Spring - Right as Rain

Thoughts of Hope – Penny Black Flowers

Hello! Today I am sharing a card created with Penny Black supplies spreading the message of hope in these uncertain times. Crafting keeps me grounded these days.

I added Tumbled Glass ink to the center of a white cardstock card base.
I stamped an inspiring sentiment from the #30-703 Blooming Sentiments set in black ink.
I cut the flowers, foliage, shelf, watering can, tools, and butterfly with the #51-635 Buckets of Flowers, #51-510 A Garden, and the #51-610 Hydrangea die sets.
I glued the items to the shelf and the assembly to the panel. The butterfly was added to the scene with foam adhesive.

Stay safe!

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Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop + Giveaway

The Giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all for the sweet comments!

Hello! Today I am delighted to be participating in a blog hop along with a number of other crafters sharing projects created with Spellbinders March 2020 Club Subscriptions. I am sharing a spring- / Easter-themed gift-card project created with the March Small Die of the Month kit – “24 Carrot.” You should have reached me from the blog of Bibi Cameron.

To celebrate this release Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 5 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on the Spellbinders Blog. Hop along for additional chances to win. Giveaway closes on Sunday, March 22, 11:59 pm EDT. The winner will be announced on the Spellbinders Blog post the following Tuesday. The winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties, and taxes.

Additionally, I will be drawing a winner to receive a $25 gift certificate from the comments on my blog. Deadline is Friday, March 20 at 11:59pm EDT. The winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties, and taxes.

Please note, store credit (gift certificates) cannot be applied to Club Subscriptions. Store credit can be applied to shop past Club products, Club extras and regular releases.

I used the Festive Wreaths Slider Card to create a gift card slider card, cutting the pieces from patterned paper and solid cardstock. The area revealed easily fits a gift card. I used a Starbucks gift card because that’s one of my favorite gift cards to receive!

I die-cut the bunny, carrot, and flowers with the March Small Die of the Month kit.
I used the negative piece of the carrot to trace the carrot shape on to patterned paper which I glued behind the carrot frame.

I attached the rabbit and flowers, as well as the carrot tops, to the carrot and then attached the assembled to the slider.
I stamped a sentiment on to white cardstock, cut it with a rectangular die, and added that to the top part of the insert.
The lower portion accommodates the gift card. I added twine through the hole of the insert with which to pull the insert.

Now it’s time to head to the blog of Henriëtte van Mierlo.

Blog Hop Order:
Spellbinders Blog
Yana Smakula
Nichol Spohr
Tina Smith
Bibi Cameron
Jean Manis
Henriëtte van Mierlo
Daniel West
Gemma Campbell
Dina Kowal
Virginia Lu
Jenny Colacicco
Jill Hilliard
Joy Baldwin
Jennifer Snyder
Marie Heiderscheit
Ashley Tucker
Svitlana Shayevich
Rebecca Luminarias
Brenda Noelke
Kathy Clement
Linda Parker
Varada Sharma
Hussena Calcuttawala
Jeanne Jachna
Michelle Short
Yasmin Diaz
Laurie Willison
Ilina Crouse
Laura Volpes
Alicia Havranek
Channin Pelletier
Michelle Zerull
Annie Williams
Sheri Holt
Norine Borys
Ivana Camdzic
Desiree Kuemmerle

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Penny Black – In Bloom

Hello! Today I am sharing a card created with Penny Black supplies celebrating spring! The cherry trees are in bloom everywhere I look at the moment.

I added Tumbled Glass ink to a the center of a white cardstock card base with a sponge dauber.
I stamped a sentiment in the #30-703 Blooming Sentiments set in black ink in the center of the card base.
I cut the branches, flowers, and leaves with the #51-618 Swinging die set.
I glued the branches to the panel and trimmed off the excess from both sides.
I glued the leaves and flowers to the branches.
I added butterflies, cut with dies in the #51-132 Flights of Fancy set, to the scene with foam adhesive.

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Lawn Fawn Hello Spring

Hello! Today I am sharing an Easter-/spring-scene created with Lawn Fawn supplies. It’s a sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest.

I die-cut the pieces using the Build-A-House, Build-A-House Christmas (door), and the Scalloped Treat Box Spring Add-On die sets. I assembled the house and tree with glue.
I stamped the sentiment (masking part of it) on to white cardstock and cut it with the medium-sized cloud die. I also cut a cloud with the largest die in the same set.
I added a 3/4″ Field Day (green) cardstock strip to the Sea Glass (light blue) card base. Note: the card base is 5 1/2″ wide by 4 3/4″ tall to accommodate the height of the house. (The house can be assembled to be shorter by placing the roof lower and the bottom board higher.)
I attached the assembled pieces with dot roller and foam adhesive to the base.

Penny Black Peeps Parade

Hello! Today I am sharing a playful, spring- and/or Easter-themed card inspired by Peeps, the marshmallow candy. I die-cut the elements using a variety of Penny Black sets, including several from the newest collection – Secret Garden.

Using the #51-596 Bird and Branch set, I cut the chicks from bright cardstock – SU Tempting Turquoise (now retired), SU Pineapple Punch, and Taylored Expressions Lollipop. I adhered their eyes and beaks.
I used the #51-630 Rolling Hills and #51-623 Pretty Picket sets to create a background for the scene.
I die-cut the sentiment using the #51-040 Hello Frame die.
I embellished the scene with butterflies cut with one of the butterfly dies in the #51-132 Flights of Fancy set.

I used several of these same supplies on this card.

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