Easter Pals

Here, here, the gang's all here! I've just given tutorials how to make Chickee-Dee and Bunny Hop. I'm guessing everybody is casing them out. How about trying to make Bunny Hop White!
The only thing I did different with Bunny Hop was use Whisper White instead of Chocolate Chip Brown and put a vest on him. The vest was made with the Owl Punch #118074(vest piece). Isn't it soooo cute! The ric rac design on his vest was made using the Tasteful Trim BigShot die #120893. Also, his eyes are propped up and I put eyelids (which are optional) using the 1/2" circle punch and punched it like a half-moon crest.



Anyway, I hope you had fun making them. It will now be easier to decorate your Easter projects!!! In case you're missing the tutorials, here's Bunny Hop tutorial and here's Chickee-Dee Tutorial

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Easter Pals: Chickee-Dee Punch Art

Hi! It's punch art time again and this time it's Chickee-Dee's turn for the tutorial. It's pretty easy to make this chick and I'm sure you'll make them in a jiffy.

You will need the following punch:
- Ornament Punch #119847(for the head)
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858 (for the feet and the feather tip on the head). Use only the medium flower shape.
- 2 Step Bird Punch #117191(for the outer eyes using the wing of the bird punch)
- 1-3/8" Circle Punch #119860(for the body)
- Owl Punch #118074(for the black iris)
- 1/2" Circle Punch #119869(for the Tempting Turquoise Eye)
- Scallop Circle #119854(for the wings)



TIP: Cut the Scallop Circle in 1/4 pieces. You'll need 2 for the wings. Cut a 1/2" square of Pumpkin Pie CS and fold it in a triangle to make your beak. You will need to adhere it close to the eyes so it has that smiling expression :) Don't forget to sponge your Daffodil Delight pieces with Pumpkin Pie Ink, sponge your Very vanilla eyes with Tempting Turquoise




Viola! You have a Chickee-Dee! To make an egg, you can use the 3/4" x 15/16" oval and glitter it up with Dazzling Diamond #102023.

To make a Chocolate Bunny punch art, here's a tutorial.

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Easter Pals - Bunny Hop Punch Art

Hi! I've been creating these Easter Punch Arts in my mind for weeks now and I finally got it into paper! The hardest part was giving cute expressions on their faces. Today, I'll show you my chocolate bunny. Some say it looks like the bunny from the movie "HOP"...hihi. I will go along to show you the rest in the next few days. So be patient. It's worth waiting for the tutorial :)

Punch needed:
- Ornament Punch #119847(for the head)
- Large Oval punch #119855(for the ears)
- Small Oval Punch #119863(for the inner ear and the feet)
- 3/4" x 15/16" Oval Punch # (for the cheek and arms) also for an egg
- 2 Step Bird Punch #117191 (used the wings of the bird for the eyes)
- Owl Punch #118074( used the owl for the body, used the eyes for iris)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309(use the circle for the nose)

TIP: Sponge all Chocolate Chip CS with Whisper White Kraft Ink. Sponge the Very Vanilla bird wings with Tempting Turquoise Ink. Sponge the Very Vanilla cheek ovals, Pink Pirouette inner ears, and nose with Chocolate Chip Brown Ink.



As you can see, I cut off the owls ears and feet (sounds sadistic, but no pun intended, sorry owl). For the feet, just follow the way I cut a piece off. Cut the other piece in the opposite direction, you don't want to give your bunny 2 left feet..hihi.




TIP: When positioning the cheeks, put them on a slanting "V" position, like a smile.



Cut your Chocolate Chip Ovals in a "BEAN" shape to make arms. Don't forget the nose!


Highlight your bunny with black and white gel pens! Your punch art will look more dimensional. TIP: Use your 3/4"x 15/16" oval to make an egg for your bunny to hold. I'd use Dazzling Diamonds #102023 to glitter the eggs (again to make it more dimensional) :)


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Altered Notebook and Clipboard

Anytime you need a special gift for a friend, it's always best to have those little notebooks or clipboards at hand. It's so easy to alter as long as you have your DSPs. This time I used the new DSP, Springtime Vintage #121782. It's so sweet and pretty as it looks in the catalogue.

I've also added an antique brad on the notebook just to put a little touch to it. You may also add on a strap so you can sling it on the brad to bind your notebook close :) The stamp I used is the NEW "Four Frames" stamp set #123442 -Clear. I love this set, it'll be used in my upcoming projects.



I've seen alot of tutorial's out there using the Mod Podge technique for sealing your clipboard. I didn't do it this time. I can always use the mod podge finish later.
The green on top of my clipboard was painted with acrylic paint using a foam brush.
They're very inexpensive in a craft store. I used green paint to give a little highlight on the greenery of my DSP which was cut in in 3 parts and reversed in the middle. Adorable.





