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Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | December 2010 + Sneak Peek at 2011 Class

This marks the final month in my year-long class at Two Peas: Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines. Hard to believe another year long class is over. 2009 and 2010 went by so fast. 

I enjoyed spending the past twelve months focused on die cutting. 

For my last class I chose to share some ideas for implementing die cutting in Holiday Home Decor items.

First up, is this framed text print.

I wanted to create something clean and classic with a fun holiday message.

I used the Alphabet Simple Letters Steel Rule dies exclusive to Stampin' Up to die cut Dear Lizzy Fabric papers. 

After die cutting the letters for my frame, I simply adhered them to a sheet of 8x10 white cardstock and placed the print inside my frame. Easy to remove when the holidays are over and put something else in it's place.

For my second project I thought it would be fun to make a felt ornament for our tree. I used felt from Papertrey Ink and die cut it using the Tim Holtz Caged Bird Die.

A little handstitching, jewels and a floral complete this one-of-a-kind ornament.

I love that you can get so many uses from one simple die.

And the Sizzix Steel Rule dies cut through felt like butter.

The third project is another ornament or could be a gift tag, etc. I used the Stars Steel Rule Die to die cut Sticky Back Canvas.

Sticky Back Canvas is fantabulous.

Like seriously addicting.

You can do so, so, so much with this stuff. I will be featuring it next year sometime during my 2011 class at Two Peas as well (more on that at the end of this post). 

I die cut two of the largest stars from white Sticky Back Canvas and painted each with Studio Paints. Then I simply adhered them back to back, added buttons to either side and secured the buttons by threading baker's twine through them and tying in a bow. 

I punched a hole at the top and thread another piece of baker's twine through so I could hang my star from the tree or gift.

HOW TO

 

DECEMBER 2010 MAKING THE MOST OF DIE CUTTING MACHINES SUPPLIES

Sizzix Big Shot	Copic X-Press	Limeade Boutique Buttons
Happy Holidays Boutique Buttons	Tim Holtz Scissors	Red/Brown Bakers Twine
Noir Gems & Brads	Noir Baubles	Brun Baubles
Metallique Gems & Brads	Tim Holtz Caged Bird	Solid Fireberry Fabric Paper
Solid Coffee Fabric Paper	Solid Moss Fabric Paper	Stars #2 Originals Die
Alphabet Simple Letters Dies	Dash of Red Studio Paint	Blank Canvas Studio Paint
12x12 Sticky Back Canvas	8.5x11 Sticky Back Canvas	Claudine Hellmuth Brushes

2011 FREE Classes at Two Peas in a Bucket

I am so very excited to announce that I will be teaching another year long class in 2011:

"Scrapbook Stamping"

Scrapbook Stamping is a year long class focusing on including stamping and stamping techniques on your scrapbook layouts. The class will cover how to successfully use stamps on your layouts and how to get the most from your stamp supplies. Techniques to be covered throughout the year: heat embossing, creating backgrounds, titles, embellishments, inking and more. Each month's class will cover a new scrapbook stamping technique, a sketch, PDF handout and how to video as well as additional examples of the technique from me and/or other artists. 

To read all about the FOUR FREE YEAR LONG CLASSES available, click HERE.

And this is not all I have up my sleeve. Check back next week when I reveal another exciting bit of news regarding scrapbooking + weekly + Two Peas in a Bucket. :)

Thanks for stopping by tonight! 

 

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | November 2010

I am so very happy to share November's die cutting class over at Two Peas with you.

If you have followed my blog in the last couple of weeks, this month's technique won't be new to you but now I have an entire class dedicated to showing how to create faux chipboard titles with a die cutting machine.

Close up of the super cool dimension of the faux chipboard title. It really does look and feel like chipboard once you get that many layers of layer glued together. Happiness....

