Cupcakes & Carousels Are SO FUN!

So last week, I was working on designing projects for my April classes and... I kinda got carried away. You know, when you start making something that's not really practical for mass-producing but is just SO. DARN. CUTE. that you can't stop? yeah. That.

This is the kind of project you make for someone you really, REALLY like. Most of it is super easy - it's just the cutting out and stamping all the little cupcake pieces. It makes is so adorable but takes a little time. But how much do you love it?!? I sure do!!

Here's another view:

I like adding the Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Paper matted with cardstock on the sides - it gives the box added stability. And I checked - this box just fits (diagonally) a gift card. So it would be a super cute way to give a gift card to someone you love :) Which is what I'll be doing with it!

Want to make one of these? Contact me to schedule a workshop. I'd love to come over and show you and your friends how to make them! 

Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely day. I'm doing a couple of blog posts here and then I'm headed back to the couch to rest. This cold/sore throat/strep is kicking my butt this week and it needs to go away! Along with the snow that we're getting AGAIN here today. What a weird west coast winter we're having!!

Jenilee

Here's what I used today - click on the image to buy it in my shop!

Product Spotlight Blog Hop

Hey friends!
It's time for another Product Spotlight Blog Hop. This week, we're featuring the Balloon Adventures stamp set and Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits dies. You may be coming here from Helen's blog. Welcome!

I just love how those balloons are the perfect size to coordinate with our Balloon Bouquet Punch.
Isn't it great when lots of products coordinate together?! I combined two product suites to make this card - a stamp set and die set from the Party Animal suite with the paper and colors from the Cupcakes & Carousels suite. So fun to mix & match! See below the products I used for this card - a click on any of the images will take you to my store where you can purchase them.

Now, go check out Joni's blog! Thanks for stopping by!

Jenilee

More Pillow Gifts!

OK, back to the pillow gifts that I was talking about the other day. Here's another one:

This set is just too much fun. It was the first time I'd broken into it, and I just cannot wait until I get to play with it again!!! It's the Cupcakes & Carousels suite on page 8-9 of the Occasions Catalog. SOoooo stinkin' sweet it will make your teeth hurt, but you'll still come back for more! And a little tip: those adorable cupcakes on the ferris wheel can be cut out perfectly using the Up & Away thinlits. yesssss!! But who are we kidding... that carousel horse is what I'm super excited about!!

Anyways, this set - and that sentiment - was perfect for what I wanted to do for my roomie. AND here's your Sale-a-Bration bundle for the day:

  142832   $23.00   Carousel Birthday clear-mount rubber stamp set
  142744   $12.50   Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Series Paper Stack
  142767   $15.75   Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishments Kit
  142803   $9.25     Bermuda Bay & Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Markers

                 $60.50 - this qualifies you for a free Sale-a-bration item! Contact me to order!

 Enjoy!

Jenilee

Here's what I used to make this project: