Easter Card by Anabelle O'Malley

Easter Card by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:

Botanique Blanche Paper by American Crafts
Botanique Patsy Glitter Paper by American Crafts
Easter Creative Scraps by Crafty Secrets
Bloom Frames & Journaling Die-Cuts by Narratives
Marble Ice Winter Rose Flowers by Prima
Cream Pearls by Melissa Frances
Doily Lace Edger Punch by Martha Stewart Crafts

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Seize the Day Card by Melissa Phillips

Seize the Day Card by Melissa Phillips

Supplies:

Gardening Dimensional Stickers by Martha Stewart Crafts
Zanzibar Coleur Rubbings by 7Gypsies
Lullaby Lane Puppydogs & Pigtails Paper by Webster's Pages
Snow Tea Rose Flowers by Prima
Verbose Clear Stamp by Technique Tuesday

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New Free Project Kit

New Springy free project kit - click on photo to read details. Kit starts with order 5798.

Happy Easter Card by Sherry Wright

Happy Easter Card by Sherry Wright

Supplies:

Hello Beautiful Journaling Cards by Webster's Pages
Vintage 7yd. Trim Kit by Webster's Pages
Soft Pink Pearl Symmetrical Flourishes by Zva Creative
Baroque Crystal Clear Stamps by Melissa Frances
Tutu Dot Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Ocean Dot Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Tutti Fruti (Limited Edition Summer 2010 Color) Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels
Chocolate Covered Cherries Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels

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Designer's Workshop by Anabelle O'Malley

Christmas Flowers Layout by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:

Lemongrass (Limited Edition Spring 2010 Color) Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels
Coral Reef Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels
Lullaby Lane In Due Time Paper by Webster's Pages
Lullaby Lane Die-Cut Paper by Webster's Pages
Winter's Wings Collection Sampler Pack by Webster's Pages
Winter Fabric Fancies by Webster's Pages
Dear Lizzy Berry Marigold Puffy Letter Thickers by American Crafts
Voila Small Blossom Vine Felt Borders by Prima
Snow Tea Rose Flowers by Prima
Peach Frost Tea Rose Flowers by Prima
Vanilla Ice Winter Rose Flowers by Prima
Acapulco Mix Pinata Petals Flowers by Prima
Garnet Pearls and Crystals by Prima
Crystal Fine Glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts
Scor-Tape 1/4" x 27 yards Double-sided Adhesive by Scor-Pal

Instructions:

1. Begin by spraying a border of Lemon Grass and Coral Reef Glimmer Mist onto the white cardstock. Let dry.

2. Spray patterned paper with Lemon Grass to alter the color. When dry cut a strip and punch with border punch.

2. Adhere die cut paper to cardstock. Add felt vine and colored paper strip. Add sticker border.

3. Apply glitter to larger photograph. Adhere smaller photograph to center, creating a glittered, matching border. Adhere to paper. Add fabric fancy and letter stickers.4. Cluster flowers into corners. Add hand-cut birdhouse from patterned paper.

5. Add gems and pearls.

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Designer's Workshop by Lisa Dorsey

Welcome Spring Card by Lisa Dorsey

Supplies:

Lush Blue Large Polka Dot Flocked Pattern Paper by My Mind's Eye
I DO Anthurium Embossed Paper by American Crafts
Laundry Line Celebrate Tablecloth Paper by My Mind's Eye
Paperie Greenhouse Flocked Floral Paper by Making Memories
Together United Floral/Cool-ective Blue Paper by My Mind's Eye
Antique Linen Distress Crackle Paint by Ranger
Flora Dimensional Sticker Art by Anna Griffin
Fabulous Rub-On Icons by Chatterbox
Velvet Stitched Cream & Brown Flowers by Maya Road
Home for the Holidays Alpha Cardstock Stickers by Webster's Pages

Other: 7 Popsicle sticks

Instructions:

1. Create a 5 x 7 card using blue cardstock and Lush papers. Ink the edges.

2. Create the fence cutting 5 of the popsicles to a point on end. Make sure to vary the lengths and sand the edges.

3. Paint all the popsicle sticks with crackle paint. Allow to dry and then ink the edges.

4. Apply sunflower dimensional sticker to the left side of the card. Attach popsicle sticks to card creating a fence over the sunflower.

