Eggsquisite Easter Basket!
March 15th, 2010 by Amanda
…plus, GUESS-THE-DIE BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!
By far, this adorable basket is my absolute favorite project in my Eggcoutrements class that’s scheduled for 10 am to 1 pm this Sat., March 20!
Still one more day to register! Wanna come? Just go to http://eggcoutrements.eventbrite.com TODAY’S THE LAST DAY!! I will be repeating this class from 10 am to 1 pm on Tues., March 30 and then that’s it! Our exploration into the beauty of the Eggcellent Eggs kit will be over!
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Bet you can’t guess what Stampin’ Up! Big Shot die I used? I dare you to post your guesses! In fact, I’ll give away a Bling variety pack of our new Epoxy Brads if you guess it right! How about that! So get to guessing! Post your guess on this blog. First winner gets it. If I stump you, I’ll have a random winner drawn from all the posts just for you trying! That’s fair, right?
While I can’t give you step-by-step instructions yet as I haven’t had the class, I can tell you that I used a texture plate to get it to look like basket weave. Of course, the beautiful flowers and celery swirl were die cuts from the egg kit.
Is it cute with the packaging fill on the inside, or what? It’s just the prefect size to throw in some Cadbury eggs and Easter foiled eggs and even a mini chocolate bunny if you want! My 4 and 5 year-old neices will love the girlie look of it! I’ll definitely have to think of something a little less feminine for my fabulous nephews. All my local munchkins get treats for whatever holiday it is. I used to mail some to the out-of-town kiddos, too, but they’re all grown up now! Little do they know that Aunt Amanda has much more fun making them then they do getting them! 
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Here’s a close up of the bottom of the basket:
So pretty with that egg kit bling, no? Have you guessed which die I used yet? Hee hee!
Here’s a close up of the handle accents on the basket:
I really adore the Beautiful Wings Embosslit die and used it on many of the projects in this class. And our dreamy satin ribbons in the Occasions Mini have been a perfect fit for my style of stamping! Can’t wait to get my hands on some more. Any one else out there besides me wish they would have put a purple shade of this ribbon in this catalog? Anyway, You can also see that I tucked one more of the pretty flower rosettes on the handle and stamped and punched out the Bashful Blue tag from the Eggcoutrements stamp set. The handle’s being held on by the 5/8" brads that I’m addicted to!
Guess the die I used for the basket yet? Snicker……
Well, I’m sad to say this is my last Eggcellent Eggs kit post for now. So all you have to do is sign up for the class and come experience these projects for yourself. Such a steal at $35 as here’s what you get:
- 1/2 of an Eggcellent Eggs Kit
- Unmounted Eggcoutrements Stamp Set
- All Five projects I’ve posted in the last five days!
What was I thinking?
My euphoria over this kit is your gain! Sign up today!
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Amanda Coughlin, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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March 15th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
My guess…which may be way off base…is that you used the envelope from the Bitty Box & Envelope die.
March 15th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I guess the pillowbox die
March 16th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Very Cute! I think it’s the pillow box die, trimmed at the top.
March 16th, 2010 at 7:39 am
I think you used the Pop up 3D ball die cut to create the basket.
It is super cute.
March 16th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Love it! I think it’s the milk carton die-two of them with the top trimmed off.
March 16th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Could it be the matchbox die? Super cute!
March 16th, 2010 at 9:31 am
I think it is the milk carton die, too. Love it, Amanda.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I think you used the Fancy Favor Die. This is adorable!
March 16th, 2010 at 11:29 am
You trickster! Is it the scalloped envelope die?
March 16th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
I’m going to say 2 of the mini milk carton’s with the tops cut off – very cute!
March 16th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
How about the pointed star die?
March 16th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
I’m guessing you used the pillow box die. Very cute!
March 16th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I am going to guess the pillow box die. It is very cute.
March 16th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
My guess is the scallop envelope.
March 16th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
My guess is the Petal Card die.
March 16th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
The basket is SOOOO cute! Thanks for creating it! I love the embellishments and I am super curious as to what you used for the bottom. All good answers above, but I am going to guess the Basket & Blooms. I hope you will let us know soon, and give us the instructions!!!!
March 16th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Cute! My guess is that you used the milk carton die!
March 16th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
I think is pillow box.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
My guess is the Pennant Die.
March 17th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Amanda: Could it be the Bag w/Scallops Die?
March 17th, 2010 at 8:02 am
My guess is the Fancy Favor box with the top cut off. It sure is cute! Love your ideas.
March 17th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Love your basket! I think it is the pillow box die with some trimming. whatever you used it is really pretty. Thanks for sharing. Mary
March 17th, 2010 at 9:02 am
I’m thinking the mini milk carton die, maybe 2 of them cut and adhered together????? Great idea love all the textured ideas.
March 17th, 2010 at 9:19 am
It’s gotta be the bag w/ scallops! Beautiful!
March 17th, 2010 at 10:31 am
What a cute basket. I BET your nieces will love it. Don’t you love that Eggcellent Eggs Kit? I have to get in one more class project using it before this Mini retires. And my guess for the die: Mini Milk Carton.
March 17th, 2010 at 11:47 am
My second guess is the Box #2 die.
March 17th, 2010 at 11:50 am
I guess the “Pop-Up 3D Ball”
March 17th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I think it is the pillowbox die.
March 17th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Is the die you used for the Easter basket the pillow box die???
March 17th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I love this basket. I think it was made with the Pillow Box die.
March 17th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
You’ll laugh, and I’m pretty sure I’m wrong, but my first thought was the largest Flower Folds die.
March 17th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
The basket is beautiful and love all the embellishments. I’m guessing that the die is the Flower Folds
March 17th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Maybe it’s the Perfect setting.
March 17th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I think its the Pillow Box die although there are a couple of others I want to try first to see if I am wrong or right and come back to maybe modify my answer…
Marisol Gutierrez
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March 18th, 2010 at 3:13 am
Okay Amanda – I’m loving this challenge that you gave us…but..someone has to guess it soon!
My final guess is….either the “Lots of Tags” Die….or….”Big Bold Cupcakes” die????
Can you see me jumping up and down with a vote of confidence?
March 19th, 2010 at 3:16 am
LOVE this so stinkin cute! Milk Carton Die
Inky hugs
Cristena
March 19th, 2010 at 7:36 am
I think its the Mini Milk Carton Die. How clever. I just used mine last night for a class and they loved it. Thanks for another great idea.
Heidi
March 19th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
My guess is it the mini milk carton die cut with the top portion trimmed off…two of them glued together to make the basket…
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 am
I think it’s the Pillow Box die. Trimmed to size. Very cute!
Thanks for sharing…
Liz