Friday, January 1, 2010

Eggcoutrements Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini Blog Hop


Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini Blog Tour! We're glad you're here! 

You've probably arrived from the great projects on Heidi's Blog with the Something Sweet set, but if not, you can go either direction to see all 25 stops on the tour.  Be sure to drop by Stampin' Addicts for Stampin' Up! creative fun!

First, I have a Big Shot Scalloped Envelope Die basket (which I admit is SO last year), but I really wanted a basket for this set.  I think the color scheme of the Shades of Spring Designer Series Paper brings it into the new decade ;).  The flower and swirly are from the Eggcelent Eggs Kit, and at $9.99, it is a great value.  It includes sheets of flowers, rhinestones, Egg holders and rub-ons!


Next is this card which highlights the Eggcellent Eggs kit.  I cut out the bunny face and chick from the Eggcoutrements set and tucked them in the grass of one of the Egg Holders...The Egg Holders are easy to adapt to a border for the short side of a card.  I used the Eggcellent Eggs kit flowers for the garden, and happily, the small dots in the borders make great centers for the tiny flowers. (Centers are included for the larger flowers.) The flower stems and sentiment oval are the striped pattern from the same paper.


Here's the Egg Kit in its intended use. I added Janine Tinklenberg's fun Scalloped Crimped edging technique for the top of the egg (topped with a flower) and for the mat for the blue bunny.


This final card uses the sticky-backed rhinestones to highlight the stamped images and rub-ons along the bottom edge. The Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon is threaded through both sides of the Hardware piece and adhered with dimensionals.


Now, continue the fun by visiting Holly P. at Ink Paper Stamps to see great projects with the Mini Milk Carton Big Shot Die! Thanks for touring with us!

29 comments:

KilkennyVFX said...

I love the swirly rub ons! You did a great job with this set! Now I can see why you were so excited about it. I love the colors!

Heidi Baks said...

Love the garden card!

Marie said...

Well, I'm glad you did a basket even if it is "last year" because I almost did one and just didn't have the time for my stop on the Tour. I love those baskets and I hope they keep coming back! ;) Your projects are all wonderful - TFS!

Sara Mattson-Blume said...

WOW! Last year- no way--totally cool and this year! I love your projects. That egg is precious!

HeathersHobby said...

Rhonda, I LOVE the rhinestone card! It is just precious! I love the versatility you showed with the kit.

Dawnmarie's Life said...

These are all so cute! I love how spring they feel!

Cindy said...

Rhonda, these are FABULOUS! And I don't think the scallop envelope basket is "last year", either. TFS!

Marilyn Goodrich said...

How cheerful! Love the colors and the versatility! :-)

lisa808 said...

Pretty samples.

Kandi said...

These are all so stinkin cute!

Yapha said...

What fantastic Easter projects! Great egg, and I love that last card!

Unknown said...

Rhonda, that's SUCH a cute basket! Love it!

Lisa Y. said...

First - your blog banner is adorable!
I just loved all of your projects esp. the egg!

Melissa said...

Cute projects Rhonda! Love your basket.. I think it works perfectly with the set. Great use of the Eggcellent Eggs kit outside of the original intended use too!

Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek said...

Totally awesome way to think out of the box, Rhonda! Great work. My fave is the flower garden card.

WebDeb said...

Wow -- I love that last card! Wonderful projects!

Lisa Naples said...

Very cute projects. I especially like the Easter basket. Thanks for sharing.

Cherie said...

I love your basket! Great attention to detail! TFS!

Cherie

Unknown said...

They look Great Rhonda!!!
I love the basket!!! :)

Kim said...

I love all your projects! What wonderful ideas! Anytime winter becomes too cold, I'm hopping over to your blog to get a peek at spring!

Flowers said...

I love seeing how illustrators use their own set! And I love seeing such out of the ordinary ideas! Love these cards.

debadoo said...

Scallop envie baskets never go out of style!! Too cute!! Love all your projects.

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

Too cute, each one just lovely!

Holly @ InkPaperStamps said...

Love that li'l bunny popping up on your Easter card (is that the Stampin' Bunny?) And your Easter egg is so funky cool!

Rhonda L. said...

Wonderful creations! Love the card with the "grass" and flowers and bunny peeking through!

Sarah said...

Cute Cute Cute - fab work :-)

Melina said...

Very nice projects Rhonda! Thanks for sharing!!

Holly said...

Rhonda great projects! I love the basket!!! So pretty!! You did a rockin job :)

Jeannie said...

Love the projects! The garden card is so cute! TFS!