5. Embellish the fence with flowers cut from pattern paper, as well as velvet flower.

6. Apply bird rub on to brown cardstock, cut out and add to fence.

7. Add mushroom, bee and sentiment to finish off the card.

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Designer's Workshop by Jessica Witty

Birthday Card & Hair Clips by Jessica Witty Supplies:

Blue Skies Don't Worry Be Happy Paper by American Crafts
Blue Skies Sunny Day Paper by American Crafts
Farm Fresh Farmhouse Paper by October Afternoon
Sugar Rush Bloomers by Basic Grey *sold out*
Storytime Alpha Clear Stamps by Studio Calico
Kraft Square Envelopes by Maya Road
Scor-Tape 1/8" x 27 yards Double-sided Adhesive by Scor-Pal
Mellow Yellow 5/8" Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press
Platinum Planet Brilliance Dew Drop Ink by Tsukineko
Kraft Folded Cards & Envelopes by Hero Arts

*Alternate products to try since Sugar Rush is sold out:
Origins Bloomers by Basic Grey
Dear Lizzy Chirp Details by American Crafts

Instructions:

Card:

1. Trim strips of Be Happy, Sunny Day, and Farmhouse papers and adhere to card, folding the papers at the end to form ruffles. Stitch over strips.

2. Stamp sentiment using alphabet stamps.

Hair Clips:

1. Cover front of clip with Scor-Tape.

2. Adhere bloomer to the clip.

3. Flip clip over and deaden the extra adhesive on the bloomer with a static eliminating sack or baby powder, etc.

Gift Pack:

1. Wrap ribbon around envelope and stitch the bottom edge, adding an extra line of stitching beneath the ribbon.

2. Stamp sentiment using alphabet stamps.

3. Clip accessory to ribbon.

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Designer's Workshop by Melissa Phillips

Happy Birthday Gift Box by Melissa Phillips

Supplies:

Kraft Gift Box
Little Dolls Journal Notes by Crafty Secrets
Love Struck Newsprint Love Paper by Making Memories
Ambiente Paige Pattern Paper by Melissa Frances
Kunzite Glass Microbeads by Martha Stewart Crafts
Coral Sea Fiesta Flowers by Prima
Spring Rain (Limited Edition Spring 2010 Color) Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels
Creme de Rouge Glimmer Chips Regal by Tattered Angels
French Mail Vintage Clear Art Stamps by Crafty Secrets
Eggplant Pearls and Crystals by Prima
Pearlescent Skyblue Brilliance Dew Drop Ink by Tsukineko
Flower Soft High Tack PVA Glue 1oz. by Flower Soft
Letterbox 3/8" Honey Dew Grosgrain Ruffled Edge by American Crafts

Other supplies used:
Scrunched seam binding
Chipboard Buttons
Happy Birthday Stamp
Off-white Acrylic Paint

Instructions for Card:

1. Create card base and edge with acrylic paint.

2. Cut Paige paper slightly smaller than card front, ink edges and adhere.

3. Cut "Just Imagine" Journal note to fit down card front, ink edges and adhere on left.

4. Cut a strip of newsprint paper to fit down right side, ink to distress, and adhere.

5. Stamp "Happy Birthday" just above bird. (Sexy Little Numbers is a set with a wonderful substitution for the stamp image I used: http://www.emmaspaperie.com/product_p/stampscssm12.htm )

6. Coat aqua flower and large chipboard corner with Spring Rain Glimmer Mist.

7. Stamp chipboard corner with corner image from stamp set using Skyblue ink and adhere in bottom left corner. Embellish with adhesive pearl.8. Coat chipboard button or a regular button with Flower soft glue, coat with microbeads, press down firmly, and let dry completely.9. Thread button with ribbon once dry and adhere to center of aqua flower and adhere flower near upper right corner.

