Friday, March 27, 2015

Easter Place Setting!

Hello!
Happy Friday! It's my day for my Design Team post over at Art Impressions. Instead of my normal card post I am trying something a bit different for today. I am planning on having family over for Easter dinner was wondering how I could spruce up my table. Then it hit me..... use my Easter stamps from Art Impressions! I made place cards for everyone using the Easter Basket (sku#4117), napkin holders using the small Easter chicks (sku#4025) and goodie bags using Basket Bunnies (sku#4021). 


Sample of how my table will look


I stamped the Easter basket onto Copic friendly paper and coloured it using my Copic Sketch markers. I die cut the edge with the MFT Mini Scalloped Edge die and added Stickles to the eggs. I used my alphabet stamps to stamp each person's name on the place cards.


For the napkin rings I stamped the chicks onto a die cut circle and coloured them with my markers as well. I mounted the circle on a lacey circle die cut and attached a strip to the back to form a ring.


I got these pink chevron bags on clearance at Target. I fussy cut out my image and mounted it on a piece of Easter paper. I folded a doily over the top and using a hole punch, punched 2 holes. I then thread some ribbon through the holes and tied a bow. You can fill the bag with anything you want.


Copics used:
Basket: E43, E44, E47
Skin E00, E02, R20
Bunny Outfit: T1
Eggs: R81, Y11, YG61, BV00, BOO
Chicks: Y13, Y15, Y17, YR09, E55, B0000, T0

Something I am trying to do is think how I can use what I have on hand for more than just card making. This is a perfect example of how you can use your stamps for more than just cards. I hope all my guests will feel special knowing I took the time to decorate my table with love. Thanks Ai for making such cute images to inspire me with!

Happy Stamping!



Thursday, March 26, 2015

Windows To The World

Hello Ai Fans!

Today starts a new release called Windows to the World 2015 over at Art Impression Stamps! For my creation this week I decided to make a set using the image called "Day Spent Window" (sku#4584).


I stamped my image on Copic friendly paper and coloured them in with my Copic Sketch markers. I went with this paper as it's green and reminds me of grass which we are just starting to finally see here in Ontario! I created a layered 4x 5 1/2" card with a simple design.



 I decided to make a matching envelope out of a glassine paper bag. I took matching paper from the pad and inked the edges, added a doily over top and then a second copy of my coloured image. I folded over the top and then hole punched 2 holes. I threaded some twine through and tied a bow to keep my "envelope" closed.


On the inside, I used the saying from around the image. I just used my computer to type it up and then printed it out. I like this idea of using the glassine bags because the recipient can then reuse the "envelope" for something else, goodies maybe?



    
Copics Used:
Trunk: E43, E44, E47
Tree: G40, G43, G46
Shrubs: G82, G85
Grass: G12, G14
Tulips: RV06, RV09, G07
Ball: RV06
Sky: B0000, B000
Dogs: E51, E53, E55 / or C1, C3, C5

Today also starts a new Challenge over on the Art Impressions Blog.
Click the banner below to go directly to the Challenge.
Just like the banner says, we want to see Spring colours used on your projects. So go get busy and lets see what you come up with!
Happy Stamping!
Supplies:

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Snuggles and Cuddles


Today my card is created using the newly released stamp called Snuggles & Cuddles. This Panda and her little one is absolutely adorable! Did you know that a Panda can spend 14-16 hours a day eating bamboo? Just a fun fact for you!!


As soon as I saw this image I knew my paper choice had to be back and red! I used paper from American Crafts "Amy Tangerine Sketchbook" and Kaiserkraft's "Shaken Not Stirred" collections. A red bow, black button and some matching enamel dots finished off my card.

Inside view of card


Copics Used:
Panda: W3, W4, W5, W7, W8
White panda parts: W1
Cheeks and feet pads: R20
Tree trunk: E53, E55, E57
Leaves: YG91, YG93, YG95

Head on over to High Hopes Website and see all the new releases, they are so cute! Also why don't you play along with the current Spring Challenge over on the High Hopes Blog!

You can find the March Challenge HERE
The challenge runs through Tuesday, March 31st. 

If you are in need of a High Hopes stamp, check out these stores:
Lacey Stephens - Stamp and Create based out of the US
Nikki Fairbairn - Bunny Zoe's Crafts based out of the UK/Europe
One Crazy Stamper based out of Canada