Hello Crafty Friends!
Keeping cool? or in some places warm? Here in Southern California we're having a blistering heat wave which is especially dangerous and concerning during the current wild fire conditions. We're safe but our evacuation bins are packed and ready to go.
To take my mind off the heat, I created this cheery bunny card using the clever Square Links die and the adorable Birthday Bunnies stamp set (since today is my birthday–hee hee).
I die cut the links from white card stock, adhered it vertically to the base card and saved the two larger square cut outs to stamp the bunnies which I colored with Prisma pencils. I left a few squares empty allowing the grey background paper to show through and used solid and patterned scrap papers to partially die cut the other square areas. If you save left over scrap papers like I do, dig them out and use them here.
I also added the heart in the uppermost square cut from coral colored felt—it just added a little dimension and texture. I made sure to repeat the coral color in one of the link squares too. The dainty flowers in the center square are from the Summerville Landscape die—this is a great die to use even if you only need a couple of flowers as I did here. After paper piecing the flower heads in different card stock colors I added a cupped sequin to the yellow flower which made it look like a daffodil. I love adding different elements like felt and sequins to cards for a little added "oomph". It also makes me feel like my out-of-control crazy stash of "stuff" is warranted–know the feeling?
I always try to remember that card making is doubly beneficial—it helps me by keeping my mind and hands occupied as I design and creating the cards, and it brings a smile to the person who receives it or sees it. These bunnies are so adorable and charming, they're sure to brighten anyone's outlook–so, if you have a particularly challenging day, head into your crafting zone and create. If you can't think of what to make or how to proceed just look for inspiration from other card makers (yoo hoo, over here!) to kick-start your "mojo". The more you create, the more ideas and inspiration will flow.
Thinking of you,
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Darling card! Happy birthday Jenny!
Adorable card and happy birthday Jenny!
Have a very happy birthday and love your card too, if you would like to reduce your heat just send some of it along with some sunshine to the UK please as we are having some rubbish very wet weather and you would be very welcome to some rain in return.
Happy birthday, Crafty Friend! The card is super cute and I wish you a happy day.
Happy Birthday! Stay safe in the weather – glad to hear you are well-prepared. We are flooded so I’ll happily trade some. The card is wonderful. Such an inspiration. By the way, your card making is triply beneficial as we get to share.
Oh my goodness, Jenny. This is so cute. I love the way those rabbits have been framed. Gorgeous colouring. Lovely layout 🙂
This card is just to adorable! I love those little bunnies, so, so cute! You did a wonderful job coloring them. 🙂
That is adorable, love how you used some of the squares and took out some too! Hope you stay safe from the fires