Easter Basket Treats

Creative Tips:

1. The basket is created using the Scallop Envelope Die. Put it together by cutting 4 envelopes with the Big Shot, remove left side tab on all four, attach right side tabs to left sides with Sticky Tape, fold in bottom tabs, and seal. The handle’s lace is done with the Scallop Trim Punch. Only two more days to get this free with a qualifying order during sale-a-bration. The handle is attached with a Pretty in Pink Corduroy Brad through a flower punched with the Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

2. The bunny follows Mercedes pattern with a Basic Gray fur coat. He’s perched in Certainly Celery grass trimmed with Stampin’ Up’s Paper Snips. The flower is a blossom from the Boho Punch with a Pretties Kit pearl.

3. The treat is fancy truffles from a local sweet shop wrapped in a Medium Cellophane Bag and tied with another yummy Pretty in Pink Satin Bow. Hope my children enjoy their fancy Easter basket treats.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: A Good Egg (114974)

Paper: Whisper White 100730), Pretty in Pink (100459), Basic Black (102851), Basic Gray (108692), So Saffron (105118), Certainly Celery (105125), Tea Party DP (113992)

Ink: Versamark (102283)

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (117289), Scallop Trim Border (118402), 1 3/4″ Circle (112004), 1 3/8 ” Circle (104401), 3/4″ Circle (107217), Large Oval (107305), Word Window (105090), Extra Large Fancy Flower (118073), Boho Blossoms (110711), and Small Oval (107304) Punches, Crop-a-dile (108362), Pretties Kit (109114), Pretty in Pink Corduroy Buttons (117681), White Embossing Powder (109132), Sticky Strip (104294), Dimensionals (104430), Medium Cello Bags (102757), Paper Snips (103579)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #62

Today’s share follows Sketch Challenge #62 over at the sweetest thing… Join in on the fun and play along!

Creative Tips:

1. The bird is created using the Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch from the Occasions Mini Catalog at Stampin’ Up. I experimented with some retired designer paper from Bella Rose to create a variegated look on the bird. What do you think?

2. The Kraft background is rolled with the Friendly Words Wheel in Versamark and embossed with Clear Powder. Next it is sponged using several colors. Finally the Distressing Tool is dragged down each side for a unique vintage look.

3. The Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon ties the yummiest bows. This one is layered using a button from Button Latte for a home spun vintage appeal. It is attached to the bow with Linen Thread.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Friends 24-7 (113218), Friendly Words (114696), Fresh Cuts (111634)

Paper: Kraft (107070), Naturals Ivory (101849), Pretty in Pink (100459), Chocolate Chip (102128)

Ink: Versamark (102283), Chocolate Chip (100908), Pretty in Pink (101301), Close to Cocoa (103139), Brocade Blue (101102)

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (117289), Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon (109067), Linen Thread (104199), Extra Large Two-Step Bird (117191) and Boho Blossoms (110711) Punches, Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Distressing Tool (106958), Button Latte (114333), Stamping Sponges (101610), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Curtain Call Act 23

Playing around with Stacey’s Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 23 today. The colors this week are Basic Black, Kraft, Pretty in Pink, and Whisper White. Hope you’ll take some time and play along.

Creative Tips:

1. The bunny was created using Stampin’ Up’s standard punches. This little guy is compliments of Mercedes Weber, and you can get all the details here.

2. The Jumbo Grommets add whimsey and fun to all of your creations. Use the grommets with any 1/2″ embellishment for a cool layered look. This one is paired with the Pretty in Pink Corduroy Buttons from the Occasions Mini catalog.

3. Pleats are in! Today’s card uses the Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon. The pleat is easily achieved by placing a piece of Sticky Strip across the card and gently folding the ribbon back and forth applying as you go.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: A Good Egg (114974)

Paper: Kraft (107070), Whisper White 100730), Pretty in Pink (100459), Basic Black (102851), Bella Bleu DP (113974), Sending Love DP (117153)

Ink: Versamark (102283)

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (117289), Scallop Trim Border (118402), 1 3/4″ Circle (112004), 1 3/8 ” Circle (104401), 3/4″ Circle (107217), Large Oval (107305), Scallop Oval (114889), and Small Oval (107304) Punches, Crop-a-dile (108362), Basic Jumbo Grommets (114348), Pretty in Pink Corduroy Buttons (117681), Black Embossing Powder (109133), Sticky Strip (104294), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Stacey’s Curtain Call Act 22

Creative Tips:

1. The Paper Snips are the trick to trimming out layered images. If you will turn the paper rather than the scissors the curves are a snap, and the narrow point allows you to snip the tightest places.

