Thursday, March 31, 2011

Easter Workshop

Last night was my Easter Workshop, I love making little baskets and boxes and gift baggy type things to give away for Easter.....I just need to remember to give them away LOL!!

This is the card we made, I got the idea for the 'punch art' bunny from Kris McIntosh, a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, it was so cute I had to share it with you all.

And here it is in pink:

We next made this cute little box that opens out to reveal a chocolate or two. If you would like to see a tutorial on it click here.

As I was planning for the workshop I came across this bunny from Chic n' Scratch, and I made this card with it, but I found the bunny very fiddly with so many tiny pieces especially if you are to make a few, then my 9 year old daughter told me the bunny looks 'freaky' not cute at all, hahaha what you think, freaky or cute??
And lastly, this was very popular, we didn't make it last night but everyone liked the idea and how simple it was to make. It pops out like a pocket so you can put a little treat in. It's and oldie, but a goodie, it's been around Stampin' Up! for a long time,read on for the instructions.
Make a square out of your choice of coloured cardstock, this one is 21cm x 21cm (the width of A4, then cut down the length to make square) Fold in half to create triangle. Fold front of triangle down so that tip of flap is approximately 1.5 cm from bottom edge. Fold right side of triangle in so that top edge of side is even with the top edge of flap. Repeat with left side. Pull right and left sides back and pull flap up, then fold sides in and fold flap over. Voila simple as that, now to decorate, stamp an image over the cardstock or stick co-ordinating paper onto the back section, add a ribbon if you want and an embellishment. Then stick the front flap down with a little sticky strip to hold in place. Pop some choccies in a clear celo bag and pop in the pocket. Cute as and super simple.

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

Meet Ellie...


This is Ellie, isn't she adorable? I made her from a pattern I bought from "Funky Friends Factory" for my friends son's 1st birthday. I now have to make another for my elder daughter and I have a teddy bear pattern to make for my younger daughter and a set of 3 monsters to make for my son! They are sooooo cute and fairly simple to make, just a bit fiddly on some of the smaller pieces. They are a nice cuddle size, about the size of a basket ball more or less. Pauline, the owner and designer of Funky Friends Factory is a Brissy chick too, so check out her awesome website, it will make you want to get out the sewing machine - even if your kids are grown up!!!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Sale-A-Bration ends THIS month

Not long now until the end of Sale-A-Bration so place your orders now to receive a FREE stamp set. Also anyone who places a qualifying order (of $100 or more) with me before the end of the month you will also go in a draw to win this card making kit valued at over $80.00
You gotta be in it to win it!