Explosion Boxes Become Treat Holders

 When we first began seeing explosion boxes for paper crafting several years ago they were used mainly as photo albums for the table top. Our designers however have found they make great treat boxes as well. Take a look....

 

From Paper Tree

Sarah's Easter Box is exploding with all around cuteness.I love her addition of the round beaded feet to the box bottom.

 



 

The box holds chocolate Easter eggs. You could also personalize this box by adding special photos, quotes or embellishments to the inner side panels. 

 

MyScrapChick files used:

Explosion Box

 

 

From Parties 'n Cards

Ninotchka turned her Explosion Box into a cupcake holder for a birthday celebration. And even better, the cupcake is one she created and handstitched from felt.

 

 

 Ninotchka does amazing felt projects that you will love. You'll be seeing more of her handstitched items here. Or you can visit her facebook page and look thru her photos.

MyScrapChick files used:

Explosion Box

 

 

If you love these projects please let our designers know
we welcome your comments.



Birds on the Fridge and Owls on the Wall.

 

It's springtime and the birds are showing up at MyScrapChick...

 

 

All Things Pretty *Mel

 Mel made up these whimsical birds and turned them into refrigerator magnets that her kids LOVE!

 

 

 Svg cutting files used:

 

 

Hooo doesn't love a fun Owl wall hanging??

Julie at Ready, Set, Stamp

 Julie received a wooden owl from her Secret Santa and found this fun way to decorate it using the Wise Night Owl.

Watch her video and you can also see it on her blog.

 

 Svg cutting files used:
 

   


We're so blessed to have such an amazing and talented Design Team. Their ideas and creativity never cease to amaze and delight.

 Be sure to pay their blogs and youtube channels a visit and leave a comment. Thank you.






 

4 Easter Treat Boxes You'll Love

 



From Scrappy Sam Designs


Shirley's Easter Milk Carton Caddy is done in beautiful spring colors. She's planning to give this caddy as an Easter gift to a family of 4, one milk carton filled with chocolaty treats for each person. If you are wondering how she put this all together you'll find her instructions on her blog.

 

MyScrapChick Svg cutting files used:

#10 from Caddy Essentials

Milk Carton

Easter Chicks

 From Idea Closet

Tracy's Easter Gift Box design is a great combination cut files
and papers for a girl teen or adult.

 

MyScrapChick svg cutting files used:

Gable Box
Fluffy Bear and Bunny

 

   

 From Teachdanz

Nicole plans to use her Carrot Patch Treat Boxes for a table top display. What a great idea! 2 or 3 of these would be wonderful as centerpieces at the Easter dinner table too. Might even be able to fill them with some goodies for guests to take home if you don't mind parting with such cute decor.

 

MyScrapChick svg cutting files used:

Carrot Patch Boxes

Easter Title and Bunnies

 

 







 From the Paper Tree

Sarah's did up the Carrot Treat box, choosing pastel Easter papers instead of the standard orange. After putting it together she found the box was tall enough not only for all the chocolaty goodies but would also fit pencils and stationery, post-its, stickers - the ideas are endless!

 

MyScrapChick svg cutting files used:

Carrot Box

We welcome your comments and also encourage you to visit these Designers blogs for more creative inspiration.

 

~ Valerie

Old -fashioned Sweet Sugar Egg with Paper Becomes a New Keepsake.

Many of us have fond memories of those beautiful sugar eggs at Easter. This sweet tradition continues with these delicately decorated eggs now done with paper.

From The Art of Els Schutte 

Els created this keepsake Sugar Egg using
the Sweet Sugar Egg from myscrapchick

After cutting and assembling the paper egg and it's delicate flowered frame Els continued decorating with more mini white paper flowers and paper leaves. She added lace trim behind the frame to create an even more fanciful touch.

 The scene inside the egg was cut and layered using a vintage print of this rabbit.

Els then added a spray of paper flowers to the front and top along with a blue silky ribbon all tied up in a bow. Her sweet sugar egg is so reminiscent of the old fashioned eggs from long ago. But we think hers is even more beautiful than the ones we remember.

Sweet Sugar Egg at MyScrapChick

 Do you have fond memories of the traditional sugar eggs? Create a paper sugar egg keepsake for someone special with this design.

Els Beautiful Paper Succulents

Paper succulents are all the rage right now. When I saw these beauties from Els I thought they were real. It took me a few moments to realize these were actually paper! I was thrilled.

 From the Art of Els Schutte

  Els used the flower petals from Cut Flowers and the new Flower of Hope to create her arrangement.

The petals can be enlarged or reduced to create a variety of sizes for a natural look. I'm loving Els' arrangement. It works with a wide range of color choices in greens, blues, cinnamon and plum.

You could add these paper succulents to small terra cotta pots or old wood boxes. Actually almost any container would work. Maybe even create a summer wreath for your front door.

 This would look so beautiful on my coffee table. I'm also thinking I will add a pot of succulents to my computer desk.

These are the Flower Cutting Files Els Used....

  

The Poinsettias can be used for the tall slender leaf succulent...

 

See all the flower cut files that can be used for your paper succulents...

   

 Have you tried making your own paper succulents yet? We would love to hear what you think about this latest trend in paper flowers in the comments below.

6 Fun to Fancy Easter Card Ideas

 Sharing 6 card designs to make and share this Easter.

Sarah at Paper Tree

Sarah happily discovered the Easter clipart on myscrapchick. "They are absolutely gorgeous, full of colour and print beautifully in any size that you need. "  Sarah shares a lot more details on her blog. Hop on over there for more.

 Svg cutting files and clipart: Easter Chicks -  Easter Bunnies - Trifold Cards 

 

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Sue at Sue's Stamping Stuff

"I used Kraft cardstock from Michael's for my bunnies...adding a little brown chalk around the edges and then dressing them in their Easter finery." 

Svg cutting files:  Bunny Rabbits Easel Card

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Shirley at Scrappy Sam Designs

Shirley turned a shape card into these
Beautiful Easter Egg Ornaments

Svg cutting files used: Egg Card with Scallop Layers.

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Art of Els Schutte

Easter Bunny Box in a Card 

Svg cutting files used:
Bunny Rabbits Easel Card

Bunny Feet Box

Box in a Card - Square

Rosettes Scalloped Edge
 

 

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Julie at Ready Set Stamp

Watch as she shares how to make these cards in this video

 

 Svg cutting files:  Spring Faces

 

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And Special Thanks to Christine Dearinger

for sharing her Church in a Card creations with us on facebook.

 

Christine said this file is one she has used for weddings, christenings and sympathy cards. She decorates them in a fitting way for each occasion. We think both of these would be beautiful Easter cards as well.

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Hope you pay a visit to these ladies blogs and leave a comment
for them. Your encouraging words are always appreciated.

Onesie Gift Boxes and Baby Shower Cards

 

  A Onsie Giftbox becomes a cute way to present a gift.

Later it can be used to store little keepsakes for the new baby.

Our design team got very creative with these onesies. Check it out.

 From Sue's Stamping Stuff

Sue created a Onesie Gift Box above and the Onesie Easel Card below as a welcome gift for a new family member. By adding camo paper she felt confidant the new Dad would love this set.



 Julie at Ready, Set, Stamp

 The little layer of tulle around the skirt of the tutu card is so adorable and oh so girly girl for this baby card.

Onesie Party Table Topiarys for Twins

Alma from My Cricut Side

We love this clever centerpiece.

Onesie flat fold cards and Easel Cards

 You can select from a variety of stylish choices:
little tutus, overalls, simple onesies and the vest with tie.
These come as either a flat fold card or easel card.



 Onesie Gift Boxes and Cards
from MyScrapChick.com



Bunny Rabbit Easel Card and Tutorial

 Have fun creating these cheerful, slightly silly Bunny Rabbits for your Easter cards. They're all decked out with colorful bow ties and the guy in back has on his spiffy Easter vest with a button. Check out the tutorial below to see how quick and easy these go together.

 

 

Assembling Front of Bunny Rabbits Easel Card

 

 You will notice small dash lines on the face of each bunny. These are guides for placing the eyes and nose on each. It also makes it much easier for adding cheek blush and shading around the eyes and nose before actually gluing them on.

Bunnies are created as individuals. Glue on their eyes, noses, inner ears along with bow ties and vest. Add a real button to the vest or cut the one provided. Bows are 3 layers for 3D effect.

 

 

Once each bunny is assembled add them to the card front layer starting with the middle bunny. You will notice there is a slightly larger margin around the characters, but the bottoms of each piece will line up flush with each other.

 

Then add the bunny on left and lastly  the one on right.

Add pop dots to back of the 2 front bunnies for added dimension.

 

Assembling inside layers

 

 

Glue lining to inside of card leaving a slight border margin.
Then glue message layers together.

Add pop dots to back of message panel and attach to inside of card.

How to fold base of card and attach front layer.

Fold card base along score lines. Both lines will fold forward.
Add glue to bottom 1/4 of card as shown (on left) then
attach the card front, lining up along edges. (Shown on right)

Photos above show what the easel card will look like from the side and back when slightly opened.

 

Easel cards fold flat for mailing. When opened the card is folded forward and the bottom edge tucked behind the message panel.

 

 

If you like the Bunny Rabbit Easel Card you may like the

Snowman Trio too.