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Stay Cozy – March 2024 Christmas Card

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

I almost didn’t make it! I finished March’s Christmas card just in time. 🙂 I’m making a few Christmas cards each month to be ready for the season. You can see January’s card here and February’s card here.

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I love the color combo of red and turquoise. I think it worked great with these cute snowmen for sending cozy Christmas wishes. My inspiration for the card layout came from the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Sketch Challenge 43.

The snowmen and sentiment are from the stamp set called Stay Cozy from Unity Stamp Company. I stamped both the snowmen and sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored them with Copic markers.

I used the Scallops & Circles Nesting Dies from Unity Stamp Company to die cut around the snowmen. I punched around the sentiment with a 2-inch oval punch.

Using a snowflake embossing folder (this is a similar folder), I embossed a piece of red card stock and attached it to a white card. I layered a strip of patterned paper to turquoise card stock and attached it to the card. Using a small dot embossing folder (like this), I embossed a square of turquoise card stock, layered the snowmen image to it, and attached it to the card. I added the sentiment to the card using foam tape.

I really love the way this card turned out! I made 4 of them to add to my stash for the holidays. 🙂

Anita

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Oh, Happy Happy Day (Handmade Card)

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

Winnie the Pooh always makes me smile! 🙂 And this stamp set called Winnie the Pooh: Pooh’s Happy Day from Unity Stamp Company is no exception. With his party hat and balloon he makes a fun birthday card for almost anyone. 🥳🎈

I stamped Pooh with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers. Then I stamped the sentiment with red ink at an angle. I die cut around the image using the Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies from Unity Stamp Company and layered it to red card stock die cut with the same set. The piece is attached to a turquoise card. To add a little shine to the card, I added Diamond Glaze to the balloon.

This is a really simple card that comes together quickly, but it’s also so very cute! 🙂

Anita

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Sunny Dreams Crochet Baby Blanket – New Colors

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

You may have seen my Sunny Dreams Crochet Baby Blanket from a few years ago in this post. Here’s a picture of the sweet blanket.

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My sister asked me to crochet a blanket for her to give as baby gift and left the choice of pattern and colors up to me. I decided to use my Sunny Dreams pattern, but change it up a bit. I thought it would be cute to make it in 2 different colors. The blanket will be for a new baby boy so I chose blue and green.

The yarn I used is Baby Bee Sweet Delight in Teal, Too! and Green Light. I used a G/4mm crochet hook to stitch up my blanket. The original yellow blanket was stitched up using Bernat Softee Baby yarn in Lemon with a G/4mm crochet hook. Even though both yarns are a 3 weight, the Baby Bee Sweet Delight is a slightly thinner yarn.

Because of this, I added 2 extra sections to the blanket so it would be a little longer. I began with the same number of stitches for the width, but added an extra section of both the V-stitch and the Double Crochet. The blanket has 4 sections of blue in Double Crochet and 3 sections of green in the V-Stitch. The border is worked in blue. The finished blanket measures about 27 inches by 39 inches. You will need two 4-ounce skeins of Baby Bee Sweet Delight in Teal, Too! and one 4-ounce skein in Green Light to make the same size blanket.

You can find the original pattern here in this post. Or I’ve included a link to a free PDF below if you’d like to print it. Remember that I added sections to the blue and green blanket that won’t be listed in the pattern. All you need to do is repeat the instructions for the V-stitch section and the Double Crochet section to add more rows.

Here’s the link to the PDF…

Sunny Dreams Crochet Baby Blanket

It was fun to stitch up this pattern in a different yarn with different colors. The Baby Bee Sweet Delights yarn is so soft – perfect for cuddling with a new little one!

Anita

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Easter Egg Hunt (Handmade Card)

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

I love the bright Spring colors on this card! Unity Stamp Company makes it so easy to create fun and beautiful cards. This card was made using the Egg Hunt Stamp & Die Bundle – the stamp set and matching dies are also available individually.

I stamped the patterned eggs in green and blue, stamped the solid egg once in orange and once in pink, and stamped the grass in a slightly darker green. I used my Misti Stamping Tool to stamp the images so I could re-ink the stamps and stamp them a second time to get more vibrant colors. I used the matching dies to die cut around the images.

I die cut a piece of white card stock using Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies from Unity Stamp Company. I created the clouds using the Cloud Stencil from MFT Stamps. I used a Blender Brush from Taylored Expressions to apply blue ink while repositioning the stencil on the white card stock. I attached the eggs, overlapping them, and then attached the grass.

Using the same die set, I die cut orange and pink card stock and layered them to a white card. The stamped piece is attached on the top.

This was a fun card to make! It would also be pretty in pale pastel colors.

Anita

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Hannah Girl (Handmade Card)

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

Have you seen all the wonderful Angie Girl stamps at Unity Stamp Company? They are all so fun and there is sure to be one for any card making occasion.

This stamp set is called Hannah Girl and includes 2 sentiments in the set. As you can tell, she is a large stamp – she measures 2.75 by 4.75 inches!

I stamped her with Memento Tuxedo Blank ink on white card stock and colored her with Copic markers. I used the Deckle & Stitches Nesting Die Set from Unity Stamp Company to die cut around the image and layered it to green card stock die cut with the same set. The piece is attached to the card with foam tape.

I added Diamond Glaze to the pink balloon to add a little shine and added 4 little dots of Nuvo Vintage Drops in the color Peppermint Candy to finish the card.

Hannah Girl is such a fun stamp to color and makes a great card for sending birthday wishes!

