Basket ful of Surprises....

Did that get your attention? The only surprises are: 1.) I've posted 2 days in a row and 2.) I started and finished a project within a couple days of this post. I got this tutorial from Splitcoaststampers. They provide full color, printable instructions for this fun project.

It is made from one sheet of 12 X 12 paper, brads, ribbon and glue stick. However, I think when I try it again, I think I will just use sticky tape. I am too impatient to wait for glue to dry. I want to keep on working. I love the fact that it looks like a Longaberger Button Basket.

For a first try, I think I did OK. I need to be a bit more careful with my measurement and recommend have paper clips on hand to keep the strips steady when you first start to weave. Typically, I am pretty fussy about showing my work after the first try. This time...I am pretty pleased. By the way, the bunny is optional! :)

Enjoy!!

PS Yes, it is easy enough for me to show you how to make it if the directions are overwhelming.

Outside my comfort zone...

This Christmas (I know right before Easter.), I wanted to make something very special for my mother-in-law. She is such a special lady. She's such a family oriented person and has welcomed me into her family with open arms. I should mention she is not Tyler's mother. His father passed away many years ago. Liz has ensured that Tyler and his siblings continue to be family. We are so lucky to have her in our lives.

I love my punches and my Cuttlebug. So, I created a wintery theme just using those punches surrounding and Acrostic poem I wrote for her. Liz loves wintertime. So, I know this will be prominent in her house. It was so fun and easy to make. But, this was a challenge as this was my first attempt as creating with just punches.

So, take a chance and do something out of your comfort zone. You might find you like it.