Honeycomb Happiness Mini Berry Basket

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Do you need and quick and easy Easter goodie for someone special? Why not check out this cute little Mini Berry Basket I made as a prize for my team meeting this week.

They are soooo easy to make and when you use this adorable little chick from the Sale-a-bration set, Honeycomb Happiness you can’t miss!

What did I put in it? Well a little bit of Easter grass and chocolate of course! I found some carrot cake kisses and couldn’t resist adding those too – and I love the fact that they are wrapped in Tangerine Tango foil so they match my focal point. LOL! Ahhh, it’s the little things that make me happy. 🙂

They were so cute I had to make a bunch of them to give.

Want to know how I made this cute little basket? Check out my video tutorial HERE.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Honeycomb Happiness (Sale-a-bration 141288/1415291) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (128748/127802)

Inks: Crushed Curry (131173), Daffodil Delight (126944) and Tangerine Tango Classic Ink (126946) and Basic Black Archival Ink (140931)

Paper: Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (138437), Wisteria Wonder (122922) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Berry Basket Die (137366), Aqua Painter (103954), Word Window Punch (119857), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119860) and 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Handheld Stapler (139083) and Silver Mini Staples (135847)

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Quick & Easy Carrot Treats Tutorial

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Need a cute treat for Easter? Check out my latest Video Tutorial below. I made these fun little treats for my daughter and her friends at college. Just a little chocolate filled something as a surprise for Easter. Who can resist, right?

These little carrots are sooooo easy to make and when you use our 2013 – 2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (130136) you can make a ton of them! And you can fill them with all kinds of stuff, they really hold quite a bit. I filled mine with some Carrot Cake M&M’s – love them and loved the carrot theme! And of course these M&M’s color coordinate with Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding so what could be better. LOL!!!

Want to see just how easy they are to make? You can watch me make one of these in less than 2 1/2 minutes!

What are you waiting for? Hop on over to your own crafting space and make your own Quick and Easy Carrot Treats to enjoy!

Supplies:

Paper: 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (130136)

Accessories: Fringe Scissors (133325), Handheld Stapler (139083) and Silver Mini Staples (135847), and Sticky Strip (104294)

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For Peep’s Sake – Day 2

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I shared a quick and easy card to make for Easter. Today’s cards use the same stamp set, For Peep’s Sake, but have a few more layers. Both I think are fun and colorful for spring.

This first card uses our Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (130134) great for using when you are creating multiples of things. Teamed up with Rich Razzleberry it’s a fun and bold card. A fun twist on the traditional Easter colors.

This second card uses our Retro Fresh Washi Tape (133001). Don’t you love this stuff? Quick and easy – no adhesive required and fun patterns to book.

So which do you like best? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Tomorrow I’ll be sharing a quick and simple Easter Treat item. So make sure to stop back by.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: For Peep’s Sake (137179/138857)

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For Peeps’ Sake

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

If Easter has snuck up on you like it has me, you’ll enjoy this clean and simple Easter card made using the For Peep’s Sake stamp set found in the Occasions Catalog on page 34.

Notice the ribbon? It’s one of our FREE Sale-a-bration items, The Best Day Ever Accessory Pack (138634). If you want to earn yours you’ll need to place your order today before it’s too late. Today is the last day of our Sale-a-bration promotion.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll share a couple more cards make with this adorable stamp set.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: For Peeps Sake (137179/138557)

Inks: Daffodil Delight (126944), Melon Mambo (126948) and Coastal Cabana (131175)

Paper: Melon Mambo (115320) and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324) and Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder (133739)

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Easter Chick Triangle Box

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Can you believe Easter is in less than two weeks away? Where has March gone to? And I just realized I had not shared this cute little Easter treat with you like I thought I had.

Cute huh? This is a basic triangle box and they are so easy to make. I’m so glad that Terri shared this cute little guy during our shoebox swap at the retreat. I think this little chick would bring a smile to anyone’s face. How about you?

I’ve created a how to video for the Triangle Box HERE. So you’ll want to check it out. And to make this cute little guy you’ll simply start with a piece of card stock that is 5″ x 2 1/2″. (You can adjust the measurements easily once you watch the video.)

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Supplies:

Paper: Daffodil Delight (119683) and Pumpkin Pie Card stock (105117)

Accessories: 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1/8″ Handheld Circle Punch (134365), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (Sale-a-bration item 138634) and Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082)

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Backyard Basics Easter & More

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Need a quick and easy Easter card for Sunday? I’ve got three great cards for you to try.