Instructions for Gift Box:1. Paint gift box with off-white acrylic paint, let dry slightly, and sand edges to distress.

2. Stamp "Carte Postale" image around sides of box lid.3. Cut Paige paper slightly smaller than top of box, ink edges, and adhere to center of box.

4. Cut a block of newsprint paper to fit left side of box, leaving a bit of Paige paper showing around edges, ink to distress, and adhere.

5. Cut "A little birdie told me...." Journal note to fit down right side of box. Reserve sentiment. Ink edges of journal note, and adhere on right.6. Spray small chipboard corner and pink flower with Spring Rain Glimmer Mist.

7. Stamp chipboard corner with corner image from stamp set using Skyblue ink and adhere in lower left corner.

8. Coat chipboard button or regular button with Flower soft glue, coat with microbeads, press down firmly, and let dry completely.

9. Thread button with ribbon once dry and adhere to center of pink flower after removing center from flower.

10. Wrap scrunched seam binding (or ribbon of your choice) around box and tie in a bow in upper left corner.

11. Adhere pink flower near bow.

12. Cut sentiment with right edge trimmed in a "v", ink edges to distress, curl to add dimension and adhere just under flower petals.

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Designer's Workshop by Sherry Wright

You're the Best Card & Necklace Set by Sherry Wright

Supplies:

Serendipity 12x12 Specialty Paper Pack by K & Co.
Handmade Frame Adhesive Borders by K & Co.
Coffee & Chocolate Crystal Symmetrical Flourishes by Zva Creative
Simply Said Crystal Clear Stamps by Melissa Frances
Nature's Silhouettes by Webster's Pages
Fabri-Tac 2 Ounce Bottle Adhesive by Beacon Adhesives
Oval Resin Frame by Melissa Frances (will be back in stock in April)
Lace, Felt

Instructions for Card:

1. Cut a 4 1/2" x 11 1/2" piece of pink dot paper, score and fold to make a 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" card.

2. Cut a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of yellow glitter floral paper and adhere to card front.

3. Adhere three rose stickers to bottom right corner.

4. Stamp "You're the best" onto die cut and adhere to left of stickers.

5. Add crystal flourish as shown.

6. Cut a 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" piece of yellow glitter floral paper and adhere to inside.

Instructions for Necklace:

1. Adhere Rose silhouette to middle of small oval frame, let dry.

2. Trace oval frame onto felt piece and adhere to back of frame.

3. Adhere bail to back of frame and run lace through to finish necklace.

4. Adhere necklace to inside of card.

March Sketch by Anabelle O'Malley

*Anabelle's card is inspired by a sketch drawn by Jessica Witty - see sidebar for picture

Think of You Card by Anabelle O'Malley Supplies:

Flights of Fancy Ladybug Pattern Paper by Prima
Botanique Rose Glitter Paper by American Crafts
Botanique Patsy Glitter Paper by American Crafts
Shabby Chic Glitter Cardstock Stickers by Prima
Novelty Belle Artes Flowers by Prima
Simply Said Crystal Clear Stamps by Melissa Frances
Scor-Tape 1/4" x 27 yards Double-sided Adhesive by Scor-Pal

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March Sketch by Lisa Dorsey

*Lisa's card is inspired by a sketch drawn by Jessica Witty - see sidebar for picture

Sending Warm Fuzzies Card by Lisa Dorsey Supplies:

Quite Contrary Mary Mary Grown Up Paper by My Mind's Eye
Quite Contrary Mary Mary Play Paper by My Mind's Eye
Quite Contrary Mary Mary Berry Preserves Paper by My Mind's Eye
Quite Contrary Curious Owl Die-Cut by My Mind's Eye
Clear Designs Everyday Sayings by Hero Arts
Earth Tones Large Pearl Brads by American Crafts
Pinking Paper Edgers Scissors by Fiskars
Pink Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by May Arts

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March Sketch by Melissa Phillips

* Melissa's card is inspired by a sketch drawn by Jessica Witty - see sidebar for picture

Dear Sweetheart Card by Melissa Phillips Supplies:

