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Easter Basket Card Featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL Die & A Give-Away…A Video…& Some Winners
Posted: Monday, April 18th, 2011 | Comments
I don’t know what it is, but I’ve been finding this school year just speeding by (i.e. from September on). Somehow this year I’ve really been feeling behind the eight-ball. I was talking to Soph this morning and couldn’t believe that Easter is THIS WEEKEND! I had such big plans and all sorts of cool projects to design and create planned out in my head, and now….it’s too late. I’m sure those of you that fall under the “really organized” category, are already ready LOL.
I guess, rather than saving my ideas for Easter next year, I may just re-think them a little and create them as spring projects.
Today’s card features Stampin’ Up!’s Baskets and Blooms Bigz XL die. This card is based on a fantastic card by Betsy Veldman – scroll down to the second card on that post and you’ll see it. I used primarily Stampin’ Up! supplies for mine, and decided to fancy up the eggs. I filmed a quick video for you all on how I created the eggs which you can see below (for Paper Crafter’s Library members I also included a video on how to do the rest of the card, including the dimensional basket – and that’s been posted on the private blog today).
Here are the supplies used:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink: Early Espresso (Stampin’ Up!)
Paper: So Saffron CS, Pretty in Pink CS, Baja Breeze CS, Nursery Suite DP, So Saffron DP (Stampin’ Up!); Spring Moss CS, White CS (Papertrey Ink)
Accessories: flower punch from Itty Bitty Punch Pack, foam mat from Mat Pack, stylus, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Basic rhinestones, 1 ⅜” x ⅝” Oval punch, Ovals Originals die, Baskets and Blooms Bigz XL die, Stampin’ Dimensionals (Stampin’ Up!); Heat It Craft Tool, Matte Accents, mini mister (Ranger); White and pink ric rac, ⅛” Scor-tape, hot glue gun, Fabri-tac Adhesive (other)
You can watch the video here:
Also, do you remember the Faux Marbled & Stained Glassine Card?
I filmed and uploaded a video on how to create the Faux Marbled and Stained Glassine Flowers and inserted the video into the original post. To watch the video click HERE.
To watch the video on how to create Faux Glassine, click HERE. I do have to warn you though that for some reason, about four minutes into the Faux Glassine video, the sound goes wonky for about a minute. I accidentally overwrote the original video file, so I haven’t yet had a chance to correct it and re-upload it.
The Winners of the Trees of Hope Class Planner:
I also realized that I forgot to announce the winners of the Trees of Hope class. I have listed the 5 lucky winners below. If your name was drawn, please email me at andrea@sunnystampin.com and put “Trees of Hope Class Winner” in the subject line.
1. michelle
March 29th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
andrea…i am so glad that i’ve found you on line…i am a dedicated follower here..and on FB as well
thank you for the wonderful inspiration that you offer
2. Patty C
March 29th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
My stamping buddy is always commenting on cards that would be appropriate to give to men. I love the look of these trees and your designs. We’d love to win a tutorial! Thanks for all your ideas & resources. =)
3. Ria Blackwell
March 30th, 2011 at 1:54 am
Your tutorials are amazing! You have a talent for providing fool proof instructions for AMAZINGLY creative products! Thank you for all you do to help our businesses.
4. Melanie
March 30th, 2011 at 11:08 am
Very nice Andrea, you’re right about how difficult it is to do masculine cards! I would love to win a planner from you too I’ve bought from you before (multiple times!) and always love your planners.
5. Carla Perea
April 1st, 2011 at 4:20 pm
You ladies always have wonderful ideas. I can’t believe how creative you are!!!! I wish I had your talent….thank goodness you are here for us design challenged people…LOL!
Blog Give-away
So, for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Sunny Stampin’ Store (digital tutorials only), answer the following question: what’s your favourite Easter Tradition (for those of you that celebrate Easter)? Post your answer in the comments section below. The winner will be announced on Thursday.
Scalloped Circle Easter Card
Posted: Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 | Comments
Today’s card is a simple Easter card that was inspired by another layout I saw in the April 2010 CARDS magazine. This card will fit into an invitation-sized envelope.
You can download a pdf handout of the card HERE. The handout includes a full supply list and written directions with dimensions.
By the way, just a quick reminder that the Honoring Mother’s and Father’s online class starts on Monday – if you haven’t yet signed up you can do so from HERE.
Have a great evening!
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Stamps: a Good Egg, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Jet Black Staz On ink, Basic Black Classic ink, So Saffron watercolor wonder crayon, So Saffron Classic ink, Pumpkin Pie Classic ink
Paper: Whisper White CS, Chocolate Chip CS, So Saffron CS, Tea Party DP
Accessories: Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, paper-piercing tool, foam mat, Square Ice Rhinestone Brads, Chocolate Chip Satin ribbon, Big Shot, Scallop Circle Bigz XL die, Circle Scissors Plus, Glass Mat, paper snips, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, blender pen
Easter Bunny Quilt Card & the Winners of the Easter Blooms Class
Posted: Monday, March 22nd, 2010 | Comments
Well I guess it’s time to ‘fess up….I played hookey from my blog and from work last week. Yup you read that right. Last week was March break (i.e. Spring Break) for our kids, and for the first time ever, I decided that I really didn’t feel like working. Instead, I spent the week doing stuff with the kids. I sure had a lot of fun. Our family life is so busy that I find that I often don’t get the opportunity to spend much time with the 3 older kids because they’re in school full days. When they get home from school it’s homework, dinner, and then they want to play with their friends…before we know it the evening is gone, it’s time for bath and bed. Weekends are typically equally busy, so it was really nice having that time with them.
Today’s card is an Easter-themed card that was inspired by a card I saw in the April 2010 CARDS magazine. You can download a pdf handout on how the card was made HERE. The pdf includes step-by-step written directions with a full supply list.
Okay, and now onto the winners of the Eastern Blooms Class.
I used www.random.org, and you can see the numbers below:
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
80 20 414 170 225
Here are the winners:
1. DeniseB
March 15th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Very pretty! Love the color combo. Thanks for a chance to win!
DeniseB
2. Joyce Elliott
March 15th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I like to colors and design using this set. Great idea as usual.
3.Abbie 
March 15th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
The cards are beautiful! Love the colors! This would be a great class to try.
4. Katie Halden
March 16th, 2010 at 5:37 am
March 19th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I just love the Eastern Blooms stamp set. I don’t seem to use it as often as I should. This class planner really caught my eye. The colors are so amazing. I just love that SU gives us such great colors to work with. Thanks for offering us the chance to win a planner. I sure hope I get picked!!!
If your name was drawn then please email me at andrea@sunnystampin.com. Be sure to put Easter Blooms Winner in the subject line and then in the body of the email let me know if you want the class planner version or the stamp class by email version.
Click Here to Order your Stampin’ Up! Products Online 24/7! (Canada Only)
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Picnic Parade*
Ink: Jet Black Staz On; Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac , Pretty in Pink Classic inks
12” x 12” Paper: Whisper White CS, So Saffron CS, Kraft CS, Shades of Spring DP, Tea Party DP
Accessories: Bigz XL Matchbox die, Big Shot, Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon, Bone Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, Stamping Sponge, button from stash (non-Stampin’ Up!), 2-way glue pen
Bunny From Behind Punch Project
Posted: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | Comments
With Spring just around the corner, I felt that I absolutely had to celebrate by creating something totally cute and non-wintery! What better way to celebrate then with a fluffy, chubby bunny. I just love looking at rabbits. I love that pear shaped body and those liquid eyes. He was so easy to make and I have to say that I am pleased as punch with him! I figure that I can use hime as a tag for my Daughter’s Easter basket. I will just have to make one more for my Son’ s basket as I don’t think he will be happy if she has one and not him. Anyway, this is a really fast and easy project, and I hope you like it as much as I do
Hugs,
Enter to Win the Eggcoutrements Class
Posted: Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 | Comments
It’s one of my favorite times of the month again….time to share my newest class design & to give-away some more goodies. I had so much fun designing this month’s Stamp Class by Email and Class Planner. I used the brand new Eggcoutrements stamp set in the Occasions Mini Catalog & Stampin’ Up!’s 3 1/2″ x 5″ Note Cards & Envelopes to create this cute monochromatic card set. My card holder this month is a super cute bunny basket – in comes in two sizes, a small one for treats or a larger one that can either hold the cards or hold larger treats. You can see a closer shot of the two baskets below.
You can get the Class Planner version for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators HERE and the Stamp Class by Email version from HERE. The difference between the two is that the Stamp Class by Email version only includes the step-by-step photo tutorial for the projects. The class planner version includes a demonstrator guide (chock full of info you’ll want if you’re planning on running a class), a marketing flyer, an advertising photo, a blog post and a class handout.
As I do every month, I’m giving away 5 free classes. Please leave me a comment in the comments section of this post and on Friday of this week I’ll announce the winners. If your name is drawn and you already purchased the class then you can choose another digital class (i.e. stamp class by email or class planner) in it’s place.
Andrea Walford 
