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Easter or Pastel Colors Stampin Friends Blog Hop

3/17/2016

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Welcome to our Easter or Pastel Colors Like Stampin Friends Blog Hop!  Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered in the Blog Hop. Read each blog, scroll to the end, and make sure to leave a comment with #SFMarHop!!  Each member and guest blogger, will randomly select a winner from our blog comments. We will then pool those together and randomly select the overall hop winner. I would love to hear some feedback and you will earn a chance to win some Blog Candy!

Thank you for visiting my blog from Cheryl's site, thanks so much for continuing with the Blog Hop.  Make sure to check out my blog and at the end click the NEXT button to continue to Kathie Rottie's blog. Didn't come from Cheryl's blog?? That's ok, just click the PREVIOUS button or scroll to the end of the post to and click on Cheryl's name to visit her blog.

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This Month's Guest Hoppers are:

Cheryl Hillen Piotrowski
Charlene Luks
Barbara Welch



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Planning in advance for March has been a little challenge. I've been knee deep in Girl Scout Cookies. I'm a troop leader in one daughter's troop and also helping my oldest daughter sell for her troop. So when I had several requests for Communion and Confirmation cards for my next Card Club. I figured I can make them works as Pastels. So I'd have my cards decided ahead of time for Card Club and for the Blog Hop. Love when things come together easily. Of course I still had to sit down and make the projects, right?!?
I started with a little gift box. I love the Curvy Keepsake thinlit and haven't used it in a while. It's the perfect size for a necklace, earrings, some treats or even money.  decided to use So Saffron as my starting color, using Whisper White as my base.. I kept the first design very neutral.

I do not own religious stamps at all. In fact, I only own 1. I purchased All God's Grace when the current Annual Catalog went last in June 2015. I decided to use the flourish from the Everything Eleanor stamp set.

1. Cut an 8 1/2x11 sheet of cardstock in half to 8 1/2 x5 1/2,so you have 2 equal pieces.
2. To make the box you will need to cut out Curvy Keepsake panel twice.
3.  I then stamped the flourish image using So Saffron all over the pieces.
4. Fold on the score lines, including the one on the handle. (see 4th image)
5. Take you bone folder and run it along the inside of the curvy keepsake panel to created a bend. Use your thumb as a guide. (see pics 5 and 6)
6. Add adhesive to the bottom of the panels and attach it to the top of the other, make sure your ends are the same when opposite. (See picture 7) You do not want to have the slit across from the handle the box won't close correctly.
7. Using the scrap paper left from cutting out the Curvy Keepsake panel, I stamp the cross from All God's Grace in Basic Gray. I fussy cut it out.

8. I finished it off by adding some Basic Pearls to the cross and attaching it the to box with a glue dot. I tied a bow on the handle to keep is secure. I used the Daffodil Delight cotton ribbon.  Be sure to fill the box before adding your bow.
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I just repeated the process to make them in pastel colors. I used Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky and Wisteria Wonder. I'm not to crazy about the Whisper White bows. So I might need to change them.
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I kept the card simple. I used the same color palette as the Curvy Keepsake box. I started my sample using So Saffron and went from there.

1. I used Whisper White as my card base 8 1/2x 5 1/2 folding in half
2. Cut a piece of So Saffron Cardstock to 4 1/4 x 5 1/4.
3. Cut a piece of Whisper White and 1/8 of inch shorter.
4. Ovals Collection framelits; use the 3rd from the smallest oval, center in on the Whisper White mat and cut it out.
5. I used a piece of vellum from the Sale-a-brations: Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack. Keep in mind this is a Sale-a-bration products and will not be available after March 31, 2016 and you can earn it free with a $50 purchase!!!
6. I cut the vellum slightly smaller than the Whisper White. Attach to the So Saffron layer. ONLY put adhesive on the corners. You don't want the glue showing through the oval piece when assembled.
7. I stamped the cross using Basic Gray again. I use the scrap oval piece.
8. Before adhering the Whisper White piece down, I stamped in the bottom right corner "may all the blessing..." What I did was use my Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker and color over all the words except the 'r' on your, child and forever. I cleaned the stamp and just colored 'forever' and stamp it again. I added the 3 dots... with the marker. I figured if this was being given to the actual child then this verse is more fitting this way. It is a bit tricky to line it up, as you can see it's a little crooked. If I was planning on giving this away, I would have redone it so it was straight,for the sake of time.....I left it.
9. Adhere the So Saffron layer to the cardbase using snail
10. Attached the Whisper White layer using dimensionals.
11. I added the Basic Pearls to the cross to match the Curvy Keepsake box. The attached it to the center of the oval using a couple dimensionals.

