Blessed Easter Everyone!!

I wish everyone a Blessed Easter!!  Driving back from Florida today, sure hope the snow is gone!!!

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Secret Garden Natural

Natural Composition Specialty paper is one of my favorites and mixed with First Edition Specialty is such a Great combo!  I stamped some Secret Garden Flowers in Black Stazon ink and cut them with the matching Framelits.  Sponged with some Crumb Cake ink and added Pearls for centers. 

The Sentiment was stamped in Black Stazon ink on Very Vanilla card stock and punched with the Decorative Label punch.

Ingredients:

Mini catalog items:

Secret Garden Bundle  131099 Clear $36.95.  131100 Wood $42.95
Flower Trim  126869 $6.95

Big Catalog items:

From My Heart   126557 Clear $28.95,  126555 Wood $39.95
Natural Composition Specialty paper  126917  $12.95
First Edition Specialty paper  121878  $12.95
Very Vanilla card stock  101650  $8.50
Black Stazon ink  101406 $7.95
Pearls  119247  $4.95
Decorative Label punch  120907 $16.95

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Spring Surprise, Round Array

Here is a card using the new Spring Array special available until May 30th as a bundle.

This Stamp Set Fits the 7/8 Scallop Circle punch. I used the  Sale-a-brationVine Street embossing folder inked with Certainly Celery.  The Stamps were stamped on Daffodil Delight Card stock with Early Expresso ink and punched with the 7/8 scallop circle punch.  I popped them up and added some Lucky Limeade Baker's twine.  The Sentiment is punched with the Modern Label punch.  



Round Array  129090  $14.95  Clear

 

Bundle  $23.95 with punch

 

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Another Posey for you!

Here are 2 more Posies from Best of Flowers.  2 versions of the Rose stamp in this set.  Can we say Mother's Day!!

I stayed with Pretty in Pink and Rich Razzleberry for this card.  The Manhattan Flower embossing folder give the perfect background for the Rose Bouquet colored with markers and stamped with Black Stazon ink.  Oval Framelits frame the image perfectly!  Amazing Family provides the sentiment.

This sample is framed in Black and the sentiment stamped in Black Stazon ink.  The Yellow Lattice Die makes a nice background on the Fancy Fan embossed Whisper White base.  I added a Rose from the Artisan Embellishments Kit and a snip of the Primrose Petals ribbon. 

Best Of Flowers  $14.95  Clear only

Mini catalog items:

Artisan Embellishment kit  129328  $9.95
Amazing Family  129192  Clear $18.95,  129189  Wood  $25.95
Ovals Framelits  129381  $26.95

Big Catalog items:

Whisper White card stock  100730 $8.50
Rich Razzleberry card stock  115316  $6.95
Rich Razzleberry marker  120970  $3.50
Pretty in Pink card stock  100456  $6.95
Pretty in Pink marker  100045 $3.50
Daffodil Delight card stock   119683  $6.95
Daffodil Delight marker  119677  $3.50
Certainly Celery marker  105106  $3.50
Basic Black card stock  121045  $6.95
Manhattan Flower embossing folder  114517  $7.95
Fancy Fan embossing folder  127751 $7.95
Lattice Die  115958  $21.95

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Best of Flowers

March's 25th Anniversary Stamp set is "Best of Flowers".  I have finally had time to ink a few of these up.  I Embossed the Hydrangea in Clear Embossing powder and then Bleached away the color of the Perfect Plum card stock.  I then added color back with markers.  Certainly Celery on the leaves and Perfect Plum, Marina Mist and Certainly Celery on the flower.

I then cut the image with the Ovals Framelits.  Embossed a piece of Whisper White card stock with the Holiday frame embossing folder and then cut it with a larger Oval frame.  The Perfect Plum card base is stamped with En Frances in Perfect Plum ink.

The Ovals are layered on top and a snip of ribbon form the Artisan Embellishments Kit and Perfect Plum taffeta ribbon hide the Christmas tree image on this embossing folder!!  Thanks to Diney for pointing that out to me!!