Anthology Bouquet Paper by Studio Calico
Vintage Pearl Trinket Pins by Maya Road
Blue Doilies Rub-On Transfers by Studio Calico
Willow Calcutta Mini Flowers by Prima
White Cameo Rose Flowers by Prima
Flourishes Vintage Clear Art Stamps by Crafty Secrets
Babies Breath Pearls and Crystals by Prima
Lullaby Lane Journaling Cards by Webster's Pages
Idea-ology Corners by Tim Holtz
Letterbox 3/8" Honey Dew Grosgrain Ruffled Edge by American Crafts
Motifs Chipboard Set by Maya Road
Vintage Metal Button
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March Sketch by Jessica Witty

* This project is inspired by a Sketch drawn by Jessica Witty - see sidebar for picture

Thank You Card by Jessica Witty Supplies:

Hero Hues Snow Folded Cards by Hero Arts
Love Letters Love Ledger Paper by Little Yellow Bicycle
Silver Glitter Heavy Weight Cardstock by Best Creation
Home Front Odds & Ends Paper by Studio Calico
Hugs Pattern Paper by Dream Street Papers
Ocean Dot Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Black Soot Distress Ink by Ranger
Simply You Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday
Yellow Floss

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March Sketch by Sherry Wright

* Sherry's card is inspired by a Sketch drawn by Jessica Witty - see sidebar for picture

Spring Card by Sherry Wright Supplies:

Homespun Tiny Tulips Pattern Paper by Jenni Bowlin
Homespun Geo Flower Pattern Paper by Jenni Bowlin
Orange Embellished Butterflies by Jenni Bowlin
Red Banner Alpha Stickers by Jenni Bowlin
Fabri-Tac 2 Ounce Bottle Adhesive by Beacon Adhesives

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Birthday Best Contest Winners

We'd like to thank everyone for sending in such wonderful entries to our Birthday Contest! It was so hard to narrow it down to 3 people. After lots of input from everyone here at Emma's, we have our winners! Please check your emails for the $25 gift certificates :) Here they are, in no particular order:

Celebrate Today Card by Nina Brackett:
Birthday Wall Hanging by Cassie Box:
Colorful Happy Birthday by Mary E. Vogel:-

Birthday Tags by Anabelle O'Malley

Birthday Tags by Anabelle O'Malley Supplies:

Rectangular Tin with Hinged Window Cover
Postcards from Paris Tres Magique Paper by Webster's Pages
Lullaby Lane Puppydogs & Pigtails Paper by Webster's Pages
Lullaby Lane Dreamland Paper by Webster's Pages
Lullaby Lane The Arrival Paper by Webster's Pages
Lullaby Lane Leaps & Bounds Paper by Webster's Pages
Flutter Blossoms and Buttons Box by Making Memories
Flutter Glitter Die-Cuts by Making Memories
Winsome Enchanting Alphabet Stickers by Pink Paislee
Magical Alpha Cardstock Stickers by Webster's Pages
Lullaby Lane Journaling Cards by Webster's Pages
Birthday Small Clear Stamp Set by American Crafts
Scor-Tape 1/4" x 27 yards Double-sided Adhesive by Scor-Pal
Vintage Crochet Wave White Trim by Maya Road

Tip: The pink felt flowers were originally too bright to go with the look I was trying to achieve. So, I dry brushed some ivory paint onto them and added some coarse white glitter to tone them down.

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Birthday Tags by Lisa Dorsey

Birthday Tags by Lisa Dorsey Supplies:

Love Notes Artisan Die-Cut Paper by Making Memories
Abode Cherryhill Ave. Paper by American Crafts
Home for the Holidays Alpha Cardstock Stickers by Webster's Pages
Lush Red Decorative Brads by My Mind's Eye
Love Ticket Singleton Stamp by Maya Road
Royal Butterfly Punch by Martha Stewart Crafts
Red Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Turquoise Tiny Dot Paper by Jenni Bowlin

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New Project Kit

New kit starts with order 5631 - click on photo for larger view