Easter Fun Crafts, Craft Show, and other ramblings.

What the story Morning Glory? Wow! It's been many days since I left a little conversation for ya, huh?
Well... Sale-a-bration ended with a bang! (Sorry to see it end though - so much fun!!) I've been busy getting ready for the HeART of Yukon Craft Event and I had a great time there. (I'll share some pics of that in a minute.) Let's see, what else have I been up to? Oh I know! Had a great time with my Fancy Fold class. I will post one Fancy Fold card each week - with tutorials! (Uh oh! Now it's spoken into the universe. I'm committed. lol) Hm... and I made a fun wedding card. Working on name tags and treats for my INK Demos meeting this Saturday. Looking forward to seeing my girls - always!!
That's enough reading. Let's look at some pictures!!

This is one of the projects we made at my March Stamp club!

It is an Accordion Fold Card or Step Fold Card.

We used some great stuff from the Occasions Mini!

This is a really fun  and EASY technique! We used Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper and the adorable Sweet Cake stamp set, both still available through the end of April. My club girls also got to play with the new Stampin' Up! e used the Label Framelit here. What a great addition to our crafting!! If you would like to make this, just leave me a comment and I'll send you the dimensions.

Cutie little Easter "Peep-a-boo". Made with the Matchbox Die.

Basket full of fresh made Easter Carrots. Even the Easter Bunny can't grow 'em like this!

Easter and Spring Necklaces made from Beveled Windowpanes. Cute!

Plus a charm!

and Taffeta Ribbon!

and Flower Brads!

I just love these!! Filled with Jelly Beans, of course.

I Have a Purple Passion!

I know, I know! February is all about pink and red. But wait until you see the world, not through rose colored glasses but PURPLE ones!

It all began with the new breakfast smoothie I made yesterday morning. My sweet cousin Donna gave me the idea to put oatmeal in a smoothie so I did what every other well connected modern women would do - I googled it! Look at what I found... YUM!!!

I call it Purple Passion! You will find the recipe at the bottom.

I have loved the color purple my whole entire life. I think there really is no other color like it in the spectrum. Purple has the power to excite and soothe all at the same time. It can be bold and dramatic or soft as a cloud. Put red and purple next to each other and you've got something clammoring for your attention, but add a bit of yellow with your purple and see how soft and unassuming it becomes. Well enough words, let's look at some purple in action.

Concord Crush and Real Red Valentine made by Janet Baker. Janet's cute little candy pouch is made with the Top Note Die (I LOVE my Big Shot!) and the Heart and banner are from Take It To Heart stamp set.

This lovely card was made by Shelia deCordova for Leadership. I love the way she used the new Label Framelits by Stampin' Up! Shelia also used another new stamp set from the Occasions Mini - Apothecary Art.

This adorable purple polka dot was made by Amy Storrie. Wisteria Wonder & Pool Party are colors featured in the Sweet Shop Product Suite. The suite has Designer Papers, Designer Stickers, Sweet Shop Jelly Bean Brads and much more!!

Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant make a nice frame for Monica Wood's card. Monica also used the Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen for a pretty water colored effect.

This is a card I made awhile back. Added a paper pieced quilt square to Baja Breeze and ran it through the Vintage Wallpaper  Embossing Folder (I LOVE my Big Shot!). I framed the whole thing in Perfect Plum and added a cute tag from the Four Frames stamp set.

I hope this makes you want to go create in purple!! If so, leave me a comment. Or better yet, send me a picture! I've got something special (and purple) to give away today so don't be shy.

The winner of the His & Hers Valentines Card Pack is......................drum roll, please............................
.......Belinda Stone!!! Congrats B! I'll get your Valentines over to you this weekend or you can stop in Saturday morning for Stamp Club.

Speaking of Stamp club - we have soooo much fun and you can join us!! We meet once a month and make fun stuff. If you'd like more info. shoot me an email at inkcentric@yahoo.com or give me a call at 396-2552. We are meeting this Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30 and Monday morning from 10:00 to 12:30. Make up class (if you can't come to either of those) will be on Tuesday evening. We always have room for new friends at My Stamping Table!