Oh, Easter is this weekend!

Well, I didn't forget that Easter was coming up, but I did let it jump out at me. I had meant to share some cute Easter treat ideas this whole week, but never got to it!

So, this is the treat that I made for Kyle's preschool class. It uses the Big Shot Top Note die, (in Mini catalog), and the Scalloped Oval punch, Small Oval Punch, and the 1/2" Circle punch. I used the Enjoy Every Moment stamp set for the eyes. My hand-drawn whiskers and mouth look a little funny, though!

These next two pictures show the Easter baskets I put together for my nephew and my cousin's daughter. I bought the tubs at Big Lots for $2.50 each and added their names using the Big Shot Serif Essentials alphabet and our Raw Decor Elements vinyl. You can purchase the vinyl in White, Chocolate, or Dark Gray. The Bigz dies are best when cutting the vinyl.

I left Taylor's basket plain since he is a boy, but put a bunch of ribbon on the handles of Mallory's basket. You can't see them very well, but I used blue, green, pink, and white ribbons.

I hope you all have a fantastic Easter. Kyle is so excited for the Easter Bunny to come this year. Although, he didn't want to go and get his picture taken with the bunny. I think my baby's growing up! Sniff... Sniff...

MOPS Easter Layout

My MOPS group (Mother's of Pre-Schoolers) meets on the 3rd Mondays of the month. After the planned craft didn't turned out as expected, I was asked if I could come up with an Easter layout for the group. Because I was short on time, I decided to take a layout that I'd already used and modify it so that I could use the Sale-a-bration Designer Paper and ribbon. You can see the orginal layout here.

When I did the orginal layout as part of my Club, we didn't have the Scallop Edge punch, yet. We used the corner rounder to make the scallops. It's a long and tedious process that most of the ladies disliked--immensely! The edge punches make the effect much easier! This new layout uses the Eyelet Edge punch found in the current catalog.

Don't forget---Sale-a-Bration ends March 31! Don't miss out on earning your free Sale-a-Bration rewards. With each $50 order (before shipping and tax), you can choose one of the 6 rewards for free. You can find the Sale-a-Bration brochure to the right (it's the pink one!).

Spring Basket

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I found the idea for this adorable basket on another blog and just had to make one! I used the Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp set for the white dots on the basket. This set has been around for a while, but if you don't have it, get it! It is such a great set to have to add a little texture to your projects. Of course, the strawberry is from the Tart & Tangy set found in the Occasions Mini.

This would be a fantastic project to make at your next Stampin' Party. Contact me today to schedule a party your friends won't forget!

Recipe
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Craft White, Real Red and Glorious Green markers
Accessories: 1 1/4, 1 3/8 circle punches, scallop punch, white gel pen, yummy Starburst jelly beans

Easter Projects

Well, I'm cutting it close, but I am going to share a couple of Easter projects. Exams are finally over and I have some time! I used the set "A Good Egg" for both of these projects. I just love it! The first project is a gift I made for Kyle's pre-school teachers. Look at how cute this is!

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This jar mix makes Bunny Smores! I haven't actually tried them, but I hear they are delicious. All you need is a 1 quart mason jar, graham crackers, bunny peeps, brown sugar, and M&M's. You can find directions for it in my Special Download file in the column to the right. I should have shown you more of the jar in the picture, but I focused too much on the direction card instead! Sorry about that.

This next project is a fun little basket that I made for the kids in Kyle's class. I found cute little Play-doh eggs at Target and put one in each.

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These are super-easy to make and only use a 6x6 piece of cardstock for the box part.

Directions:
1. Cut 6x6” square of cardstock & cut handle 1/2" x 8"

2. Score 6x6 cardstock at 2" & 4", turn and repeat.

3. Trim the corners off each corner square.

4. Cut into the 2 score-lines on one side of the basket. Repeat on the opposite side.

5. Trim end flaps to about 3/4".

6. Now is the time to stamp your box, if you'd like.

7. Fold all score lines. Flip basket over so you're looking at the "outside". Place two rows of adhesive on both of the 3/4" sides flaps. Then press the first half of the criss-cross piece onto the 3/4" flaps on both si des.

8. Place roll on adhesive on the inside of the other criss-cross flaps and press the flaps into place.

9. Attach handle to the inside of the basket. I attached ribbon to mine first.

10. Decorate as you wish!


I hope you all have a very blessed Easter!

March Club and Scrap Class

Yes, I'm a little late, but I still wanted to show you the layout my ladies did for the Scrappin' Club and Scrap Class.

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Isn't it adorable?! I must admit that the giant egg came from an idea from fellow demonstrator Andrea Walford who sent me a fantastic box idea with the egg on front. As soon as I saw it, I knew I would find a way to incorporate it into my club layout!

My next scrap class will be Tuesday, April 15th. I don't have the layout planned, yet, but I will work on something fabulous! The cost of the Scrap Class is $10 or only $5 with a purchase of $25 or more. Monday Scrap Classes are combined with my Monthly Club gals.

Upcoming Scrap Classes:
April: Tuesday, April 15
May: Monday, May 12*
June: Tuesday, June 10

Recipe
Stamp Set: A Good Egg
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Black Staz-On
Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Blender Pens, Corner Rounder (to make scallops), satin ribbon from the Ribbon Originals Theater pack, Bashful Blue Ribbon, 1/8 hand punch