Ingredients:

Best of Flowers  133342 Clear ONLY $14.95.  Order 6 Best of sets and get a $14.95 stamp set of your choice FREE.  Keep your collectors card that comes with your stamp set and apply the 25 sticker!

Mini catalog items:

Artisan Embellishments Kit  129328  $9.95

Big Catalog items:

Perfect Plum card stock  101889  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
En Frances background stamp  109521 $17.95 Wood only
Perfect plum ink  126963  $5.95
Certainly Celery marker  105106  $3.50
Marina Mist marker  119679  $3.50
Perfect Plum Taffeta ribbon  122987  $6.95

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More Paper Pumpkin Creations

Today I am featuring the other 2 cards I made with the Paper Pumpkin Kit.  Card #3

I embossed with the Honey comb folder again and stamped some Bees from Collage Curios. The shading on this Designer paper is beautiful and the Basic Gray card base is white on the inside!  I used the Kit Sentiment and punched with the XLarge Oval punch and layered on a Basic Gray Scallop circle punch.  Super simple, and a totally different vibe.

Card #4

I love this one, who knew an Easter card would be possible with this kit?  Just goes to show you how a tweak here, a twist there and with the same Basic ingredients you can create anything!

Check out the website for all the details.  www.mypaperpumpkin.com  If you are a seasoned crafter this may not be for you, but a great gift for someone you want to introduce to crafting.  To create the kit cards all you need is adhesive!

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I'm off to Florida for a few days, but never fear the Blog will continue.  I will be available via email or phone, so hit the website and you will have that info.  

Fabric Frenzy!!

If you have used our fabric before you won't want to miss this!!  Go to my website to view the pictures or if you have a catalog the page numbers are below.  I wish I had my table runner finished to post the picture, but not done!  Sorry.  I am using Tea for Two fabric from the Mini catalog.  More Amore' is also pictured in the mini.

I have used fabric on my peat pots and jar lids for the Easter Tree.  Even cards! 

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Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
170	126892	Essentials Designer Fabric	$29.95	$14.98
171	126893	Floral District Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	126894	Comfort Café Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	125411	Summer Smooches Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	125412	Twitterpated Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122337	Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122336	Beau Chateau Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	124066	Spice Cake Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122335	Flirtatious Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
6*	129308	Tea for Two Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
13*	129307	More Amore Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98

Paper Pumpkin Arrives!

My Box of goodies arrived yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised.  I wish there were a few more cards in this kit, but the Quality is there and a Size D block for future projects.  This is a monthly KIT promotion and I signed up so I could show you how this option is great for the NEW stamper.  I am going to show a copy of the suggested project, then I am going to add my twist. 

As pictured, no tricks, no added embellishments!  A lovely card for any occasion!

Flipped and embossed with the Honeycomb embossing folder.  This paper is so perfect for the Honey comb and a few stamped Bees from "Collage Curios" stamped in Daffodil Delight.  I used 2 of the Lucky Limeade scallops from the kit and the Lucky Limeade circle.  I punched a Scalloped circle from Basic Gray card stock and layered Hello from "Ciao Baby" and punched with the Petite Curly Label punch.  I had a few Summer Smooches Bitty Butterflies which accent the Button from the kit! 

This picture shows Kit contents (envelopes are included) after making 4 cards, so I can make at least 2 more for a total of 6.  I love our Stampin Spots, they are so handy to use when inking edges and you can collect several colors by joining Paper Pumpkin.  Have a craft project delivered to your door every month.  Just what you need to get the Craftiness flowing and have all the ingredients you need to finish your projects.  And an Opportunity to use what you have to make each project unique!

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This and That

Stampin Up is introducing a new line of scrap books this weekend at a HUGE scrapbooking Fest in Utah.  They are offering a bundle too good to resist!!

 

 

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

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Oh Baby.....Whale

This stamp set is so cute and what a great BABY card!  The Tea for Two paper makes a perfect backdrop of the Oh Wave Jumbo wheel.  I embossed the top half of the Designer paper with the Cloudy Day embossing folder.  Whales from Oh Whale were stamped in Island Indigo ink on Bashful Blue and Island Indigo card stock.  The Happy Whale clearlit die cuts the little guys out and the fish.  The sun was punched from Daffodil Delight with the 1 1/4 Scallop Circle punch.  Oh Baby from Ciao Baby was stamped with Island Indigo ink and punched with the 7/8 Scallop Circle punch.  Rhinestone eyes and these little whales are in the Swim!  Oh cute!!