Then, to keep the theme the same, I made each card using the matching pastel cardstocks to the Curvy Keepsakes boxes.  I kept the verse off these cards, I am not quite sure what I will be using them for just yet. So I always add something later on.
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What do you think? I hope you like it. I think this is suitable for this time of year! Definitely fits the pastel portion of this blog hop. And certainly can be used for Easter, Baptism, Communion and Confirmation as well. Below is my original sample and then the cards and boxes in subsequent pastel colors.
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I saw several of these French Fry boxes on Facebook and Pinterest made to look like bunnies. I couldn't resist so I threw together a quick workshop and my guests made 4 cards and 4 French Fry bunny  boxes.

Super cute and very easy to make!

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Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Please remember to comment on my blog SFMarHop to be added to the raffle drawings to win a goody from each of the blog hop members.

Please click the next button to continue to Kathie Rotti's blog.

Thank again for stopping by
 
Happy Easter, Happy Spring and Happy Stampin
Steph

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If you got lost along the way, here is the list of bloggers in this Blog Hop1. Melissa Thomas- http://stampinbythesea.weebly.com/blog/stampin-friends-March-2016-blog-hop-with-pastel-colors
2.  Cheryl- http://handstampedbycheryl.weebly.com/blog/stampin-friends-spring-blog-hop
3. ME ME ME ME Steph Jandrow -- http://stampinandscrappinwithsteph.weebly.com/home/easter-or-pastel-colors-stampin-friends-blog-hop
4. Kathie Rotti - https://kathielovesstamping.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/stamping-friends-spring-hop/
5. Barbara Welch - http://creativestampinspot.blogspot.com/2016/03/stampin-friends-spring-blog-hop.html
6. Charlene Luks -  https://wickedawesomecards.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/stampin-friends-march-2016-blog-hop-fun/
7. Carolina Evans - http://studioevans.blogspot.com/2016/03/stampin-friends-march-blog-hop-pastels.html
8. Leanne Johnson - http://literallymyjoy.blogspot.com/2016/03/stampin-friends-spring-blog-hop.html
9. Lynn Streifert    http://lynnzcrafters.com/2016/03/14/stampin-friends-spring-hop/
10. Kirsteen Gill http://www.creatinwithkirsteen.com/home/stampin-friends-february-hop1
11. Elizabeth Jeanne http://craftsbyhappystamper.com/2016/03/17/lots-of-inspiration-in-this-spring-inspired-stampin-friends-hop


81 Comments
Johanna Moore link
3/17/2016 08:06:16 am

The cross is beautiful on these adorable curvy boxes. Great idea for 1st Communion.

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:25:50 am

Thank you Johanna1

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Jen
3/17/2016 08:43:38 am

Thanks for taking my requests I love the comfirmation cards as well as the communion

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:26:40 am

Thank you Jen! I should be thanking you for the idea and inspiration!!!

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Carolina Evans link
3/17/2016 08:45:29 am

The boxes and matchy card are so elegant - love how they look altogether - great work!

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:27:28 am

Thank you Carolina!

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Lynn Streifert link
3/17/2016 08:45:46 am

Steph- how precious! the vellum really makes the cross pop! just <3

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:27:57 am

Thank you, Lynn!

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Barbara Green
3/17/2016 09:10:49 am

What lovely card and box combinations. The Cross is a great accent.
#SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:28:36 am

Thank you Barbara

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Lisa
3/17/2016 09:45:23 am

These are perfect for my grandsons upcoming baptism. Thanks for the idea. Very creative #SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:29:58 am

Wonderful! Thank you

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Beth Ann Hummel
3/17/2016 09:52:09 am

#SFMMarHop (before I forget)!! Thanks for the beautiful card idea using All God's Grace. I needed to see an idea so I could create some special cards!

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:31:44 am

I completely understand that! I have this stamp set since last June before I finally created with it!!!! Happy to help inspire you!! Thank you!

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Verna Hardwick
3/17/2016 10:05:03 am

#SFMarHop. Love the curvy box!

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:32:22 am

Thank you, Verna!

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kim
3/17/2016 10:38:35 am

#SFMarHop. I really like the Botantical Vellum paper and it matches perfectly to the cross. Great job.

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:33:02 am

Thanks so much!

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Candy Rattray link
3/17/2016 10:40:24 am

These are gorgeous! I love the elegant simplicity. Perfect for celebrating the true reason for Easter.

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:33:34 am

Thank you Candy!!!

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Cheryl McAskill
3/17/2016 10:43:34 am

These are just gorgeous! I would leave the white satin ribbon on the two boxes...they look pretty with them! Lots of love and time and it shows! Thank you for sharing! #SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:34:32 am

Thank you Cheryl! I agree! I think the white ribbon is growing on me!!!

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Yvonne
3/17/2016 12:48:02 pm

#SFMARHOP - I love all your projects. You did an amazing job capurting the holiday!

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:35:08 am

Thank you, Yvonne

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Robyn Rasset link
3/17/2016 01:12:20 pm

Love the simplicity of your projects.

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:35:39 am

Thank you!

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Cheryl link
3/17/2016 01:51:31 pm

I bet cards like this would be hard to find in a store, so I could see them being well loved when received for a meaningful event like baptism or communion. Great job!

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:36:27 am

Thank you so much, Cheryl!

