1. Fold 9" cardstock to make a 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" card
2. Run 4 1/4" square of Pretty in Pink through Big Shot with polka dot folder
3. Attach to card front
4. Punch scallop along one edge of 4" X 4" Pink Pirouette card stock. Attach ribbon to this, tucking edges around back. Stamp "Happy Birthday" near scallop edge. Glue this to card front.
5. On white 1 3/4" square, stamp bouquet. Colour with markers. Glue to 2" Pretty in Pink square. Attach this to card front.
6. Inside of card: with Pink Pirouette, stamp flowers over entire inside randomly.
With Pretty in Pink, stamp "Happy Birthday" all over inside as well.
Score 3/4" X 2 1/2" white cardstock at 1/2" intervals. Fold to make an open box. Glue. Attach this to inside of card along fold line to create the pop up base.
On 2" square of white, stamp cake. Colour with markers. Attach 2 1/4" square of Pretty in Pink to back. Attach this to pop up square and you are finished.If you want, you can apply clear glue and Dazzling Diamonds to the flowers and cake.
I hope you enjoy it too.
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Remember the Milk Carton Challenge

Just a reminder that anyone wishing to participate in the challenge to decorate a mini milk carton, you must have a picture of your carton as well as your email address to me no later than February 17^th. Forward entry to : cherylsteve.robinson@sympatico.ca. I will contact winner to get your address so that i may send your prize.

MDS - My New Toy

I just purchased My Digital Studio from Stampin Up! This is my first effort at a digital scrapbooking page. I plan on adding some embellishments after it is printed. I found the software super easy to use (there are options for scrapping, cardmaking, multi-media). The options are almost endless as far as background papers, stamps, embellishments. Many of Stampin Up!s paper, stamp and embellishment products come with the software and there are also kits you can purchase for download. To learn more about MDS, visit http://carobinson.stampinup.net/ or contact me at cherylsteve.robinson@sympatico.ca.

Tractor Birthday Card/Gift Card Holder

February 17th is the twins' birthday. Annie and Christian will be 10 years old. Christian is in love with all things John Deere, something he inherited from my dad. In honour of "Grampa Mike", I created this tractor birthday/gift card holder for Christian.

Supplies: Stampin Up cardstock - black, whisper white, summer sun

Designer Series paper - green print (I used a discontinued stripe pattern)

SU basic black ink

SU retired stamp set "Tractor Time", and "Happy Birthday"

SU Stampin Write Markers

4 black mini brads

Snail adhesive and dimensionals

Punches- scallop circle and 1 3/4" circle

Cut whisper white cardstock 5 1/2" X 11". Score 2 3/4" in from each end of 11" side. Fold so you have a centre opening card.

Cut 2 rectangles 2 1/2" X 5 1/4" from black cardstock. Cut 2 green patterned recatangles 2 1/4" X 5" and adhere to centre of the black ones. Glue to card fronts.

Cut 2 white pieces 2 3/4" X 2". Stamp a tractor on each one. Colour in with markers. Cut 2 black pieces 3" X 2 1/4" each. Adhere white tractor pieces to these.

Glue half of each tractor piece to each card front leaving half of each piece as an overhang.

Open card.

Create gift card part. To a black rectangle 5" X 2 3/4" glue a patterned piece 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" which has a notch cut from the top . Be sure to keep adhesive close to botton and side edges. Do not glue top as you are making a pocket. Stamp tractors along edge of pocket. Glue the pocket securely to a 5 1/4" X 5 1/4" square of yellow cardstock.

Pierce holes in 4 corners of this square. Insert brads for decoration. Glue the whole piece to inner card centre panel.

Stamp "Happy Birthday" on green patterned paper, cut out with circle punch. Adhere to scalloped circle punched out of black card stock. Attach to inner card with dimensionals.

Any man or boy would really like a card like this, nothing "girlie" about it.

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Brayer Birthday Card

Happy Valentine's Day!

It was also Jordan's ninth birthday party. Since he loves all animals, I thought I would make this elephant card for him.

Supplies:

Stampin Up! inks - summer sun, pumpkin pie, really rust and black

Stampin Up! cardstock - summer sun, pumpkin pie, black

Brayer, adhesives, clear embossing powder, 3 black brads

Elephant and baby stamp, birthday sentiment stamp

Cricut cutter and cartridge "Animal Kingdom"

Glossy photo paper 3 1/2" X 3"

Edge rounding punch

Using brayer and summer sun ink, ink up brayer and apply to photo paper. Rip a piece of copy paper jagged, and using as a mask, apply pumpkin pie ink over summer sun with brayer, masking off bottom portion so it remains yellow. Move mask up higher and apply really rust ink using brayer. Let sit a minute.

Stamp elephant on the brayed photo paper using black ink.

Cut black cardstock 3 3/4" X 3 1/4" and use as back for elephant section.

Fold 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" sunset yellow cardstock in half to make a 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" side opening card. Round edges.

Adhere elephant section with black backing to top section of card front.

On 1 1/4" X 3 3/4" pumpkin pie cardstock, stamp sentiment to left hand side with black ink. Emboss. Pierce 3 holes in a row next to sentiment. Insert brads. Glue this section to 1 1/2" X 4" black cardstock. Glue to card front below elephant section.

Cut 1 1/2" tall border section using Cricut cutter and elephant key (on border setting) of Animal Kingdom cartridge. Glue to inside of card.

And you are done. You may add wording inside card if you want. I chose to write a personal note to my special pal. Try other ink colours and stamps to creat different effects.

