Easter Treat Basket

Easter Treat Basket

 

This little Easter basket is so easy to make.  I made it out of white 6 x 6 card stock paper.  I scored it at 2 inches and 4 inches.  Then turned it 180 degrees and scored again at 2 inches and 4 inches.  You will end up with 9, 2 inch sections before you fold it.   Round the outside corners.  Then fold on all scores.  On one side, cut on each of the 2 and 4 inch folds, but cut only to the center.  Turn 180 degrees and cut again on the 2 and 4 inch folds only to the center. To pretty it up cut 4, 1 3/4 inch sections from decorative paper and round the corners.  Attach them to the outside sections.  Fold the cut sides to the center and attached together with tape or brad.  Add a 1 x 7 inch handle made from card stock.  Attach to the inside.   Then I added a decorative front.  Mine says "While He was on the cross, you were on His mind" which I printed on my PC and punched it out with a scallop punch.  I then stamped a cross over top of the words and mounted the scallop on a matching square.  You can choose to make you basket out of patterned card stock instead of white, then you won't have to add the decorative paper.  Now your little basket is ready to add candy and treats for someone to enjoy.  I will make these and sell them to you for $2 each plus $1 shipping for each.  Contact me at lvittitow4@windstream.net

Sympathy Cards

Sympathy Card

 

I used black and white patterned card stock paper and added white lace punched from white card stock, then I added yellow, green and black ribbon and accented it with 3 tiny yellow buttons.  I stamped the words "With heartfelt Sympathy" on white card stock and framed it on a black card stock.  I added a cross inside along with a Bible verse.  This is a simply but elegant card to express sympathy to someone whose loved one has passed. 

 

Sympathy Card # 2

With this sympathy card I use light blue card stock.  On the front I added an embossed darker blue and light blue ribbon.  I stamped a flower on cream card stock and punched it out in an oval shape then I framed it on a slightly larger oval punched out in green.  I attached stamped words "Sending Love and Sympathy" in blue which is on white card stock.  There is a verse inside the card along with another stamp of the same flower as well as a cross.  On the envelope is stamped "Praying for You..." in blue.  I always try to stamp something on the corner of the envelope to match each card I send.  To me this is a detail that makes the card more special.



Easter

Happy Easter Card # 1

This Easter card was simple to do. I just stamped some grass/leaves and some flowers with green ink.  I colored the flowers with a yellow Watercolor Wonder crayon from Stampin Up.  I cut out an Easter egg from patterned card stock paper and attached it to the front. 

On the inside I added an Easter egg also.

While He was on the Cross....
I stamped this Easter card with a cross and then colored it with Watercolor Wonder crayons from Stampin Up.  I rounded the corners.  The outside reads, "While He Was on the Cross..." and the inside reads, "You were on His mind." 
I used purple for the cross and the words I printed on my PC.

Bookmarks

Laminated Small Bookmarks

These little laminated bookmarks are 5 x 3 cut from patterned card stock.  Each has the Bible verse Philippians 4:13.  I stamped a cross on the top.  On the reverse side I added "How To Be Saved" with scriptures references. 
I have started to put one in each birthday card I send this year.
I sell these any of my bookmarks for $1 each or 10 for $8.
Contact me at lvittitow4@windstream.net

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Laminated Large Bookmarks

These are 8 1/2 x 3 laminated bookmarks made from colored card stock.  On one side there are "10 Good Reasons To Keep Looking Up" when you are discouraged or depressed, giving Bible references for each. I stamped a cross at the top.  On the reverse side there is "In Addition to 911, Remember These Emergency Numbers" giving scripture verses for topics like: When in sorrow - When leaving home; When you worry; When in danger. 
I sell these for $1 each or 10 for $8. 

 

Paper Clip Cuties

Paper Clip Cuties

These are really cute ideas for little gifts that are very inexpensive. I used large 4 inch paper clips from Staples. They come 10 to a package. I punched out 2 scallops and a circle. In the middle of the circle I stamped an image on it. I attached the stamped circle to one of the scallops. I used a large glue dot on the back of the paper clip, then centered and attached the plain scallop. On the front I used another large glue dot and placed the stamped scallop, lining it up the back scallop. Press hard and you are done.

Cards for Kids

I make a lot of cards for family and friends, but it's harder to do ones for kids.  So I came up with a few that might work.  I hope this inspires you.

 

 

 

Beehive and Bees

 These beehives were cut out on my Cricut. 

Then I stamped bees all around it. 

There are also bees stamped on the inside as well. 

Sooo cute!  And fun to make.

You could also color the bees, which I might do yet.



Ladybug

This ladybug was also cut from my Cricut with butterflies

stamped all around. 

Who said ladybugs have to be red and black?

 

Snails

Snails, snails and more snails cut from my Cricut again. 

Simple, but cute.

 

Helicopter

Little boys love planes so on this one I just used a sticker. 

I also put stickers inside, too.

 

Valentine's Day

It's a Valentine's Day Treat Box.  I decorated an Altoids tin and filled it with heart chocolates.  You can add a Bible verse or friendship quote to the inside front and back.  I stamped the top with some hearts, etc.  (The same stamps were used on the card below.)  Glue a ribbon on the outside and it's ready to go.  Great for little gifts for groups of people and doesn't cost a lot.  I made 16 of them for my BSF classmates.  They were a big hit.

 

Valentine's Day Treat Box

 

Valentine's Day Card

 

I received this beautiful handmade Valentine card from my friend Sherri and I just had to share it.