Saturday, March 23, 2024

#DOswts429 Spring is in the Air Inspiration Hop

 


Hello Crafters!

Yes, indeed! Spring is here. It is my favorite season. What do you think of when you think of spring? Flowers, planting veggies, Easter, or bunnies? Me? All of the above.

Here is some spring inspiration:


Recipe:

Pebbled Path cardstock - Cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"
White Cardstock - cut 4" X 5 1/4"
Pebbled Path cardstock - cut 3 3/4" X 5"
White Cardstock - cut 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
Scrap Pebbled Path and White cardstock for die cut circles and 1" X4" strip
Stamps - Easter Bunny
Ink - Pebbled Path

Assembly:

On the smallest white cardstock, randomly stamp the bunny. Adhere white to Pebbled Path to White to card front. Stamp the same bunny on the scrap Pebbled Path and fussy cut it out. Adhere to white circle and both to Pebbled Path circle. Adhere circles to strip with dimensionals. Adhere the "Hi" to the strip with a dimensional. Adhere the strip to the layered card front.

You may think gray/brown is not a spring color, but bunnies sure are!

Happy crafting!



Saturday, March 9, 2024

#DOswts428 Sketch Inspiration Hop

 


Hello Crafty Friends!

It's been a minute since we visited. You know how that goes. New Video games are released. It gets below freezing in North Texas. You cannot get inspired. I think most of that has passed. Whew!

This new sketch is lovely. Check it out.


You know what come next, the recipe:

Daffodil Delight cardstock - cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"
Bee Mine DSP - cut 2 1/2" X 3 3/4"
White scrap cardstock for sentiment
Sweet Sorbet ribbon


Assembly is easy. Only thing additional I want to tell you is the DSP was edged with a Deckled Rectangle, fourth from the largest.

Happy crafting!



Saturday, January 27, 2024

#DOswts427 - Love Inspiration Hop

 



Hello Crafters!

Old man winter is at my door. I thought I lived in the south, but it is North Texas.

Valentine's Day is around the corner. Let's celebrate Love with the Bee Mine Suite. I love this. No pun intended. The suite is just stinking cute!



Recipe:

Daffodil Delight cardstock - 2 pieces - card base cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4" - Mat cut 3 3/4" X 5"
Black cardstock - cut 2 pieces - Mat 1 cut 4" X 5 1/4" - Mat 2 cut 2 3/4" X 4"
DSP - Bee Mine - cut - 2 1/2" X 3 3/4"
White scrap for sentiment and punched Bee
Stamps - Bee My Valentine
Ink - Daffodil Delight and Black
Embellishments - Hearts and Flowers


Stay warm friends and happy creations.




Saturday, January 13, 2024

#DOswts426 Sketch Inspiration Hop

 



Happy 2024 Crafters!

I think it will be a fabulous year! To start it out in a creative way, we have a sexy new sketch to create!



I know that will get some creative juices flowing. Let's look at the sketch.




Here's the recipe:

Fresh Freesia cardstock 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"

DSP - Delightfully Eclectic (cut 1 piece of different coordinating patterns) 1st at 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" 2nd at 3 3/4" X 3 1/4" 

White cardstock for sentiment - 2 1/4" circle

Stamps - Bottled Happiness

Ink - Fresh Freesia and Tuxedo Black

Embellishments - Woven Ribbon and Baker's Twine

Directions:

Stamp randomly around the card base with Fresh Freesia and leaves image. Stamp off once and add leaves to sentiment circle. Stamp greeting in Tuxedo Black to sentiment circle. Attach 1st DSP centered on card base. Center 2nd DSP over 1st piece of DSP. Adhere Woven Ribbon to DSP. Attach sentiment circle to ribbon. Tie a little bow with Baker's Twine and attach to top of circle.


What a way to get rid of winter blues! Fresh Freesia and flowers always bring joy to my heart. Time to get crafting, friends!







Saturday, December 9, 2023

#DOswts424 - Sketch Inspiration Hop

 


Hello Crafters!

This will be my last blog for 2023. It really was a great year. I look forward to 2024, the year of the dragon. It is my spirit animal!

This sketch is a classic design. I'm sure you will use it many times during the year.



Here is the recipe I used:

Pretty Peacock card stock - cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4" (A2 size) 
DSP - Walk in the Forest - cut 3"X 5 1/4" and Snowflake Magic Specialty - cut 1" X 5 1/4"
White scrap card stock for sentiment and greenery pieces
Embellishments - Snowflake Assortment
Stamps - Very Best Occasions



Happy Crafting! Happy Holidays! I'll see you in the new year!

Love,
Patrizia
Starlighter Creations


Saturday, November 25, 2023

#DOswts423 Holiday Treat Package Inspiration Hop

 



Hello Crafters!

Can we start on Christmas too early? I think not! This treat package was inspired by Karen Bouchikas. Nothing says Christmas more than candy canes!



The recipe is so easy:

6"X6" DSP - punch or die cut a finger opening at top center. Score at 1/4" on either side of opening. Score 1/4 " along bottom of DSP. Burnish all scored lines. 
On bottom of paper score line, cut along vertical score lines up to the horizontal score. Cut away along the horizontal line on both sides. Cut a diagonal on 2 vertical cuts to make a tab on the bottom of DSP.
Glue or adhere the two sides together. Glue the tab up to the sides. 
Tie ribbon around. Add some embellishments. Insert candy canes.

I used Walk in the Forest DSP and woven Ribbon. This is a great project. Thanks Karen! 




Saturday, November 11, 2023

#DOswts422 Sketch Inspiration Hop

 



Hello Crafters!

 
Is autumn really here? The beginning of the week we had record tying or breaking temperatures again.
I still have hope that autumn will get here before Christmas. Speaking of Christmas, here is my interpretations of today's sketch.




Here is the layout:


Now the recipe:

Garden Green card stock - cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"
Walk in the Forest DSP - cut 3 3/4" X 5 1/4"
Scrape white card stock for circle and sentiment.
Stamps - Rustic Crate
Stamping Blends - for coloring image
Embellishments - Snowflake assortment

Bring on the cooler weather and happy crafting!



#DOswts429 Spring is in the Air Inspiration Hop

  Hello Crafters! Yes, indeed! Spring is here. It is my favorite season. What do you think of when you think of spring? Flowers, planting ve...