Saturday, March 31, 2018

3/31/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is the day before Easter and I am so excited to share with you my Easter Egg Carton.   If you have been watching my Instagram page, I did a few sneak peeks of what I was working on.  Now I can reveal the finished product.




I had so much fun creating each egg.  The base of each egg is a plastic egg.
Here are the details:
The green egg is wrapped with Lemon Grass Thread.
The middle egg in the back is decorated with Mother Nature Color Me Washi Tape.  I then colored the tape with Color Splash Pencils and added water to blend the colors.
The mint green egg in the back and the pink egg in the front, was painted with Cool Pool Acrylic Paint and a mix of Sweet Berry and Butter Cream.    I then speckled the outside with Black Licorice Silk.
The two eggs in the front corners was made with squares of Spring Filled Pattern Paper.  I placed White Liner tape on the back of each square.
I then added some Butter Cream cardstock, that I cut with Fringe Shears, for grass.

Have a great Easter!!!

Thursday, March 29, 2018

3/29/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I want to share a fun and cute Easter Card.
I love bunnies at this time of year.  Of course, bunnies are popular for Easter, but to me they are a sign of spring and of new life.


To create the bunny, I first stamped the bunny on the Whip Cream Cardstock, to keep his whiskers.  I then stamped the bunny on Banana Cream, for the color of the bunny.  I then embossed the ears with White Embossing powder on Bubble Gum Cardstock.  Lastly, I stamped the bow tie on Pool Play Cardstock.  I then pieced everything together.

I love the little bunny and I love the the saying that comes with it.  I think it makes a very cute Easter card!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: All Ears
Paper: Banana Cream Cardstock, Pool Play Cardstock, Bubble Gum Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Spring Filled Patter Paper.
Ink: Black Licorice, Clear Pigment
Dies: Border Basics, Journey Ovals
Accessories: Whip Cream Thread, Fun Day Elements

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

3/27/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Don't you just love the season.  I love to see all the pastel colors, with chicks and bunnies, etc.  Kids love to hunt for eggs and today the card I have to share is about eggs and egg hunts.


I created the glittery eggs by adding a piece of White Liner Sheets to the Cool Pool egg.  I then added strips of white liner tape to the Pretty Amethyst egg.  I then rubbed Journey Sparkle Dust over the top.
You now have glittery eggs for a fun Easter egg hunt!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Storybook Occasions
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Pretty Amethyst Cardstock, Cool Pool Cardstock, Spring Filled Prints, White Liner Sheets
Ink: Black Licorice
Accessories: Journey Sparkle Dust, Whip Cream Thread, Rainbow Drops
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Sunday, March 25, 2018

3/25/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today, is a new week, so you know that means a new layout in my planner.

This week is Easter and Holy Week, so I wanted to do something to celebrate this event.


I used the Color Cross stamp and used the die cut negative to the die that matches to create the purple cross. I colored the red cross with the Color Splash pencils.  I then "flicked" some of the red pencil onto the rest of the page.  I colored the purple cross with PanPastel.  I also stamped some verses from the Color Cross stamp set that were appropriate for Easter.

I hope you have a great Easter week.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Color Cross
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Color Cross
Colored with Color Splash Pencils and Pan Pastels.

Friday, March 23, 2018

3/23/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

We are getting closer to Easter.  I love Easter for all the cute little decorations, but also for the real reason, Jesus is Alive!

Today, I want to share with you a very simple card.


I used the Color Splash pencils to color in the Tiger Blooms.  I used my blender pen to spread the color and then added a little more color with the pencil to the middle area.

The sentiment is from Annual Celebration, which a must have set for all year long.

I hope you have found some inspiration to make your own Easter cards.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Tiger Blooms ATS, Annual Celebration
Paper: Bubble Gum Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Color Splash Sheets, Spring Filled Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Journey Ovals
Accessories:  Bubble Gum Satin Ribbon, Whip Cream Thread, Clear Bloom Accents
Colored with Color Splash Pencils

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

3/21/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is officially Spring! as of yesterday.  I love Spring for it's colors, and new life.  Spring is a great reminder that there are new beginnings and fresh starts.

Today I want to share with you how I am celebrating the changing of the seasons.  I created this banner to hang in my house!

Here's a close up of one of the end pieces and letters.


Have a great day!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Glass Blooms
Paper: Bubble Gum Cardstock, Pool Play Cardstock, Pretty Amethyst Cardstock Watermelon Fusion Cardstock, Lemon Drop Cardstock, Limeade Splash Cardstock, Pattern paper by Doodlebug paper
Accessories: Rainbow Drops, Paper flowers
Butterflies colored with Color Burst Pencils.

Monday, March 19, 2018

3/19/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's a new week!  I hope you had a great St. Patrick's Day.  It is just a few weeks till Easter.  Today I am sharing a planner spread for the bunnies and chicks of Easter.



Supplies Used:
Stamps: Storybook Occasions, All Ears
Ink: Black Licorice
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Thursday, March 15, 2018

3/15/18 Stampin Friends Blog Hop

 Image may contain: textWelcome to the Stampin Friends Blog Hop!  This month's theme is No Rules.   If you are following along with the hop, you should have arrived from  Jenny's blog.

This month I decided to share with you some St. Patrick's Day fun, since that is the next holiday.  Now that I have my own house, I am loving creating projects to decorate with for the holidays.  I will share my project soon, but first, let me share the card I created.