And adding a little Ali Edwards stamping above the title really completes the page. I know I've said it before but her stamps really do complete a project and they all work together so well. I can't say enough good things about them. :)

I used a design by Loni Stevens from the Silhouette store:

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Faux chipboard corn stalk. This technique works for accents as well as titles. 

I used this corn stalk design from the Silhouette store:

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I think these Making Memories Sienne Baubles are my favorite embellishment...ever. No shank on the back to create unwanted dimension and they go with everything. Happiness....again.

HOW TO

 

SUPPLIES

Ali Edwards Everyday Words Words We Love	Silhouette SD	Tim Holtz Scissors
Tinsel & Twig Trim Card	Sienne Baubles	Formal True Blue
Merry True Blue	Splendid True Blue	Tiny Attacher
Mini Paper Clips	Storytellers Stamps	Weathervane Stickers

Have a super Tuesday friends!

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | October 2010

This month's class features a home decor item for Halloween.

I chose Halloween because we love Halloween at our house. However, I know many don't celebrate Halloween, care for it, etc. Consider creating one Christmas, for Autumn, for a birthday. Anything goes!

I used my Silhouette to create my pennants but use whatever die cutting machine YOU have. I prefer the Silhouette because I can change the size of the designs to fit whatever project I am doing.

Makes me happy. 

I die cut the pennant and the scallop pennant and the letters using the Silhouette. 

Everything else is pre-made embellishments from Little Yellow Bicycle. I think they are all from last year's collection so it's one of those products that is going to be hit or miss to find.

Same with the patterned papers I used. I used an assortment from Making Memories, Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye. From all different collections/years.

I was using up my stash. Using what I have on hand.

I love the new stuff as much as you guys do and I love to share what I find inspiring, things I want to add to my collection of stuff but I want to show that I do use my stash, too. Just like the layout from THIS post. Using stuff that you may have in your stash can be so invigorating!

How to:

 

Click HERE for the pdf handout and more at Two Peas.

Close up photos of each pennant:

 

  

 

Have a great day!

 

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | September 2010

It's time for another die cutting class over at Two Peas.

This month's class features using Tim Holtz' On the Edge dies and Textured Fades Embossing Folders by Sizzix. 

Check out the class over at 2Peas (pdf handout, video, product links, etc.) HERE.

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

I also included quite a bit in the video on how I put together a layout, how I layer the different elements to pull the page together, etc. I know a lot of you have been asking to see more of that in the videos. :)

VIDEO TUTORIAL

The title block is a combination of the textured fades embossing folder, On the Edge dies, punched circles, paper strips, baker's twine and a Silhouette die cut title.

I used the Pioneer Woman's Photo Actions: Soft & Faded. One of my favorites for sure. The smaller photos are all 2x3.

The biggest photo is 4x6.

Journaling tags were created with Ali Edwards stamps for Technique Tuesday. I love these. Another completely versatile and usable product. And you can mix and match the elements to make the set work for you. Love.

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Mysterious Charlotte Varnish 12x12 Enchanted Dear Lizzy Paper by AC; Noble James Varnish 12x12 Enchanted Dear Lizzy Paper by AC; Exquisite Elizabeth 12x12 Enchanted Dear Lizzy Paper by AC; Curious Matilda 12x12 Enchanted Dear Lizzy Paper by AC; Mountain Park 12x12 City Park Collection by AC; White 12x12 AC Cardstock Pack

STAMPS: Ali Edwards Today You Storyteller Stamps by Technique Tuesday; Ali Edwards Loving Words Words We Love Stamps by Technique Tuesday

INKS: Soft Suede Stampin' Up Ink; Tulip & Sorbet Ink by CTMH

EMBELLISHMENTS: Tiny Clear Gemstone Brads by AC; Cherry Hill Words Stickers by October Afternoon; Earth Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Sunshine Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mini Paper clips; Baker' s Twine