Ingredients:

Mini catalog items:

Oh Whale 129132 Clear $16.95,  129129 Wood $22.95 
Oh Wave jumbo wheel  130105 $8.50
Ciao Baby  129648  Clear $13.95,  129645 Wood $17.95
Happy Whale Clearlit  129403  $7.50
Cloudy Day embossing   127022  $7.95
Tea for Two designer paper  129311 $10.95
7/8 Scallop Circle punch  129404  $12.95
1 1/4 Scallop Circle punch  127811  $15.95

Whisper White card stock  100730 $8.50
Daffodil Delight card stock  119683  $6.95
Island Indigo ink  126986 $5.95
Rhinestones  119246 $4.95

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Bunny Love!

I saw this Bunny last year and saved a picture to my Favorites and never made it.  This year I am blogging every day, so I need all the ideas I can find!  Really I have tons of ideas, but work a full time job and the Royals will start in a few weeks,so even less time to devote to my favorite past time.

This little girl looks a bit sad, I never was good at drawing faces, but still a cute card!  I'm thinking her ears are a little too straight up, what do you think?  Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder and I think this is a card the kids would enjoy making.

And this Little guy is overwhelmed by the BOW.  Looks like he is saying "what is that on my head?"
But you get the idea, play with your punches and have fun!  Smaller Bows would be my suggestion!

Ingredients:

Large Oval Punch  119855  $15.95
Full Heart Punch  119883  $16.95
XLarge Oval punch  119859  $16.95
Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack  118309 $16.95  3 punches
In Color 2011-2013 Designer paper  122384  $21.95  40 12X12 sheets 5 colors
Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder  117335  $7.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Pink Pirouette card stock  111351  $6.95
Crumb Cake card stock  120953  $6.95
Early Expresso marker  119680  $3.50
Pretty in Pink marker  100045  $3.50
Google eyes

Tea for Two fabric  129308  $9.95 (3 fat quarters)  18X27 each

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Sale-a-brate!! Final Runway Show

3 more days to Sale-a-brate!!  You can still place an ONLINE order and Earn a FREE SAB item with every $50 you spend.  A box will appear at checkout for you to enter the item number.  Check out the SAB flyer on the sidebar to get your item numbers. 

I have so many of these Dresses rolling around in my head and I thought this was a good opportunity to show the Sycamore Street Designer paper one last time........   So here we go...................

 Time for the show!

This is one of the Sentiments from the "All Dressed Up" Stamp set. 

Another pattern of Sycamore Street and another sentiment!

Partial Sentiment from this set, I wanted it to fit in this punch!  Love the Manhattan Flower background, this would make a Wonderful Mother's Day card!

Another Sycamore Street pattern, with a Bitty Butterfly at the waist.

The cutest Barista on the Runway!  The Apron is from the Blossom Petals Builder punch and Coffee accessories from "Morning Cup"

And the final LOOK, using the negative of the dress form and one of the cute hangers from Cute Clips.  I also used the Petite Curly Label punch. 

Sale-a-Bration is over Friday, so I hope I have inspired you to try some Fashion!  This will be my last Sale-a-Bration product post, but you have until Midnight Friday to shop!!

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MDS is $19.95!!!

Have you wanted to buy the Digital Software?  But been scared off by the price?  Well now is the time and if you order by Friday and spend $50 you can earn a FREE sale-a-bration item!!  Check out the new downloads today on my website.  Love the Construction themed Birthday party and a FREE template for a Construction cone.  Love it!!

 

 

Mds Download - Digital Download
Item # 130646
$19.95
This download was added on 3/19/2013 Express yourself and impress your friends when you create projects using MDS, My Digital Studio’s digital design software. With this download, you’ll get: * Full access to the software and design tools to create cards, photobooks, calendars, and more * The chance to buy additional content * Ability to order your projects from our professional print services Order online 24/7 at:  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net Check out all the downloads at my website, new downloads added every Tuesday!!

Best of Birthday

I wanted to show another stamp from the 25th Anniversary Best of Birthday Stamp set.

I made this card on the 80 degree day last week, thinking Spring was here!  Wrong!  So hopefully this card will Brighten your day and get those warm thoughts back on track.  The 2011-2013 In colors will soon be leaving us on June 1st.  I love these colors and especially all together!  I cut 1 1/2 inch strips of Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Island Indigo.  I alternated them on a Whisper White card base and flagged 2 strips with the Square punch.  The strips were glued down and then embossed with the Elegant Bouquet Embossing folder.
 The Flowers were punched with the Blossom punch.  The 1 1/4 Scallop Circle punch makes the centers and they are held together with an In Color Printed Brad.  I stamped the Birthday cake in Black Stazon ink and colored with Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo and Calypso Coral markers and punched with the 1 3/4 Scallop Punch. 
What I love about Stampin' Up the most is the Coordination of our products.  Makes mixing and matching a snap!!

Best Of Birthdays 132929 Clear only $14.95
In Color Designer Paper Stack  122384  $21.95
Whisper White card stock  100730 $8.50
Daffodil Delight card stock  119683 $6.95
Elegant Bouquet embossing folder  115964  $7.95
1 3/4 Scallop circle punch   119854  $16.95
Blossom punch  125603  $16.95
In Color Printed Brads  122940  $7.95

Mini Catalog item:

1 1/4 Scallop circle punch  127811 $15.95

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More Butterflies

I'm hooked can you tell?  Here is one more Butterfly until I can get back in the craft room to make more Easter items.  I am fighting a bad back right now and just can't get my mojo going......

I love the Butterfly punches and the many ways they can be used.  Today I am using Summer Smooches Designer paper for the Butterflies.    The Sentiment from Oh Hello is stamped first in Island Indigo ink and the Elegant Butterfly punched on one corner of the 4 X 5 1/4 Whisper White mat.  Next emboss with the Honeycomb embossing folder.  Bees from Collage Curios are flying along stamped in the Honeycombs with Daffodil Delight ink.  The edges are sponged with Island Indigo to contrast against the Whisper White card base.  A piece of Summer Smooches was popped behind the punched Butterfly. The entire card mat was popped up on the card base.  Add a pearl to the Elegant Butterfly and draw some antenna with the Island Indigo marker.  Easy and so many looks depending on the Designer paper you choose!

Ingredients:

Whisper White card stock  100730  $6.95
Summer Smooches Designer paper  125409 $10.95
Island Indigo ink  126986  $5.95
Elegant Butterfly punch  127526  $15.95
Pearls  119247  $4.95

Mini catalog items:

Oh Hello  130733 Clear $18.95,  130730 Wood $25.95
Collage Curios  129102 Clear $15.95,  129099 Wood $20.95
Honeycomb embossing folder  129378  $7.95
Bitty Butterfly punch  129406  $15.95

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Paper Pierced Butterfly

I mentioned another version and then forgot to post!  Knee deep in Easter projects, so a temporary side bar, then back to Easter tomorrow.........

I think you can see the paper piercing better on this card.  I know Summer Starfruit is not every one's favorite, but it does grow on you the more you use it and paired with Basic Gray is luscious!!  I used a Basic Gray card base.  The Whisper White mat was embossed with the Vine Street embossing folder which was inked with Basic Gray ink.  Yummy effect don't ya think? 
Sycamore Street Designer paper scraps were punched with the Bitty Butterfly punchand adhered with glue dots.  The Elegant Butterfly punch was used on a scrap of Whisper White.  The cut with the Labels Framelits.  This allows enough white space to show off the paper piercing.  A scrap of Designer paper was added to shadow the punched butterfly.  I used dimensionals to give it depth and tucked a string of the small Basic pearls for the Butterfly body. 
A strip of Summer Starfruit satin stitched ribbon adds more color.
The Sentiment from Vintage Verses was stamped with Basic Gray ink in Basic Gray card stock and punched with the Large Oval punch. 

Ingredients:

Sale-a-bration items  FREE item with each $50 purchase
Vine Street Embossing folder  130492
Sycamore Street paper 127540
Vintage Verses  129636 Clear,  129633 Wood

Mini items
Bitty Butterfly punch  129406  $15.95
Window Frames Framelits  129021  $26.95
Occasions Paper Piercing pack  129387  $7.95

Basic Gray card stock   121044  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Basic Gray ink  126981  $5.95
Elegant Butterfly punch  127526  $15.95
XLarge Oval punch  119859  $16.95
Summer Starfruit Satin Stitched ribbon  126846  $8.95
Basic Pearls  119247  $4.95

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Carrot Petal Cone......

In case you were looking for a carrot.....here you go.......I cut a piece of Tangerine Tango card stock in half, than ran thru the Big Shot with the Petal Cone Die.  I used this same die to make Santa and an Angel at the Holidays.  Here is another picture of the 2 pieces before....

I ran these thru the Big Shot again using the Elegant Lines embossing folder to give some carrot like texture.  Add Sticky strip to the flaps. 

Adhere together once, then into a cone shape.......

Fold down 2 opposite rounded flaps and punch holes for your ribbon using a Cropodile or small hole punch.  I used the Tangerine Tango ribbon from the Sale-a-bration Ribbon and Button bundle and tied ribbon to form a handle.  Add some green grass for carrot tops and any other embellishment you choose and watch the Rabbits come for a nibble.......

These will be available to make at the Easter Treat classes Saturday March 16 or Saturday March 23rd.  Check my website for times and RSVP!  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Ingredients:

Petal Cone Die  121810  $32.95
Elegant Lines Embossing folder  119277  $7.95
Tangerine Tango card stock  111349  $6.95
Sticky Strip  104294  $6.95  10 yards

Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button bundle  130812  FREE with $50 merchandise purchase.

Top Note Tote and Mason Jar

This little tote makes a great Easter Basket.  And I love the Flower trim, it looks so soft and could easily be used for a sweet Baby Gift bag.  Tuck in a gift card and a travel size powder and lotion, how cute is that?  I kept this tote fairly simple, but you could add a sentiment, embossing and stamping to suit any occasion.

I cut 2 Top notes with the Top Note die in So Saffron card stock.  I added a strip of Pool Party Designer paper on each side and used glue dots to add the Flower trim.  The handle was punched with the Word Window punch.  The BAG inside is a small lunch sack.  Trim the sack down to fit between the top notes and adhere to each top note.  I used a snip of Tea for 2 Fabric as the ribbon tie.

Here is a quick candy jar:

I used the Scallop Circle Bigz die to cut a perfect jar topper from the Tea for 2 Fabric.  The jar ring holds it in place.  I used Daffodil Delight Seam Binding and a few glue dots on the jar ring, tied a bow and added a Flower.   Quick, cute gift!!

Ingredients:

Lunch sacks, you can sometimes find these in white at a Paper goods/Party store
Mason Jars

5/8 Flower Trim  126869 $6.95  mini catalog items
Tea for 2 Fabric  129308 $9.95

Top Note Die  113463  $21.95
Scallop Circle Die  113468  $19.95
Daffodil Delight Seam Binding  125583  $6.95
Word Window punch  119857  $15.95
Designer paper scraps

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Treat Holders

These treat holder are super simple and can be made for any occasion.  I am featuring 2 sizes, this one uses 1/2  sheet of Lucky Limeade card stock measuring 4 1/4 X 11.  Score at 3 1/2,  4 1/2, 8 and 9.  This leaves a 2 inch flap which allows you to punch, or use an edgelit.  I used the Scallop Trim Border punch on this treat.  I added a 2 X 4 1/4 piece of Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer paper to the front and the Sentiment from EveryBunny is stamped in Pacific Point ink, punched with the Large Oval punch and layered on the Scalloped punch of Lucky Limeade.

This picture shows the score lines and the Treat I will be enclosing. 

Punch the edge of the flap.  Punch 2 holes and tie your Pacific Point Stitched ribbon for a handle.  Staple your treat, or use a piece of Sticky Strip to hold the treat in.  I used 2 dimensionals inside the flap to close the treat holder.  And here is another version:  Bigger flap with another pattern of Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer paper.

