BPM - Pop Up Easter Card

Hi everyone, Easter is around the corner, so I've created this pop up Easter card using stamps from Blank Page Muse.

Blank Page Muse Stamps: Easter Full Sheet

Hobby Lobby word

Stampendous pop up dies

The card folds flat for mailing.

And it pops up once removed from the envelope.

Full details can be found on the Blank Page Muse Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

BPM Floral Journal

Hi everyone, I'm sharing a journal today using stamps from Blank Page Muse.

I Brake For Stamps - Large Script Background
Blank Page Muse - Classic Wild Flowers Background

Start by painting the covers of the journal with Folk Art Paints.

Using a floral napkin, remove the layers and tear the top edge as desired.

Once the journal is dry, use Mod Podge to adhere the napkin one section at a time.

Smooth it to remove any wrinkles.

Once the napkin has dried, use a sander to remove any excess from the edges.

Using the Large Script stamp, ink with gray ink.

Off stamp onto scrap paper and then stamp on the journal.

Pour on clear embossing powder and heat set.

On the inside panel stamp the Wildflowers stamp and also emboss.

Assemble the journal, adding pattern paper to the first page.

Details can be found on the Blank Page Muse Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

BPM Easter Eggs

Hi everyone, Easter is just around the corner.  Using a variety of stamps from Blank Page Muse, I've created this sweet Easter Card.

Blank Page Muse Stamps

Easter Full Sheet

Special Day Clear Stamps

Full details can be found on the Blank Page Muse blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Plaid Easter Bunny Decor

Happy Easter - are you ready?  I've used assorted Folk Art paints to create this Easter Decor.

I've had this background panel in my stash, so I painted it with white gesso.

Then I roughly painted the panel with Ceramcoat Fountain Blue paint.

Once dry, I painted the bottom 1/3 of the panel with Folk Art Soft Apple paint.

I wanted a very whimsical background effect.

Grabbing elements from my stash as well as the Dollar Tree, I created my panel.

The bunny was die cut using my Cricut and he was added to the left side of the panel.

Adding a metal envelope, I placed a large decorated wood egg inside.

Next, I painted several different sized wood carrots and several shaped bunnies.

All of these were placed about the panel.

Bunny is a metal word that was added to the panel with foam adhesives for dimension.

"Grass" was added to the bottom of the panel.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Scor-Pal Pop Up Card

Hi everyone, it's time for a new Scor-Pal challenge.  Just create a project with more than one score.  Today I'm sharing a fun pop up card.  This works best when using double sided pattern paper.

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

Bazzill Cardstock

Joy Clair Stamp

Spellbinders Dies

Cut cardstock 4 1/4" x 11".

Score at 4 1/2" and 5 1/2'.

Fold at the 5 1/2" scored line.

Fold UP on the 4 1/2" scored line.

Cut pattern paper to fit the panels:

Front panel is 4" x 4 1/4".

Front strip is 7/8" x 4 1/4".

Adhere to front of card.

Wrap ribbon around the front strip and tie off.

Place glue around the strip and adhere to the card.

For the pop up, cut pattern paper 6" x 6".

Score at 3".

Rotate and score at 3".

Score along the diagonal.

Fold along the scored lines.

Line up the pop up panel inside the card.

Add adhesive to one side and close the card.

Flip over and add adhesive to the other side.

Close the card and the pop up is complete.

Cut white panel 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".

Placing in on the diagonal, stamp the sentiment.

Adhere it to the bottom panel.

Add a die cut leaf.

Decorate the front cover with assorted die cuts and sentiment.

Add a white panel to the back of the card - 4" x 5 1/4".

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Wood Easter Egg Decor

 Happy Easter using an assortment of Plaid Paints.

Supplies:

Martha Stewart Crackle Effect

Martha Stewart Surface Acrylic Paint - Sandcastle

FolkArt Decor - White Adirondack

Ceramcoat Paint - Pink Salt

Who wouldn't love this Easter home decor?

I've used an assortment of paints from Plaid Crafts in conjunction with wood products from my local Dollar Tree to create this project.