TOOLS: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine by Sizzix; Tim Holtz Bricked & Woodgrain Sizzix Textured Fades Embossing Folders; Dots & Flowers Textured Impressions Embossing Folders by Sizzix; Tim Holtz File Tab Sizzix On the Edge Die; Tim Holtz Bracket Sizzix On the Edge Die; Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly Double Craft Punch; Circle 2.75 Inch Paper Shapers Nesting Punch by EK Success; Circle 1.25 Inch Paper Shapers Nesting Punch by EK Success; 3" Circle Punch; Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz; Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool

DIGI DIE CUT DESIGNS: day_to_day_stuff_C00577_19547

FUN LINKS

New Dear Lizzy Christmas Line is in stock at Two Peas!

I love the papers in this line. I especially love that some of the designs could be used for something other than Christmas. And really, I just love patterned paper. New patterned paper. 

Kerri Bradford's Friday Freebie this week.

Another awesome design. And one that will work for so many different types of layouts. I always love that about her stuff. Versatility.

And I thought I'd share a couple of photos from my lil' brother's wedding yesterday. It was a wonderful day and I have a beautiful and amazing new sister. She loves my brother. What more can I ask for? So happy for them. :)

The cutest little ring bearer. I might be a bit biases, though...

And my mama and daddy:

I was trying to get a good shot of Chad and my cousin, Kevin, was being silly. :)

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Have a good one!

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | August 2010 + Another Die Cut Layout!

This month over at Two Peas I am sharing ideas on implementing DigiKit Download Die Cut files and designs into your paper crafting. The best thing about these types of download files, in my opinion, is that they work with most, if not all, of the digital die cut machines out there. That is awesome. These fabulous designs aren't limited to just one craft cutter. I am all about everyone getting using the same designs. :)

Check out the class over at 2Peas HERE.

Since this is a 2peas sponsored free class, I used only 2peas DigiKits on my layout. There are 9 die cuts on this layout all utilizing DigiKits. Nine. Don't you love making your own die cuts? I do. Fun!

• Rainbow 
• Sunshine
• Cloud
• Title
• Small Heart
• Spiral Border
• Frame
• 2 Tabbed Journaling Labels

I mixed and matched from different kits, too. The possibilities are endless.

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket | August 5, 2010

To see how I incorporated the die cuts check out the how to video below:

Click HERE for the pdf for this class. 

SUPPLIES

Paper: Wicked! Junior Paper by American Crafts (used side "B" the for red in rainbow); Let's Trade Varnish Junior Paper by American Crafts (used side "B" the yellow in background of sun); Defense! Varnish Junior Paper by American Crafts (orange in rainbow); Howdy Everyday Paper by American Crafts (cloud background); Basics White 6x6 Paper Pad by Basic Grey; Basics Kraft 6x6 Paper Pad by Basic Grey; Kraft Cardstock by Bazzill; White AC Cardstock Pack by Americn Crafts; Neutrals AC Cardstock Pack by American Crafts

DigiKit Die Cut Kits: Borderlines Set 5 by Laina Lamb; Sunshine Kit by Laina Lamb; Project Cuts Multi-Opening Frames; Card Words: Love Designer Cuts by Kristina Werner; Journaling Shapes 1 Designer Cuts by Kristina Werner

Stamps: Ali Edwards Loving Words Words We Love Stamps by Technique Tuesday; Ali Edwards Simply You Stamp by Technique Tuesday

Inks: Black Memories Dye Ink Pad; Stampin' Up Ink Pads in Crushed Curry, Riding Hood Red & Pacific Point

Embellishments: Sugar Rush Woolies by BasicGrey; Dear Lizzy Smiley Flair Adhesive Badges by American Crafts; Corduroy Button by Stampin' Up, Brads by Making Memories

Tools: Fiskars Stamp Press; Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool; Slit Punch by Stampin' Up

Want to see what else you can do with downloadable Digi Die Cut Kits?

Check out my good friend, and die cutter extraordinaire, Kerri Bradford's Blog HERE. 

