Shout it from the Rooftops Succulent Framelits are Back on the Clearance Rack!!

Woohoo! I am thrilled beyond words that the Succulent Framelits are back on the Clearance Rack! I was and still am devastated that the Oh, So Succulent stamp set and framelits retired.

I love them, my mom loves them, and so do my customers. Even if you are not a succulent fan, these framelit dies might just convert you! Plus, no green thumb is required to "grow" these succulents!

I still use the Succulent Framelits for my personal projects. In fact, I have two sets of Succulent Framelits to make the cutting go even quicker.

The Succulent Framelits are great because you can use them independently of the stamp set, you can practice color coordinating, build on your sponging techniques, and create gorgeous home decor projects, cards, gift bag embellishments, gift tags, and more!

My mom and I spent many an afternoon just playing with different size and layering combinations. There are a myriad number of ways to put the petal layers together - big, small, medium, center the petals on top of each other, offset the petal from each other, etc.

We also tried various ways of sponging each petal layer. We tried sponging the entire petal, the middle portion, just the petal tips, and even layering multiple inks on top of each other.
 

We folded some petals upwards and some downwards for even more effects. The results were just stunning!

We sponged the same ink combinations on multiple colors of cardstock to see how each ink and cardstock reacted. 

For Christmas, my mom and I used some of our succulent creations to design a wreath for my sister-in-law.

We both had many succulents left, so we made a few more home decor projects! Here is an old-fashioned match holder tin filled with a sweet succulent arrangement.

Here are two succulent arrangements in small wooden planter boxes.

Here are two more succulents in glass containers filled with pebbles and soil.

As you can see, we are pretty enamored by the Succulent Framelits! I hope you will be too! Pick up a set or two of the Succulent Framelits on the Clearance Rack before they are sold out!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Succulent Framelit Projects Supply List
Stamps
Paper	A variety of cardstock, including Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, and more
Ink	A variety of ink pads, including Whisper White Craft, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, and more
Embellishments
Tools	#143263 Big Shot Machine #142757 Succulent Framelits #141337 Stampin’ Sponges Various containers including wooden boxes, glass containers, and antique match holder tins Wreath form

Sweet Solitary Succulent

This sweet, solitary succulent looks so realistic! It is made using the Succulent Framelits, ink, and sponge daubers!

I die cut 2 medium layers, 1 small layer, and 1 tiny layer from Pear Pizzazz cardstock. Then I sponged each layer with Pear Pizzazz and Always Artichoke ink to create depth.

I worked on the inside of the layers first. I sponged the ends of the leaves with Pear Pizzazz ink using a sponge dauber. A sponge dauber gave me more control in a smaller area and less texture than a yellow sponge.

Then I sponged a heavy layer of Always Artichoke ink around the edges.

Finally, I daubed Whisper White Craft ink in the center of the tiny and the small layers.

Once all of the layers were dry, I repeated the Pear Pizzazz and Always Artichoke sponging on the outside of the layers since both sides of the succulent would be visible in the jar.

I let the layers dry for a few moments before carefully, burnishing the leaves with the bone folder and adhering the layers together. I next held the succulent in my palm and slightly crumbled the layers, so that they would hold their shape even more.

Lastly, I placed the succulent inside the jar. I bought this jar already filled with the faux dirt on clearance at a local craft store, but you could also fill a small jar with potting soil (or other dirt that has been sterilized).

Have you tried creating your own succulents? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Sweet, Solitary Succulent Home Décor Supply List
Stamps
Paper	#131201 Pear Pizzazz
Ink	#131180 Pear Pizzazz #126972 Always Artichoke #101731 Whisper White Craft
Embellishments
Tools	#142757 Succulent Framelits #133773 Sponge Daubers #143263 Big Shot Small Glass Jar with Faux Dirt

 

Delivering Some Easter Treats!

Today my husband and I will visit with his relatives before Easter. It is nice to get together with family!  I filled a mini egg carton with a few nail polish bottles and a sheet of nail stickers for his second cousin who is 12 and a 1/2 for an Easter treat.

The inspiration for the cover of this super cute mini egg carton comes from an amazing demonstrator in France. I apologize that I have misplaced her name.

I just love how the Stitched Square frames the chocolate bunny and eggs like a sweet picture!

Inside the carton, I nestled three bottles of nail polish in paper grass. The nail polish colors are perfect for spring!

On the inside of the lid, I adhered a mini envelope to hold a sheet of nail stickers. The envelope was made using the Envelope Punch Board and the 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper (which, sadly, is retiring. I love this Envelope Paper!). It measures 2-1/2" by 3". It fits perfectly inside the lid!

I can't wait to give her her Easter treat box!

I hope you have a wonderful Easter!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Mini Egg Carton Easter Gift Box  Project Supply List
Stamps	#143186 Basket Bunch Bundle
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #131201 Pear Pizzazz #141418 Sweet Sugarplum #102128 Chocolate Chip #142778 Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper #141698 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper
Ink	#126979 Chocolate Chip #126944 Daffodil Delight #131180 Pear Pizzazz #131263 Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers #141393 2016-2018 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
Embellishments	#141428 Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon
Tools	#143263 Big Shot #126199 Stampin’ Pierce Mat #133774 Envelope Punch Board #145372 Stitched Shapes Framelits #142776 Mini Egg Cartons