SPRING DECORATION BASKETS

hello all,

Agnes here welcoming you to my first post as one of the new members of the Cut Cardstock Design Team.

I am very happy to spread the word about their premium cardstock, stationery products and other supplies.

Today I want to share with you how I made these adorable Spring Decor baskets using a Curious Metallic Cardstock called Lustre. 

Lustre is a 92# cardstock and its shimmer is stunning. 

I am planning to use these baskets for decoration but they will also be perfect for any other occasion.

Here are a few words about how to make these cuties, in case you would like to make your own.

I used a Cricut Explore to make these ones but you can find free templates online too.

They are very easy to make. This specific one is from a Cricut cart called Tags, Boxes and More 2.

I sized them to be around 3-1/2" tall. This size allows to cut 2 baskets on the 8-1/2 x 11" Curious Metallic Cardstock.

To size them you can use the handles around the box or you can insert the desired size straight on the edit panel.

Tip: Each square on the grid measures 1" and it helps when sizing an image. If you count the squares on the left side, you will see is approx. 3-1/2".

As you can see, the edit panel shows: 7.45" wide x 4.12" tall. This is the size of one basket when open flat as you see on the pic.

After sizing, you can proceed to cut. 

The Cricut Explore does the scoring, just remember to insert the scoring tool in place prior to cutting.

The next step will be the embossing. I used my cuttlebug for this process but feel free to use any other embosser machine and an embossing folder of your choice. The embossing folder I used is called "Weave" and I believe is from Making Memories but not sure if they still available.

Tombo liquid glue was used to adhere the sides together. 

The bunnies were also cut with the cricut explore. In this case I used the "Gold Leaf" cardstock from the same Curious Metallic Collection.

This cardstock is also a 92# and it is a gorgeous tone of gold.

The rest of the items shown are some of the supplies I used: flowers and leaves, mini tags with "Happy Spring" hand-stamped on them, some Spanish moss, a glue gun, two pieces of thin wire and bias tape.

To make the handles, I wrapped the thin wire in bias tape using bits of hot glue here and there.

They turned out really nice.

The last step is to embellish them accordingly.

Here you can see the back of the box and a close up of the embossing.

Hope you enjoy how these cute pair of french fries boxes became "Spring Decoration Baskets".

If you have any questions about the process, do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit us.

Have a great day!

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A PAPER WINGS PRODUCTION CHALLENGE ENTRY

ANYTHING GOES

challenge

it has been a long time since i have participated in a challenge.

Hop-Hop

tag

the base for my tag comes from a cricut cartridge called cricut everyday and the bunny is from kate's abc's (another cricut cart).

the pretty patterned paper is from Glitz/Finley and so are the letters (hop-hop).

the velvety green tail was done using a mini glue dot covered with velvet powder from doodlebug. i think is so cute. the grass was done with a martha stewart paper punch.

the ribbon is from a roll i had ordered a while back and never used. it was white and i sprayed it with some green moss color i have in my stash.

this challenge ends tonight...i know i am late but if you still want to participate, here is the link to:

 PAPER WINGS PRODUCTION.

-thanks for stopping by-

have a great day!

A PUMPKIN SPICE BLOG CHALLENGE...using a gable box

where we are challenged to use any

Spring Animals or Insects

 (Use your Imagination)

who can resist sweet spring animals and insects.. even bees and caterpillars are cute, right?! 

cool challenge this one!

Sweet Friend

bee gable box 

the bee will be my insect for this challenge

the bee  is from a cricut cartridge and i used regular cardstock to make it. BUT, i stamped the body and wings for that blotchy look and inked all the edges. i cut her to fit my box at 2.50 inches tall.

 a bit closer and you can see how cute she is. i used foam dots to raise her from the background.

take note i cut the gable box at 5.5 inches tall but it really comes out to be approximately 3.75 inches tall. 

this gable box is from another cricut cartridge. the cartridge gives you the scoring template.

TIP: since i use my gypsy, i put the die cut in one page and the scoring marks on another page making sure they are both at the same coordinates (x and y- on the top right corner of the gypsy screen) and i do the scoring first with the blade upside down. 

here are the supplies used in my project:

gable box patterned paper:     cosmo cricket earth love collection

yellow, mustard color and brown cardstock:   recollection

gold cardstock:     dcwv

cricut cartridges:     tags, bags, boxes and more2 (gable box); kate's abc's (bee)

bee hive:     cutlebug die

tag:    sizzix die

sentiment:     whimsical designs clear stamps

click here to join us!

and,

do not forget to have fun!!!!

thanks so much for stopping by!

• The winner of each weekly challenge will receive a 'Pumpkin Spice Weekly Challenge Winner' button to display proudly on your blog or Facebook.

• A shout out in the monthly newsletter with a link to your blog and picture of your project
• and a chance to win a Surprise worth at least $25 retail.
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•  Random pick will be announced on the 1st blog hop of the month, along with what that winner will be receiving, so be sure to watch for your name.

How do I enter?  I am so glad you asked.

• Create a NEW project for this Challenge. Each submission must be a new project.
• Post your Challenge Themed project on your blog. 
• Mention and link the ShopPumpkinSpice.com store somewhere in your blog post. 

HAPPY EASTER!

MY PINK STAMPER DESIGN TEAM MONTHLY PROJECT

 today is our monthly design team project for 

my pink stamper. we are using a stamp from the latest release. you can see them all HERE. they are worth the click, trust me!

i decided to use the yummy-licious one for my project.

Welcome

it is a tag

(we are getting a new neighbor on our street and this gorgeous tag will go along some yummy cookies)

i keep using some of the papers i found in my stash. they are so beautiful!

the house is from kate's abc's, image #26 on the overlay and cut at 1.96 x 2.92". i had to manipulated a bit to fit on my skinny tag. i cut it multiple times to get that thickness i am trying to get you to try. :P i am liking it a lot. 

the tree is from every day pop up cards: image #14 on the overlay and adjusted again to fit my tag. the tree dimensions are: 1.5 x 4".

i inked everything of course, lol and attached that twine with a tiny jewelry finding i smashed a bit to fit ;P

the flowers below the house windows are from the first stamp set  i received from my pink stamper: the awesome "simply sweet occasions".  when i lost the "hi" one from this set and i was devastated, :(

anyway, i stamped the flowers on a mat border i cut from paper doll dress up. the image/mat i used for the  "welcome" 

is from gypsy wanderings.

please stop at robyn's blog (My Pink Stamper) to see what my darling team mates have made with their stamps. i bet you you will be having a feast.

thanks you so much for stopping!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

it has been a while since i posted something but i still around. in my country there is this saying: weeds never die, hehe. that's me!

Happy Mother's Day

5.5" by 3.75"

anyway, i had no idea of what i was doing here, lol, but i knew i wanted to use at least once, the kate's abcs cart.

the mushrooms you will find on page 57----cut them at 3.25".  

the butterfly is from the same page and was cut at one inch.

this frame is from sizzix and the awesome greeting is from mps. 

i love this font.

oh! the dry embossing was done with the script texture folder from cuttlebug.

a bit of inking, a bit of bling.

something a bit different but not bad at all :P. 

I hope you guys are doing well.

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remember, this saturday is national scrapbooking day (NSD) and robyn will be celebrating with ideas, challenges, giveaways and new stamp releases. mark your calendars so you do not miss all the fun. 

i really enjoy participating in the different challenges and  hope you do too.

love you all!

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