She is offering a brand spankin' new die cut kit for purchase on her blog and is going to be offering more weekly (or almost weekly)! ;) I love this girl. She is ultra talented and I find myself gravitating towards her amazing designs all the time.

And, the best news is that these are not Silhouette specific downloads. You can use her die cuts with the Cricut, Wishblade, Gazelle and others. If your digital die cutter can read a GSD/SVG/DXF/PNG/JPG (those last 2 are for digi girls) than you are in luck! Isn't that awesome?!!!!

I loved the kit so much that I immediately set to work and created this layout with it:

 

Not only did I incorporate Kerri's die cut designs on my page (pocket, journaling notebook page P&C, Title) but I also used the first sketch from my good friend Kelly Purkey's Sketchbook 2 class for my design. I like getting the most from my scrapbook time. ;)

  

Remember THIS post from a couple of week's ago where I mentioned using the Dear Lizzy fabric papers + Big Shot Steel Rule dies? I used the Stampin' Up Butterflies to die cut the butterfly accents on my page. I adore that steel rule dies will go through thicker mediums like fabric or fabric paper. :)

SUPPLIES

Paper: Signed Letterbox Paper Series Glitter Finish by American Crafts; Sir Letterbox Paper Series by American Crafts; Letterbox Paper Pack by American Crafts; Magnolia Morning Fabric Finish Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts; Swallowtail Social Dear LIzzy Collection Paper by American Crafts; Blissful Bunny Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts (brown solid background); Kraft Paper by Making Memories; Vellum

Stamps: Ali Edwards Favorite Memories Stamps by Technique Tuesday

Inks: Creme Brulee Ink by CTMH; Worn Lipstick Distress Ink by Tim Holtz

Embellishments: Butter Rose 1 Yd Dear Lizzy Ribbon by American Crafts; Berry Sorbet Buttons by PTI; Photo Turn by CTMH; Mini Clips by Tim Holtz; Gracious Card Ribbon by American Crafts; MM Sticker; Elegant Mini Jewel Brads by American Crafts

Tools: Silhouette Craft Cutting Tool, Slit Punch; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Sizzix Big Shot Machine; Bigz Beautiful Butterflies Steel Rule Die by Sizzix for Stampin' Up

Have a happy day!

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | July 2010

This month's class features making simple cards with die cuts created using the MM Slice. Out of all the requests I had for ideas using the Slice Die Cutting machine this was by far the most requested. Because the Slice die cuts to a maximum of 4" size, it makes it perfect for creating accents for cards.

To view the class (pdf, video and photos) at Two Peas, click HERE. (not yet linked)

To view the class pdf, click HERE.

Here is the card set I created:

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

How To:

Supplies:

• Snow Layering Papers by Hero Arts
• Eggshell Layering Papers by Hero Arts
• Azure Layering Papers by Hero Arts
• Grass Layering Papers by Hero Arts
• Daffodil Layering Papers by Hero Arts
• Poppy Layering Papers by Hero Arts
• Grenadine Layering Papers by Hero Arts
• Azure Folded Cards by Hero Arts
• Daffodil Folded Cards by Hero Arts
• Snow Folded Cards by Hero Arts
• Flower Wallpaper Remountable Rubber Cling Stamp by Hero Arts
• Houndstooth Woodmounted Stamp by Hero Arts
• Large Thanks Clear Acrylic Stamp Set by American Crafts
• Cling Dots Remountable Rubber Cling Stamp by Hero Arts
• Clouds Wood Mounted Stamp by Hero Arts
• Large Canvas Stripe Wood Block Stamp by Hero Arts
• Versamark Dazzle Frost Ink Pad by Tsukineko
• Tumbled Glass Tim Holtz Distress Ink
• Stormy Sky Tim Holtz Distress Ink
• Wild Honey Tim Holtz Distress Ink
• Peeled Paint Tim Holtz Distress Ink
• Barn Door Tim Holtz Distress Ink
• Black Memories Dye Ink Pad
• Zing! Clear Embossing Powder by American Crafts
• Zing! Mustard Embossing Powder by American Crafts
• Zing! Rouge Embossing Powder by American Crafts
• Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores Ribbons by Papertrey Ink (Saddle Stitch)
• Lemon Tart, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf Buttons by Papertrey Ink
• Brads (Making Memories)
• String
• Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz
• Corner Chomper Crop-a-dile
• Slice Machine Starter Kit by Making Memories
• Slice 12x12 Glass Cutting Mat by Making Memories
• Slice Basic Shapes 2 Design Card by Making Memories

