Easter Treats

Welcome to another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!  This week we are all about EASTER TREATS!



Last week I made a cute Playful Pals Easter card, so this week I made fun treats to give with it!



Are these just too cute or what???!!!  I knew that getting the PLAYFUL PALS bundle was going to be worth it!  The little pyramid treat boxes are perfect for the bunny of course, but the carrot is just so fun I want to make tons of them to give away!



Let's talk about the carrot first.  I used Tangelo Twist for the gorgeous orange color...perfect for a carrot!  I used the wavy stamp included with the Playful Pals set to add the wave pattern.  Gives the carrot a bit of realism, don't you think? BUT what about the fabulous carrot top!  That's where the Cherry on Top Cotton Paper comes in.  It's a thinner paper than the typical cardstock, so it rolls together without bunching.  I cut a 12 x 1 1/4" strip and cut all along the one side with FRINGE SCISSORS.  Then just rolled the paper up and stuffed it through a hole I punched in the top of the carrot.  I didn't even need adhesive, it stayed in place securely!

Inside I added my favorite Easter candy of all time...Cadbury Eggs!

How cute would it be to put these little guys on your Easter table on each guest's plate!  A sweet little treat that they will absolutely love.  I have listed all the supplies you need below, I hope you'll give this fun idea a try!!

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS:  Playful Pals


INKS:  Smokey Slate, Tangelo Twist, Archival Black


PAPER: Thick White, Tangelo Twist, Cherry on Top Cotton Paper Assortment


ACCESSORIES: Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Fringe Scissors, Crop-a-dile, Tear Tape


The March Mini Session is LIVE now!!! Have you subscribed??  If not what are you waiting for.....we have some FABULOUS ideas for you and it's only $8.95!!

• Each session includes FIVE step-by-step tutorials for projects…THREE card sets, each with 4 cards and TWO 3D items…perfect for your club or stamp camp!

• All FIVE projects are available once the monthly mini collection opens so you immediately have all projects (and tutorials)

• Mini Sessions open on the 11th of each month

Sets we are using for the March session:

• Pyramid Pal & Large Number Framelits


• Sunburst Sayings Bundle


• Timeless Textures


• Botanical Blooms Bundle


• Grateful Bunch

SPRING BONUS PROJECT:  Purchase both the March and April Mini Sessions together and get this BONUS SPRING project immediately using the Going Global Stamp Set and Going Places Designer Paper, perfect gift for your hostesses or friends!  You and your customers will LOVE making it!Sets we will be using for the April Mini Session:

• Bear Hugs


• A Nice Cuppa


• Helping Me Grow


• Suite Sayings


• Perpetual Calendar

 

Next, let’s check out what the rest of the Design Team has for us today. Click Previous to visit the very talented Mary Brown and Next to see the very talented Debbie Henderson.



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Hoppy Easter

Welcome to another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!  This week we are all about EASTER CARDS!



I don't know about you, but I am SO.READY.FOR.SPRING!  And with Easter being early this year at the end of March, I really have spring fever right now!!  So I went with lots of pastels for today and a super cute PLAYFUL PALS bunny.



Isn't this just too stinkin' cute!!!  I saw this Easter egg idea on Pinterest and knew it would be the perfect backdrop for a bunny.



I die cut an oval from Whisper White to place over four layers of color stamped with the large watercolor stamp in WORK OF ART.  The bunny is layered over top and then lots of little flowers and the sentiment are next.  To get this unique sentiment, I used a most handy tool, the ALPHABET ROTARY STAMP.  I love having this around for occasions such as this where the sentiment I need doesn't exist in the catalog.....a real must have!

Now let's get to the supply list so you can make your own "Hoppy Easter" card!  Plus, check below for the sneak peek we have for you today about the MARCH MINI SESSION!!  Be sure to hop around to all the blogs to check out all the great ideas!