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How to Make the Perfect Paper Egg

Hi! It's Easter Egg time! Nope, it's not Easter yet and it's not going to be the real eggs. It's Paper Eggs!!! How many of us have a hard time making an easter egg card, or easter egg shape paper pieces.... MEEEEE!!! I told myself how hard is it to make one because it's not an even circle. Then "Ding.. ding"!!! Circles.

I brought out circle punches, tested which circle proportion will go together! On a flat reference, I found a 3/4" circle differences of 2 circles, between the tip of an egg from the bottom of an egg, to figure out the curvature of a whole egg. Don't ask me, it's Calculus (per my dad, whose the most intelligent, smartest and wisest person I've ever known).


So, I got my 1/2" Circle punch and my 1-1/4" circle punch and put the punch pieces together. Then drew lines connecting both circles. Voila!!! AN EGG!!!




TIP: Sponge the edges to cover some cutting inperfections :)

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Ice Cream Petal Cone Cards

Hi! It's me again! Sorry for the absence lately. I've been under the weather, fighting a cold. Been trying to get back my voice but with my line of work, a days rest may cost me. But hey, I have to think about my health too, right. So I started feeling better and getting my groove going..hihi.

Here are cute petal cone cards I've been wanting to make. I've seen so many use of the BigShot Petal Cone die #121810 (2011 OMC). I've seen hearts, carrots for Easter and alot of ice cream cones. And my best bet are these Ice Cream cone cards. Perfect for a birthday or a thank you note!

Inside these cone cards, I've ran through another piece with Very Vanilla CS so it may be inserted inside the card. Then punched out a 1" Circle Glimmer Red Paper #121790 (love this accent paper) as the cherry on top. Take note that I had to put a pearl embellishment inside the card so it may not easily slide off the card when tilted. You can position it at a couple of inches above the bottom tip of the cone.



MAKING A BIG ROSSETTE:
Use the XL 2-1/2" Circle punch to punch out a piece of BigShot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets #120805 (the best adhesive paper out there, you may use it in any project that needs double sided glue).

Then cut 1 yard of your Chocolate Chip Brown Satin Ribbon. Twist your ribbon from the center onto the Multipurpose Adhesive which was peeled off on one side first. Continue to twist and roll until it looks like a Cinnabon Bun..hehe. (a Cinnamon Bun)
You may have to trim some of the adhesive paper at the end. Press your bun firmly onto the adhesive paper. Then you're ready to peel off the paper backing of your bun and stick onto your cone! Yummmm!

TIP: I used dimensionals to tuck in the ribbon end.

MAKING THE CRIMPED RIBBON:

My mom calls it as the SMOCKING technique. In her early years, she would sew our clothes rather than buying them. She loved to sew dresses, home decors and embroider them. She knew what it was called when she saw my card..hihi. But I did mine the easy way, GLUE GUN is my magic sewing machine. Cut 8" of Chocolate Chip Brown Satin ribbon then apply glue 2 inches at a time and "SMOCK" the ribbon up to the other side of the card. It looked like Chocolate shavings on a cake..mmmmm.



You can also see that I used the long tag from the Petal Cone die and folded it to wrap around the cone. Ain't it gorgeous! I luv it!

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A Card from Heather

A few days ago, I got this surprise in the mail from Heather Miles. She's also a demonstrator in my team. She gives me sweet notes and comments in her blog, as well as my blog and in emails. Very sweet gal and I feel like I've known her for so long. I'm so lucky to have her with me in my journey with Stampin' Up! I hope to meet her one day soon :) Don't forget to check out her blog :)

Thank you Heather for the card. My mom is so touched and appreciates the card :)
BTW, thanks so much for the great award you've given me in your blog :) So thoughtful of you :) I have my favorite blog list on the left column of my blog therefore it's like my award to them as having their blogs as my favorite keepsakes :) Check them out, you'll love their blogs :)

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Chocolate Bar Card from Raidis

Hello there! I was surprised with a gift from a friend yesterday. She came to visit my mom bearing gifts! This was one of them that was very special and handmade. She used the ever so beautiful Bigz L Die, Fun Flowers #121812 (from 2011 OMC). I have yet to get that die.... shucks. The Designer Brads- Flower #112579 sealed the flower gorgeously. She used a DSP (which I'm not familiar with, but it held up the Hershey chocolate bar cover beautifully) and used the Scallop Trim Border #118402 with a label using the small oval punch #119863.

Thanks for the thoughtful and beautiful gifts, Raidis. I also took a picture of the aromatic bag of Godiva Premium Chocolate Truffle Coffee...mmmmmmm. Can't wait to try it. Coffee anyone?



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