CHALLENGE: Use the Making Memories Slice to die cut elements for a cards. Upload your project to the Two Peas gallery, make sure to check the box next to this class when you do, and you will automatically be entered in a drawing to win a prize from Two Peas! Please note in the comments section what you die cut (this makes it easier for others to learn from your examples)! Thank you.

For questions, links to participants projects and more check out the classroom thread on the Education Message Board.

Have a fabulous day and be sure to check back tomorrow when share what I'm using this week. :)

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | June 2010

The June edition of Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines is up at Two Peas, click HERE.

I am super thrilled to share some of my favorite tips and ideas for incorporating the Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine into not only paper crafting projects but home decor and apparel as well!

Take a look:

The Big Shot is my personal favorite of the manual die cutting machines on the market. In fact, my "go-to" die cutting machines are the Silhouette (for an electronic die cutting system) and the Sizzix Big Shot (for manual die cutting with steel rule dies).

The steel rule dies offered from Sizzix really give us so many more options for cutting different mediums for die cutting. Grungeboard, plastic, fabric, felt, etc. I love being able to incorporate die cut items in my home decor and to be able to cut more than just paper. :)

Class Samples:

Die Cutting and embossing Grungeboard:

 

 
 
Die Cutting Grungeboard and cardstock, embossing cardstock with Sizzix embossing folders and using Cuttlebug dies and embossing folders with the Big Shot:

 

 

Using other brands of dies with the Big Shot (Papertrey Ink) and other brands of embossing folders (Cuttlebug) + using Tim Holtz On the Edge Dies:

 

 

Die Cutting felt using Sizzix Steel Rule Dies:

 

 

Die Cutting Felt using other brands of dies (Quickutz):

 

 

Die Cutting Fabric (knit & tulle):

 

For supply lists, pdf handout and more, click HERE. 

Enjoy your Tuesday! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | May 2010

FYI:I am changing up the class curriculum and schedule this month. Two Peas is now carrying the Sizzix Big Shot and so I am working it into the class line up and it will be featured next month (June). I am SUPER excited about this. The Big Shot is my "go-to" manual die cutting machine. :)

This month's class is all about the Silhouette Sketch Feature. 

The following information comes directly from Silhouette's website:

Silhouette offers pens in a variety of colors including black, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, navy, and purple. These Silhouette Sketch Pens fit directly into the Silhouette's blade holder and can be locked into place. They do not require the use of any special adaptors.

 

The original Silhouette model additionally includes a pen holder which looks similar to the blade, but is hollow and has a thumbscrew (as seen below).

It holds a standard non-retractable ballpoint pen, and can be used to:

• Draw special QuicKutz Portfolio CD sketch designs
• Draw other digital designs or words instead of cutting them
• Conserve paper by test drawing designs before cutting them
• Draw journaling on paper in desired font
• Draw journaling or title on a digital design

The following compatible pen types are compatible:

• Cylindrical (or rounded) ballpoint pens: Up to 0.3 inch in diameter
• Hexagonal (or sided) ballpoint pens: Up to 0.2 inch side-to-side

Here are the class samples for May. 