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Mary Bush
3/17/2016 02:26:47 pm

#SFMarHop
LOVE these!!!!! TFS, Mary

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:37:23 am

Thank you, Mary!

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Kathie Rotti
3/17/2016 02:28:32 pm

There is such elegance in simplicity!

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:38:32 am

Thank you, Kathie!

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Kirsteen Gill
3/17/2016 02:46:49 pm

Love, Love, Love these projects! Thanks for sharing on the hop! Kx

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:39:04 am

Thank you, Kirsteen!

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Betty
3/17/2016 03:03:22 pm

Beautiful communion gifts and cards.

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:39:46 am

Thank you Betty!

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TAMARA L FLETCHER
3/17/2016 04:16:21 pm

Lovely, just lovely Easter cards...the cross is awesome

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:40:17 am

Thank you Tamara!!!

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Gloria Sperring
3/17/2016 05:09:01 pm

Thank you for reminding the true meaning of Easter! I love all your projects. These could also could be used for 1st communion. What a perfect pair! Thank YOU so much for sharing!

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:41:16 am

Thank you, Gloria I appreciate your comment! :-)

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Diane Seidler
3/17/2016 06:37:17 pm

Thank you for sharing the only spiritual projects for the hop. They are gorgeous and my granddaughter wants to make these for her church group.. And using the vellum i would never have thought of. Love all of it. #SFMARHOP

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:42:36 am

Diane, thanks so much for stopping by!! Your granddaughter will have lots of fun making these. So easy to duplicate and make several!!!

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Heather
3/17/2016 07:33:04 pm

the cross card & boxes are just so beautiful. Perfect for Easter! #SFMARHOP

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:43:11 am

Thank you, Heather

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Crystal Wilson
3/18/2016 02:15:10 am

I think the cross cards are perfect for Easter and love the vellum. #SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:43:51 am

Thank you, Crystal

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Geri S
3/18/2016 03:16:01 am

Lovely cards and boxes, thanks! #SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:44:30 am

Thank you, Geri

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Elly Booij link
3/18/2016 08:44:25 am

Beautiful boxes and lovely cards too.

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Elly Booij
3/18/2016 09:02:46 am

#SF MarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:45:04 am

Thank you, Elly

Desiree Lewis
3/18/2016 08:53:17 am

LOVE the curvy keepsake boxes! The pearls really make the cross pop. Thanks for the ideas!! #SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:45:41 am

Thank you, Desiree

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Lauri
3/18/2016 09:42:54 am

Simple and elegant. The perfect combo. #SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:46:14 am

Thank you, Lauri

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Dianna Cartwright
3/18/2016 02:11:24 pm

Love the clean , simple elegant lines of these! #SFMARHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:46:44 am

Thank you, Dianna

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Veronica Cordry
3/19/2016 01:13:51 am

Love the cross crafts, I have two kids receiving sacraments this year, wish I had seen this before I placed my order today#SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:47:52 am

Thank you, Veronica. Maybe there's a way you can incorporated what you ordered and this together!

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Barbara Welch link
3/19/2016 01:31:36 am

Your projects are adorable.

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:15:45 am

Thank Barbara

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Katie b
3/19/2016 06:18:32 am

Love your godly inspiration. Those boxes are so cute! #SFMarHop

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Steph
3/19/2016 07:13:56 am

Thank you Katie

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Juline Berry
3/19/2016 10:09:32 am

Love both of these! The cut out cross is so pretty!

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:02:22 pm

Thank you very much

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Cindy Waldroff link
3/19/2016 11:02:03 am

Steph, These are awesome! I really was blown away. You did a great job.Thanks for sharing.
#SFMarHop

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:03:00 pm

Thank Cindy you are too kind!

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Kathy
3/19/2016 11:40:32 am

Your cards and projects are beautiful!

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:03:29 pm

Thank you Kathy

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Sherry Beeson link
3/19/2016 05:41:45 pm

#SFMarHop
LOVED your projects! Need to put that stamp set on my list!!!
Loved that you had the traditional and non-traditional Easter items! Great job on all!

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:04:30 pm

It's a great set and one that I know I'd still use even if or when it retires

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Mary
3/20/2016 01:18:55 pm

Beautiful curve boxes and the cross cards are wonderful. Thanks for sharing

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:04:47 pm

Thank you Mary

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Donna Polley
3/20/2016 04:57:34 pm

Very nice projects I love the cross you added.

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:05:16 pm

Thank you Donna

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Leanne Johnson link
3/20/2016 06:20:53 pm

Steph these are just great, especially for this time of year. I'll be CASing these for next year for sure! Happy hopping day!

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:05:43 pm

Thank you Leanne

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Charlene Luks
3/25/2016 10:31:19 pm

Beautiful job...!

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:06:09 pm

Thank you

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Melissa Thomas
3/26/2016 10:34:04 pm

So cute! I love using the flourishes as a DSP!

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Steph
4/3/2016 07:06:30 pm

Thank you Melissa

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