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Easel Card

Supplies: Pink Pirouette cardstock 8" X 4"

Chocolate Chip cardstock 2 pieces 3 3/4" X 3 3/4", 1 piece 2" X 1 1/2", scraps for flower and button backing

Real Red cardstock 1 3/4" X 1 1/4"

Very Vanilla cardstock 1 1/2" X 1"

Sending Love DSP paper 2 pieces 3 1/2" X 3 1/2", 1 piece 3/4" X 3 3/4"

Red buttons (4)

Pink brad

1/4" brown ribbon 8" long

Shimmer mixed with rubbing alcohol

Walk in My Garden Cricut cartridge and Cricut machine

Scallop edge punch.

Glue dots, dimensionals and snail

Whimsical Words stamp set (sentiment you're too kind) and Chocolate Chip Ink

Score 4" x 8" cardstock at 2" and 4", fold creases.

On 4" X 4" end of this, layer DSP and Chocolate Chip 3 3/4" square.

Layer other DSP square and Chocolate Chip 3 3/4" square. Punch 3/4" wide DSP with scallop edge punch. Glue to one edge of the square.

Using Cricut and cartridge, cut 5 daisies each 2" size. Layer these and stick together in centres with glue dots. Pierce hole through all layers in the centre and insert brad. Spray flower with shimmer mixture.

With glue dots, attach 3 buttons down right edge of card front next to scallop.

Apply snail to the first 2" x 4" section of card base right up to fold. Attach card front.

With dimensionals, attach flower to centre front. Fluff flower with fingers.

Stamp sentiment on Very Vanilla cardstock, layer this on Real Red and then on Chocolate Chip 2" X 1 1/2" rectangle . Glue to front of card base on the DSP paper section.

Determine the angle you want the card to stand at. Stick 1" Chocolate Chip circle to 4th button with glue dot. Tie brown bow and adhere to top of the button. Using dimensional ,glue this to card base where you want it to act as a stopper. Voila, you are done.

As you can see by my last two projects, I just love the fluffy flower made by layering several daisies cut out with the Cricut and Walk in My garden cartridge.

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Happy crafting!

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Hearts and Flowers

This valentine card is simple to make but very pretty and "sweet" with its cinnamon hearts.

Supplies: Cardstock - chocolate chip, real red
Sending Love DSP
Chocolate chip classic ink
Whimsical Words stamp set
Heart Treat Cup
Big Shot Top Note Die
Full Heart punch
Big Shot
Cricut and Walk in My Garden cartridge
Cinnamon hearts
Snail adhesive
Glue dots
Dimensional dots
Pink button and brown thread

Cut Chocolate chip card stock 11"X 5 1/2". Score the 11" side at 5 1/2". Fold to make a 5 1/2" X 5 1/2" card.
Cut DSP 2 3/4" X 5 1/2". Adhere with snail to bottom half of card. Round corners. Brush edges with choc. chip ink and a sponge.
With Big Shot, cut real red Top Note.
Punch heart out of left side of top note. With snail, attach treat cup in the heart punch out. Fill with cinnamon hearts. Remove protective layer from back of treat cup.
Cut 2" X 2" square of DSP. Adhere to back of top note over opening in treat cup to hold candies in.
Adhere top note to card front centering it.
Stamp "Follow your heart" sentiment in bottom right corner of top note with chocolate chip ink. Emboss with clear embossing powder if you want.
To make flower: With Cricut cut 5 chocolate chip daisies 2 1/4" size using Walk in My Garden cartridge. Using glue dots, layer flower layers slightly off-setting each layer from the one below.
Using choc. chip ink, lightly brush edges of petals. With fingers, fluff flower. Sew through button holes with brown thread. Attach button to flower centre with glue dot.
Attach flower to card with dimensional dot.

Have fun making this card and enjoy Valentines day.

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Milk Carton Challenge

Last night, I issued a challenge to my Sunday Stampers. I gave each of them a mini milk jug which I cut out using my Big Shot and the new Stampin Up! Mini Milk Jug die. The challenge is for each of them to decorate a carton (after they assemble it, of course). If anyone else wants to participate, I encourage you to submit a picture of one you decorate along with your email address to my email: cherylsteve.robinson@sympatico.ca. You may use either a die cut jug or one you cut from a template. Use whatever embellishment you want and have fun doing it. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FEBRUARY 17TH. From all entries, I will choose a winner and that person will receive a prize. I hope this will be the first of many such challenges. Good luck and happy crafting!

Simple Valentine

Supplies:
Whisper white cardstock 8 1/2"X 5 1/2"
Pink/Red polka dot DSP 2 1/2"X 5 1/2"
Whisper White cardstock 3/4" X 5 1/2"
Lovely Lilac Cardstock 3 pcs. to make hearts
Certainly Celery 5/8" ribbon - 6 1/2"
Ink : Certainly Celery
2 Lilac Mini Brads
Snail adhesive
Dimensional Dots
Embosslits Heart of Hearts Die
Scallop Edge Border Punch
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set
All Supplies are Stampin Up!

Fold card in half to make a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" landscape card.
Glue ribbon over top edge of polka dot paper. Remember to fold in ribbon edges.
Run top half of card front through Big Shot using polka dot embossing folder.
Adhere polka dot paper to bottom half of card.
Using Big shot, cut out 3 lilac hearts with Embosslits die.
Adhere the 3 hearts to front of card using dimensionals.
Punch scalloped edge along smaller piece of white cardstock.
Using " happy valentines day", stamp sentiment 3 times evenly spaced just above scalloped border. Insert brads between the sentiments.
Adhere this strip along card bottom.
Stamp a sentiment on the inside of card and you are set.
This is a simple, uncluttered card anyone would love!

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