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Studio Calico Febuary Cirque card kit reveal

Studio calico Cirque kits are up and ready for you to purchase! I made these cards with the Cirque card kit. I adore the cute Easter word die-time to start thinking about my Easter projects! Hurry and go shop before things sell out!

Perfect Packaging ideas…

 

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Here are a few ideas for perfectly pretty gift packaging for your sweet treats! Since Easter is almost here I spruced up a Kraft box-I think this would be so sweet for an Easter brunch kids table favors. This little box could hold jellybeans or chocolate eggs and be saved to reuse next year. Then I made a few chic treat boxes for just about any occasion-beautiful wedding favors to birthday favors.

There are more perfect packaging ideas on the MFT's blog & some of the DT's blogs.

 

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MFT's-Easter Bunny die-namics, Easter Bunny stamps, treat pocket die-namics, mini rose die-namics, royal rose die-namics, washi tape patterns, wood plank background stamp, patterned triangles background stamp, pierced rectangle die-namics, pierced tags die-namics; inks-gray grout, pink lemonade, natural;  cardstock-sweet tooth, olive, razzle berry, sno cone, gray grout, kraft

 

 

 

 

 

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.[mft's March release-day 4].

 There are 4 days until you can get the new March release!! Today I am showing off new MFT's Funky Florals stencil. I used it two ways-on the pillow box & card with a blending foam & ink for a soft and light feel. Then I used modeling paste on a gift/decorative box-which gave it a cool raised texture. Remember there is more new stuff to see on the MFT's Blog & the rest of the DT blogs-don't miss out on seeing MORE!

 

 

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MFT's-Funky Floral stencil; LJD Words of Wisdom; Wood Plank background stamp; pierced traditional tag stax; ljd square pillow box; mini hybrid heirloom rose; inks-gray grout, black licorice; cardstock-sweet tooth, gray grout

 

 

 

 

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Time to get ready for Easter and the new product release from MFT's! I used the new MFT's Easter Bunny stamps & Die-namics to make these cards & pillow treat box. I think that the Easter Bunny die is so sweet and I couldn't stop using it. I also think I need to use it to make a garland! The MFT's Blog has lots going on-even a chance to win a $75 gc. Check out the MFT"S Blog for details...and more links to the DT's personal blogs for more inspiration.

 

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My Favorite Things-pierced rectangle stax, LLD 3x4 notepad, LJD pillow box, DC jumbo abstract art, inks-gray grout, natural, pink lemonade, snow cone, black licorice, cardstocks-gray grout, sweet tooth

 

 

 

 

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new cards. new dies. some Easter.

.[new cards. new dies.].

Last night I made two new cards with two new dies-the butterfly and the hexagons. I bought the hexagons for a project that called for them and then I did these cards for fun. The butterfly-I am always trying to find cool butterfly shapes & sizes. I thought I wouldn't use the body piece-now I kinda of like it.

.[products].

• TCD-blue damask pp, tan dot, grey damask, orange floral
• dies-butterflyMemory Box Darla Butterfly - Craft Dies 
• Spellbinders S4-368 Nestabilities Hexagons Die Templates

.[some Easter].

Here is another stained wood egg-with some pearls, rhinestones, and a bit of gold string. A few months ago I made these rabbits out of clay-this is how far I got. I am not sure if I want to finish them more than they are-I am afraid of doing something all wrong! I think they are sweet as is, or are they?!

 

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Tomeki28 said:

Gorgeous! I love your holiday deco ideas. I also found those cute dollar stamps from Michaels to make ATCs and tags. Beautiful work you do! *Melody*

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Thanks, Melody! Those stamps are so great to work with, I bet you've made some pretty things too!!

Angela M said:

Keisha, Those eggs are SO pretty. I am sure they are even prettier in real life, too. Love it! Angela

Yikes, I am kinda of nervous about what to send you...I want them to be just as nice for you IRL.

 

Handmadebymargaretha.blogspot.com said:

i love your eastercards! scraplifted one: http://handmadebymargaretha.blogspot.nl/2013/03/paas-10-daagse-8.html happy easter!

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I have not looked yet...but I am on my way right after I post this-I am excited to see what you did!! Thanks Margaretha!!

 

 

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About 2 weeks ago I bought some wood & paper mache eggs to decorate. I love the pretty pastel colors of spring/Easter, but I want a more natural glitz to my Easter! I did a dark stain on the wood egg, but I held back on scattering the pearl stickers I first envisioned-sometimes you have to pull back on the glitz. On the large paper mache egg I used coarse & fine glitter, then wrapped gold/silver cord around the center. I have a few more wood eggs to decorate, one will have those pearls!

