Pooh and Piglet Friends Forever

Winnie-the-Pooh has been a favorite character of mine after reading the A.A. Milne books.  When I discovered the series of clear stamps by La-La Land Crafts, I knew I had to purchase the Pooh-like images and philosophical sayings.  I also found a 6x6 paper pad 'In The Forest' by La-La La Land that coordinated well with the stamped images because the scenes had a animated cartoon-like quality. The papers are printed on both sides with different scenes, some of them are half sheet designs and others are quarter sheet designs. I used my Misti tool to align the words and allow for restamping if necessary. It was super easy to stamp the images with permanent black ink and color them in with Copic pens. I drew in the clothes for Pooh and Piglet. Lastly, I fussy cut the characters and adhered them to the card with foam adhesives.  Super easy and fast!

                                         

Because the Daiso envelope (in a large pack) had some Japanese red stamp position marks, I felt implored to cover them up with washi tape.  Luckily, I had some Winnie-the-Pooh washi tape which added a special coordinated touch. Because this card was so easy to make and turned out very attractive, I know that I'll make lots of cards like this in the future.  Card making should be a relaxing and gratifying craft....it is for me!

Little Chick Easter Basket

I discovered the i-Crafter die for this project in a stack of stuff and I don't remember when I bought it or why it was where I found it.  I am a hoarder aren't I?  Oh well, I was excited to find it especially since Easter is around the corner. It was an easy project that only took a few minutes to complete and I made it using just scraps from my desktop pile.  The die package had every part needed except the handle but that was easily fashioned from two strips of paper.  For the base of the basket I used a sparkly card stock scrap from a 12x12 paper pad. I decided to use a real ribbon instead of using the die to cut a paper ribbon so that the basket would have a more realistic detail.  This paper Easter basket will make a great holder for some jelly beans and chocolate bunnies.  I also think it would also be really cute as a party favor for a baby shower....because of the hatching chick!  I know that the i-Crafter company is no longer in business, but you may be able to find some of their dies still being sold at HM Ben Franklin Crafts. Do check at HM BFC for other brands of paper dies to make an Easter basket. Happy Easter crafting!