Wouldn't you love to have this cute little box to hold your Easter treats?  I saw something very similar on Pinterest and had to modify it just a bit for me.  It's sooooo stinkin cute!!!!    Here's what I used to make the box – or base for the bunny;

Cardstock & Ink;  Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Soft Suede ink, Black Stampin' Write marker

Dies:  Scallop Circle, Fancy Favor box (it's in between 2 scallop circles – you have to cut the box down to a 2 1/4" height)

Punches:  Itty Bitty punches (for banner) and square (makes the banner tails)

Here's my punch sheet for the bunny

Lots of punches!  Punches are like the Energizer Bunny – they keep on going and creating, and going and so on!  Stay tuned for more fun projects in the next week – cuteness is on the way.  Check back daily so that you don't miss a thing!

Blessings!

Have you found Pinterest yet?  If not, warning – that an upcoming addiction may be coming your way!   I found an idea similar to this on Pinterest and of course had to make one my way.  The "carrot" is simply a sour cream type container filled with candies.  Of course, I had to texturize, add a greeting and the carrot top. 

Can't you just picture these on your Easter table?  I can see a basket of carrots by my front door too!  I'll have to make sure that Barlow doesn't think they are for him though.

Blessings!

My friend Christy created this class while we spent some time together last Monday.  It's the perfect class for several reasons;

• Many of youreceived Forest Friends as a free stamp set during Sale-a-Bration
• You'll learn several different layouts including 3 D items – I love it anytime I can use 1 stamp set in many different ways
• Several of the projects have an Easter theme – imagine how excited your kids will be with these little treats! – they'll be even more excited if they help make them!
• Moms and kids can do this class
• you'll have a bunch of fun!

Join me on Saturday, April 16 at 11am for this class. .. . .but you must RSVP soon!   I am providing 2 options for you – just in case you weren't one of the people who got Forest Friends free during Sale-a-Bration

• Class only – includes all materials for the class  Cost $10
• Class by mail – If you are interested in this class by mail, I will send you the supplies with the directions.  There will be materials like stamp pads and punches you will need to provide.  This class can be with or without the stamp set.  Simply add the postage it will take to send to you.
• Best Value - includes class materials with stamp set.  Cost $22

My Class liine up for this month has been adjusted to accomodate a delay in materials for one class – so check this out closely!

• Wednesday, April 13 6:30m Big Shot Class 4 projects $7  (or free if you purchased the Big Shot from me – 4 times)
• Thursday, April 14 Chicks Chocolate & Cards  12 cards $25 or $15 with an order  6:30pm
• Saturday, April 16 9am  Four Frames Class (great deal!)  12 cards 7 envelopes $25 or $15 with an order
• Saturday, April 16 11am  Forest Friends – moms or moms & kids!  $20 or $10 with an order
• Saturday, April 30  2pm  Clearly For you – stamp case and notecard set 

Join me for at least one of these classes!  You will be thrilled you did!

Isn't he so stinkin' cute!!!!   I had made a bunny like this last year and didn't like the sizing of him. . . now that Stampin' Up! has more circle dies, I know I had to try again.  Lots of Big Shot and punches go into making him.  These items are really must haves and staples for your crafting projects.  You can never go wrong with either purchase!  Just imagine having him sitting out on Easter morning with treats in for your family!  There will be many oohhs and ahhhs over this cute guy!

Let's talk about what he's made of; 

Box: 

• Pear Pizzaz cardstock as well as a strip of DSP from the Vintage Sweet collection in the Occasions Mini Catalog
• Scallop Envelope Die  113462 on page 206 in the IB & C (Idea Book & Catalog).  You'll need to cut 4 of them and put them together in a box fashion

Bunny

• Head is from the 3" circle die in the occasions mini catalog.
• Ears are made from 2 punches;  Wide Oval and Large oval
• Eyes are from 2 punches;  3/4" circle and 1/4" circle (part of the Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack)
• Nose is the Heart to Heart Punch
• Feet use 2 punches and a crop a dile;  Large oval, medium oval from holiday mini – it's still available and the toes are from the punch made with the large hole punch area on the crop a dile.

On the homefront, I'm off to Mesa Arizona for a few days. . . . hopefully as you read this.  I will try and post some updates.  Keep checking back as I hope to post some fun things – including the gorgeous ideas shared at club this week.   Hmmmm Hmmmm.

Blessings!

Here are my Easter baskets this year. . . using the scallop square and the Big Shot of course!  Don't you love it!  Just too stinkin' cute!  The flower is made out of fleece and is cut from the clear Flower die. 

My craft room is in a bit of an upheavel as I am getting new cabinets.  You won't want to miss the BIG reveal at Club nights April 6 and 7 (I hope!)   I'm excited about the new cabinets but the mess is driving me crazy!    There are surprises in the works for the Big reveal (a new technique, great promotion, fun fun fun!)  So, don't miss it!!!! 

Are you thinking about your Easter cards yet?  This is from the set called Abundant Hope from the Occastions Mini Catalog (p 24).  It is really designed for an Easter card – but here you'll see another way to combine it with the Only Ovals set (a must have!) for a thank you card.  The Abundant Hope set comes with it's own greetings;

• Easter Blessings
• Rejoicing with you in the abundant mercy and hope of Christ the Lord

This card was designed by my downline Sue Hood – I love the contrast of the colors and the texture she created in the background by using the texturz plates. 

We are winding down to the last few weeks of Sale-a-Bration. . .think ahead and order your Easter card and project stamp sets today – while you get the Sale-a-Bration freebies!