Getting Ready for OnStage

I am packing my bags for OnStage this weekend. I cannot wait! I am so excited I don't think I will sleep a wink before Saturday morning! The OnStage convention is a great way for Stampin' Up! demonstrators to meet new demonstrators, learn techniques, make a few projects, swap cards, and see the new catalog products. It is an event I look forward to with great anticipation.

I have still have some Easter candy left, so I thought I would make a cute treat holder to share at OnStage. I created something quick, simple, and cute to hand out to the other demonstrators attending OnStage.

The base is made from the Starburst Punch (Item #143717) and a 2" Circle Punch (Item #133782). I stamped Hello Spring on the bottom of the circle, attached it to the Starburst, and adhered a foil-wrapped chocolate bunny to the front. I used a variety of cardstock colors and ink pads, but you could use one or two.

I am bringing my duplicate cards from the classes that I have held this year as my swap cards. I love card swaps because I enjoy seeing what other people create and their creative process. It also is nice to see stamps that I don't have, meet new people, and refresh my own creativity.

At this OnStage the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog will be revealed to demonstrators only. That way we can get ready to show and share all of the fabulous new stamp sets, ribbons, Designer Series Paper with you. Best of all, this is the time of year the new In Colors will be revealed.

Once we have the go ahead to share with you, I will, for sure. In addition, I will have the goodie bags, stamp sets, the card swaps that I receive, and, hopefully, what I will order at my FREE Stamparatus Class on Wednesday, April 11th at 6pm. So, you can see them first hand in person. Woohoo!

Want to see all of the excitement of OnStage? Do you want to attend the next OnStage convention in November in Orlando, Florida? I would love to have you join my demonstrator team. Contact me today or visit my online store to join.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Hello Spring Bunny Treat Holder Supply List
Stamps	#145783 Hello Easter (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #122925 Calypso Coral Cardstock #131201 Pear Pizzazz Cardstock #119683 Daffodil Delight Cardstock #115316 Rich Razzleberry Cardstock #102067 Tempting Turquoise Cardstock #141416 Flirty Flamingo Cardstock #141417 Peekaboo Peach Cardstock #141418 Sweet Sugarplum Cardstock
Ink	#126983 Calypso Coral Ink Pad #131180 Pear Pizzazz Ink Pad #126944 Daffodil Delight Ink Pad #126950 Rich Razzleberry Ink Pad #126952 Tempting Turquoise Ink Pad #141394 Flirty Flamingo Ink Pad #141398 Peekaboo Peach Ink Pad #141395 Sweet Sugarplum Ink Pad
Embellishments
Tools	#143717 Starburst Punch #133782 2” Circle Punch #103683 Glue Dots® Foil-wrapped Chocolate Bunny Candy

CASEing the Catty: Get Ready for Spring!

The 2018 Occasions Catalog is filled to the brim with fabulous project samples! I especially love the Easter and spring themed projects. After what feels like a long winter, I am ready for spring greenery. This sweet Spring card is a modified CASE (Copy and Share Everything) from the 2018 Occasions Catalog's page 38.

Instead of recreating the gift bag, I made a card. I used the central Easter egg embellishment as the focus of my card and framed it with layered mattes.

Egg decorating is one of my favorite Easter time activities. Hello Easter has the most darling stamps to embellish your Easter eggs. I had a blast stamping with the leaves and flowers. The stamped image style reminds me of the gorgeous pisanki, or painted Polish Easter eggs, that my family had when I was younger.

The inside is decorated with a row of Calypso Coral flowers, leaving plenty of room for a springtime or Easter message.

To determine the size of the mattes around the Easter egg, I measured the Easter egg stamp and added about 1/2" all around the stamped image. Then I added 1/4" to the first matte's length and width measurements to make the Lemon Lime Twist layer. For the larger mattes, I used a 1/8" and a 1/16" border.

Hello Spring Easter Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions	Score at
Card Base	Lemon Lime Twist	8-1/2” x 5-1/2”	4-1/4”
1st Matte	Whisper White	4-1/8” x 5-3/8”	-
2nd Matte	Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper	4” x 5-1/4”	-
3rd Matte	Lemon Lime Twist	3” x 4”	-
4th Matte	Whisper White	2-3/4” x 3-3/4”	-
Bunny	Whisper White	2-1/4” x 2”	-
Banner	Calypso Coral	3” x 1-1/4”
Inside Matte	Whisper White	4” x 5-1/4”	-

 
This card layout can easily be adapted to fit other stamps and occasions. If the stamp is larger than the egg image, increase the sizes of the 3rd and 4th mattes, accordingly. If the stamp is smaller than the egg image, decrease the sizes of the 3rd and 4th mattes, accordingly.

I created a card sketch, also called a card layout, to use as a layout guide.  Use the measurements listed in the chart above substituting your own color palette, theme, and Designer Series Paper.

I would love to see what you create with my very first card sketch! Post your card created with Card Sketch #1 on my Facebook Page to be entered to win 10% off your next single order in April 2018!* I will draw the winner randomly on March 20th, 2018. So, create and post your cards by March 19th, 2018 for a chance to win 10% off your single order in April 2018.

*This offer is only available directly from me and not available online. I reserve the right to change, amend, or remove this offer at anytime for any reason. Posting your card on my Facebook Page means you agree to the terms of this offer. Your single order must be placed in the month of April 2018.

I look forward to seeing all of your card creations!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Hello Spring Easter Card Supply List
Stamps	#145783 Hello Easter (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #144245 Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock #144110 Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper #122925 Calypso Coral Cardstock
Ink	#126983 Calypso Coral Ink Pad #144086 Lemon Lime Twist Ink Pad #144084 Powder Pink #126978 Soft Suede #102283 Versamark
Embellishments	#104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	#126199 Stampin’ Pierce Mat #103083  Embossing Buddy #129053 Heat Tool #109132 White Embossing Powder #126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #141483 Duet Banner Punch