Anita

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Crochet Bunny Basket

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

There’s still time to stitch up this sweet little Crochet Bunny Basket before Easter! I found this cute bunny basket while perusing Pinterest at Craftsy Amore and you can find the pattern here. 🐰

The pattern uses velvet yarn to stitch up the basket. I decided to use Bernat Blanket Yarn in Vintage White with a J/6mm crochet hook because I had some leftover from another project. I didn’t have quite enough to finish the tail, so I used Baby Bee Snugs & Kisses yarn in Soft Snowflake to crochet the tail – and who doesn’t love a cute white bunny tail! 🐇

Because I used a thicker yarn my basket turned out a little larger than the one in the pattern, but size doesn’t necessarily matter for the Crochet Bunny Basket. And because it’s bigger, there’s room for more Easter candy! 😉

This is a pattern that works up quickly. I think you can make it with any bulkier weight velvet or plush yarn in any color that makes you happy. 🙂 Fill it with Easter treats for a fun little Easter basket. 🐰

Anita

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A Touch of Easter and Spring Decor

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

I love our fireplace! When we remodeled a few years ago, we changed the surround to brick and had a custom mantel built. I have so much fun decorating it for the different seasons.

Today I’m sharing my Easter mantel.🐇🥕🐰 Of course it’s filled with some of my creations. 😉 I’ve included links for the info on making them below.

Click on the links below the pictures to find all the details for the fun projects.

Crochet Chocolate Bunny, Crochet Plush White Chocolate Bunny, Crochet Easter Bunny.

Here’s a closer look…

Bunny Door Hanging, Bunny Silhouette Canvas, Easter “Peeps” Wood Decor, Bunny Garland, Chalk Painted Easter Eggs, Pink Gingham Bunny, Easter Bunny Frame, DIY Farmhouse Candlesticks.

I also wanted to show you my repurposed tray that I keep on my coffee table. It’s so fun to change out for the seasons!

I picked up the small milk glass pitcher at a vintage shop. The tulip stems and little concrete bunnies came for the dollar spot at Target. The 2 turquoise pedestal dishes also came from Target a few years ago. The carrots and tiny plastic eggs are from the seasonal section at Hobby Lobby.

The tray itself is one I repurposed and you can find all the info here. And all the details for my Wood Bead Garland are in this post.

I hope you enjoyed this little “tour” of my Easter decor! 😊🐇🥕🐰

If you’re interested in seeing my mantel decorated for other seasons you can find them here – Valentine, Halloween and Fall, Christmas.

Anita.

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Happy Easter from Pooh (Handmade Card)

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

If you’re a fan of Winnie the Pooh, then you will love this stamp set. It’s called Winnie the Pooh: Pooh’s Bunny Hop and it’s from Unity Stamp Company – and Pooh in those bunny ears is just too cute! 😊

For this card, I let Pooh be the focal point and used some dies and patterned papers to set him off.

I stamped Pooh with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers.

Using scalloped rectangle dies (these are similar dies), I die cut around the stamped image. I die cut a larger scalloped rectangle from green card stock and attached the stamped image to it.

I stamped my “thinking of you” sentiment with green ink at an angle above Pooh. This is one of my older stamps. Use your favorite sentiment – or none at all. 😊 I stamped “Happy Easter” on the inside of my card so I wanted something else on the front.

I attached a piece of striped pattern paper to a white card and attached the stamped piece to the card with foam tape.

Pooh Bear always makes me smile! 😊

Anita

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Crochet Plush White Chocolate Bunny

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

Y’all!! I took the pattern I used to make this Crochet Chocolate Bunny and turned her into a big Crochet Plush White Chocolate Bunny!! 🐇 Look how adorable she is! 🥰

The pattern is from Hygge Crochet Co and you can find it here.

I stitched up my Plush White Chocolate Bunny using Baby Bee Snugs & Kisses yarn in Vanilla Bean with a J/6mm crochet hook. You’ll need an 8 ounce skein of the (6) super bulky yarn along with Poly-fil stuffing to make your bunny. I tied on a sweet bow with orange and white striped ribbon to give her a little color.

She measures about 18 inches tall – the perfect size to snuggle with. She would also look cute sitting on your couch. 😊 I could see her brightening up a little one’s room with a bow to match the color scheme.

Here’s a couple of pics with both the White Chocolate and Chocolate Bunnies side by side so you can see the difference in size. I love them both! 🤍🤎

This pattern works up quickly so you still have plenty of time to stitch up a white chocolate – or chocolate – bunny before Easter! 🐇

Anita

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Easter Treat Bags

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

Did you see my Vintage-Look Easter Card post using this sweet bunny stamp? The stamp set is called Whiskers and Wings from Unity Stamp Company. I love her so much that I decided to use her on some Easter Treat Bags.🐇

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I purchased some of these white treat bags from Amazon. They measure 4 by 5 inches and come in a package of 100. I paid $8.79 for the bags – but we all know that prices can change on Amazon. 😉

I stamped the bunny with Memento Rich Cocoa ink on the front of the bag. To make the little “Happy Easter” sticker, I stamped the sentiment with mauve colored ink on white sticker paper. I punched around the sentiment using a 1-inch circle punch. The stamp I used is from the Winnie the Pooh: Pooh’s Bunny Hop stamp set from Unity Stamp Company. This stamp set has Pooh Bear in bunny ears – so adorable!! I’ll have to create with him next!

Then all you have to do is add some Easter treats to the bag, fold over the top, peel the backing off the sticker, and attach it to the bag.

These little treat bags are perfect for a Sunday school class, for the kids at school, to tuck into Easter baskets, or even to use as little favors on your Easter table. 🐇

I hope you’ll use this idea as inspiration to stamp up some quick and easy treat bags of your own!

Anita