This first one uses the Backyard Basics Bundle (132729/132728) which includes the Backyard Basics stamp set (129255/129258) and the Backyard Basics Framelit Dies (129380).

This card uses the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (129310), along with our Tea Lace Paper Doilies and the Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Stretch Ruffle Trim (130023).

How about some punch art? My friend Teresa made this card using the Woodgrain Background Stamp (128763/127808) and punches. I thought it was adorable and so easy to make.

And this last card is one I made using the Lattice Die (115958). I’ve used the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309) for the flowers and added a few tiny pearls.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen (128547/122652)

Inks: Soft Suede (126978)

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Pool Party (122924), Wisteria Wonder (122922), Pear Pizzazz (131201), Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Bird Builder Punch (117191), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Pool Party Reinker (122933), Lattice Bigz Die (115958), Apothecary Accents Framelits (12703), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)

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Eggstra Spectacular Easter Basket

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Check out this cute little Easter basket I made to put some goodies in for friends this Sunday. Isn’t the little bunny image too stinking cute?

I think it turned out nicely and it will hold quite a bit. I’ve got some cute little note pads and pens to place inside along with a little bit of chocolate.

I used the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper to create the little “basket” along with the Eggstra Spectacular Stamp Set. I used my Blender Pen and colored the bunny with Smoky Slate and a little Calypso Coral to highlight the dotted lines. (Blender Pens (102845) and your Classic Ink Pads are a quick and easy way to add color to any image.)

I wanted a little more color so I sponged the outside of the circle with Daffodil Delight. Popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then added it to my scallop circle that I had already paper-pierced.

I didn’t have the color ribbon on hand that I originally wanted to use, so instead I added color to the ribbon that I had, the 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon. I think it turned out rather cool using the coloring technique that I used, Faux Dipped Die.

Want to see more about the Faux Dipped Die Technique? Check out this video it’s got all kinds of great ideas for you to try.

Easter is this Sunday, so stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing with you several quick and easy cards for you to make and give for Easter along with some exciting news!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: Smoky Slate 131179), Calypso Coral (126983), Daffodil Delight (126944), and StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad (101406)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (132994), Calypso Coral (122925), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon (127844), assorted Stampin’ Write Markers and Aqua Painter (103954), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), and Stamping Pierce Mat (126199), Envelope Punch Board (133774)

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Eggstra Spectacular M&M Carrot Treats

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the new Carrot Cake M&Ms on the shelf right now for Easter? Well when I saw them last month they really peaked my interest – after all a Carrot Cake M&Ms, that sounds interesting. I figured they could taste really good or really bad right?

Well the bag didn’t sit on my counter long before someone broke them open. The soft colors are really pretty for spring and based on how quickly they disappeared among my clan I’d have to say the vote was that they were pretty good. So out I went to find another bag for this project! LOL

Here is what I came up with after playing around a bit. Of course since they were carrot cake it had to be carrots, right? And I knew that I wanted to use the Eggstra Spectacular Stamp set from the Occasions Catalog – I just love this little set!

I dug though my cabinet and found my cake decorating bags since I figured they were carrot shaped.

I wanted the top to be Gumball Green so I could use the Stitched Satin Ribbon that I love to work with so I debated for a bit on how to accomplish that, but since I wanted the top to be soft like the M&Ms I ended up reaching for my Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill and my Crystal Effects. What the heck it was worth a try.

I started by simply placing a quarter sized spot of Crystal Effects on my pallet and mixing in a few drops of Gumball Green Reinker. I mixed well until I got the color I wanted and applied it to the outside of my bag using a paint brush and allowed it to dry really well. I found a thicker layer was better for my tastes. (Tip: you’ll want to do this on the outside of the bag – not the inside, since some might break off while you fill it or you take the candy out.)

For the focal point I used the images from the Eggstra Spectacular stamp set and colored them as desired. I punched out the image with a 1 3/4″ Circle Punch and placed that onto a circle I cut using the Circles Collection Framelits, and then layered that onto a 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle on which I had paper pieced the scallops. Placed some Linen Thread through one of the holes and tied a knot creating a loop for later.

When I was ready I filled the bag with M&Ms and wrapped a piece of Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon around the bag, slipped the ribbon through the loop on my tag and finished my bow. Voila! Here is my first Carrot Treat:

Then I got to thinking – I just got my Fringe Scissors in and so started to play a bit with the top. Here is what that one ended up looking like.

This is one of the first bags I had added the Crystal Effects mixture to and so the color layer wasn’t as thick. But I think the Fringe Scissors adds some whimsy and makes it look a little more realistic. (Tip: you’ll want to do this on the outside of the bag – not the inside since some might break off while you fill it or s you take the candy out.)

What do you think? Which carrot do you like best? Why not leave me a comment and let me know. I love hearing from you and appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black Pad (101406) and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (131179)

Paper: Gumball Green (126840), Tangerine Tango (111349), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (126855), Crystal Effects (101055), Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126848), Linen Thread (104199), Paper Piercing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Circle Collection Framelits Dies (130911), Blender Pen (102845), and assorted Stampin’ Write Markers

Non-Stampin’ Up! items: foam paint brush, Carrot Cake M&M’s and Wilton’s 12″ Disposable Decorating Bags

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Pop ‘n Cuts Easter Treat

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I love to use the Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die to create all kinds of projects. So when I was playing with the Eggstra Spectacular stamp set the other day working on my Mini File Folder Gum Holder (click HERE to see more about that project) I couldn’t resist pulling it out to play with – and voila!

The holder holds a square of Ghirardelli chocolate. (I found these special ones for Easter at my local Ingles that are just too cute with the little images on them.)

Don’t you just love the soft colors from the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper? Mmm… subtles, I love the soft spring color pallet, it’s my personal happy place and after this winter I think we’re all looking forward to spring!

I’ve used my Blender Pen and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad to color the little lamb along with an assortment of Stampin’ Write Markers for the basket of eggs. And the Island Indigo Chevron Ribbon belly band just slides off and allows you to open your treat –

I really like the way that this turned out and so I thought I would share with you how to make them in this week’s video. I hope you’ll enjoy it.

I won’t keep you waiting any longer – here is my Pop ‘n Cuts Easter Treat

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad (101406) and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (131179)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Series Paper Stack (132994), Gumball Green (126840), Island Indigo (122923), Smoky Slate (131202), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die (130099), Circles Collection (130911) and Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Island Indigo ¾” Chevron Ribbon (131151), Whisper White Baker’s Twine (124262), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (119850), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Assorted Stampin’ Write Markers, Blender Pens (102845), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Craft Scissors (108360), Sticky Strip (104294), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Non-Stampin’ Up!: Ghirardelli ® Spring Impression chocolates

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Easter Mini File Folder Gum Holder Tutorial

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

As you know I love to make 3d items and this week’s project is a little gift I’m making for my daughter’s friends at college. When I saw the new Sour Patch gum from Stride on a recent trip to town I just knew I had to come up with something.

Screams Daffodil Delight, right? And I immediately saw that it would coordinate with our Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalog and of course, I’ve been itching to do more stamping with the cute little Eggstra Spectacular stamp set too!

So here is what I came up with –

Wonder where I got the Scallop Oval? I’ll show you how I made this in my video – you won’t believe how simple it is!

And I’ve got two Video Tutorials to share with you today!

Not one, but two you may ask? Why?

Well, I ended up doing a fun technique with the image and thought you’d like to see how it was done too. And since my internet is a little funky out here in the sticks, shorter videos are a bit easier to upload for me when it’s windy. (Don’t ask – crazy I know!) I figure streaming is easier for you too – right? Less buffering, etc. LOL

Do you like shorter videos or would you prefer to see just one longer video? Leave me a comment and let me know what you prefer. I always love to hear feedback from you – it also helps me know if someone is out there in cyber land listening – lol!

Watch the Easter Mini File Folder Gum Holder Video Tutorial firsts to see how you make and assemble the treat holder itself.

Then watch my Two Tone Embossing Technique Video to see how the focal point is created with our fun colors of Stampin’ Emboss Powder!

Here is the supply list for the project –

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: VersaMark Pad (102283)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Series Paper Stack (132994), Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683), Calypso Coral (122925), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Melon Mambo Stampin’ Emboss Powder (123223), Tangerine Tango Stampin’ Emboss Powder (123106), Heat Tool (129053), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Extra-Large Oval Punch (19859), Gumball Green 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon (126848), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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