Here I go again, with more spring colors! This time, I made a card and coordinating gift pail. I used paper from the Berry Sweet paper line by K&Company. What's not to love about the fresh colors, cute images, and dots! Everywhere DOTS!
For the card, I used images from my Fish Friends and Hello Neighbor sets. The snail was stamped on shimmery white paper and colored with markers. The mushroom was water colored. The sentiment is from Hello Neighbor.
The top of the clear pail is embellished with a large glittery daisy, yellow button and orange gingham bow. I used a Hello Kitty Bigz die to cut the chipboard flowers, and then adhered glitter with Glossy Accents. The larger circle and scalloped circle were cut using Spellbinder dies.
I'm not too hip on the idea of tying lots of random ribbons to the handles of altered objects, so instead I wrapped the handle of the pail with lime colored wire and added some clear/silver beads for occasional sparkle. Because the paper was so cute, I didn't add any stamped images to the pail. And as you can see, it's plumb FULL of goodies for someone special!
Where'd the weekend go, anyway?
What an adorable project! Love the fun springtime papers and images!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | March 07, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Super cute! Love the wire idea on the handle as opposed to the common ribbon. Fun fun!
Posted by: Beverly | March 06, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Wow, great fun bright colors! The Berry Sweet paper is great with these images! Love the bucket...I wouldn't be able to give it away!
Posted by: Danielle | March 06, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Oh, Anna, this is SO CUTE!!! Who wouldn't love a cheery gift like this?! ...and that flower on top of the can...DA BOMB!!!
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | March 05, 2009 at 03:58 AM
Oooo! I love this! Bring on Spring! I'm ready! It's about 4 degrees here tonight and a foot of snow is lying about!!! Thanks for sharing these delightful creations with us! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | March 04, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Your card and pail are adorable, Anna!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | March 04, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Love all the happy colors on these!
Posted by: Nicole | March 04, 2009 at 08:24 AM
LOVE the can ... and aren't I the lucky one that I have an empty one sitting in my closet ready to decorate! I love how you have a blank strip on the can so it shows what's inside. That's so much easier than trying to cover the whole thing and cutting out for the handles! LOL.
Posted by: Simmy | March 03, 2009 at 09:29 PM
Wow love this Anna, so springy....is that even a word? Love the wire, beads and the sparkle chipboard!!
Posted by: Candy aka cwilliams | March 03, 2009 at 04:50 PM
I love the colors and the glitteriness of the the flowers on the pail. The snail card is too cute.
Posted by: Mary Jane D. | March 03, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Too cute, I loce that snail! TFS
Posted by: Angela K | March 03, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Bright and cute!! Love the idea of wrapping wire with beads around the handle (I'm not really a ribbon gal!)
Posted by: Starla(star) | March 03, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Love them both Anna! The colors just make ya wanna smile... :)
Posted by: paula | March 03, 2009 at 07:11 AM
So spring-like! I wish spring would hurry up and get here! It's 4 degrees here this AM! Love the way you decorated the handle - very original!
Posted by: Peggy S from Ohio | March 03, 2009 at 05:30 AM
adorable! love, love, love the spring-i-ness!!!
chelle
Posted by: Chelle | March 02, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Hey, Gabi with an Eye,...I see you over there trying to sneak in on the fantastic pail that I'm SURE Anna made for me! :) (wink) I just don't want you to get your hopes up! :) Smiles.
Posted by: Shae | March 02, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Geesh Anna, you already have 43 comments left by other fellow-follower-Peeps? You are SOoooo beyond popular with all your creations ~ guess I better not comment on how *kind* & *personable* you are, 'cause then everyone will want your attention more then me!!! LOL
Adore the pail creation and thank you for not putting a tonn of ribbon on the handles and displaying an alternative from all the tied ribboons. Colours are marvelous !!
Posted by: Robb_eeie | March 02, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Very cute again..I'm way down the list today. I love K&Co. papers all of them and these go perfect with the snail and mushroom.Oh those sparkles are amazing. Thanks for the info on the gel pens I did find some on ebay and bought 18 different colors..ugh..cheap there..Have a wonderful evening..
Posted by: KellyinID | March 02, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Love it! Do I need to say more? It's a fabulous giftie for someone special.
Posted by: Erika M | March 02, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Excellent! Excellent!
Posted by: Linda C. | March 02, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Supah cute!
Posted by: Beth M | March 02, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Super cute, Anna! LOVE the wire on the handle!
Posted by: Shel9999 | March 02, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Your blog is the cookie that I have with my coffee! I love coming here!
Posted by: Tammy | March 02, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Love how simple yet the details are so bold; the scalloped edge and the popped out sentiment! And those colors are so springy! I so need some Spring Fever out this way!! Brrrr!
Posted by: Sandra MacLean | March 02, 2009 at 11:57 AM
DARLING!! Your card is just so charming!! Fabulous coloring!! Love your sweet little gift pail too!!
Posted by: Tosh | March 02, 2009 at 11:43 AM
That card is CUTE! And I LOVE the top of the can! I agree with you on the handle... I much prefer the beads and wire to ribbon ties. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | March 02, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Over-the-top shiny fun-ness (is that word?) on this pail--- and HELLO KITTY Bigz dies... OMGosh-- Haven't seen those!! The someone special will just LOVE it I'm sure!!