 

 

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Thispaperjournal.blogspot.com said:

Beautiful! I love your style :)

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Thanks, so so much!

 

Louisesharp.blogspot.com said:

Happiness is....stumbling upon an inspiring blog. Swoon. Love at first sight. Your photography, your projects, your eye for the detail - my heart just wants to stop here and stay for a while. Thank you for sharing your pieces of beautiful. Your new fan, Louise X

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Louise, wow...you are super generous with your compliments! I am thankful for having kind visitors-like you!!

 

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This week I have been setting up some Easter decorations in the living room & dining room-I made a few garlands. Last night I made two garlands-I received 2 new dies(a pinwheelLifestyle Crafts QuicKutz 4-Inch by 4-Inch Flower Pinwheel Die & a doilySpellbinders Picot Edge Circles ). Kiela is new addicted to using my Big Kick, she has been all in my stuff-argh! Have a good weekend & I hope you enjoy the Easter photos...

 

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Irockpaperandscissors.wordpress.com said:

Hi Keisha! I've been following your blog for years and I must say, I really do love your cards. I was wondering what white cardstock you use... it has a nice bit of texture, but not too much! Could you please let us know? Thanks!

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It does have great texture & weight...I love getting my cardstock from Paper Source. I try to pick up a pack or two once a month.

 

 

Heaven said:

These are GORGEOUS!! I am so jealous of all your creativity.. I'm in a funk and have absolutely no mo-jo. Your cards though, are very inspiring! Happy Birthday... late! lol :)

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Thank, Heaven!! I hope that you have found some mojo-I am trying to use mine while it's here, lol!

 

 

~amy~ said:

I love every single project! wow! sigh, I love that leaf embossing folder...looks fabulous. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

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Thank you Amy!!

 

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I made two quick cards today with some new things that came in the mail-more embossing folders & a bunny/chick die. I am excited that I have some new things to try this weekend-even a box of Stampin Up goods that just arrived. It's been a while since I have order from Stampin Up-new stamps, punches, dies, and a embossing folder!

.[products].

• circle garland, stripe pp
• embossing folder(sheep card)-Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Set, Decorative Tile
• embossing folder(bunny card)-Cricut Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Honeycomb, 5-Inch by 7-Inch
• bunny die-Lifestyle Crafts Easter Punches Dies - 3 dies (SKU #DC0422)

 

 

 

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Katie said:

What brand of embossing folders do you use? I love the pattern of the "believe card" from a few days ago - such pretty stuff. Love to see your latest creations. Thanks

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Jennifer Henson said:

I would love to know where you got your embossing folders or at least who they are made by:)

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Traci Severson said:

Thanks for the info Keisha!!!! Again, your cards are stunningly gorgeous! I'm loving those embossing folders you used on them!

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OK, Ladies...I am still building up on my Big Kick stuff, I have only had it a week! Here are some links to what I have/use...

 

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Set, James'  Katie, the BECAUSE card!!

Lifestyle Crafts Sequence Embossing Folder, 2-Pack

Lifestyle Crafts ZigZag Embossing Folder, 2-Pack

Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder, Swiss Dots

Sizzix Bigz BIGkick/Big Shot Die by Tim Holtz, Tattered Florals

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Today I am sharing two Easter cards I made today! I used my gorgeous dollar bin stamps & TCD's paper and garland. I stayed very simple with some splash of spring colors.

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card 1-TCD: text pp, stripe pp, circle garland

 

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Heaven said:

These are so cute!! Love them. About the embossing, I was referring to your fabulous rubber stamping embossing. I can NEVER get it as perfect as you do. :)

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LOL, OH!!! I like the fact that you *think* mine is perfect...and I would hate to ruin that image you have of me by showing what a mess I really am!! ;-P

.[dollar stamps Easter tag garland].

 .[Easter garland].

My first Easter project-using Michael's dollar bin stamps(the bunny with the bow, the chick, sheep, and the egg)! I love these stamps, they were just what I wanted-more realistic and vintage. I wished they had more choices & sentiments that I liked just as much as these. The one bunny with the egg tag-that bunny stamp wasn't from the dollar bin. I can't to use them for cards!

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Angee Butler-Carter said:

Loving your cards. Especially your embossing. How do you get your embossing so crisp?

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Hi Angee, no secret trick...just my new Big Shot!! I love that thing!!

 

 

 

Heaven said:

These are so pretty! Do you send these cards through the mail, and if so, how do you protect all the gorgeous embellishments? I'm still hoping you'll do a video tutorial on your embossing. I'd love to see how you get it so crisp too. :)

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Heaven, I am not sure if I have sent any cards through the mail...most go attached to gifts w/o envelopes!! And my Big Shot did all the embossing work this time-no more hand cramps doing it the hard way!!

 

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