Spring Has Sprung.... Well, Almost!

Hooray, it's March and spring is almost here!  

 

In the spirit of spring, I made this cutie little 3D spring shadow box using printables I found on Etsy.

 

Isn't this bunny just the cutest?  The collection is from KB and Friends and you can find them on Etsy. 

 

I was able to use up some old patterned paper around the outside of the box, and more printables inside the box, from the collection.  Do you see that cute little library card peeking out from behind?

 

You can see here how deep the box is, so there's plenty of space for adding more layers.  

The box die is called Curio Box from Sizzix.  I tucked in some soft green crepe paper shred and a few little millinery flowers into the bottom of the box to give the bunny a resting spot.

  

The banner on top of the box is from the printable collection, while the flower is from Hobby Lobby.

 

We're so close to spring, yet we have snow coming almost every day this week.  But I won't let that dampen my spirits.  I'll keep enjoying spring inside until we can get outside.

I'll be adding this project to the following challenges:

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge ~ Anything Goes without the use of the Optional Mood Board

Four Seasons Challenge ~ Spring (inspired by the top right)

 

Word Art Wednesday ~ Anything Goes 

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Church Lighted 3D Ornament Box ~ CCS

Hello friends~  

Many of you who've been following my blog for a long time know that I enjoy making these 3D ornament boxes.  Well, I've made a new design for the CutCardStock blog, featuring this beautiful church from Papertrey Ink. 

 

I'm actually going to be teaching a class to make these today, to a group of crafty ladies in my church.  I'm super nervous about teaching the upcoming class, but hopefully it will all go smoothly.

 

I've been cutting and stamping like gang busters using all the wonderful cardstock from CutCardStock. 

 

I do hope you'll stop by the CutCardStock blog for more details on how this project came together. 

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Flower Pots ~ Double D

Good day crafty friends!  Double D is back with a new challenge using Flower Pots.

 

 

 I knew right away that I needed to use these darling plant pots from The Greetery. 

 

 

Their Modern Planters and Planter Pets came out in June of 2023 and I think you can still find them at The Greetery. 

My daughter and I are both working on growing our green thumbs.  We love house plants!

 

 

We share cuttings from each others plants and if something needs to be cut back, we plop it in some water to see if it will grow roots, then we share them with friends.

The Planter Pets are all so cute when filled with house plants.  I sure wish I had some of these cute planters in my house.  

 

 

I mean, seriously???  So cute!

So come on over to the DD Challenge blog and join in on the fun!  Be inspired by the work of all my talented team mates and get your green thumb on.  

Here's the inspiration tile to help you get started:

And here's a prize that you could win when you play along.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day!  Happy 4th of July!  However you commemorate this day, let's not forget the adoption of our Declaration of Independence and the lives that were sacrificed to gain such freedom. 

These darling little gals are starting off the day with a bang!  

I purchased the doll images on Etsy and thought they'd be perfect perched atop a couple of old red and white spice tins that were hiding in my closet of shame for far too long.

The Tim Holtz Idea-ology Baubles were colored using Red Pepper and Stonewashed alcohol inks. LOVE!!

Each young lass got a paper pinwheel, a paper flag and a smattering of glittery garland.

I had this envelope sitting in a pile of mixed media materials and I thought the red stripes on the envelope would make a perfect patriotic altered piece. 

A few book pages and paper scraps later and viola!

  

A good use of a tiny dictionary page.

I filled the envelope with some paper ephemera to give to a friend who also likes to create vintage altered art.

While you're here, do you want a look into the stepback cupboard all decorated for July??
 

Pretty much everything in the cupboard came from thrift stores at one time or another.

The gingham plates are from The Pioneer Woman.  Milk glass is always abundant in thrift stores.

Some of the many jars in my collection have been found during excavation at my dear hubbies different job sites.  A little soaking and elbow grease can clean them up nicely.  I love the look of cobalt glass!

These old parade flags have 48 stars.  They were in my great aunts house when we were cleaning it out.  I think they were from our town's parade in 1976, celebrating our nation's 200th independence anniversary.

I hope you enjoyed your visit today.  I know it was a long post, but thanks for sticking with me if you did.  

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

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Spring Curio Box

Hello friends~ After getting 17" of snow dumped on us last week from a spring nor' easter and losing power for two days, I'm eagerly looking for any signs of spring in our neck of the woods.

I find solace and comfort and the hope of spring in my craft room amidst the beautiful paper flowers.

I made this spring bunny curio box using Mintay Papers Spring is Here Collection.  

The flowers and butterflies in the die cut pack are so colorful and pretty.  I layered two of the butterflies to add dimension, and a dose of WOS to add sparkle, which is slightly visible in the photo.  In real life it is very sparkly.

This little bunny and more layered flowers were just what my longing heart needed.

The box was made using Tim Holtz Curio Box.  

This picture shows pretty well, all the layers and beautiful papers.

I hope you're enjoying spring weather where ever you are.  As of today, most of the snow has melted and the spring bulbs that were buried under the snow have blossomed and bring joy and hope to my heart!  

I'll be adding this project to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday ~ Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Showers or Flowers

Simon Says Monday Challenge ~ Spring Flowers

Color Throwdown ~ Pink, Green and Yellow

The Flower Challenge ~ Add Layers

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A Heartfelt Cup of Cocoa ~ Double D Challenges

Hello friends ~ Double D Challenges is starting a new challenge today and the theme is "Heartfelt".

I went clean and simple with my card for this challenge, using Mugs & Kisses dies from Honeybee Stamps.

I sugared up the whipped topping and marshmallows with a bit of glitter for added sweetness.  The sentiment is stamped using the Hug In A Mug stamp set.  

It's not very often that I go this CAS, but I like how it turned out.

Here's the fantastic mood board to help inspired you and you'll be further inspired when you visit the Double D Challenges blog to see more amazing designs from the fabulous design team.

Here's the prize that you could win when you play along:

Do you decorate for Valentine's day??  The colors on the inspiration board also inspired this little heart banner I made to put over my mantel this hear.  I just loved all the colors and patterns.

Here's a close up of the second banner I added to this arched frame.

Hope you'll play along.  Have a wonderful week!  

Thanks for stopping by!