Posted by: Tori Wild | March 02, 2009 at 10:42 AM
What an adorable ensemble! This paper is down right adorable. Loving those mushrooms! Okay I'm adding these two sets to my wish list. Great job!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | March 02, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Every time I visit your blog I fall more in love with your stamp sets!!
Posted by: Carla | March 02, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Over the top cuteness and glitteriness! :0) Love it!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | March 02, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Cute card and project! Loved the fuzzy lamb on your other post-glad you showed a close up so I could tell what that flocking looked like. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | March 02, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Very cute, I love what you did to the top. Can't wait for spring!!!! :)
Posted by: Susan MC | March 02, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Oh Anna this is all just too adorable! I LOVE the colors and all the cuteness!
And I love how you did the pail handle - THAT is something I will have to keep in mind - it looks way neater that way then just tying on a bunch of ribbon!! :o)
Posted by: AmyR | March 02, 2009 at 08:15 AM
i love your spring colors i am wishing for spring it was 27 below zero last night on the farm thats with out the wind chill brrrrrr my be i should move to texes lol love your work have a great day and lets all pray for spring to come early ;)
Posted by: michelle gall | March 02, 2009 at 07:45 AM
What a super cute project!!!! I have been using that paper line non-stop for all the birthdays I have coming up this month!
Posted by: Jennifer Bradley | March 02, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Someone's going to be very lucky to receive this!! I love how you did the handle - I'm not too keen on the tied on ribbons either.
I LOVE polky dots -- I'm so drawn to them!! :)
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | March 02, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Very pretty and oh so Springy! Love the paper and your images and the flower on top of the can! Totally adorable!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 02, 2009 at 06:55 AM
I love your little pail. very pretty.
Posted by: jules p | March 02, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Ok, I swear, your sugared bellies are so YUMMY I swear I could take a bite! Ok, I'd probably get little cuts all over my mouth - BUT THEY'D BE WORTH IT! Thanks so much for sharing. I also love the wire and bead touch - I've ramped up (exploded really) my on-hand supply of beads and such and this is a great way to have some fun with them.
Posted by: Susan | March 02, 2009 at 06:39 AM
Hey Anna,
Cute card! I really dig the way you mix mediums!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | March 02, 2009 at 06:37 AM
For MEEEEE ? Why thank you! I adore the wire around the pail's handle, the layered lid topper, but that cloud on the card blows me away! I love it, but you really shouldn't have.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 02, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Sooooo stinkin cute! Love what you did with the handle, It's a fabulous change from ribbons! So smart!!!
Posted by: Melodie | March 02, 2009 at 05:35 AM
What a darling card!! The bucket looks like a present in a present! Adorable!
Posted by: Cindy H. | March 02, 2009 at 05:26 AM
I love all the glittery bling! This would brighten anyone's day! I will have to look for that paper too.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | March 02, 2009 at 04:45 AM
Anna, I want to be you when I grow up....Thank you so much for sharing your talents (and farm life!!) with all of us in cyber space!
Posted by: t. phillips | March 02, 2009 at 04:03 AM
Your card and pail just oozes happiness!!! Love it all. :)
Posted by: Mel | March 02, 2009 at 03:59 AM
Gorgeous! I love the card and the pail. I really love what you did with the handle. Genius!
Posted by: Toni K | March 02, 2009 at 03:55 AM
love the card and the pail is great too cute
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | March 02, 2009 at 02:30 AM
This is so fresh and springy looking I just love it. I love that mushroom. And your blog header is too cute. Been a while since I have had time to blurf so not sure if it is new.
Posted by: Mary Jo Price-Williams | March 02, 2009 at 02:12 AM
So so sweet! I love that gift.
Thanks for sharing,
IfatArt
Posted by: IfatArt | March 01, 2009 at 11:42 PM
LOVE the pail - so bright and cheery and glitzy!
Posted by: Maureen W. | March 01, 2009 at 11:18 PM
LOVE LOVE This project! I have 2 of those pails on my closet I need to alter.
Posted by: Nancy Panko | March 01, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Great paper, great colors, great gift! This is really cute!!! You are really cranking out some wonderful projects! Keep them coming, WHAT A TREAT FOR US!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | March 01, 2009 at 10:52 PM
This is stinkin cute!!! Love that paper1 I also really like the wire that your wrapped around the handle of the pail! Great idea!
Posted by: Laurie | March 01, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Super cute!! Love your blog and thanks for all the inspiration!!
Posted by: Laraine R | March 01, 2009 at 09:44 PM
That is super adorable! I never cared for the ribbon all over the pail handle either... =D
Posted by: Dawn | March 01, 2009 at 08:45 PM
so cute! love your layout
Posted by: Donna B | March 01, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Ooh, adorable! I love every little thing!!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | March 01, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Oh my goooooooooooooooooooodness! That is just the it for me with Fish Friends....I'm going to have to get myself that set! Love love love it! And your pail is BEAUTIFUL! So your pail is FULL of goodies for SOMEONE special? Is it me?? :) I just love your creativity, Anna!
Posted by: Shae | March 01, 2009 at 06:51 PM
OOOH! This couldn't be any cuter!!! I love your images! I've GOT to get some on my next stamping splurge! :) Great idea about the wire too. I'm not a huge fan of the mass ribbon handles either. :)
Posted by: Julie Campbell | March 01, 2009 at 06:39 PM