To create the background, I used Crackle Paint and Chalk Paint.  

Once dry, I had a lovely crackle background.

The bunny was painted with the same chalk paint and pink was added to the bunny feet along with some glitter for added fun!

Easter was first painted in pink, then a light layer of white was added.

Finally it was sprinkled with glitter!

Add some green moss, mini carrots, mini stenciled eggs and several chicks.

Finally I added a cotton ball to the bunny.

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Bowdabra Easter Bags

These cute little Easter bags are so much fun to create.

Bowdabra Bow Maker

Various ribbons

Paper Bags

Cut the bags just below the handles.

Use pinking shears to create a decorate edge.

Punch a hole in the center of the bag.

Adhere the handles together before adhering them to the bags to create the bunny ears.

 

Use assorted ribbon scraps to create the bows.

The Bowdabra makes it so easy.

Use the excess bow wire to thread through the hole.

Tie off.

Add several cotton balls to the edge of the bags.

Why not sit with the kiddos and make some for Easter?

I am sure they'll love them.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Bowdabra Easter Egg

Easter is on it's way and there is nothing more fun than decorating Easter eggs.

Dollar Tree Wood Egg and Metal Word
Bowdabra to create bow

Assorted Ribbon scraps

Assorted pattern papers

Ranger Oxide Inks

Tear a variety of papers.

Ink the edges with Oxide Ink and adhere to the egg.

Use a sanding block to sand off the papers.

Ink the edges with Oxide Ink.

Use the Bowdabra to create a pretty bow for the egg.

Use an assortment of ribbon scraps and jute.

Adhere the bow to the corner of the egg using a glue gun.

Color a small egg and place behind the metal word.

Adhere to the egg.

For more details, visit the Bowdabra blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Pretty Little Jars

Hi everyone, who doesn't love pretty little jars?  I love collecting them from thrift stores and even my local dollar store.  They are fun to etch with etchallⓇ dip 'n etch, then decorate and give as gifts.  Or even place them on a shelf to enjoy!

These sweet little jars have great designs as well as dimension.

Using etchallⓇ dip 'n etch liquid helps the designs stand out on the jars.

Start by placing the jars in the dip 'n etch.

I placed them just up to the top of the design as I wanted some non etched glass.

Then I let them sit for approximately 15 minutes.

Remove the jars and rinse off.

Since dip 'n etch is reusable, pour the dip 'n etch back in its original container.

Adhere several different ribbons around the jars.

I found the black ribbon helped the pink and white ribbon stand out.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Congratulations - It's a Girl

Hi everyone, it's time for a new Scor-Pal challenge.  Just create a project with more than one score.

Today I'm sharing a fun fold baby girl card.

Use double sided pattern paper so you have a print on both sides.

Cut pattern paper 5 1/4" x 12".

Score at 2", 4", 8", 10".

Fold along the scored lines.

Create triangles in each corner by folding each corner until each meets the scored line.

Cut cardstock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

Add Scor-Tape to the center panel of the scored panel.

Adhere to the cardstock panel.

Cut a cardstock panel 3 3/4" x 5" and adhere to the center of the card.

Cut a 3" square panel from cardstock.

Cut a 2 3/4" square from pink cardstock and adhere to the 3" panel.

Center the 3" panel on the diagonal, using Scor-Tape to adhere to the left side.

Stamp and color the baby with Copic Markers.

Fussy cut and add to the card with foam adhesives.

Stamp the phrase on a tag and place behind the baby.

Add gem stones about the panel.

Inside, stamp Congratulations and a set of baby feet.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Bridal Party Mugs

 Hi everyone, I created some fun bridal party gifts for my son's upcoming wedding.

The mugs were found at the Dollar Store.

Using some wired ribbon and the Bowdabra, I created the perfect decorative element.

The Mini Bowdabra (as well as the larger Bowdabra) really helps you create quick and easy bows that can be used in assorted projects.

It's a nice sized mug and the bride has added some special gifts inside.

As you can see, we needed 13!!!!

It's a large wedding party.

Congrats to the happy couple!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph