Friday 26 March 2010

Easter bunny basket

This one seems to have taken me forever, spent ages on the DS trying to create the basket with a variety of Cricut cartridges. It's not quite what I had in mind shape wise, but I've faffed enough for one day I think.

The Crate Paper DP is more of the new stock at Sir Stampalot which seems to be walking out of the door quicker than it arrives. Not surprising because it really is yummy, the colours are beautiful, it's double sided and the texture lovely.

I stamped Penny Black 3868J Portraits onto some of the patterned side, cut them out and stuck to the plain panels, the cut out some of the butterflies on the patterned side and decoupaged them adding some glitter. I created the handle using Martha Steward eyelet lace and attached with brads and flowers cut with a stencil through the Big Shot and ribbon on the corners.

My basket fits two challenges Stamping for the Weekend and Everybody Art Challenge who both have the theme Easter.

27 comments:

Bobbi said...

This is so cute, you did a great job.

Suzi Mac said...

This is adorable Brenda, love that paper and the total design. Hugs Suzi xx

Anne said...

it's fab Brenda, you did a great job with the DS
Anne x

Unknown said...

Wow this is beautiful .. no wonder you spent ages :) xxx

Tracy said...

Great basket, love how you've put the ribbons on the corners.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

chris said...

Hi there Brenda
Ooh I like the look of this, do you think you could bring it in the shop to show me (with chocolate of course)but make sure that Andy doesn't get there first!
hope you are ok today, with lots of love chris xx

Sandra said...

Hi Brenda,
lovely box, just looking at this heap of chocolate mekes me hungry. ;-)
Hugs, Sandra

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

Showed Sam this pic, he thought it was mine, wishful thinking , he's a chocolate lover and will even eat the 90% cocca.
Your basket is fabulous and a happy 1st blog birthday to you.
janex

Unknown said...

Hi Brenda
Lovely basket, love the shape and the ribbons hanging down the side is lovely, nice handle too, dont eat that choc all at once.
Christine x

lisa said...

Hi Brenda. I've just been having a catch up with what you've been up to lately and am so sorry to hear you've not been feeling great lately and are having to wait such a longtime to see who you need to see. I hope things get sorted for you very soon. I send you my very best wishes and a big hug!!
Your cards are all as gorgeous as ever and this basket is brilliant, full of choccy too, who could ask for more.
Enjoy your weekend.

Lisax

Linda W said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Brenda. Lovely bright colours and what a wonderful Easter gift for some lucky person - all that chocolate - wow! Take care, Linda x

cheryl said...

oh this is fabulous hun love it you have done a great job love the easter bunnies yum youm hugs cheryl xx

Sally H said...

Fabulous, Brenda! I love it! I had such good intentions to make a basket or packet for some mini eggs, but haven't managed anything yet. I've delivered most of them too!

Kate's Makes said...

Wow, what a fab project Brenda! :o)

Thanks for taking part in the SFTW challenge and good luck!

Kate

PinksyDoodles said...

This is a great basket Brenda, well worth your time and effort. I love all the ribbons on the corners.
Have a lovely weekend.
Clare x

issy said...

Fantasic project Brenda, it was certainly worth
all the faffing... I love it.

x
issy

Jacee said...

Fantastic basket Brenda, it looks fab, Mmmm, choccy bunnies, lovely.

Sadilla said...

HI dear
lovely lovely basket.... I'll try to do somthing similar if I'll have the time...
hugs
sadia

Loz said...

Gorgeous!! Oh, and the basket is fab too! lol!! Seriously.. love it!!

Merry said...

What a wonderfully designed basket....love the tassels on the corners.

coldwaters2 said...

Oh Brenda this is one fabulous Easter Basket I love it with those ribbons and those bunnies on the inside look delicious

Hugs
Lorraine x

Anonymous said...

I love it, I think its very cool and unique!

Unknown said...

Beautiful basket Brenda, love all your ribbon detail great make
Hugs
Sarah xx

Lynne K said...

Wonderful project, Brenda. Those papers certainly are gorgeous, & your basket shows them off beautifully. Hope you're ok, have a great weekend. xx

Lesley Edmonds said...

Ooo yummy yummy!!! This looks fabulous and I hope you won't mind me taking your lovely idea to make a gift for Jack.
Lesley x

Mummylade said...

Gorgeous! I'm so glad you joined the SFTW challenge this week and good luck.

Sarah said...

Wow your basket is stunning, so beautiful and full of chocolate, what more could you want at Easter???