Saturday, March 2, 2024

Sweetest Cherries Scrapbook page

 Hi everyone! I recently saw a cute scrapbook page on a Facebook Group called Scrapbooking Global -Stampin' Up! .   The original page was
made by Tricia Bellingar at 'Smitten Stamper'.  I have so many pictures in Door County Wisconsin that would be perfect for this page.  Door County is Cherry Country and we have gone cherry picking, made our own cherry pie, love door country cherry ice cream and more.  The pictures I am thinking to add here are of my kids eating Swedish Pancakes covered in cherries and whipped cream at Al Johnson's Swedish restaurant in Sister Bay Wisconsin, a must have every summer.  





My pages uses some Designer Series Paper from the Sunny Days pack, as well as Poppy Parade and Pool Party cardstock.  The Sunny Days Paper is no longer available but you could replace that piece with another designer paper, perhaps gingham or other patters. You could even stamp your own cherries with the Sweetest Cherries stamps, or use that basket weave stamp from the set.

 


I punched my cherries out with Poppy Parade cardstock and added some sponging to the edges to darken them. I also added a shine with a white Gel Pen. 

Behind the cherries is a circle cut with the Stylish Shapes dies. The circle has some die cut stitching around it and I wanted my banner to have that stitching also, so I had to alter a die from the Nested Essentials dies. Below is a short video on how to do that. 




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Monday, February 26, 2024

Teeny Tiney Basket for Spring

 

I have made this basket template many times, but always larger.  Recently my friend Lois gave me a tiny one and I thought it was just so cute this size.  And, it uses less candy to fill it up!

I used paper from the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper Pack, with the Double Oval Punch and Petal Park Builder Punch to complete my basket.  There are so many ways that you can decorate these fun baskets.

Imagine these cuties at each place on the table at Easter.  Or put them on the desks of co-workers, in the mail slots of teachers, or anywhere! They will surely bring a smile. 


 

 

 

 

 

 In the past I have started with a 6x6 piece of designer paper or cardstock, but this one starts 4 1/2 by 4 1/2.   Simply score 1 1/2 inches on all four sides, leaving you with a grid of nine 1 1/2 inch squares.  Cut the flaps on two sides across from each other.  The Handle is 6 by 1/2.  You can attach the handle with glue or brads. Brads are a great choice because then your handles can move. You can even stack them for easier transport or storage if you move the handles to one side with the brads and then straighten them up when you are ready to use them.

 

Links to larger size past versions: 


 

https://bethrush-bethspapercuts.blogspot.com/2013/03/easter-basket.html

https://bethrush-bethspapercuts.blogspot.com/2020/03/welcome-easter.html

https://bethrush-bethspapercuts.blogspot.com/2023/03/one-template-two-ways-paper-basket.html


Here is a quick how to video: 


 

Fill with some fun small sized candy. 
















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Saturday, January 20, 2024

Sending Love bundle from Stampin' Up!

 

Today I want to show you the Sending Love bundle from Stampin' Up! 

This is a cute bundle with both a flat mailbox but also some dies to make a more interactive mailbox that you can put a real note in.  Fun!

 

You can write an actual note inside the little envelope, or just seal it shut and use it as an accent.








The stamp set has lots of images and a few sentiments to mix and match.  

You can see the dies here and image using them with your other sets to create scenes or scrapbook pages. 







Here are some samples from the catalog. 











Here is the inside of my card. 

I added the Happy Birthday from another set.







Below is a how to video for this card.




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Sunday, January 7, 2024

Painted Lavender Bundle from Stampin' Up!

 

I was immediately drawn to the Painted Lavender set in the Spring Mini Catalog. I have always loved lavender.  There are a bunch of huge Lavender plants down the street and when I walk by I like to run my hand through them as I pass.  


 One of my favorite items in the collection is the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.  The background is Crumb Cake and floral images on the paper have a pretty watercolor look to them.

Here is the first card I made with this bundle.  On the outside I used some of the die cuts included in the bundle, and then a single tall stem for the inside.  To get multiple shades of purple,  I first inked the stamp up in Fresh Freesia, then used a sponge dauber to add a little Gorgeous Grape. 

There is a whole suite of products that coordinate together beautifully. You can mix and match any of them and be sure to get a lovely result.  I love the Paper Butterflies.  You can add color with sponges or just leave them white.  




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