A Very Bright Easter

One of my team members (Melanie Greenfield) once told me that her favorite color was green.  She said that green complimented all colors.  She was absolutely right!  Thanks Melanie for opening my eyes to color.  I LOVE the mix of these colors… they put me in a happy mood.  =)  The sentiment is in Spanish and translates to Happy Easter.

MaggieMade Tips:  A great way to spruce up a card without spending more money on ribbon is to simulate ribbon with a with paper.  I NEVER throw away any left over paper from a project for this specific reason.  I used a brown polka dotted paper to add a little extra slice of color between the pink lime green.   It somehow blends the two colors and give it an added “pop” to the card.

Blog Candy Give-a-Way:  Originally posted on April 1st, be ensured it was not an April Fools joke.  It is the “Sprinkled Expressions” clear cling stamp set from Sale-a-Bration. The clear-mount block is not included.  All you have to do is take a look at the new Summer Smooches and leave me a comment and tell me which products I should buy.  The winner will be chosen using the random number generator.  I really do want to give this awesome stamp set away…. will you help me?

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Don’t forget about…

Summer Smooches

Handmade Card Supplies

Stamps:  The Nicest Things (120531)
Paper:  Regal Rose (105130)
Ink:  Melon Mambo (115320)
Punch:  1 3/4″ x 7/8 Oval (119855), 2″ x 1 3/8″ Oval (119859)

Summer Smooches Petite Purse

Isn’t this the cutest petite purse you’ve ever see!?  It is simply adorable!  It is so quick and simple to make too. Only four pieces of double-sided tape puts the purse together.  This is one of those die cuts that will be to adorably irresistable to pass up.  Don’t let its size fool you… you can put treats, jewelry, and little gifts inside.  The third picture below with it next to the bone folder gives you a visual on the actual size.

Congratulations to the three prize winners… Edith, Mary, and Staci!  Thank you so much for leaving comments.  Your gold-plated book-marker will be in the mail on it’s way to you Monday morning!

Next give-a-way is Blog Candy.  I will be giving one lucky winner the Sale-a-Bration “Sprinked Expressions” clear stamp set.  Simply leave a comment about which Summer Smooches product you think you will love most!  =)


  • Purse measures approximately 2 7/8″ x 1 3/4″ x 1 3/8″ and the main body assembles with two small pieces of Stampin’ Up! Sticky Strip… so does the strap that is part of the die cut.
  • You will need the Big Die cutting machine… the crease pad is highly recommended, but no necessary.
  • See VIDEO to discover  the endless possiblities when dressing it up.
  • Summer Smooches will be available to purchase during  April 1 – April 30, after that you’ll have to wait until the new catalog is released in June.
  • Read the Summer Smooches flyer HERE and watch video below.

Paper:  Daffodil Delight (119683), Basic Black (121045)
Awesome Tools:  Petite Purse Bigz L Die (125606), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439),
Standard Premium Crease Pad (113476)
Bling: Basic Pearl (119247)
Standard Supply: Sticky Strip (104294)

Summer Smooches

Product Details:

  • Designer Series Paper coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry.
  • Designer Fabric coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango.
  • Fabric Designer Brads: 24 pieces, 8 ea. of 3 designs.
  • Summer Smooches Photobook Template and Digital Kit are My Digital Studio downloads.
Item Description Price
125495 Bright Blossoms Wood-Mount Set $16.95
125497 Bright Blossoms Clear-Mount Set $12.95
125409 Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper $10.95
125583 Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon $6.95
125411 Summer Smooches Designer Fabric $9.95
125589 Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads* $6.95
125626 Summer Smooches Décor Stencil* $7.95
125606 Petite Purse Bigz L Die $32.95
129919 Summer Smooches Photobook Template $17.95
129601 Summer Smooches Digital Kit $9.95