Thinking of You

I love Atlanta in the springtime. The city is in full bloom right now with flowering trees and shrubs adding pops of color everywhere you look. In that spirit I wanted to share a floral card with you to hopefully brighten your day. 

I used PTI's lovely set The Sweet Life for the roses, paired with Background Basics: Chevron to add some modern contrast. The sentiment is from the Stampin' Up! set Trendy Trees. The finished card measures 3.5"h x 5"w, or 4Bar. I've been using this smaller scale a lot lately and have really been enjoying it.

I hope you are enjoying some warm spring sunshine this weekend!


 
SUPPLIES
Stamps: The Sweet Life, Background Basics: Chevron (PTI), Trendy Trees (SU!)
Paper: Stamper's Select White (PTI)
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Rose Romance, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Smokey Slate (SU!)
Tools: The Sweet Life dies (PTI)

Easter Pillow Boxes

One of my family's Easter traditions is to set out small treats (preferably chocolate!) at each family member's place setting at the main meal. My parents will be joining us for Easter dinner this year so I thought I would continue the tradition but also create some cute packaging for my sweet offerings. 

I used the Essential Pillow Box die by Papertrey Ink to create my packaging. These were so easy to make! If you are like me and have waited until the last minute to make Easter favors, these work up in no time.

I made the happy discovery that this pillow box die will just barely fit on a 6x6 piece of pattern paper. So I looked through my stash of 6x6 pattern paper stacks and picked an assortment of fun spring colors and patterns.

Here are my assembled boxes, now they just need decorating!

I tied each box with ribbon and tucked a banner die stamped with the sentiment underneath. You could also write the recipient's name on the tag and use these as place cards.

I think they turned out pretty cute!

I filled each pillow box with a few Cadbury caramel eggs. Yum!

Wishing you a happy Easter! He is risen!



SUPPLIES
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!)
Paper: Stamper's Select White (PTI), Assorted pattern paper
Ink: Only Orange, Kiwi Kiss, Tempting Turquoise (SU!)
Tools: Essential Pillow Box die, Double Ended Banner die (PTI)
Embellishments: Assorted ribbon

A New Venture

Hello!

I have some exciting news to share today. My card designs and handmade soap are going to be sold at a new store opening up here in Atlanta! The store is called Crafted / Westside and will feature the work of primarily local artisans and designers. I am flattered to have my work shown alongside some awesomely talented artists!

Things have been happening pretty fast behind the scenes here and I have been working furiously during my son's nap time and after hours to get everything ready. A big thank you to my husband for watching our little man for me so that I could have some dedicated time to work! On Monday I dropped off my work and the owners are hoping to open their doors this week. Here are my cards displayed in a cute tabletop carousel.

If you are local, please be sure to check them out next time you are in Midtown! They are located across the street from Octane Coffee in the old Whipstitch Fabric space.