2. The Pink Passion is embossed with a Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate. I find the Big Shot coming to the rescue in so many card and project ideas.

3. I’m a little out of my comfort zone when working with Stacey’s color challenge, and the bold colors added another level of difficulty. I’d much rather participate with a sketch. I guess that’s why it’s called a challenge! Hope you like what I came up with today.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Vintage Vogue (118598)

Paper: Basic Black (102851), Yo Yo Yellow (102824), Pink Passion (102762), Real Red (102482)

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Yo Yo Yellow (102717), Pink Passion (101212)

Accessories: Real Red Satin Ribbon (117286), Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate (114512), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Paper Snips (103579), Dimensionals (104430), Pop-Up Glue Dots (104183)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Good Friend

Creative Tips:

1. My Good Friend Stamp Set needed a little love tonight so I stamped several elements together to create the funky designer paper. I then paired a couple of solid patterns to match. I just love how it turned out. What do you think?

2. The lower strip of Rich Razzleberry was embossed with the Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate. The Old Olive Satin Ribbon and Scallop Trim Punch added just the right touch to dress up the card.

3. The flower is from the Cheep Talk stamp set. It is stamped three times in varying strengths of Rich Razzleberry and trimmed with Paper Snips. After distressing and layering the blooms, a little Crystal Effects was added to the blossom center.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Good Friend (113740), Cheep Talk (113204), Fresh Cuts (111634)

Paper: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Pale Plum (101658), Crushed Curry (115319), Cottage Wall DP (115671), Razzleberry Lemonade (115675)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry (115658), Pale Plum (102732), Old Olive (102277), Crushed Curry (115659)

Accessories: Old Olive Satin Ribbon (117292), Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate (114512), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Crystal Effects (101055)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Easter Treats

Creative Tips:

1. We are putting this together at the Easter class tomorrow. All my downline gals and those coming to class will receive the free pattern. The quick designer paper was created using the Bella Toile Background Stamp. After cutting out the pattern, it was stamped, and then assembled. I just love the effect!

2. The hanger is made with Old Olive Satin Ribbon. I was so excited to learn it will be carried over to the Summer Mini Catalog. It is one of my favorite offerings. The ribbon comes in 10 lovely colors to create bows is a snap.

3. The tag was created with the Sale-A-Bration set Vintage Labels. It is free with a qualifying order until March 31. Each stamp in the set has a coordinating punch to make easy tags and embellishments.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Bella Toile (111598), Vintage Labels (119122)

Paper: Pumpkin Pie (105117), Naturals Ivory (101849)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie (105216), Old Olive (102277)

Accessories: Old Olive Satin Ribbon (117292), Linen Thread (104199), Wide Oval (112082) and Small Oval (107304) Punches, Stampin Sponges (101610), Sticky Tape (104294), Bone Folder (102300), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Eggcellent Eggs Kit

This card’s inspiration is from Karen Giron’s Sweet Sunday Sketch #60. What a great sketch to show off Stampin’ Up’s Eggcellent Easter Kit. Hope you’ll have time to play along this week. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I’m wearing my green.

Creative Tips:

1. The Eggcellent Eggs Kit has all the supplies you need for beautiful Easter cards. Layer up the die cut blooms and apply the distressing technique to create a carnation blossom. Add a finishing touch with the rhinestones included in the kit.

2. The Eggcellent Eggs Kit also contains egg stands that double for lace strip embellishments. To achieve the 5 1/4″ length, just add on an inch from another strip. The kit contains four pages of stands in five colors. I just love the soft purple and green together.

3. The sentiment is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set. This is a must have, it has a greeting for almost every holiday. What a bonus!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Certainly Celery (105125), Eggcellent Easter Kit (117179)

Ink: Pale Plum (102732)

Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Sticky Tape (104294), Crimper (101618), Bone Folder (102300), Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Elements of Style

This card honors a dear friend who has blessed my life in so many ways, love you Jeanette!

Creative Tips:

1. The cracked glass technique really shows off the beautiful flower image in the Elements of Style Stamp Set. This is a new set coming with the Summer Mini Catalog May 1. Stay tuned there are more on the way.

2. A scalloped border is easy with the help of the Scallop Edge Punch, a Bone Folder, and a Crimper. Scallop a 1″ x 12″ strip of card stock, distress it with your bone folder, and then run it through the crimper. The material will be soft and pliable, enabling you to wrap it around the oval with ease. Sticky strip is attached to the outer edge of the reverse side to hold the scallop in place.

3. The 1″ Rose Red Double Stitched Ribbon is used to tie the yummy bow. It was attached to the card with a Pop-Up Glue Dot.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Elements of Style (120045)

Paper: Rose Red (102544), Apricot Appeal (105124), Watercolor Paper (105019), Bashful Blue Patterns DP (112151)

Ink: Bashful Blue (105111), Brilliant Blue (100691), Apricot Appeal (105218), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Pretty in Pink (101301), Regal Rose (105211), Rose Red (101778), Certainly Celery (105217), and Old Olive (102277) Classic Stampin’ Pads, Versamark (102283)

Accessories: 1″ Rose Red Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (111846), Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962), Aqua Painter (103954), Glassy Glaze Enamel (100477), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Bone Folder (102300), Sticky Tape (104294), Crimper (101618), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Eggcellent Blooms

Creative Tips:

1. The Eggcellent Eggs Kit from the Occasions Mini catalog is full of fun embellishments for card making. The kit contains 4 sheets of die cut printed egg stands in five different colors. Don’t color eggs, look at all the creative uses for the stands. There are three stands used here. Can you find them?

2. The Eggcellent Eggs Kit also contains two sheets of white rub-ons. They can be used as fun border strips, corner embellishments or to jazz up a sweet sentiment. The kit is a great value at $9.95.

3. The Whisper White lace border was created using the Scallop Trim Border Punch that could be yours free with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. Hurry though, the offer expires March 31.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Tiny Tags (118592)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), So Saffron (105118), Bashful Blue (105120), Eggcellent Easter Kit (117179)

Ink: Bashful Blue (105111) and Pretty in Pink (100045) Stampin’ Write Markers

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616), Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate (114512), Scallop Edge (112091), Medium Jewelry Tag (117190), and Scallop Trim Border (118402) Punches, Sticky Tape (104294), Crimper (101618), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Eggcellent Card

Creative Tips:

1. The Eggcellent Eggs Kit from the Occasions Mini catalog does more than decorate eggs. Just look at this fun Easter card. The kit is full of great accessories to adorn your favorite projects this Easter. The flowers are die cut from four different soft subtle designer paper patterns. It also includes one sheet of leaves to add to all of your posies. The rhinestones are a fun way to add a little sparkle and are also part of the kit.

2. The scalloped edge around the circle was added using an egg stand from the Eggcellent Eggs Kit. Scallop each side and distress by dragging it back and forth along your table edge. Cut it in half and run through your Crimper. Apply Sticky Tape to the back of the circle around the outside edge. Begin wrapping the scallop edge strip. The distressed crimped paper becomes easy to wrap around different shapes. Try using the technique on an oval.

3. The sentiment was stamped and embossed with White Embossing Powder. The added swirls are rub-ons from the Eggcellent Eggs Kit. The border across the top of the card was also added from the same sheet. With two sheets of rub-ons you can decorate a dozen eggs and several matching cards. The kit is a great value at $9.95.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: A Good Egg (114974)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), So Saffron (105118), Pretty in Pink (100459), Bashful Blue (105120), Certainly Celery (105125), Eggcellent Easter Kit (117179)

Ink: Versamark (102283)

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616), Perfect Polka Dots Impression Folder (117335), Large Oval (107305), Scallop Oval 114889), Scallop Edge (112091), and Extra Large Two Step Bird (117191) Punches, White Embossing Powder (109132), Sticky Tape (104294), Crimper (101618), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith