Sweet New Baby Card

I designed this card, and love how it turned out. And, as simple as it looks, it took hours to figure it all out. The bird image is printed directly on the inside of the card, a second copy of such being cut as a print-2-cut and placed over the one printed on the inside to give it dimension. It took some figuring out to get the ovals of the front of the card placed correctly and the pink inset oval. And, the text-on-a-curve on the front. I designed the card with images from Creative Fabrica.

Finally, I made this envelope and added another image from the same grouping as the previous ones. It was also done as a print-2-cut.

Welcome to the World, Eloise!

Orchid Gatefold Card

This beautiful Orchid Gatefold Card came from Dreaming Tree. I made it for my sister-in-law, whose husband passed. It was very satisfying to make, and I love the matching envelope.

It closes with the band with attached orchid.

You can find this cut file by clicking here: Orchid Gatefold Card

With Deepest Sympathy

Easter Treats!

I had so much fun making some Easter goodies for the grandboys. Firstly, I made this large Easter egg from the Sunshine Hobby Works' (no longer in business) Rooster Egg, having left off the comb, beak, wattle, tail, etc. I then made the Cracked Chick from Simply Crafty SVGs, leaving the bottom off and attaching it as a handle on the top of the egg.

Secondly, I inserted a simple little treat holder I made for their Easter egg. This was originally designed as an Easter bunny napkin holder by Dreaming Tree. I redesigned it as a Tootsie Roll Pop holder.

Next, I designed and made each of the boys a dexterity puzzle. There are about 12-13 layers around the edges. I just learned today of another way to do this, so I'm looking forward to trying it for a shaker card or dexterity puzzle in the future.

Finally, I made each of the boys a t-shirt using an Easter-related image.

Considering that all of the above items, as well as Easter socks, candies and some Peeps bandaids fit into the egg, it's a pretty large container, measuring, I believe, around 9.5" tall in total, with the opening across shown below being approximately 5".

Happy Easter!

Explosion Box - 2-Box

This is a 2-box Explosion Box designed by Simply Crafty SVGs. I've had the pattern for a while, but  was finally able to make it. I love the way it turned out. I used paper designs from My Minds Eye's Indie Chic. They worked beautifully.

This was designed so well by Sandy at Simply Crafty SVGs.  Her's was made in a Valentine's theme, but, of course, you can use any theme you desire. The little embellishments on the top and sides of the lid to the box were melted Perler beads. 

This was made as a part of an Eclips Challenge on the eCal & SCAL Users Facebook Page, the theme being boxes and bags.

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