Happy Spring

 Hello friends!

I have another layout to share that I created with my March Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook featuring the gorgeous Pinkfresh Studios Spring Vibes collection. I’m using a cut file from PearTree Cut Files that is included with a kit subscription. I created a library pocket with a new die from Sizzix. It was perfect for holding my journaling and a cute tag. I layered it on top of a heart die from My Favorite Things. This is a photo of my daughter living in Denver. She couldn’t make it home for Easter last year and sent me this selfie with her dog. So cute with the Snapchat filter. 

I am linking it up to the March Pinkfresh Studios monthly challenge which is to use layers and the color palette in the below photo.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Check out all of the kits at My Creative Scrapbook this month. They are amazing!

~Marcia

New Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Dies

 Hello friends!\

I was recently sent some of the newest Sizzix Tim Holtz Thinlits dies to create samples with for Scrapbook.com and I had such fun playing with them!

This Papercut Cafe set is already one of my favorites. I used the Mini Caps Alphabet Stamp set to add my sentiment and cardstock from various Scrapbook.com paper pads. The paper pads have smooth cardstock which I prefer when die cutting.

I also see myself reaching for the Blossom Thinlits Die set again and again. This flower die is beautiful! I was thinking sunflower and zinnia when I created these. Next, I want to create a purple coneflower with it next I think. Scrapbook.com sent me these rub-on card sentiments that paired will with the dies.

I was a bit stumped what to put on my Gentlemen cards. My daughter regularly quotes Charles Bukowski and I shameless stole these quotes from his poems for my cards. These cards were quick to assemble. It's nice to have a masculine card on hand. The embossing folders are older Sizzix Texture Fades. 

This Easter card combines the Bunny Stitch Thinlits Die set with the Alphanumeric Emporeum Thinlits Die set.

These bunnies are just adorable! I also stamped card sentiments on these two Easter cards. 

I am using the Scrapbook.com Card Sentiments for Every Occasion stamp set here along with an embossing folder from Sizzix Anna Griffin line.

Besides the Bunny Stitch Thinlits Die set, I am using the new Mini Brushstroke Flowers Thinlits Die set. Note: The Sherbet Cardstock and Pattern Paper pads go wonderfully together with the flower die set. The Stamp set is also from Scrapbook.com and is called Sunshiny Day.

If something catches your fancy, you might want to grab them ASAP. These are sure to sell out fast.

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Dies: http://shrsl.com/3vc3d
Scrapbook.com Mini Caps Alphabet Stamps: http://shrsl.com/3vc3q
Scrapbook.com Cardstock Paper Pads: http://shrsl.com/3vc40
Tim Holtz Texture Fades Embossing Folders: http://shrsl.com/3vc60
Scrapbook.com Card Sentiments Stamp sets: http://shrsl.com/3vc78

Thanks so much for stopping by. You can see all the supplies I used linked in my Scrapbook.com gallery.

~Marcia

April Blog Hop For Lori Whitlock

 Hello friends! It's blog hop time at Lori Whitlock!

Here is the blog hop order in case you want to start at the top or get lost along the way...

Lori Whitlock

Kathy Skou

Anita Mulcahey

Brandie Adams 

Aimee Kidd

Ashley Cook

Cathy Harper

Marcia Dehn-Nix    ( You Are Here !!! )

Brigit Mann

I wanted to make some Belly Boxes for my nieces and nephew for Easter baskets. Lori has a new Easter Bunny Belly Box (SVG, Silhouette) that was perfect. He is the cutest!

I couldn't stop there though. I made another bunny with a handsome bow tie and a lamb as well.

Go check out all of Lori's new designs and while you are at it, grab this FREE cut file! No code or minimum purchase required.

Did I mention all those designs are 30% off!!!!!  Use code APR2022 to get 30% off all SVGs, Fonts and Commercial Licenses!

And finally, how would you like to win a $20 Coupon to the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks so much for stopping by. Your next stop is Brigit Mann.

~Marcia

Easter Belly Boxes - Lori Whitlock

 Hello everyone! 

Since I have Spring fever but its still snowing here, I decided to get busy making some Easter Belly Boxes for my nieces and nephews using Lori Whitlock cut files. The belly boxes come in an array of animals and they are perfect for Easter baskets. I chose to make the Bunny (SVG, Silhouette) and the Chick (SVG, Silhouette) Belly Boxes.

Not only are they adorable but their bellies hold plenty of candy!

Lori has lots of Easter ideas in her shop. Go check them all out and have some fun making your own Easter belly boxes!

Thanks so much for stopping by.
~Marcia

Easter Baskets - Pebbles

Hello blogging friends!