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS:  Playful Pals, Work of Art, Endless Thanks (for the envelope)


INKS:  So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Mint Macaron, Smokey Slate


PAPER: Thick White, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party


ACCESSORIES: Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Oval Framelits,  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (flower), Hexagon Punch (banner end on sentiment), Pearl Basic Jewels, Blender Pen (color ears with Pink PIrouette ink), dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, SNAIL, paper snips

We are getting ready to launch the MARCH MINI SESSION soon!!!  I've got a sneak peek of the projects for you!!

• Each session includes FIVE step-by-step tutorials for projects...THREE card sets, each with 4 cards and TWO 3D items...perfect for your club or stamp camp!

• All FIVE projects are available once the monthly mini collection opens so you immediately have all projects (and tutorials)

• Mini Sessions open on the 11th of each month

Sets we are using for the March session:

• Pyramid Pal & Large Number Framelits


• Sunburst Sayings Bundle


• Timeless Textures


• Botanical Blooms Bundle


• Grateful Bunch

SPRING BONUS PROJECT:  Purchase both the March and April Mini Sessions together and get this BONUS SPRING project immediately using the Going Global Stamp Set and Going Places Designer Paper, perfect gift for your hostesses or friends!  You and your customers will LOVE making it!

Sets we will be using for the April Mini Session:

• Bear Hugs


• A Nice Cuppa


• Helping Me Grow


• Suite Sayings


• Perpetual Calendar

 

Next, let’s check out what the rest of the Design Team has for us today. Click Previous to visit the very talented Mary Brown and Next to see the very talented Debbie Henderson.



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Puppy Love

Welcome to another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!  This week the theme is Love is in the Air....so we are featuring VALENTINES!



I had so many favorites in the new Occasions Catalog that Valentine type sets took a backseat.  So....I made a Valentine with what I had and I think it's just super cute!



Isn't this Valentine puppy so sweet!  I have always been a big fan of pink and chocolate so those colors jumped into my head right away!



The puppy's "fur" is a design from the beautiful LOVE BLOSSOMS Designer Paper Stack on page 17.  It's intended to coordinate with the Bloomin' Love Bundle, but the paper is so beautiful it can be used with just about anything!  This particular design was simply perfect for my pink and chocolate puppy!



I brought in pink with the sponged hearts created with a decorative mask.  They give a nice subtle background and a real Valentine feel to the card.  My biggest dilemma with not getting a Valentine set was what sentiment to use.  But that ended up being an easy thing to solve!  I looked through my stamps and found the wonderful sentiment "Love You" in the versatile set FRIENDLY WISHES in the main catalog.

This turned out so sweet, it's just another great reason to get the PLAYFUL PALS Bundle...very versatile!

Now for the nitty gritty....the SUPPLY LIST!

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Playful Pals, Friendly Wishes

INKS:  Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride

PAPER:  Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Love Blossoms DSP Stack

ACCESSORIES:  Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Hearts and Stars Decorative Masks, Stampin' Sponges, Pearls, dimensionals, SNAIL, paper snips, paper trimmer

And how about a sneak peek??  We are getting ready for the launch of the February Mini Session from Create with Connie and Mary!  There are five full tutorials for you featuring sets from the Occasions Catalog.



Sets featured in February are:

• What I Love


• Easter Lamb


• Balloon Celebrations


• Party Wishes


• Playful Pals

You can find out more details and subscribe at Create with Connie and Mary.  Did you purchase the 2-month VALENTINE BONUS SPECIAL in January??  If you did, the password was included in your Welcome Letter.

Now it’s time to check out what the rest of the Design Team has for us today, I know it will all be amazing!  Click Previous to visit the very talented Mary Brown and Next to see the very talented Debbie Henderson.



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Puppy Pal

I've told you about my immediate love for the PLAYFUL PALS BUNDLE already, but this card really proves just how FUN these products are.  Get ready for some serious cuteness!



Is this just too stinkin' cute for words or what????  I just can't help but smile with the little puppy pal!

And where did I get my inspiration, none other than this week's sketch challenge from Create with Connie and Mary!



I saw the puppy on green grass when I looked at this sketch, didn't hesitate...just started working!



One of the best things about this stamp set is that they thought of everything....including the cute little mouth for the animals.  No more drawing in a mouth with a marker hoping it will turn out right!  Before I get to the supply list, take a look at this fabulous PLAYFUL PALS BUNDLE to see all the goodness you will get at 15% off!



Ok, now for the nitty gritty!

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Playful Pals, Sky is the Limit (clouds), Endless Thanks (sentiment)

INKS:  Archival Black, Soft Suede, Soft Sky

PAPER:  Soft Sky, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Cucumber Crush

ACCESSORIES:  Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Fringe Scissors, Cherry on Top Designer Washi Tape, dimensionals, SNAIL, paper snips, paper trimmer

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Occasions Catalog Favorite

Welcome to the CREATION STATION BLOG HOP!  This month we are all about the new OCCASIONS CATALOG!  Are you ready for lots of fabulous ideas with NEW STAMPS?  I know I am!  The new catalog goes live January 5th so get your pen and paper ready to make a wish list!



One of my favorite sets in the Occasions Catalog is PLAYFUL PALS which can be bundled with a set of thinlits called PYRAMID PALS.



Is this too cute or what!!  I loved this bundle as soon as I saw it, brings out the kid in me!  I can't wait to make lots of cute animals and cards!



I started out with a baby card featuring a cute little owl peeking out from behind the sentiment.  The giant "hello" happens to be a favorite of mine from a Sale-a-bration set called HELLO.  It's a fabulous set to compliment other stamps and is just as fun to use on it's own.  Here I combined it with "baby" from CELEBRATE TODAY to create a sweet baby sentiment.



I couldn't wait to move onto the thinlits to make this adorable little owl to compliment the card.  Wouldn't this little guy be the cutest party favor at a baby shower!!  I constructed him leaving one side unsealed so you could tuck some candy inside and open it easily.



I hope I brought out the kid in you today and that you think this duo is as fun and sweet as I do!  Now it's time to move on and see more favorites from the very talented ladies in this group.  Up next is Sara and I can't wait to see what's she's made!  Be sure to hop all the way around, I know you'll want to see all of the fabulous ideas!

Thanks for hopping with us today!! See you next time!

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Pyramid Pals

The new Occasions Catalog is just FULL. OF. GOODNESS!  I am so happy that I can start creating with new products and honestly I don't know where to start!!  Since Christmas is just a few days away, I went with a Christmas idea I had for a new set of thinlits called PYRAMID PALS.

Are these just too cute or what!!!  The PYRAMID PALS THINLITS have a coordinating stamp set that you can purchase as a bundle and save 15%...woo hoo!

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was the first idea to come to mind and is simple to make.  To make the pyramid you need just a half sheet of cardstock cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".  I cut out 2 pieces of the pyramid and assembled it leaving one side open to add goodies.  His face was super easy to create as well, the mouth was done with a stamp from the coordinating set PLAYFUL PALS and the eyes and nose are done with the circles from the OWL BUILDER PUNCH.

I made his face on the front and had the back be the side that opens up.  His antlers are part of the die cut set, they are intended to be frog legs but easily changed to antlers with just a few snips with my scissors.

The tree features another part of the thinlit set, a FRINGE die cut.  YES, I said FRINGE die cut!!  I was able to use the left over parts of the half sheet of paper for these fringe pieces, so making this tree was very frugal!  I adhered the fringe before assembling the pyramid so I could trim it down into the triangle shape.

For the back of this one, I added a tag cut from a triangle thinlit in the set and stamped "to" and "from".  I added a bit of gold cording to tie this one shut to hold goodies for the recipient.

I can't wait to show you more fun ideas with this amazing bundle.  I hope you enjoyed this little sneak peek, there is more to come!

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