The paper with the shamrock is our Through the Years Prints, that I just fussy cut till I got the area I wanted.  I then stamped my images and colored in the hat with my Color Burst pencils and did some blending with the Fusion Blender.

 Now, for the project.  I created the wooden shamrock that I found at Joanne's with the other side of the Through the Years printed paper.


It is hard to tell from the picture, but I added some Sparkle Silk to the whole hat.   I also splattered some over the whole project.
I hope you have found inspiration with my card and projects.  Remember to continue on the hop for more inspiration by going to Elizabeth's Blog next.

We have a giveaway this week, so make sure you comment on each blog to be entered to win.







Supplies Used:
Stamp: Pot O'Gold
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock,  Kiwi Slice Cardstock, Through the Year Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Silk: Sparkle
Accessories: Lemon Grass Thread, Rainbow Drops, Journey Color Buttons 1
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

3/13/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I have a Just Because card, because sometimes you need a "Just Because" card.  I think these cards are the most special to send because it tells the recipient that you were thinking of them.



I hope you send a card to someone today.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Harvest Wreath, Everyday Script
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Spring Filled Prints, Sweet Berry Cardstock
Ink: Hazelnut Blend
Silk: Sparkle
Accessories: Sweet Berry Gingham Ribbon, Pearls

Sunday, March 11, 2018

3/11/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I can't believe it is another new week and a new week in March.  Where is the time going?
This week is St. Patrick's Day, so that is my theme this week.



Have a great week, whatever you decide to do for St. Patrick's Day!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: I'm Lucky, Pot O' Gold
Ink: Kiwi Slice, Black Licorice
Silk: Gold
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Friday, March 9, 2018

3/10/18 Cup of Joe Blog Hop




Welcome to the 

Cup of Joe Blog Hop

This is a blog hop featuring projects full of my favorite drink, COFFEE!! So grab your favorite cup of Joe and enjoy a coffee break with  all these fabulous projects!


You should have arrived from Amanda's blog but if not head over to 

Connie Can Crop, she  is the beginning of this hop!! 

This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday at 10pm to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.


One lucky hopper will win 3 free SVG files from our fabulous sponsor this month!!


What do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments on every blog to be eligible to win. 
Winners will be announced on Wednesday 3/14/18 at Connie Can Crop.
Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Let me share with you my card today!


I created a shaker card, using coffee grounds as my elements.  Not only does the card look cute, but it also smells great.  Have you ever tried using something besides sequins, etc?

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Hey Sugar, Espresso Swirls (Bloom Benefit when you purchase $75 or more) AT-0265
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock, Cocoa Powder Cardstock, Clear View Sheets
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Next head on over to Shannon's Blog.

Here's our line up in case you get lost along the way.

3/9/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am here again with a St. Patrick's Day inspired card, but more of a Good Luck card.


I created the background by randomly stamping the shamrock from the I'm Lucky ATS.  I then spattered Gold Silk over the top.
I then die cut the circle and stamped the image on the circle.  I then colored the image with the Color Burst Pencils.

I hope this card inspired you to create a card!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: I'm Lucky, Storybook Occasions
Paper:  Whip Cream Cardstock, Kiwi Slice Cardstock
Ink: Kiwi Slice, Black Licorice
Dies: Journey Circles
Silk: Gold
Accessories: Lemon Grass Thread
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

3/7/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe that we already a week into March.  Have you thought about St, Patrick's Day yet.  I have you covered today.

I am going to share with you a St. Patrick's Day card.


I created the background of the card by stamping little shamrocks with Black Licorice ink randomly.  This is such an easy to make your own pattern paper. 

Next, I took the crepe paper and made a ruffle, but taking a piece of tape and folder a little at a time and attaching it to the piece of tape, which is attached to the back of the Kiwi Slice Cardstock strip.

I then stamped the Pot of Gold and colored it with Color Burst Pencils and blended it with Fusion Blender and a stump.

I hope you have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day, whatever you choose to do.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Pot of Gold, Annual Celebration
Paper: Limeade Splash Cardstock, Kiwi Slice  Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Spring Crepes
Ink: Black Licorice, Kiwi Slice
Silk: Sparkle
Colored with Color Burst Pencils and Fusion Blender

Monday, March 5, 2018

3/5/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's a new week, so you know what that means.  A new planner weekly layout.
This week, I wanted to use the Love Paris stamp set.  I guess I am dreaming about my Spring Break and everywhere I would like to go.  Where do you want to go?


Supplies Used:
Stamp: Love Paris
Ink: River Stone, Watermelon Fusion
Silk: Bubble Gum

Saturday, March 3, 2018

3/3/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I posted a sneak peek of the project I am going to share with you today on my Instagram a few weeks ago.   If you don't follow me on Instagram, please do at PinkZebraPC.

Today, I am sharing my newest banner with Doodlebug paper.


I love the way it came out.  Very simple, but very cute.
Here is a close up of the end pieces.


Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Supplies Used:
Paper: Black Licorice Cardstock, Limeade Splash Cardstock, Lemon Drop Cardstock, Doodlebug Pattern Paper
Stickers by Doodlebug

Thursday, March 1, 2018

3/1/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is March!  Yes you heard that right.  I can't believe it either.  Where did the first two months of 2018 go?   Well, March is a great month, since there are so many things happening in March.  There is St. Patrick's Day, my birthday and don't forget that April 1st is Easter.

I have to have my planner to keep me organized with so much going on.

Here is my March set up:








I hope you have a great month!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: I'm Lucky
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Through the Years Pattern Paper
Ink: Kiwi Slice