Design Tape Striped Easter Egg Cards

I'm back again this week to show you the Easter cards I made to send out this year. Before I get to that, I just want to say thanks for all the comments and likes on my Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny post...you all make me happy, and I'm so grateful! I had a few questions on when my new stamps will be out...SOON! I think April through June are shipping out this week, and when I get them in my hands I will be making samples. Thanks for asking, and I'm so sorry the April set is running behind. Now on to the cards. I just love all the Idea-ology Design Tape sets from Tim Holtz, and I had to start using them up, so I decided to use a bunch of them to decorate eggs for my cards. I made several, and each one is unique and paired with different Paper Dolls, and I chose some of my favorite ones to show you. Enjoy!

I compressed my photos to save some space and to load easier on the blog, but doing that made them a little blurry...sorry.

I free hand cut egg shapes from Kraft Cardstock, and then stamped Wendy Vecchi's Spatter Background Stamp from Stamper's Anonymous onto each using Walnut Stain Distress Ink from Tim and Ranger.

I still have a few pads of Kraft Resist Seasonal Paper Stash (LOVE it!), and used the individual Easter cards as ephemera along with pieces from Botanical Layers and Paper Dolls, and laid out everything. Choosing which Paper Dolls to use was hard, as there are so many.

I used sheets from the Memoranda Paper Stash, and cut them to fit the base of my 6x6 inch card which is on Kraft, and inked all the edges.

I striped the eggs with four different tapes, and made sure to use a glitter one for some sparkle, then I adhered everything on to the card.

I added some color to parts of the Paper Dolls with Distress Markers, and then gave the cards more sparkle with Platinum Stickles. I computer generated the sentiments, and then decided they are needed little hearts, so I made them with Blush Liquid Pearls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by, and I wish each of you the most blessed Easter!

Supplies:

Ranger Inkssentials Kraft Cardstock In 12x12	Memoranda Paperie	Stampers Anonymous Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Stamps - Splatter Background Stamp	Tim Holtz Idea-ology FRENCH Design Tape Paperie	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Design Tape in Remnants
COLLECTOR Design Tape	Tim Holtz Idea-ology BUTTERFLY Design Tape	Tim Holtz Idea-ology POSTAL Design Tape	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-ROSE-Design-Tape	Tim Holtz Idea-ology VINTAGE Design Tape
*Tim Holtz Kraft Resist Seasonal Paper Stash 12 x 12	Gathered Twigs - Distress Ink	Tim Holtz Mini Ink Blending Tool	Tim Holtz Coredinations KRAFT CORE CLASSIC 6X6	Tapered Fringe
Idea-ology Paper Dolls	Distress Marker - Broken China	Spun Sugar - Distress Marker	Ranger adhesive foam white	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-BOTANICAL-Layers
Ranger Stickles in Platinum	Ranger Liquid Pearls in Blush

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny Wooden Dolls

Hello All! I'm so sorry it's been over a month since I've been here. I've had bad back problems, caused from locked up hip flexors, and it's been stand up or lay down for almost three weeks. So after a course of steroids and physical therapy, I'm sort of back to normal, and even revamped the crafty cave...that took six days. Anyway, I didn't think I'd be able to sit and do Easter crafts, but after pushing through, I've made a few things. Today, I present Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, made of all sorts of wooden pieces from my stash. I had the absolute best time making these!!! Enjoy! I'll be back soon with Easter cards. 

After sorting through tons of wooden pieces to see how they could all fit together, I settled on these. The ears are connected to the head with screw eyes, as are the arms to the body.

I painted all the pieces (except the body) with Picket Fence Distress Paint from Tim and Ranger, and the body with Brushed Corduroy. I cut a piece of Tim's new Wallpaper (LOVE this stuff!) to fit the base, and inked it up.

I added ribbon to finish off their outfits, and drew on their faces. Everything was given a good inking with Wendy's Tree Branch Archival. I inked the basket too, and added the craft store bought eggs. I sprayed and inked the Crinkle Ribbon and tied it onto the baskets with raffia. The carrots are made from a triangular metal bead and tassel charm, both altered with paint and Distress Spray Stain. Then I added the inked Alpha Dice.

 

 

 

 

Yes they have tails!!!

I had this three tiered tray for along time filled with art supplies, and decided to jump on the bandwagon decorating it for holidays...it seems to be a huge craze. It was a lot of fun, and I painted the birds, bunnies, eggs, and jar, and threw it all together with garland, grass, and straw carrots. I think I'll do this for all big occasions...so much fun! 

Enjoy your Easter week everyone, and I'll be back soonish!

Supplies:

Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-VIGNETTE-FINIAL-SET-Structures	Idea-ology Screw Eyes	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Picket Fence	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Victorian Velvet	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Paint in Brushed Corduroy
Multi Medium Matte	Faber-Castell BLACK Essential PITT Artist Pens	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Worn Wallpaper	2014 CHA Release - Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink - Tree Branch	MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS
Tim Holtz Distress Paint CARVED PUMPKIN	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain in Crushed Olive	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon	Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Gathered Twigs	Walnut Stain - Distress Ink
Idea ology Alpha Dice Findings

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!