Next up, the Small one!  This uses half the card stock, so you can get 4 from one sheet!!  Measures
 2 1/8 X 11.

These Snicker and Twix eggs come 6 to a package and I had a coupon!!  Yippee!!  The score marks are the same:  4 1/2, 5 1/2, 8 and 9.

This time I punched a peek a boo hole so the egg would show using the Scallop Oval punch.  Then I cut a piece of Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer paper 2 X 4 1/2 and adhered over the punched hole.  Don't panic I will show you what's next!!

Ok almost ready, you will turn this flap over and it will all make sense!

Where did those whales come from?  It's the opposite side of the striped paper!!  So line up your punch and punch again, you have a perfect guide!!

Secure that treat with staples or Sticky strip, add your ribbon.  I stamped Yum in Melon Mambo ink from Pretty Petites in the Sale-a-bration brochure and punched with the Petite Curly Label punch.  I trimmed about an inch off the flap to show more "EGG"!!!
Another version;

Check my calendar for Easter Treat classes the next 2 Saturdays. RSVP on my website  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

And see my Easter Tree in person!  This makes such a cute centerpiece and your guests can pick a treat!!
 
The ingredient list is long so I may give the shortened version......but remember use what you HAVE!!!  Other punches work, you can add texture with embossing folders, let your imagination soar!!!

Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer paper 126922 $10.95 (Goes with the Oh Whale stamp set in the mini)

Lucky Limeade card stock  122926  $6.95
Lucky Limeade ink  126984  $5.95
Large Oval Punch  119855  $15.95
Scallop Oval punch  119856  $16.95
Scallop Trim Border punch 118402  $15.95
3/16 Corner rounder  119871  $6.95
Pacific Point stitched ribbon 126878  $4.95  10 yards!!  This ribbon is a GREAT price and very versatile!

Pretty Petites Stamp set  129642 Clear,  129639 Wood
Petite Curly Label punch  129405  Choose 1 item FREE for every $50 merchandise purchase!!

Butterfly Peat Pot

Did you like the Easter Tree?  Here are the details on the Butterfly Peat pots.  These are SO easy!!

This is a larger pot and could easily be used as a centerpiece filled with Easter Grass and candy.  I used the glue gun to attach the Striped ribbon to the inside rim of the peat pot.  Lay down a bead of hot glue about 2 inches long, then fold over attach, fold over again and repeat for the gathered effect.  This ribbon is retired, but I know most of my followers have some......and in many colors!!  :)  Any wide ribbon could be substituted or our Tea for 2 fabric strips work great and have been featured on previous Peat pot posts.

I used the Tangerine Tango ribbon from the Sale-a-bration Ribbon and Button bundle on the bottom of the pot.  I used a glue dot about every 3 inches to attach the ribbon to the bottom.  The Butterflies were punched from scraps if 2011-2013 In Color Designer paper with the Elegant Butterfly punch or cut and embossed with the Butterfly embosslit in coordinating solid card stock.  Brights brads were poked thru each Butterfly, then the peat pot.  Spread the Brad prongs and the Butterfly is secure.  Smaller Butterflies were added with a glue dot. 

The Butterfly on top was cut from Roof Flashing using the Beautiful Butterfly Bigz die.  Embossed with the Chevron embossing folder and held together with In Color Printed Brads. 

The smaller peat pot has 3 embosslit Tangerine Tango Butterflies and Ruffled Ribbon.  These would make great "Place Pots".  A tag or label could be added to each pot with your guests name!  Or use them as cute gift holders filled with candy, lotions, nail polish, garden seed packets, the options are unlimited!

Ingredients:

Peat Pots and Roof Flashing    Lowes

Sycamore Street ribbon and button bundle 130812  FREE with 50 Purchase!!

Elegant Butterfly punch  127526  $15.95
Beautiful Wings Embosslit  118138 $11.95
Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die  114507  $21.95
Chevron embossing folder  127749  $7.95
In Color and Card Stock paper scraps
In Color Printed Brads 122940 $7.95  40 brads 8 each in 5 colors
Brights Brads  119740 $6.95  100 brads 20 each in 6 colors

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