I wanted to share a DIY Spring Easter basket idea that you can create with beautiful pattern papers from the Pebbles Hey, Hello collection. I am using the Easter Egg Hunt digital cut file from SVGcuts. There are lots of gorgeous floral papers perfect for Spring to choose come.

This would be a perfect craft to do with your children while they are home. Pick a favorite color cardstock and floral pattern paper combination, like this pretty teal floral with eggs from the Hey, Hello collection.

Or a pretty pink ...

Tie some raffia ribbon to the handle for a feminine touch.

Or is blue your favorite color? I love the little birds and flower pattern on this beautiful paper.

Which floral pattern would you choose? Wishing you all health and safety in these trying times.


Supplies:
Pebbles – Hey, Hello – 12 x 12 Paper Pad
Pebbles – Hey, Hello – 12 x 12 Patterned Paper Nesting
Pebbles – Hey, Hello - 12 x 12 Patterned Paper Thinking Of You 
Pebbles – Hey, Hello – 12 x 12 Patterned Paper Birdies

Easter Box Cards - Pebbles

Hello blogging friends!

With the weather getting warmer I am getting Spring fever as I am sure lots of you are too. I'm in the mood to decorate for Easter, so I thought I would make a couple Easter box cards that I could send out to a few of my favorite little people.

I used a SVGcuts Easter Box Cards cut file and mostly pattern papers from the new Pebbles Hey, Hello collection with a little bit of  Pebbles Lovely Moments thrown in there for the pinks. The Hey, Hello collection even comes with an acrylic stamp set that I used for the sentiment on this card. A few sticker flowers and a ladybug really give my cards a spring feel.

Isn't this baby chick adorable! These box cards fold flat for mailing. I love that they can be displayed on your counter or tabletop and enjoyed over and over. You can see more sticker flowers on this card as well as a butterfly.

Thanks so much for stopping by! The Hey, Hello and Lovely Moments collections work so well for Spring projects. Be sure to check them out.


Supplies:
Pebbles – Lovely Moments – 12 x 12 Paper Pad
Pebbles – Lovely Moments – 12 x 12 Pattern Paper – Botanical Rose
Pebbles – Lovely Moments – 12 x 12 Pattern Paper – Sprigs
Pebbles - Hey, Hello - 12 x 12 Paper Pad
Pebbles - Hey, Hello - 12 x 12 Patterned Paper Nesting
Pebbles - Hey, Hello Patterned Paper Bee Blossoms
Pebbles - Hey, Hello - Clear Acrylic Stamps
Pebbles - Hey, Hello - Sticker Book with Foil Accents
Pebbles - Hey, Hello - Cardstock Stickers with Foil Accents


~Marcia

Easter Egg Fights - Pebbles

Hello blogging friends!

I am sharing an Easter layout with you today created with the Pebble's Loves Me collection as well as the Chasing Adventures collection. I love the floral patterns in the Loves Me collection. They work perfectly for Spring projects too. It's definitely not just another Valentine's Day collection. I wanted to use green pattern paper too though. In Spring everything becomes green again. I found just what I needed in the Chasing Adventures collection; a light green polka dot pattern as well as a darker green plaid pattern. I used the pattern papers to fill in the negative space in a gorgeous floral cut file as well as the inside of my alphas in my title.

When my extended family gathers for Easter, it's a tradition for us to hold an Easter egg fight tournament. I created a large EASTER title to span my page. Then I used a script font to complete the title. I love combining fonts to make my titles more interesting and dramatic. I added a bird from the Loves Me ephemera pack and a few punched butterflies as well.

Backing cut files with pattern papers is a fabulous way to use up paper scraps. I added some foam tape behind the cut file to pop it up from the background paper.

What a beautiful way to use scraps, don't you think! Have a great week.

Supplies:

Pebbles Chasing Adventures 12×12 Paper Pad
Pebbles Loves Me – Papers
Pebbles Loves Me – Stickers
Pebbles Loves Me – Die Cuts
Sticky Thumb Adhesive Foam Dots
Smooth Cardstock White 

~Marcia

In My Easter Bonnet | Marcia Dehn-Nix

Hello blogging friends!

Today I am sharing some Easter inspiration using some of the new JustNick Studio Spring digital cut files available in the store. I love using flower cut files especially on my girly layouts. This one features one of my daughters in her Easter bonnet (from a long time ago).



You can never go wrong with a circle design. I applied some gesso and spray mist to my pattern paper to help set off the flowers and Leaf Wreath. To add dimension to the Build A Flower 1 florals, I inked the edges and then bent the petals upwards before assembing them.





I am in love with these airy Spring Florals. Here too I inked the edges as well as the middle of the flowers. Then I added a contrasting button in the middle. So pretty!





Here are the cut files I used today ...







Thanks so much for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend!