Easter Treat Holder

With Easter approaching, I wanted to make a cute project that I could easily give out to teachers, day care providers, and the like. To create this treat box, I adapted a card box. The chocolate marshmellow bunnies from Hershey's fit inside it perfectly!
I stamped Pea-Nut Bunny with Memento Ink on Prism paper and colored him in with Copics. I also cut out and colored a basket for him to hold. The patterned papers and die cuts are from the new paper lines by My Mind's Eye.

I suppose I could have printed this on patterned paper, but I decided to cover white cardstock with the paper, to add different patterns here and there. The ribbon is secured with red line tape.

thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies:

Stamps-Our Craft Lounge (Pea-Nut Bunny)

Ink-Memento (Tuxedo Black)

Patterned paper, Die Cuts-My Mind's Eye (Bloom and Grow)

Cardstock-Prism (Simply Smooth)

Template-The Cutting Cafe

Buttons-Papertrey Ink, Autumn Leaves

Ribbon-Offray

Tools-Copics W3, E55, E57, E59, RV11, YG25, G07, B32, V04, Y13, Y15

These are non-caloric, I promise!

More Valentine's Day treats. Let me tell you, my boys are very happy with all the baking! :)

I found this darling lips cookie cutter from Wilton and had to buy it. I loved that two cookies would fit perfectly into the heart bag from The Cutting Cafe. I didn't cut out the cute heart-shaped window, just left it uncut. I also did not fold down the "bag" portion of the template. That's what I love about the templates! Complete freedom and flexibility! The cute smooches circle is a printable stamp from The Cutting Cafe.
I frosted the lips with pink icing and then went over the top with Sparkle Gel. The lips look like they have lip gloss!

Here is a long box template from The Cutting Cafe. It perfectly holds 3 of the brownie pops. I made them using a brownie mix and a special silcone pan from Wilton. Once they cooled, I stuck the ends in melted chocolate and sprinkles. Aren't they cute?

I only used the bottom of the box. I added a strip of scalloped paper to the inside. I should have stamped on the outside edge before I stamped, but sometimes I don't think. :) Once again, great creative freedom with the templates.

Are you ready for the Superbowl? I love football, but I have to confess that I truly enjoy the commericals best! :) When I grabbed the set from H&M Stamps, I knew I had to use the football stamps! The set is great, with a golfer, hockey player, and baseball player too.

The Drippy Goo punch from Martha Stewart is fun and the left-overs look like grass, so I punched a few pieces and put grass under the football player.

Here is the girl's version of the sports set from H&M Stamps. Love the bright and fun papers from Scenic Route. They seemed like a perfect fit for this stamp set. This set has a ballerina, tennis player, cheerleader, and a runner.

Whew! That was a ton! If you are still reading this, can you believe I need to ask you for one more thing? Can you please continue to vote for me? (won't you be glad when this is over? :))

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Supplies:

Kissy Lips Box:

Box template, Circle Printable Stamp-The Cutting Cafe

Cardstock, Lips Stamp (Love Songs)-PTI

Patterned paper-American Crafts

Ribbon-American Crafts

Lace-Wright's

Rick rack-Creative Impressions

Chipboard heart-Cosmo Cricket

Glitter-Stampendous

Hugs and Kisses Brownie Pops:

Box Template-The Cutting Cafe

Stamps (Heart Prints), Cardstock, Ribbon-PTI

Ink-Palette (Raspberry Fizz, Noir)

Tools-Threading Water Border Punch Fiskars

Are You Ready For Some Football:

Stamps-H&M Stamps (For the Love of the Game)

Cardstock-PTI (Dark Chocolate), yellow is unknown

Patterned paper-Scenic Route

Brads-Making Memories

Tickets-Jenni Bowlin

Tools-Fiskars (Star Punch), CB Embossing folder (Numbers), Martha Stewart (Drippy Goo Punch)

Not a Hobby an Obsession:

Stamps-H&M (A Girl's Obsessions)

Cardstock-PTI

Patterned paper-Scenic Route

Ink-Palette (Summer Sunrise, Reflection Blue)

Star Gems-Hero Arts

Tools-Nestabilities

Avocado Appliances and Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hope you had a wonderful 2008 and here is to an even better 2009! This past year I have been incredibly blessed. I am so grateful for finding the online world of stamping! I have had the privilege of meeting online, and in real life, some amazing, talented, thoughtful, and supportive women. I am in awe of the kindness of each and every one of you and I look forward to continuing friendships and making new ones. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am sending you all hugs!!

I love the Sushi stamps from Stampendous, especially this one, called Loads of Fun. When I saw the cupcake box from The Cutting Cafe, I thought the washing machine opening looked about the same size...and it was!! And well, who didn't grow up with Avocado appliances, so the project was born! :)
The box was lined with blue paper to give the illusion of water. I placed acetate inside the cover and stamped Sushi onto cardstock. She was watercolored and gems were added for bubbles.
thank you for stopping by! and stop by later next week-I have been putting together two RAKS to give away! :)

ETA: LOOK AT THIS! I WON AT THE HERO ARTS BLOG THIS WEEK! WOW! :)
http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/


Supplies:
Stamps-Stampendous (Loads of Fun)
Cupcake box template-The Cutting Cafe
Patterned paper-Making Memories, Pink Paislee (Harvest Moon)
Cardstock-Papertrey Ink
Ribbon-Papertrey Ink
Button-Basic Grey
Gems-Hero Arts
Tools-Label Trio die from Spellbinders, Copics, Glossy Accents

Chocolate for New Years

The templates from The Cutting Cafe are way too much fun! This is a long box template. It has a window in the top, but I chose not to use it this time. I covered the box with Crate papers and some Papertrey Ribbon.
About 12 Hershey Mint Truffle Kisses fit in the box. The lid had to be popped up a but, but when covered with patterned paper, no problem.

I love the tags that Regina has too. They are easy to print off and work with punches, or in my case, Nestabilities. The January circle is actually cut from another design-fun huh?

Supplies:

Long Box Template, Circle Tag-The Cutting Cafe

Patterned paper-Crate (Prudence and Mia)

Ribbon-Papertrey Ink (Raspberry Fizz)

Gems-Hero Arts

Stickles-Star Dust

Tools-Circle Nestabilities

Enjoy your New Year's Celebration!! thanks for stopping by!! :)

The Cutting Cafe

The Cutting Cafe is an online store that sells templates and stamps (or journaling tags) that work with your electronic cutter, like a Cricut or Pazzles. BUT the cool thing is, they also come in a printable format! Regina Easter is the owner and designer. Her creations are darling!! You really need to check them out! The other wonderful thing, is Regina has asked me to join her design team!!!
When I saw these cute pillow boxes with windows, I HAD to use them first! There are several styles to choose from; circle, frame, heart, or star windows. Each window also comes with a small frame that you can print out, which I did with red cardstock. Its a great size. I must have put 12-15 Cherry Cordial Hershey Kisses inside it.

To make the heart tag, I just used the inside of the heart frame. That is one of the best things about printing and cutting out-what you can do with the left-overs!

Make sure and check out her site, the ideas are really wonderful! thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Template-The Cutting Cafe

Patterned paper-Marcella K

Cardstock, Ribbon-Papertrey Ink

Twine-Martha Stewart

Button-Autumn Leaves

Marker-Poster Paint pen Sharpie