First, a layout, showing how to sketch regular cut Silhouette designs using the Sketch Pens:

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket 

 

For the layout, I sketched the title and also the flower and vine before die cutting the tag shapes around both the flower and vine. Check out the how to video below for specific instructions.

Silhouette Images Used:

• phrase_mother_1931
• vine_1423
• 1_flower_C00549_20509
• Tag_0133
• vine_1422

Supplies:

• Bits of Bella Estate Sale Collection Paper by Bella Blvd.
• Linens Estate Sale Collection Paper by Bella Blvd.
• Nana's Apron Estate Sale Collection Paper by Bella Blvd.
• Island Mist Dot 12x12 Bo Bunny Paper
• Flamingo Dot 12x12 Bo Bunny Paper
• Kraft 12x12 Cardstock by Bazzill
• Vellum
• Sticker (Making Memories)
• Dear Lizzy Smiley Flair Adhesive Badges by American Crafts
• Buttons
• String
• Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz
• Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool
• Silhouette Sketch Pens

Second, I have a card using what is probably my favorite technique with the sketch pens: coloring in a sketched image with Copic Markers. I've shared ideas for this before here on my blog but the how to video shows exactly how to create your very own images for coloring. Click HERE and HERE for more card ideas.

 (c) Two Peas in a Bucket 

 

Silhouette Images Used:

• flower_C00528_2581

Supplies:

• Carnation Folded Cards by Hero Arts
• Neenah Classic Solar White Cardstock
• Messages Remountable Rubber Cling Stamp (Set of 3 Stamps) by Hero Arts
• Dots and Flowers Design Block Stamp by Hero Arts
• Black Memories Dye Ink Pad by Hero Arts
• Soft Blossom Shadow Ink by Hero Arts
• COPIC Sketch Marker R81, Rose Pink
• COPIC Sketch Marker R83, Rose Mist
• COPIC Sketch Marker R85, Rose Red
• COPIC Sketch Marker YG63, Pea Green
• COPIC Sketch Marker YG67, Moss
• COPIC Spica Glitter Pen, Blossom
• Double Embossed Dotted Edger Punch by EK Success

How To Video:

I hope this has given you some ideas on how to incorporate sketch pens into your Silhouette die cutting. Can't wait to see everyone's projects this month! Have a fabulous Cinco de Mayo!

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | April 2010

Finally!

I am so, so sorry that the class was super late this month. I really appreciate everyone's patience. 

Without further ado here is April's class on the Silhouette's Print & Cut feature:

You all know I am passionate about the Silhouette. The P&C feature is my favorite of the special features. I use it all the time.

All the embellishments (except for the buttons) on this page were created with the Silhouette. Love that.

The "one awesome dude" tab, phrase, "never enough" tag, clocks and tab are all Print & Cuts.

The circle border (out of black cardstock) is a regular cut Silhouette design. 

The how to video has tips on resizing P&C images, changing the shape of cut lines (I changed the rounded corners on the phrase die cut to a square), using P&C images with regular cut images and making your own P&C's.

 (c) Two Peas in a Bucket

How To Video:

Silhouette shapes used: 

• clock_face_2465
• phrase_play_1982
• tag_enough_2141
• one_awesome_dude_tab_C00219_19547
• circle_border_1411

Supplies:

• Hard Candy Sweet Life Collection Paper by KI Memories
• Etiquette Posh Collection Paper by KI Memories
• Gimme Sugar Sweet Life Collection Paper by KI Memories
• Blueberry 12x12 Double Dot Paper by Bo Bunny Press
• Black 12x12 AC Cardstock Pack by American Crafts
• White 12x12 AC Cardstock Pack by American Crafts
• Red Vintage Sew On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
• Other Buttons
• Silver Star Brad (Stampin' Up)
• Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz
• Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool
• Black 1/4 Inch Foam Adhesive by Herma
• Black 1/2 Inch Foam Adhesive by Herma

More posts with helpful Print & Cut info and ideas:

• For how to use P&C with regular paper (patterned paper, click HERE.
• Another video tutorial by me using Cosmo Cricket P&C shapes, click HERE.
• Christmas Advent Calendar using P&C shapes, click HERE.
• Halloween Decor Print & Cuts, HERE.
• Tips on P&C, HERE.
• Resizing your document for P&C by Kerri Bradford, HERE.
• Replacing a cutting line with a different shape (scroll down), HERE.
• Making your own P&C's by Kerri Bradford, HERE.
• P&C screen shots how to HERE.

