Thursday, March 19, 2026

Basket of Daffodils #1

 I'm b-a-c-k from vacation, so time to get ready for club! I'm still trying to figure out our last project, so I'm continuing to play with the Easter Basket Bundle. This sample uses the awesome Woven Textures DSP for the die cut basket, which is a neat effect. The basket is, then, filled with 2-color daffodils. Such a nice, springy card!


Measurements:  

  • Early Espresso: 1/2 sheet
  • Very Vanilla: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" (arch)
  • Old Olive: scraps
  • Daffodil Delight: scraps
  • Peach Pie: scraps
  • Easter Joy DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (Crumb Cake Print)
  • Woven Textures DSP: 3" x 4"
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere the Crumb Cake DSP to folded Early Espresso card base. This is a coated specialty paper, so be sure to use a strong adhesive.
  • Die cut arch from Everyday Arches dies in Very Vanilla cardstock. Adhere to card base, as shown.
  • Die cut "basket" from Woven Textures DSP.
  • Die cut "grass" and 5 "stems" from Old Olive cardstock.
  • Die cut 3 Peach Pie "daffodils" and 2 Daffodil Delight "daffodils". (and one extra center).
  • Adhere "grass" to the bottom of the basket.
  • Adhere the contrasting flower "centers" to the flowers with Mini Glue Dots.
  • Next, adhere 3 "stems" to the inside of the basket, and then attach to the "arch" on the card front.
  • Before adding the flowers, adhere the remaining 2 stems, as shown.
  • Now, you can add the flowers, with Mini Glue Dots.
  • To finish card, add a double Linen bow to the basket, Streaked Dots to the corners of the base, and scatter a few yellow dots from the Easter Assortment.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Easter Basket Slider Flip Card

 I found this fun fold card designed by Sue Campfield. I had to watch the video for the instructions, but it was worth it! (And, now YOU have the info!)  I just love this Suite of products (Easter Joy)!! This one also incorporates the gorgeous Pastel Shimmer paper in the Online Store that is just PERFECT with this Suite! This reminds me of a fold that we used to do years ago, but used the Word Window Punch for the opening rather than a die. Too much fun!




Measurements:  

  • Basic White: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", 2 pcs @ 2 3/4" x 4 1/4", 2" x 6", 1 3/4" x 3 1/2" (inside), scraps
  • Balmy Blue: 2" x 3 3/4" (inside)
  • Pecan Pie: scrap
  • Pastel Shimmer (N)(OE): scraps
  • Easter Joy DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (Summer Splash print), 2 1/2" x 4" (Pastel Plaid), 3" x 4" (Basket Weave print)
  • Pleasant Patterns DSP (N): scraps
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere Summer Splash print to White "postcard" card base.
  • Score 2" x 6" "mechanism" @ 2" - 2 1/2".  Crease with "Mountain Folds".
  • Take one of the 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" White pieces and die cut a small rectangle opening with the smallest Textured Notes Dies. Adhere this to the front of card with Dimensionals, placing one Dimensional in each corner ONLY.
  • Now, take the "mechanism". Place Tear & Tape on the 1/2" area between the creases. Also, place a strip on the UNDER side of the 2" area.
  • Now, take the other 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" White piece.  Adhere the Plaid DSP piece to the front.
  • Next, thread the "mechanism" through the opening in the attach piece, with the longest piece on the bottom, and the 1/2"/2" piece on top. Remove the backing on the 1/2" area and center and adhere to the layered White piece, with the fold even with the cut edge.
  • Now, center this piece to the one that is already attached. Remove the backing from the underneath end of the 2" area on the "mechanism", and adhere that to the base. Try pulling the tab so it flips the front! (Go check out her video for more info!)
  • That is now all done.  On to decorating!
  • Die cut that darling "basket" from the Basket Weave DSP.  
  • Die cut the "scallop" and one "egg" from the Lemon Lolly Shimmer, "grass" from the Pool Party Shimmer, and the "bow" and one "egg" from the Pretty in Pink Shimmer.
  • I also cut one (well, actually 2 - I didn't use one) from the coordinating Pleasant Patterns DSP.
  • Also, you'll need one "chocolate bunnny" stamped in Early Espresso onto Pecan Pie cardstock and cut with its' coordinating die.
  • Ok, now to put it all together!
  • Adhere the "grass" to the wrong side of the basket top.  Adhere the "scallop" to the front (I used Green Glue for both of these).  Add the "bow" with a Mini Glue Dot.  
  • Add the "basket" to the front "flap" with Dimensionals, making sure you leave the top open.
  • Next, add the "bunny" and 3 eggs. and the front is done!
  • For the inside, stamp images of your choice and die cut them out.  I decided to use one of the larger "bunnies" and the carrot. I colored them with Blends. You'll need to use a Craft Knife to cut a slit for the carrot.
  • After stamping the sentiment in Memento Black, I added the "bunny", and then adhered that to the Balmy Blue layer.
  • Add adhesive to the stationary part of the "mechanism" and adhere this layer.
  • Finish with a small Balmy Blue Gingham bow on the pull tab, and scattered Summer Splash Flat Pearls.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Easter Basket Lift-Up Card

 I am just loving the Easter Joy Suite! Love the colors, love the designs, love the basket!! I will be using this Suite for Stamp Club when I get back, so I was having a play with it before I go!! Too much fun!  This card was designed by Wendy Lee, and is just too cute, with a neat, fun twist to a "regular" card!


Measurements:  

  • Balmy Blue: 1/4 sheet, 3" x 5 1/2" (flap), 3/8" x 2" (label), 1 3/4" x 3" (basket weave)
  • Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Crumb Cake: 3" x 4"
  • Summer Splash: scrap
  • Lemon Lolly: 1 3/4" x 3" (basket weave)
  • Peach Pie: 1 3/4" x 3" (basket weave)
  • Pretty in Pink: 1 3/4" x 3" (basket weave)
  • Pecan Pie: scrap (bunny)
  • Easter Joy DSP (N): 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" (blue print), random "eggs"
To Make This Card:

  • Take the Balmy Blue "flap" piece and score at 3/4". Mountain fold, and crease well.
  • Place "blue" DSP onto front of flap.
  • Place Tear n Tape on "inside" of 3/4" area. Remove backing and "hook" over White layer, as shown - so it lifts up.
  • Now, you can adhere the White layer to the Balmy Blue "postcard" base.
  • Now to decorate the front flap!
  • Die cut "basket" from Crumb Cake cardstock, as well as "grass" from Summer Splash, and strips to weave from 4 colors.
  • Also, stamp small "bunny" in Early Espresso onto Pecan Pie scrap and die cut with corresponding die.
  • Carefully weave the 4 strips through the cuts in the basket (you can use as many strips and colors as you like!) Remember you need to start each stripe opposite of the previous one! Basket Weaving 101!
  • Adhere the "grass" to the wrong, top side of "basket"
  • Next, add "basket" to the front flap, as shown, with Dimensionals, leaving the "top" of the basket free.
  • Add the "bunny" inside the basket with a Dimensional.
  • Now, find a scrap of the DSP with the printed "eggs" and cut out 3. These are a little "free form" so I chose the one ones that look more like "eggs". Tuck those in the "basket", flush with the card.
  • If desired, stamp sentiment onto strip of Balmy Blue and trim at an angle.  Add to "basket" with Dimensionals.
  • Finish inside with sentiment centered under "flap".
  • Finish outside with Blue Gingham Bow and scattered Pearlized Faceted Dots.
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