GOTTA LOVE THESE CARDS

I call this stamp set - Henry's Stamps.

Bugs so cute.

This card has 3 layers.  I added an extra section to hold the caterpillar.

He wobbles really well when you first open the card.  FUN !

 

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 Simple but such fun.  

The candles are separate from the cup cakes so they float and sway.

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 Cheeky Monkey popping out.  

This stamp set has such potential for different settings,

colours and combinations.

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 Butterflies are perfect for a card such as this.

No stamping.  All butterflies are embossed and cut in the one step

using the Stampin Up Embosslits.  So easy.

 

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Two different style boxes.

Left - small box once opened the bottom section 'blossoms' open to display the contents really nicely.

Larger box the same just 1/2" larger all round and made with Designer Paper.

Blue boxes can be stored flat, then just affix the corners of  the lid, and it's ready to use. (1 3/4" x 3")

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HAPPY EASTER EVERYBUNNY...

 Love the Berry Box idea, so I thoughts I would give them a try as holders for the family.  

1st effort, a work in progress...

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I saw a photo in the Australian Country Living magazine of a vintage cardstock tray and loved it.

So of course I dashed into the craft room, found some kraft paper and worked up a tray, my version. 

(corners tied together with twine, too cute) 

Funny where ideas come from.

HAPPY  EASTER  TO  YOU  ALL

PaperBlackbird - April

 PaperBlackbird at the Heritage Fair

St Ives Showground  

April 2014

Bunnies and Chicks abound,

Chick boxes flew out the door, Bunny boxes followed,

and the darling Carrot Chocolate Egg Holders were a big hit.

Thanks for coming everyone.

Easter Table Place Markers

I came across these cute egg shells.

Very country and very sweet.

"How can I make these mine?"  I said.

 So I attached each egg shell to a scallop circles so they will stand well.

Added little nests made of straw, slipped in some feathers, 

for that extra touch.  Pop in a name tag in the shape of a plant

marker, add a little Easter thought stamped, then punched out 

in the tiny oval punch, and there you have it.

I thought a set of three looked good and noodled until I was happy 

with the presentation.

These, along with other of my paper crafts will be at our stall

St Ives Heritage Fair

St Ives Show Grounds, Mona Vale Road, St Ives

Sunday 6th April  9 am - 4 pm

Rain or shine.

A Country Easter

I do love tags.

So here are some I made for the Heritage Craft Fair.

Made from kraft paper and twine.

They add a nice Country feel to a gift or

Easter decorations.

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 Sweet little tags made from beautiful watercolour paper.  

I've embossed the bottom section of each tag with either

chevron or a vertical stripe pattern.

Simply classic.  Love them.

Chocolate Bunnies

 Love these little fellows.

Some have embossed butts, some not.

 Some have embossed flower tails, some not.

 I like the cloud embossing folder for these dreamy bunnies.

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Wouldn't they make lovely place markers on a dinning table?

Cheeky Chicks

I think these mini milk cartons are so versatile.

Love them!

5 choc eggs fit in each ctn.  Perfect little treats for work associates, teachers,

or just favors for Easter Lunch guests.

Treat Cups

So many uses for these treat cups.

Can you see them as big sunflowers.

Or Roses... hearts... fun.

Cute Bunny Bottoms

 Love these little treat containers.

How cute are these bunny butts...

I've kept these bunnies simple.  

The back large circles are embossed with the new 

Stampin' Up spot embossing folder, it

adds texture and dimension to the white card stock. 

'It's the little things' stamp and punched with small oval punch.
Don't forget to add a fluffy tail to finish off these little friends.

Yummy Carrots...

 Now these are the type of carrots I would eat...

Large ovals cut then embossed in either stripes or wood grain.

Rolled and detail added.

Shape cellophane bags into cone shape, add eggs and close with raffia.

3 scallop ovals, sponged edges.

Just love this stamp set, a bit of colouring needed, but worth it I think.

Sweet Treats...

These are just fun to make.

Speckled M & Ms just perfect.

Hoppy Easter is on the way...

 Thank you Beth for planting the seed... dear exploding cards.

For any occasion.  Love them.  And they fold flat for postage.  

EGG-cellent !