I couldn't help myself... I love this bunny! Below is a step-by-step PDF on how the box/basket was made (not a revolutionary idea, but certainly an easy one) using the Scalloped Envelope Sizzix die. I am back from Hawaii and real life (which doesn't seem to measure up to luxury resort living!). Today is the very last day of Sale-A-Bration (featuring a free gift for each $50 purchase) as ... View Post
Archives for March 2009
Punch Bunny Easter Box!
I leave for Hawaii on Stampin' Up!'s incentive trip in 10 hours!!! And before I leave, I want to share with you an adorable bunny box and template... the 'bunny' punching inspiration came from the stamping Diva herself Sam Parisi... thanks Sam! The box actually uses no stamps, it's all punches: Large Oval & Small Oval, 1 3/8 inch jumbo circle, ½ inch circle, ¼ inch circle, 1/16th ... View Post
A Good Egg Basket
I am dusting off this idea that I posted last year because everything electronic is in collusion against me and I have been forced to buy a new camera AND a new scanner and have to now figure them out! So enjoy a reprint of this downloadable template (click on thumbnail left to download the directions and template). This was one of the Stamp Festival projects last Spring... a 3D egg basket ... View Post
Support Me in Brain Tumor Awareness
This year, it is with a heavier heart that I ask you for your support in our family's walk in the 2nd Annual 'Get Your Head in the Game' Brain Tumor Awareness Walk. Click here to go directly to my sponsor page that supports the 'Christina's Crusaders' Team. Click here to learn more and for the links to the Foundation. We will again be walking in the Christina's Crusaders team but Christina ... View Post
Emboss Resist Mirror Image Technique
Materials: Inspired By Nature stamp set (on the dormant list), More Mustard, Old Olive & Close to Cocoa Crafter's Inks, Versamark, Crystal Clear Embossing powder, sponge daubers, dry (dead) blender pen, Vanilla cardstock. I could say it was a new take on emboss resist, but it's been around for years. Ironing off the embossing powder onto newsprint or other scrap paper to get rid ... View Post
Memory Purse
I call this my little 'memory purse' and I got one made with Bella Rose in one of my WOW swaps. I cannot find the original one however I am quite certain it was made by Becky Roberts who an awesome stamper! The pocketbook is actually tiny, the base of it is two 3x3 white envelopes held together by a 3x3 square of white cardstock (see photo below for a finished sample and the 'construction' ... View Post
March Online Ordering Specials
My March online ordering gift this month is this awesome 'Spring Sweet Treats' Class to Go (34 page PDF with diagrams and photo step-by-step instructions) featuring the set 'A Good Egg.' As a BONUS, your $100 online order will also include a 12 page color Step-by-Step PDF of my 'Friends 24/7' Stamp Camp this past Saturday. Click the thumbnail on the left for detailed view of the ... View Post
NEW Spring Sets… unveiled today!
Starting today, you can preview and buy select sets from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog. Click on the thumbnail image (left) to view the adorable spring and Easter sets. The Occasions Mini Catalog will be unveiled on April 1st... and you will LOVE the sets and accessories, including *new* toys to go with your Sizzix Big Shot. I'm so lucky, I can pre-order them today... now don't you ... View Post