The 12 Kits of Occasions: March with Michelle "Spring Fling"

Hi all! It's that time again, the very last day of the month, and members of the 12 Kits group are here to share their latest creations. Also again this month, one of our newest members is the hostess. Both of this year's brand new members were willing to put together kits right away--yeah! Michelle Leone, Pretty Periwinkles, is March's talented hostess and her theme is Spring Fling! We were even able to squeeze in some Easter designs, some of which might have already been shared with family and friends!

Be sure to visit the 12 Kits blog to find links to all the other members' blogs. There is also a supply list at the top or you can click here. Michelle was so sweet to provide an extra kit to give away. Leave a comment on the 12 Kits blog for a chance to win!

There is always so much to see so I want to keep my post short. You are going to love all the wonderful supplies Michelle sent. See the photo below. There were many fabulous (some just released) stamp images plus really great die cuts. The colors and pretty spring patterned papers were such fun to work with and Michelle included great embellishments too. Thanks so much for an awesome kit, Michelle!!

For my first card I used a technique that Jennifer McGuire recently posted called Vellum Panel Card. I loved this concept and will use it again. I couldn't cut my circle at an angle however since my Cuttlebug wouldn't allow it. Perhaps just another reason that I need a Big Shot!

Below is a peek inside so you can see how the patterned paper is used. I used just a partial sheet to allow for a blank space for writing.

LOVED THESE FRANTIC STAMPER BUNNIES AND THE ADORABLE BOWS MICHELLE INCLUDED.

HERE I CUT A SUN WITH A PTI DIE AND COVERED IT WITH CLEAR WINK OF STELLA.

Hope you enjoy the hop and that it helps you get in the mood for Spring! There's lots blooming here already with our mild winter. Hope it's as wonderful where you live!

Thanks for visiting,

Sharron

A Surprise Happy Birthday Party for Kim!!!

Hi Kim, hope you are having a truly beautiful day! Thanks to one of your special friends, Kylie at Kylie is Addicted to Stamps, we are all getting together to wish you a very happy birthday! This card will be coming in the mail to you. It's all gold and shiny which unfortunately just doesn't photograph well. Sending birthday hugs along too!!

Kim and I have been on the 12 Kits of Occasions team since the beginning and I never tire of seeing all of her wonderful creations. Besides making awesome cards and other paper projects, she sews beautifully too! And not only is she very talented but she's extra sweet too!!

My card is made with a WPlus9 set, Doodle Buds, and watercolored. It doesn't show in the picture but the border strip design is all in gold as are the stamped stems and the gold embossed sentiment. An enamel dot was added to the one center. I am submitting this to the March CAS Mix Up as well as this week's CAS-ology where the cue word is Doodle!

Be sure to visit Kylie's blog if you want to join us and send Kim some birthday love.

So happy to have you stop by,

Sharron