Thursday, April 21, 2011

Easter Fun!

I have been having a great time playing with paper the last few days.  Here are a few more of my Easter creations.  I'll start with the Easter Lambs.  I made this in several different color combos.  Was just too much fun.  I am enjoying my new edger punch, Fancy Flight by EK Success.  I used it here to punch both sides of the paper for a great lace look.  The ribbon was a Hobby Lobby find.  I got a ton of different colors and patterns when they went on sale for 50% off.  Just perfect for cards and scrapbooking.  The cute little flowers on top of the card is from a set of foam glitter stickers that I found at our local Dollar Store.  I got different color packs and wish I had gotten more.  There were eight small stickers in two colors, five medium stickers in two different colors and four large stickers in a single color.  I think this was a steal at $1.00/package. 

The next cutie I also made in several in different colors.  Unfortunately I only got a pic of this one.  This is the first time I have used this cut from Create A Critter. 

Next are more of my Easter Baskets.  These are a little different from the first basket I showed earlier this week.  The difference is how I used the baskets this time.  I cut two baskets for each card, adhered the first basket directly to the paper, positioned the eggs and then adhered the top basket with foam tape.  Another thing that is different is that I cut the handle from the top basket.  I was much easier to use the foam tape.  I also added a 'blinged' flower.  The egg and flower stickers were also Hobby Lobby finds.  The center egg in each of these baskets has 'bling' and embellishments.  I got a pack of eight with four mini flowers for $1.00.  I also got the other egg stickers at Hobby Lobby for $0.70/pack.  There are 32 glittered stickers per package. 
Everytime I turned around to do something on the computer Zach was up on the craft table.  He just loves to lounge on top of my paper and die-cuts.  Here is a pick of him doing just that.
He doesn't look so innocent here.  In the next pic he is starting to lay his head down.  Even thought I take a ton of pics of him he is still weary of the camera ... especially if the flash is operating.

This last pic is of Zach-In-The-Box.  DH was unloading boxes and Zach took the opportunity to jump into a box.  He was asked to vacate the box so DH could move it to the garage. 
Isn't he just the cutest.  I do have two other kitties.  They are usually not around when I am crafting.  Lucy was taking a nap in the living room and Sophie was on the master bed.  Usually I have to move Lucy from the top of the printer.  She is our 'copy cat.'  Lucy regularly makes blank copies or turns off the printer altogether.  I will try to get some pics of the girls so I can show them to you all.

Here are the other design details on the cards:
Size:  A2
CS:  White, black, blue, pink, lilac, medium pink, light green, medium green, light gray, yellow and orange (The Paper Company) and Light yellow (Colorbok - Pastel Pack)
PP:  Bunnies, Eggs, Dots and Easter collage (DCWV Spring stack), Green dots and pink stripe (Colorbok - Pastel Garden) and Green flowers (MOD)
Stickers:  Eggs and flowers with bling (Hobby Lobby) and foam flower stickers (Dollar Store)
Fibers:  Flower ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
Tools:  Fancy Flight Edger Punch (EK Success)
Adhesives:  ATG and foam tape (Scotch) and 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)
Create a Critter Chick and Egg (pg 53) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Basket (pg 26) cut at 3"
Create a Critter Lamb (pg 71) cut at 2-1/2"

These will be entered into the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles #63 - Thoughts of Spring/Easter
Fantabulous Cricut #56 - Do the Bunny Hop! - Chick
Creative Belli Blog # 115 - Eggs and Bunnies

Happy Crafting,
Belinda



15 comments:

Tanya said...

OMGsh.. LOVE your Easter goodies!! Your lil baskets are adorable!! The pics of your kitty.. LOL.. TOO CUTE!!!

Hugs,
Tanya

Pat N. said...

Your Easter cards are adorable-love 'em. And your kitty cat too. I have 4 cats myself. Stop by my blog when you get a chance. I recently entered a poster I did of my kitties in a challenge.--Pat N.

LorraineB said...

What adorable Easter cards. Great idea on making two basket so that you could place the eggs inside. I love working with my Create a Critter cart. There is a very cute bunny on there too. Thanks for sharing pictures Zach.
Lorraine

DIANA L. said...

All of your cards are cute and your real cat is the cutest.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

Jill said...

Great Easter cards! See your cat likes to 'help'! Thanks for sharing at Kaboodle Doodles. Jill

Jessica said...

Thanks for dropping by my blog to say hi! I love your Easter goodies -- and your kitties. We have two in our family. One loves to eat the ribbon in my craft box, so he doesn't get to scrap like your Zach. :)

**Farrah** said...

Adorable cards!! Create a Critter is such a great cartridge!!
Thanks for playing at Kaboodle Doodles and good luck!
Farrah

Maquel said...

awesome job on your Easter cards! Thanks for playing along at FCCB!!

Maquel
http://papermaineiac.blogspot.com

Lisa Norris said...

Super cute, especially the cat! ;o) Thanks so much for playing along this week at FCCB! :o)

Lisa N.
http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Jean said...

Very cute and love the cat helping out. :) Thanks for playing along with us at Cooking with Cricut.

Beth Norman said...

How adorable. It's nice to see more than one card.

Thank you for visiting us at the Creative Belli Blog Challenge. Good luck.

Beth

Thebug415 said...

Cute cards. I like the variety of cards you made. Thanks for joining us at the Creative Belli Challenge.

Stacey's Creative Corner said...

These are some great cards! They all look fantastic! Thanks so much for joining us at Cooking With Cricut!

Stacey ~ CWC DT

Jen said...

Wonderful cards, Belinda! I have a "Crafting Assistant" -- his name is O'Mally and he loves to add that special furry touch to all of my projects, too! Thanks so much for joining our Easter challenge at Cooking with Cricut this week.

~ Jen, CWC Design Team
www.gator-4-life.blogspot.com

Roberta Guditis said...

Great cards! The colors just "pop"! Thanks for playing with us this week at Cooking with Cricut! :)

~Roberta, CWC Design Team
www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com