Today’s post title refers to the Minnie Mouse I added as an embellishment to a Post-It Note Holder. The Post-It Note Holder is the center of attention in the little Easter Gift Basket, I created for my family. You can click here for my original post for the basket tutorial.
Minnie Mouse is punched from the Cutest Cows Punch. She has the same face as one of the cutest cows. The difference is her facial expression, her long eyelashes, upright ears, and a ribbon bow.
Quick And Easy Mini Mouse
I punched one cute cow with Basic Black cardstock, and the second with Basic White cardstock. I cut off the cow’s ears and replaced them with a piece of the punched cow’s mouth area. After finding a picture of Mini Mouse on the internet, I drew her head on the black punched piece and fussy cut it. The black piece is adhered to the white piece and I glued the “ears” to the back of Mini’s head. I snapped a photo that might help you see what I did.
Mini’s face is hand drawn with a fine tip Sharpie marker.
Current And Retired Products
I put the baskets together using both current and retired Designer Series Paper. The polka dot DSP in the photo above is part of the current Brights 6″ x 6″ DSP Pack. It’s on the Last Chance List and will be available until April 30th. The Cheerful Daisies Dies are not leaving, but after April 30th, they will no longer be bundled with the Cheerful Daisies Stamp Set. I used one of the daisy dies for the Post-It Note Holder embellishment in the basket on the right in the photo above.
I used the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper for the basket below. This stunning paper pack is here to stay.
As you can see, I’ve been busy making Easter gifts. I don’t have the names of the Designer Series Paper I used below. I made the pink basket with Polished Pink cardstock, and the blue with Seaside Spray. (Both retired colors).
I die cut the tags using the Tailor Made Tags Dies. You can see the Tailor Made Tags Dies Details in the Product Details section of this post.
So, make a basket or two, add a Post It Note Holder, and chocolate of course, and create a pretty gift for someone special.
My last post showcased this little candy basket. I had so much fun making this, that I thought I would share a Video Tutorial with you so you can put this basket together along with me.
You will need:
A cut 6″ square of either cardstock or patterned paper.
16 1 7/8″ squares of patterned paper, if you’re making your basket with cardstock.
A cut cardstock strip 1/2″ x 6″.
A cut strip of patterned paper 3/8″ x 6″.
Glue the patterned paper strip to the cardstock strip.
Any embellishments you may want to use to decorate the basket.
So, let’s get creative!
Download the video by clicking the blue button below.
You can also download a quick and easy PDF Tutorial by clicking the blue button below.
So, I hope you can schedule some time in your craft room this weekend, and I hope you make a few baskets to share for the Easter holiday.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
March Customer Card Kit
The March cards are showcasing the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them.
The kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through March 31st.
This month, the theme is “It’s All About the Kids.” We hope that you will be inspired by the creations the Pals are sharing with you! You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
My fun candy filled Easter Basket reminds me of the times when I made baskets for my kids (limited on the chocolate, of course).
I was inspired by a photo I saw on Etsy. I foollowed the Seller to You Tube (Septeria18) and saw how quick and easy these little baskets were to make. They were made with patterned paper. I thought it was adorable, so I deciced to create my cardstock and patterned paper version to share with you all.
You can create this little basket along with me. Click the button below for the Video Tutorial.
Today’s Parts & Pieces
You can click the blue buttom below to download a PDF Tutorial.
I cut a 6″ x 6″ piece of Lemon Lolly cardstock.
I scored it at 2″ and 4″ vertically, then rotated the piece once and scored it horizontally at 2″ and 4″.
The score lines look like a tic-tac-toe board. (Nine 2″ squares).
I adhered 1 7/8″ patterned paper squares to both sides of each of the cardstock squares, except for the middle square. You will need a total of 16 1 7/8″ squares.
If you choose to use patterned paper instead of cardstock, all you have to do is score and assemble. I used cardstock to make the basket stronger.
