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Carrot Gardens

Well school has now officially finished for the Easter holidays and I've got two tired, but very excited boys! Been extremely busy today with one thing and another but just wanted to share the carrot gardens I made for Lewis and Sam which I managed to finish today. I got this idea from Lauren who is one seriously talented lady! When I first saw this on her blog, I knew I just had to have a go. I did have to improvise on some parts because I didn't have all the supplies which she used but I'm still really pleased with the results......and so are my boys! Trouble is, I don't want them to touch them....I think I'll make them eat them last out of all their Easter goodies!!





The items I used were: Blank Egg Boxes and Just Hatched stamp set from Papertrey Ink; Hero Arts Box of Dots stamps; Certainly Celery c.s., Apricot Appeal c.s., Certainly Celery wide grosgrain ribbon, Certainly Celery narrow grosgrain ribbon from Stampin Up, various inkpads from Create & Craft, disposable icing bags, white opaque Stazon, Dovecraft Shimmer chalks and Skittles from Asda!!

I was surprised at how quickly they took to make......the longest part for me was stamping the dots on the box and the bags!

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Anonymous said…
They are fabulous, I am sure the boys will love them, hope you all have a wonderful Easter, I expect the boys are ready for a rest from school.
20 March 2008 at 18:22
Gia Harvey said…
What a fantstic idea! They look great.
20 March 2008 at 19:51
~Denise Lynn~ said…
These are the cutest darn things! I love them. I don't think I'd want anyone eating them either. I hope it's ok, but I posted a link to your blog to show people. These are just too cute not to share. :)
20 March 2008 at 20:05
Lauren (mytime) said…
Oh they look awesome! My kids just ate the last of mine :C Its so hard to say goodbye!
Great job once again
20 March 2008 at 20:52
Jackie said…
They are absolutely fab. Don't you have a high shelf to put them on? That way, the boys can look but not touch ;))
20 March 2008 at 22:16
Angie C said…
These are fab Jo - well done
20 March 2008 at 23:22
Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said…
my ghosh jo these look like you took them right out of the store.

you shoud start selling things.
wonderful!
21 March 2008 at 03:48
Julie Allain said…
Hi Jo

I'm Julie from INSPIRATIONAL
and one of your creations has been nominated to feature :)

If you're happy to appear on Inspirational please drop me an email back on inspirational.blogs@gmail.com or :) xx
21 March 2008 at 05:59
Julie Allain said…
Hi Jo

I'm Julie from INSPIRATIONAL
and one of your creations has been nominated to feature :)

If you're happy to appear on Inspirational please drop me an email back on inspirational.blogs@gmail.com or :) xx
21 March 2008 at 06:00
Anonymous said…
Wow how cute are they, have a nice Easter xx
21 March 2008 at 07:33
Andrea, said…
Wow these are fabulous your boys will love them.
21 March 2008 at 08:00
nessy said…
is there no end to your talents??
they are fantastic jo!!
are all the eggs in there?? or did you have a taste??
vanessa xx
21 March 2008 at 08:26
Frances said…
these are beautiful Jo, how dare the boys want to eat them LOL!! You'll have to make another one just to look at :)

Have a happy easter & hope the boys don't get bored too soon! xx
21 March 2008 at 13:19
Sarah said…
These are fantastic!! You too are one talented lady. Your boys are very luck to have such a wonderful mum to make them such awesome treats!!
Have a good Easter, you deserve it!
xx :0)
21 March 2008 at 16:34
Tarasdesigns said…
those are brilliant, your boys are going to love them. you're one clever mummy

Tara x
21 March 2008 at 18:56
Katharina Frei said…
Wonderful Jo, a great project!
21 March 2008 at 21:14
Gia Harvey said…
Jo, you have won an award. Take a look at my blog. Gia x
21 March 2008 at 22:06
Annie said…
wow these are fab Jo - almost too pretty to eat, well I did say almost .. ..
21 March 2008 at 23:27
Lesley said…
What a great idea! xx

SBS-13
22 March 2008 at 20:15
Zoe said…
Wow, these are brilliant and look very effective. I bet they will go down well! You are very talented. Zoex
23 March 2008 at 07:52
Jennifer_GlitterInMyHair said…
Oh I love these, they are TOO fun! what a great job!
23 March 2008 at 20:11
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