Hi everyone...I am back! Well, actually, I never went anywhere at all...but I have just had a case of the "bloggers blahs". Over the past few weeks I have watched a lot of television (mostly the Winter Olympics) and while I have done some stamping, I just could not motivate myself to do everything it takes to get my blog entries posted. If you are a blogger, then you know what I mean. This stuff can be a bit time-consuming (to say the least). The days are cold and dreary and I am desperately anticipating springtime. I like to photograph my work on beautiful sunny days, and there haven't been too many of those lately either.
Anyway, I created this cute little box with Old Olive CS and the Bitty Box & Envelope Die (#115967). I love this little box because you don't need adhesive...so you can tie the box closed (for decorative purposes) and the recepient doesn't need to remove the ribbon to open it. Now, before I get a dozen emails asking me how I made the scalloped border with that unusual border, let me just say that if I can get my act together, I will share a video tutorial with you sometime in the near future. It is super easy and all you need it the new Scallop Trim Border Punch (#118870). I layered on a small square of Sweet Pea DSP (#117161), added a rub-on from Chit Chat (#111804), and used a glue dot to attach a Sweet Pea Stitched Felt element (#117266).
I have to share a funny little story about this Sweet Pea DSP. Last weekend I hosted my downline meeting at my home. When I showed the gals this box they all said "but I don't have the Sweet Pea DSP". To this I responed, "But have you even seen it?" This DSP is so beautiful and it is perfect for scrapbookers and cardmakers alike. I immediately ran to my paper stash and grabbed my paper pad. Once everyone had a good look they were all ready to add it to their next order. Sometimes it is difficult to get the "feel" of the paper with only a little one inch swatch in the mini catalog...but let me tell you, it really is wonderful. It may seem a little pricy at $24.95 but you won't be disappointed with this dsp collection. Oh, and don't forget to add the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt to your order as well, because they are simply adorable and they are the perfect compliment to this fantastic paper.
If you would like to place an order for the Sweet Pea Collection, the Scallop Trim Corner Punch, or any of the other fabulous products in the Occassions Mini Catalog (available through Aprl 30, 2010) then just hit the "click to order" button at the end of this post and it will take you to my online shop. Don't forget, you can get the coordinating Scallop Edge Punch for free with a $50 order during Sell-a-bration...so don't wait!