Easy Assembly
Place the scored piece in front of you and cut the first vertical score line at the bottom up to the first horizontal score line.
Cut the second vertical score line up to the first horizontal score line.
Rotate the piece twice and cut in the same sequence as above.
The center square is the bottom of the basket.
Burnish all of the score lines with your bone folder.
Attach all of the patterned paper squares with glue. See photo below.
I rounded the corners of the top and bottom edges of both the cardstock and the patterned paper.
Fold both sides up toward the center.
Place glue on the bottom left corner of the right square, and the bottom right corner of the left square.
Grab both the right and left bottom squares and overlap them pushing the center flap in toward the center. Hold in place to adhere the glue. See below.
Follow the same procedure on the opposite side.
Cut a Lemon Lolly cardstock strip 1/2″ x 6″.
Cut a DSP strip 3/8″ x 6″. Glue this strip to the top of the cardstock strip.
Attach the strip to the inside of the center of the basket on both sides as shown below.
Decorate the front as you wish. I used die cut eggs from the Excellent Eggs Dies.
The stamped and fussy cut Lost Lagoon sentiment and flower are from the Bright Skies Stamp Set.
Fill with candy.
So, cut a cardstock square, create a 2″ scored tic-tac-toe board, add fun patterned paper, adhere the sides, attach a handle, and fill with your favorite candy. The kids will love it.
It’s all about the kids!
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be “See How My Garden Grows.”
It’s time to get your Holiday gift cards ready for giving. I created a PDF Tutorial for three of my favorite designs. All three of these projects are quick and you can use any cardstock and patterned paper you have. Be sure to download the PDF for your file. You can use the instructions to create gift card holders for any occasion.
I used most of what I had left of the Shining Christmas Designer Series Paper. I combined the patterned paper with the Sending Cheer Bundle. The Bundle is on the Last Chance List. If you don’t already have it, it’s perfect for constructing adorable elements to decorate the gift card holders.
Below are photos of each gift card holder, including the inside. Have fun careating these quick and easy projects.
This is a Pocket Gift Card Holder. The gift card is tucked into the bottom flap of the envelope insert.This is a simple “Pop Up” Gift Card Holder. No Belly Band on this one. I used velcro to close.This is a simple Flap Fold Gift Card Holder with a Belly Band.
You can click on the button below to download the PDF Tutorials for all three card holders.
I’d like to send a qick shout out to Julie DeMatteo for her inspiration. I saw her Flip Fold gift card holder (I think she called it a wallet gift card holder), and was inspired to create my version. I also want to thank Carrie Rhoades for her gift card holder inspiration.
During the month of December, with a minimum product purchse of $50.00 from my Online Store, you will receive all of the supplies to create these two cards as I’ve designed them, along with a PDF Tutorial.
You will need your favorite adhesive and sentiment stamp.
To receive this FREE Card Kit, you must use the Host Code above when placing your order.
If your order is $150.00 or more, please don’t use the Host Code. You will receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up!, and you will also receive the FREE Card Kit.
Last Chance Product List
September – December Catalog Product Carty Over List
You can easily access all of the products by going to my Online Stors and clicking “Last Chance Products”. There, you will see the products, a description, and the discounted price, if applicable.
Hello and Happy Friday! I hope you can spend some time in your fraft space this weekend.
I created this envelope gift card holder and tree ornament for the Pals Blog Hop this week. The theme was “last minute gifts” and I thought a gift card is always a good last minute gift. This one’s not only a gift card holder, but also a treer ornament. You can view the video tutorial below and download the written project turorial.
Important Note: I re-designed my original. The original version uses a 6″ square piece of cardstock. The smaller envelope uses a 5″ square piece of cardstock. All of the additional instructions in the video and PDF tutorials are identical.
This is a simple project. I chose the Leaves of Holly Bundle because it had large elements. A die set with large elements would work beautifully for these little ornaments. I would love to hear which large dies you would use for yours.
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