Easter Bunny Gift Box

This afternoon I had to go to the dentist and there, hanging on the door, was the cutest set of bunnies all dressed up for Easter. They were so cute they inspired the 5" x 4" gift box below.

Punches for the bunny: 1/4", 1/2", 1 3/4", 2 x 1 38", circles, Two-Step Bird, 1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval, Heart to Heart, Boho Blossoms, Build a Blosson and the Scallop Trim Border punches.

Cardstock :Whisper White, Basic Black, Regal Rose,Certainly Celery card stock, and Spring Time Vintage Designer Series Paper

Other: Crimper, Pink mini brad, uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, Linen Thread, Sticky Strip

I enjoy looking at my bunny, even though she is not perfect. I ran out of sticky strip and didn't cut a straight edge, but for my first prototype I am pleased. I'll make a few changes when I make her "sister".

Gee, who would have thought that inspiration could be found at the dentist's office.

Four Frames Easter Card

I kept thinking about my mom today. She has been gone for a long time, losing a fight with cancer. So I decided to make a card in her memory. She loved purple and she had one of the greenest thumbs around. She had a real knack for growing climbing roses.

This card also features one of the sneak peak stamps from the Idea Book and Catalog for 2011-2012.

Materials>

Card Stock: Perfect Plum for the card base (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") and enough to punch 2 decorative lables; Very Vanilla (3 3/4" x 5") and enough to punch 1 decorative label; Basic Black (4" x 5 1/4") and enough for 2 labels.

Stamp Sets : Elements of Style and Four Fames,Teeny Tiny Wishes

Punch: Decorative Label

Ink: Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Old Olive, So Saffron

Other: 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Beautiful Wing Embosslit die, dimensionals, aqua painter

Putting It Together: Center and adhere the black rectangular piece to the Perfect Plum card base. Stamp roses in plum ink on the top left of the vanilla card stock. Use the aqua painter to pick up Perfect Plum ink and color wash flowers. Also, use it to paint leave in Old Olive in the same manner. Color center of flowers with So Saffron. Sponge Perfect Plum around the Very Vanilla panel. Using the die, cut out butterfies and attach 2 as show in the photo. Attach ribbon and bow.

Stamp floral frame in Perfect Plum and color as you did the flowers on the Very Vanilla panel. Stamp the sentiment in the center of the frame and then punch it out with the Decorative Label punch.

Punch out 2 Perfect Plum labels. Cut one in the middle horizontally and the other vertically. Cut and splice to form a border frame around the floral frame. Repeat the process with the black paper to form a second frame behind the plum one. Use dimensionals to attach frames over the ribbon.

Visit my web page to learn all about getting those wonderful frame stamps that work with thte Decorative Label punch www.sharonmassey.stampinup.net

Big Bird Punch Art

The last time I bolgged I told you that I loved the Build a Blossom Punch and stamp set - versatility, versatility, versatility! My 22 month old grandson got sick and I wanted to take him a get well gift. AND - once again out came the Build A Blossom duo. He loves Sesame Street and the punch was perfect for making Big Bird.

Inside the folded card stock is a small cello bag filled with Skittles.

I really think this turned out cute - even my Marine described it as "cute" and that is not a word often found in his vocabulary. I also think this would make a wonderful party favor for a toddler's birthday party!

I wish you could have seen my grandson's eyes eyes light up. And isn't that what paper crafting all about - Making somebody happy with something you made.

I hope all of you have a blessed week!