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Hopping in with some Easter Treats in Sizzix Popcorn Boxes

I just wanted to "hop" in and wish you all a very Happy Easter! This year the Easter bunny decided to create a couple of little treat boxes using the Sizzix Popcorn Treat containers. These were super fun to create and my thought is that I can easily change out Easter Anya and use a different image if the girls would like to use these in their rooms to store "stuff."

To make these sturdy I first adhered Happily Lost decorative paper to Craft-a-Board using Be Creative Tape. I then cut these out using my Big Shot Pro. I have to admit that I'm LOVING these large scoreboard dies to create these wonderful sized containers.

The labels were created using the smaller 6x6 coordinating papers affixed to Craft-a-Board and cut with the Stylized Labels Die. It was super easy to add the girl's names using the letters included in the kit!

Easter Anya needed to be brunette for Maddi. My blonde decided that she really wanted to be a brunette - I must admit that she is a stunning brunette with her beautiful green eyes. So this required me learning a new Copic hair color - yeah!

For skin I love the following combination: E0000, E000, E11 and R11 (for rosy cheeks). 

The brunette hair was created using: E31, E34, E37, and E27. 

Next it was time to create for my sweet little blonde. 

 

For blonde hair I like to use: Y21, YR30, Y26, and Y28.

Using Antique Linen Distress Stain on our Everyday Ribbon allowed me to create the perfect coordinating color. Along with creating these little treasures the Easter Bunny spent some much needed time cleaning the yard and so she is REALLY exhausted and can't think of what else to tell you about these projects - LOL! Sometimes being less wordy and just sharing pictures is better anyways - right?!?

These little popcorn boxes will make wonderful office supply holders as well as adorable birthday treat boxes! Oh the possibilities! Thank you again for visiting today - wishing you and your family a wonderful Easter day, filled with many blessings!

 
stamps: The Greeting Farm Easter Anya

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers listed above

paper: Lilybee Design Happily Lost Collection Kit and Happily Lost 6x6, Craft-a-Board

accessories: Popcorn Box Scoreboard Die or Precut Popcorn Box, Tim Holtz Styled Labels, Be Creative Tape, 1 1/2" Everyday Ribbon

Punched Easter Egg Holders

I literally started to laugh out loud this morning as I took a peek at Kim's wonderful post! I have had these punched "border" pieces on my desk in my studio for days and have been overwhelmed with the tasks of running the business. If these didn't get done today, I knew they wouldn't get done and so I stamped a couple of items, pulled some supplies and brought them home with me tonight.

This post is especially for all those of you who have purchased Martha Stewart punches through us. They are marvelous and offer so much potential for fun projects. I apologize to those who would have like to purchase some of these punches for this year's Easter celebrations - but think in terms of using these little "wraps" around votive holders, flower vases and more. Fun, fun, fun!!!

Begin by punching strips of "grass" from Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety 6x6 paper. I selected two coordinating patterns to add that little extra zip. One strip of 6x6 easily fits around an egg :-D I actually cut the length of the paper down to 5 3/8", but this will depend on the size of your eggs.

I stamped the darling Hero Arts Bunny in Basket image using Tuxedo Black ink on Neenah cardstock. Quickly coloring this image with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.

A little of the satin ribbon (April's color is yellow :D) we include as a gift with our orders and a Kioshi Pop finish off this egg holder.

The point of these egg holders is to create something fun that is quick and easy! Think out of the box with the supplies you already own. For this one I decorated the egg with the wonderful new Kioshi Ribbon Doilies paper ribbon. This ribbon has an adhesive backing and it was SO easy to wrap and stick it to the surface of my egg. Talk about FANCY stickers - these are incredible!

This time I selected the Bunnies sitting in the Grass punch to coordinate with the grass punch. Adding some yellow crochet trim and another Kioshi Pop and yet another darling egg holder was complete.

The last egg holder is using the fabulous new Lockhart image, Spring Flower. I look forward to spring in such a big way and this image just exudes the beauty of springtime! Once again I colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils.

This time I used the Doily Lace Trim punch. This versatile punch makes an exquisite trim on cards, gifts and so much more. I think it might be one of my absolute favorites for the season.

 

QUICK TIP: Hide the seam behind your stamped image or a fun embellishment.

 

stamps: Hero Arts Bunny in a Basket, Lockhart Spring Flower

paper: Solar White Neenah Classic Crest, Cosmo Cricket 6x6 Garden Variety, Basic Grey 6x6 Kioshi

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

accessories: Martha Stewart Punches - Grass, Bunnies in the Grass, Doily Lace Trim; Basic Grey Kioshi Pops, Basic Grey Kioshi Ribbon Doilies, Maya Road Yellow Crochet Trim

Very Special Annoucement and One More Easter Egg

I'm actually posting and it's NO JOKE! Happy April everyone - I finally have a creation for you and even better some news to share!!! I have a very special announcement and it involves a little guessing game for some blog candy, so be certain to pop on over to the CLASSroom and leave a comment with your guess to our annoucement pronto! The deadline is April 2nd at midnight PST so don't delay - and no this is not an April Fool's joke (insert grin).

This creation is SO me! I love how elegant and simple it is!

As with many things in my life, timing is not on my side with this post. I decided to go ahead and share it even though many of the resources are gone, or almost gone. Because it has taken me so long to get it all together I just have to share it - LOL! Don't delay if you want some of these eggs for your own we don't have many left and once this link disappears they are gone for the season.

 

This sweet little egg can house some awesome treasures, or simply have it sit on a shelf or table to add a festive touch to your spring decor. Unfortunately I began this creation a couple of weeks ago when we had plenty of supplies. I am so sorry that I didn't get it completed in a timely manner, being we are currently out of the Graphic 45 papers, as well as the die I used to cut the little stand. We have more on order, but unfortunately we still have no word on when all these supplies will arrive.

   

To begin I simply mixed some perfect pearls with hairspray in a mini mister and spritzed the egg. I love the sparkley sheen and splotchy look that lends an elegant and speckled look to the eggs surface. Allow the egg to sit until the surface has dried.

 

Now this is the part that is so simple and adds such an exquisite touch. I used the new Classic Lace Border die (sorry but we are currently sold out of these - I apologize for using something that you can't get right now, but hopefully they will be back in stock soon. Perhaps you might want to consider one of the other border dies if you would like to replicate this look.) Simply apply Perfect Paper Adhesive to the end and overlap it to adhere.

 

Allow it to sit to dry before proceeding.

Then add little gemstones (Tip - cut these apart and place them on your surface using an Xacto Knife blade)and adhere silk ribbon to the base. 

 

Next I cut out the butterfly from one of the Graphic 45 papers and added some Copper Stickles to it's wing tips (we do have these, but I haven't had a chance to get them up in the store yet - oh vey!)

 

Using Rich Cocoa ink to stamp the words "happy easter" on the premade Botanicabella tag, adding a Marrakech button and some sheer ribbon around the egg completed this elegant egg.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to head over to the CLASSroom to share in our excitement!

Hugs,

Ellen