Don't forget to stop by the Education Forum at Two Peas if you have any P&C questions. :)

Have a fabulous evening!

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | March 2010 (featuring the Slice & @dearlizzy))

This month's die cutting class features the Making Memories Slice. 

I know I said this before when I shared the sneaks but I think the following projects are my favorites so far this year. Very colorful, springy and fun.

All the die cuts except for those tiny, tiny butterflies were created with the Slice + different design cards. So easy and fun. 

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

The photo actions I used on the picture of my daughter are from Pioneer Woman. Specifically the action, Lovely & Etherreal, for the dreamy, soft look on this photo.   

Supplies:

• Giddy Grasshopper Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Sweet Strawberry Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Dragonfly Dance Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Picking Pansies Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Swallowtail Social Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Honeydew Hop Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Kraft 8.5x11 Cardstock by Bazzill
• Dear Lizzy Shiny Flair Adhesive Badges by American Crafts
• Mini Paper Clips by Tim Holtz
• Clear Buttons by CTMH
• Cling Dots Remountable Rubber Cling Stamp by Hero Arts
• Modern Lines Wood Mounted Stamp by Hero Arts
• Ali Edwards Simply You Stamp by Technique Tuesday
• Date Stamp
• Stamp Inks by CTMH (Tulip, Sorbet & Juniper)
• Uni Ball Signo Gel Pen Bold Point by Uni-Ball
• Slice Machine Starter Kit by Making Memories
• Slice 12x12 Glass Cutting Mat by Making Memories
• Slice Noteworthy Design Card by Making Memories
• Slice Basic Shapes 2 Design Card by Making Memories
• Slice Animal Crackers Design Card by Making Memories
• Classic Butterfly Craft Punch by Making Memories
• 3-In-1 Butterfly Craft Punch by Making Memories
• Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz

The topiary is just the right decoration for Spring and Easter. And I promise it was easy peasy to make!

In addition to the die cut flowers, I purchased a styrofoam ball, two styrofoam discs (to fit inside the ceramic pot) and a dowel stick.

 (c) Two Peas in a Bucket

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket  

The two discs were placed in the pot and I simply pushed the dowel rod in all the way, then I pushed the round styrofoam ball down on the other end. I secured it with a little hot glue. I tied a yellow grosgrain ribbon around the rod and shredded some scrap paper in our paper shredder to create "custom matching grass". 

The rest of the directions are near the end of the how to video below:

Supplies for topiary:

• Giddy Grasshopper Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Sweet Strawberry Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Dragonfly Dance Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Picking Pansies Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Swallowtail Social Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Honeydew Hop Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Friendly Fern Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Cheerful Cherry Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Puddle Play Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Lazy Ladybug Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Humble Honeybee Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Beehive Brunch Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• White Vintage Sew On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
• Orange Viintage Sew On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
• Red Vintage Sew On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
• Pewter Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
• Antique Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
• Shell Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
• Cream Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
• Iridescent Maya Mist by Maya Road
• Slice Machine Starter Kit by Making Memories
  
• Slice 12x12 Glass Cutting Mat by Making Memories
  
• Slice Basic Shapes 2 Design Card by Making Memories
  

Click HERE for the PDF handout and more information.

To chat about this class, please visit the Education Forum at Two Peas HERE.

Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend. I will be posting some things I didn't get around to sharing during the week on the blog this weekend, so stay tuned!